Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Do you find that your experiments fail more often than not? Do you struggle with the hands-on aspect of science?  In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I’ve got a little surprise up my sleeve just for you!  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building b...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. The extras are optional, meaning that they are not an essential part of teaching science, so why should you even bother with them in the first place? In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, we are going to chat about whether or not you should bother adding in the "extras" to your science plan!  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homesc...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - End your homeschooling week with Friday Fun Day!** Have you heard of “Friday Fun Day” before? I will not pretend to be the first one to have coined this term, but we have definitely enjoyed incorporating Friday Fun Day’s into our homeschooling routine. See the full post complete with links here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homesc...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. What should your plan for homeschool science include? Are there essentials things that you shouldn’t miss? And if so, how often should you do those things? In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, we are going to chat about how you can create an effective plan for homeschool science!  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show whe...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. As homeschooling moms, we get pulled in a thousand different directions. We have multiple lessons to prepare and teach, food to get on the table, and laundry that never ends. We are multi-tasking masters and gatherers of tips to help our day go smoother! In episode 20 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you all five sanity-saving tip...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - Have the supplies for your experiments on hand.** I know that I am not the only one who has picked up my science guide to start our lesson only to realize that on the schedule for the day is an experiment that requires 20 toothpicks and there is not a single one to be found anywhere in the house! Experiences like these have led me to my...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. I get it, your day is packed and you don’t need to add more thing. You are teaching algebra and how to count from one to ten almost all in the same breath. So, you can drop those pesky experiments, right? In episode 19 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to answer the question – do I really have to do experiments?  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - For the first time, actually take that well-deserved break from your normal science routine.** You cannot teach every minute of every day all year long. You need a break to refresh and recharge. Your children need a break to process all that you have taught them. Which brings me to this month's tip - for the first time, this holida...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. I love Christmas – the lights, the cookies, the warm, fuzzy feelings, and the holiday science experiments . . . this is definitely my favorite time of the year. And I have been waiting for months to share with you all an episode just like this one! In episode 18 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you how we add a sprinkle of Christm...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - Plan a few science activities for your Thanksgiving festivities.** Thanksgiving is a special holiday – its sole purpose to gather friends and family around the things for which we are thankful. And many of those items include beautiful memories that we share with each other. This Thanksgiving, you can create a few more of those memories...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Let’s face it – during the winter month's our kids are not usually clamoring to head outside and run around in nature. And if we are really honest, neither are we. Did you know that it is possible to do nature study in the winter without setting a foot outside? In episode 17 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you all our favori...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. I know that there is a bag of candy corns sitting in your kitchen right now. And you don’t really want those triangular treats to rot on top of your fridge, do you? In episode 16 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you three science-packed ideas for getting rid of those candy corns before the candy canes start rolling in!  Welcome to...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - Subscribe to several YouTube channels for science.** In this fast-paced digital world teemed with gadgets and social media, it’s hard to keep your students focused and engaged in learning. But with the right strategy, you can use technology to enhance science instruction and inspire a new generation of scientists. You can integrate tech...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. There is no avoiding it – we live in a digital age. And in our homeschool, we have chosen to embrace the resources that are at our fingertips and use technology to enhance our science studies. In episode 15 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you all how we use technology in our homeschool along with some of our favorite resources. W...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Notebooking is a fantastic way to record what your students are learning in science. This technique has been around for hundreds of years. Men and women like DaVinci, Beatrix Potter, and Thomas Edison all took advantage of notebooking.  In episode 14 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share three reasons why I love to use notebooking for scien...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Always discuss before they write a word.** Discussion time always requires a bit more effort on my part than I care to admit. But after letting it slide and seeing firsthand how much those five minutes changed the course of our writing time – I make the effort. See the full post with links here: https://elementalscience.com...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. I am back with the second part of the writing in science series! We are looking at what writing in science should look like and how it progresses through the years. In episode 13 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am sharing the second part of this two-part series on tips for writing in science. In this episode, we will look at the middle school years and...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. One of the three keys to teaching science is to keep a record. But what does writing in science look like?  In episode 12 of the Tips for Teaching Science at Home Show, I am sharing the first part of a two-part series on tips for writing in science. In this episode, we will look at the elementary years.   Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Sho...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Folks all around the globe are “not” going back to school! It’s that time of the year when we really start to get back into the homeschooling groove. In honor of this for episode 11, I am sharing five of my best back to homeschool tips! Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Do you want to make this year your best year for science ever?  In episode 10 of the Teaching Science at Home show, I am sharing four “Do’s and Don’ts” will help you make science your kid's favorite subject!  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you ca...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take advantage of the everyday opportunities.** As we head into a new school year, I wanted to encourage you all to take advantage of the everyday opportunities to study science as they present themselves.  See the full post here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/take-advantage.  ------------------...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Wondering how to teach your little ones about the beauty they see in the night sky? In episode 9 of the Teaching Science at Home show, I am sharing 5 tips to help you turn those stargazing moments into learning opportunities!  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. Where does nature study fit into teaching science at home? Is it the centerpiece? Or just an afterthought? Should it even be a part of your plan at all?  In today’s episode of the Teaching Science at Home show, I am going to break down the concept of nature study into building blocks you can use in your home.  Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Scienc...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. **Homeschool Science Tip - Take a walk in the woods!** It's July and in the Northern Hemisphere, things are really starting to heat up! During the summer months, we like to find a respite from the heat in the coolness of the woods. This month, I encourage you to head out into the shade of an oak hammock and enjoy a science-filled walk in the woods!  See the...

Want to talk shop? Send me a text. I love teaching through nature because it awakens the scientific side of the brain in the same way that a good book can awaken the imagination. In this episode, I am going to chat with you about how you can learn about science on the fly with impromptu nature study.   Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty...