There's no denying it. For better or worse, technology is taking over the world. Being able to program a computer is a skill that will serve our children well in the future. I didn't write my first simple program until I was 18, but ultimately I got my PhD and worked full-time writing and operating ...
Elementary Learning
Anti-Gravity Ping-Pong Ball
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I'm so honored to have my third guest post on 123Homeschool4Me. While this activity does not ACTUALLY defy the laws of gravity, this "anti-gravity" Ping-Pong ball experiment is SUPER easy and impressive. Even my husband and I were surprised by the result at first and we have PhDs in engineering. ...
Ancient Egyptian Monument Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!It's incredible that many of the great monuments of ancient Egypt are still standing today. To think that they were made THOUSANDS of years ago and we are still able to appreciate them up close is amazing. I honestly hope that one day I get to see many of these monuments in person, especially the ...
Dancing Raisins Experiment
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I am so honored to have my second guest post at 123Homeschool4Me as the monthly science contributor. This month I'm sharing a really simple dancing raisins science experiment appropriate for kids from preschool through early elementary. All you need is a few raisins, a little baking soda, and some ...
Homemade Battery Activity
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to be a science contributor for 123 Homeschool 4 Me. My first post on their site is up this month! Head on over to check out my really easy and inexpensive homemade battery activity. Your kids can harness the power of electricity by putting ...
20 Historical Figures Worth Knowing
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!There are certain important figures from history that all kids should know about, right? A few months ago, I picked up the National Geographic Kids book at Costco called Little Kids First Big Book of Who which I've been using with my kindergartner to go over some of the world's most famous ...
Ancient Egyptian Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Ancient Egypt was one of the world's most powerful civilizations. Their prosperity lasted for thousands of years. These free, printable cards describe 12 of the most famous Ancient Egyptians. They can be combined with several of my other resources onAncient Historyfor learning about this important ...
Amusement Park Map Activity
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!When I was about 5 or 6, my mom and stepdad took me to Six Flags Magic Mountain. I had a terrible day. The rides were too scary, the larger-than-life Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd were terrifying, there was sooo much walking...I'm pretty sure I did nothing but complain or cry the entire day. (Sorry, ...
Relative Size of the Sun Activity
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!The sun is probably one of the most amazingly useful objects in our solar system. Not only does it provide us with light and warmth, but the energy it gives off sustains all life on Earth. For example, human beings rely on plant life both for food and oxygen. All plants require the sun's energy to ...
Ancient Egypt Definition Cards
This site uses affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Egypt has such a rich and fascinating history. It's amazing to me how we can know so much about people that lived thousands (and thousands) of years ago. Throughout this school year, I'm planning to help my son learn about ancient history. What better place to start than with ancient Egypt? These ...