I first heard about the concept of a blank world history timeline in the book More Charlotte Mason Education. If one follows those guidelines, each child has their own "Book of Centuries" that they keep throughout their whole education (starting maybe around 4th grade). Each century of human history ...
Middle School Learning
Solar System Cards
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Is there anyone who isn't fascinated by astronomy? My kids admittedly have a hard time wrapping their heads around the enormity of space and will ask questions like, "What's bigger...Jupiter or California?" However, they love talking about planets and learning whatever I'm willing to teach them. ...
Homemade Butter Activity
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My husband made butter in a baby food jar as a child and it must have made a strong impression, because he's been saying we should do this for YEARS. (I think even before we had kids.) Well, we finally did it and I can attest that it was just as easy and satisfying (and delicious) as he said it ...
United States Supreme Court Justice Cards
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***Update*** I've updated these Supreme Court Justice Cards to include Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett! -*-*-*-*-*-*-*- Never mind your kids for a minute...If you live in the United States, do you know all your Supreme Court justices? My kiddos are WAY too young ...
Relative Sizes of Planets
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I've always been fascinated by space. When I applied to college, I actually listed Astronomy as my intended major. Something about the vastness of the universe and the insignificance of our little planet on a cosmic scale brings me comfort. How can my problems possibly be worth stressing out over ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 