Blog Posts

The science behind Hollywood’s spooky special effects

Posted by Admin on October 29, 2018

Updated 6/13/24

Spooky. Scary. Silly. Ghoulish. Gross. Halloween has many forms. And nobody makes it seem simpler or more real than in the movies, but how do they create the scary? Magic? Well . . . Science? Absolutely.

In honor of Halloween, we’re diving into Hollywood’s special effects bag of tricks. It’s going to be a treat!

Read More

Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Homeschool, Science, Technology, STEM, Activities

The eggs-cellent science of dyeing Easter eggs

Posted by Admin on March 29, 2018

Updated 6/11/24

Dyeing and decorating eggs is a must in many households around the Easter holiday. Generally, families use the ready-made dye tablets you can snag in a box on any endcap in the supermarket. It’s a simple process: pour in water and vinegar, drop in the dye tablet, plop in the egg, stir around, tap off the excess, and dry. 

Read More

Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Homeschool, Science, Activities

10 Teaching tips for elementary homeschool classrooms

Posted by Admin on January 23, 2017

Updated 4/11/24

It sounds so easy, homeschooling for elementary students. Then you dive in and realize there’s a lot more to it. So, here are 10 tips to get you off on the right foot.

  1. Start your year off with a plan. Don’t expect to be able to throw together lessons and scheduling in a few days or even in a few weeks. It can be done in a few weeks, but if this is your first foray into homeschooling, you might want to leave yourself a little bit of a cushion on the time.
Read More

Topics: Elementary School, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Homeschool, Resources