We've been doing lots of fun science work around here! This is turning out to be a very fun topic for my kids because there are SO MANY real-life examples to use that it feels important and relevant to them. They did a really great job and had a lot of fun. Today I bring … Continue reading Physics Week, Part 1:
Month: April 2017
We made Slime!
Lucy has been wanting to do this for awhile and we finally got around to it today. It was perfect rainy day fun and super easy! First, mix 6 Tablespoons of water with 1 Tablespoon of Borax and mix well until dissolved. Next, in a separate bowl, mix 1 Tablespoon of white "school glue" with … Continue reading We made Slime!
Podcast Junkie
My name is Sarah and I am addicted to Podcasts. I just love them. Once a voracious reader, I find I don't have the free time these days to get lost in a book. Audio books are fantastic, but still a big time commitment. Plus, I've always preferred nonfiction so a Podcast is a little … Continue reading Podcast Junkie
DIY Bath Bombs
All kids love to take a bath, and it's also one of my favorite ways to relax after an intense workout, an especially tough day, or just because! Bath Bombs make a bath extra special but buying them at the store gets so pricey! Once you see what goes into these things, you won't pay … Continue reading DIY Bath Bombs
Great Bay Discovery Center
Last week we joined a group of homeschoolers on an outing to The Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland, NH. The tour lasted 2.5 hours and included four separate activities, two outside, one in a little outbuilding "cafe"," and one inside the center. Our group's first stop was the cafe where the kids became environmental … Continue reading Great Bay Discovery Center
Lemon Blueberry Scones
My kids love scones for a morning treat, and as they are low in sugar (well, compared to the donuts and muffins they usually want!) I indulge them whenever requested. My oldest prefers lemon Blueberry but you can add anything to this recipe. In the past I've used this basic recipe to make Orange cranberry, … Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Scones
Game Time: Busy Town
From time to time, I share game reviews on this blog because we are BIG board game people in this family and I love to share our love of games with friends. All games are fun in their own way but some just seem to rise above the rest. For the preschooler or kindergartener in … Continue reading Game Time: Busy Town
UNH Observatory
Last night we took a trip to the University of New Hampshire's observatory to meet the astronomy staff and check out their 14 inch telescope. After being introduced to Jim, John, and Dom, our guides for the evening, we went inside the observatory to hear all about it. The kids were excited to see images … Continue reading UNH Observatory
Rye Airfield Skate Park
A cold, rainy day led us to Rye Airfield's homeschool skate. It runs every Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 and it's a great way to burn off kid energy on a dreary day. For $5 and the signing of a waiver, you get an enormous indoor park full of ramps, half pipes, and open spaces. At 13 … Continue reading Rye Airfield Skate Park
Moon Jump
This week we began our yearly solar system unit, and this year we are focusing on the moon. We began our day reading books together about the moon and recording facts that we learned. The most surprising to my kids was that sound waves don't travel on the moon. This is because there is no … Continue reading Moon Jump
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