From Karri
Practical science activities, homeschool encouragement, and discoveries from God’s creation.
One of the best things about hands on science is that you probably don’t need to leave your house. You could go to the store and pick up a crystal growing kit, but if you have sugar and water, you can…
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Imagine you’re playing a fun, summer game of badminton in your backyard. Your sister smacks the birdie across the net directly at you and, whoosh! You hit it back. For a moment, it looks like it’s goi…
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Imagine a day of frolicking at the sunny beach—one of the joys of summer! While writing The Mystery of Science: Astronomy, I learned about our Sun and the amazing way it provides just the right amount…
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Skittles or M&Ms are beloved candies! Some people even sort them by color, eating all of the yellows, then the reds, etc. What if I told you that the colors of the candy you see are made of several co…
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Sometimes when we talk about 2 people who don’t get along, we might say they are like oil and water. We mean they don’t mix well together. Have you ever tried to mix oil and water? Even if you stir or…
Read more →Standardized testing can be a sensitive topic in the homeschool world. There is a wide range of opinions, from “never” to “every year without fail;” often there is no right answer.…
Read more →Did you know everything around you-your phone, your pencil, even you-is made of something you can’t see? Atoms are the tiny building blocks of matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up spa…
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The beauty of the first snowfall of the season is one that delights us. The unique snowflakes that make up the dusting of trees and blanket on the ground is an example of God’s incredible design. Watc…
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With Christmas decorating often comes setting up a nativity scene, including a Baby Jesus, manger, Mary, Joseph, animals, shepherds, and wise men, which many people don’t know much about. Who were the…
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In our household, we have what is called the “More-So Rule.” This rule says that certain aspects of your character, especially if practiced, become more so. These practices become more evident under s…
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Think about how a light bulb is powered… by electricity or a battery. But can a light bulb be powered by fruit? What a crazy concept!…
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The beautiful colors we experience as autumn approaches are something we look forward to every year. Reds, oranges, and yellows mix with the summer greens to let us know colder temperatures are here.…
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Explorers have used compasses to help them navigate and explore the world for over 2,000 years! A compass uses magnetism to help people navigate their way through water, over land, and while flying. I…
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Have you ever found yourself ½ way through the school year (or school day!) juggling between keeping your preschooler busy, helping your middle school student write a last-minute paper for co-op, and …
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Growing up, one of my summer highlights was attending the fireworks celebration on the 4th of July. We lived near a big lake, and the brilliant sights and sounds of the colors and noises are etched in…
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Summer is a great time for kids to read, read, read! There are library programs with prizes, vacations on the beach, and more time for kids to relax away from their screens. While fiction is fantastic…
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Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of their experiments? A lab journal is a notebook (digital or paper), where scientists can document what they’ve completed and their findings. Regardle…
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Growing plants from seeds is an investment in your future garden. It’s an affordable, rewarding way to grow the plants you love while involving the whole family in a hands-on science project.…
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January is the month of the blahs- dreary weather, a long month, difficulty getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, and kids going stir-crazy because they can’t easily play outside l…
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December 26th is National Candy Cane Day—a sure reason to celebrate! This holiday sweet treat is fun to eat and can provide a relaxed way to add some science to your holiday schooling (bonus science!)…
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As someone who has trouble keeping plants alive, I’m intrigued by terrariums. I think it’s because I also love miniatures (I have a “hobby” dollhouse I will finish someday when things slow down). Terr…
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One of the many great things I love about living in the Midwest is experiencing all four seasons. Hands down, my favorite is fall. Right now, the trees are almost at peak color change. This year, ther…
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It’s the time of year in Michigan when everyone is excited about leaves changing colors and cool evening temperatures. I love these things about living in the northern Midwest, but what really excites…
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It’s August, and the school year is quickly approaching. I love this time of year! Summer’s heat dissipates, fall is approaching, and our kids are excited to get back to school. Okay, maybe not that l…
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Have you ever wondered, does science matter in middle school? In the middle of an already busy week, it’s an easy subject to skip, with the intention of returning to it later. You have equations and p…
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