Category: Astronomy
PHASES OF THE MOON PEG DOLL TUTORIAL
These are probably the cutest peg dolls I’ve ever made! Don’t be deceived by the thumbnail, I actually made a complete lunar phase set to last an entire month! Granted it did get a little ... Read More
CURRICULUM REVIEW | ASTRONOMY UNIT
For the first time in a loooong time we actually finished a unit is the time I scheduled for it with minimal trailing into the next main lesson block. This review covers the materials we used for the ... Read More
EDIBLE EDUCATION | PHASES OF THE MOON
Edible learning is probably the most memorable of all educational experiences. It’s not just hands-on, it takes all your senses into account when food’s involved. You touch the cookie, sme... Read More
PHASES OF THE MOON
I’m sure you could DIY this Phases of the Moon memory game, but as much as I’m a crafting homeschool guru, I take full advantage of pre-assembled kits to make doing these kinds of projects... Read More
WHEN A HOMESCHOOL LESSON FLOPS…
What do you mean every lesson isn’t ‘perfect’? Why would you show such a failure, I mean, what’s the point? I had high hopes for this lesson, I mean after all, I successfully d... Read More
ASTRONOMY UNIT STUDY
Putting together a new unit is always fun, but I have to admit that as the years go by and we circle back to familiar units, a new problem seems to emerge. Choice. What items from my own collection do... Read More
Hanging Solar System Mobile | Astronomy Project
We got this hanging solar system mobile project from the book “Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome” by Laurie Carlson. This activity works well for an astr... Read More
Solar System Fold-Out Book
For our astronomy unit, we made these fold-out solar system books using two 10″x30″ strips of light-weight watercolor paper cut from a large sheet. We adhered them together to make a fold-... Read More