Here in southern New Mexico, we pass our last frost date near the beginning of May, so it is time to prepare and plant the summer garden. We've been gardening for over 16 years, and in that time we have learned many lessons on what makes gardening successful here. Every location has its own unique challenges, yet there are some basics that every garden needs, including good soil, the right amount of water, and plenty of sunshine. Here is a snapshot of the overall process we u

Homeschool Physics doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. Here are resources for a high school Physics unit that is engaging and easy-to-do at home. This unit focuses on: Conceptual Physics video lectures + problems Engaging videos to illustrate physics concepts Simple hands-on physics experiments and demonstrations that can be done at home We use a 4-year science rotation in our homeschool, so we have completed two Physics units, first when my kids were 11yo and 14y

Homeschool Physics doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. Here are resources for a middle grades Physics unit that is engaging and easy-to-do at home. This unit focuses on: Exploring the World of Physics book Engaging videos and books for physics concepts Simple hands-on physics experiments and demonstrations We use a 4-year science rotation in our homeschool, so we have completed two Physics units, first when my kids were 11yo and 14yo and again when my kids were

My kids and I have completed several unit studies on Astronomy ( 4 years apart ). My kids and I have a lot of fun with this unit,...

Homeschool Chemistry doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. Here are resources for a Chemistry unit that is engaging, fun, and...

Science is one of the subjects that fills many homeschool parents with worry, but it doesn't have to! Homeschool science really can be fun and engaging for both the parents and the kids. In this post, I'll share what has worked well for us over the last 13+ years of homeschooling through elementary, middle school, and now high school. You can use this as a jumping off point in finding your own best homeschool science groove. You've got this! Driven by Delight and Curiosity

You can have fun learning about earth science with your kids! My kids and I have completed two units on Earth Science (as part of our...

2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...

We haven't been doing much with our curriculum resources lately. Instead, with the weather warming up, our homeschooling has focused more...

While I did include some aspects of nature in our early home schooling experience, it wasn't until I read about Charlotte Mason that I...

We Decide to Get Chickens My family lives on a small suburban plot of less than 1/4 acre, and over the last five years we've dedicated...