Are you like me and looking for a few good books for your child's summer reading? Would you prefer it to be fun AND educational? I am so excited to share with you that my next book, Halley Harper; Science Girl Extraordinaire, is set to release Tuesday, June 20, 2017 just in time for the summer. It will be available in paperback and Kindle here. This is the first book of a series of ... Read More about Coming Soon: Halley Harper; Science Girl Extraordinaire!
The Ultimate Science Summer Bucket List
76 days. That is how long our summer vacation will be in my neck of the woods. It is my hope every summer that we can slow down, relax, reconnect, and rediscover the extraordinary in the ordinary. But I also realize that on the morning of day 7 I'll be wondering what the heck I'm going to do to entertain my kiddos for the rest of the summer. Then I'll panic a little. That is when I'm going ... Read More about The Ultimate Science Summer Bucket List
Make Color Disappear with Science
Do you need a few ideas on how to combine teaching science and teaching religion for Vacation Bible School? Have you volunteered to teach a religion class and need a bit of inspiration? I recently gave a presentation to my church mom's group on how to enhance a children's bible study using science. You should have seen all of us moms trying out experiments and telling Bible stories. It was a lot ... Read More about Make Color Disappear with Science
Cotton Ball Science
Are you planning a Vacation Bible School this summer? Have you ever wanted to combine teaching science with teaching religion with your kids? Then you must check out this book of science activities that illustrate Bible lessons! I found this gem when I was preparing to give a talk to my church's moms group. The topic is how to teach your kids about science and God's creation. And of course ... Read More about Cotton Ball Science
7 Ways to Feel Less Awkward When Doing Science with Your Kids
Do you ever feel like this when you want to start a science experiment with your kids? I'll admit, I still feel awkward when I say, "OK kids! It's time to do science!" It feels so forced and corny. But there are so many benefits of starting an appreciation of science at home with your kids. Take for example reading. When you read to your kids, you instill an appreciation of reading in them. I ... Read More about 7 Ways to Feel Less Awkward When Doing Science with Your Kids
Science Music to my Ears
Several years ago I thought it was so cute when Allie asked to get my husband bells for his birthday. Of course this turned out to be more of a present for her than for him. Since then we've had two more kiddos and the bells have been stashed around the house because it turns out that noise exponentially increases the more kids you have. I'm sure there is a mathematical equation to prove this ... Read More about Science Music to my Ears
