Discovering Rock Types With This Simple & FUN Crayon Activity
Do you remember the difference between an igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock? I didn’t until just recently when our science group started learning about rocks. I found that this simple activity was the best way for my kids to understand the differences between the 3 rock types: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. This activity brings auditory, […]
Outdoor Volcano Making Kit
Looking to create and have fun with your own fun outdoor volcano making kit? BOOM! This is a fun activity your kids will love. Oh, the infamous homemade volcano that actually explodes. I remember this being the go to science project when I was a kid. As a mom I must admit, this experiment isn’t […]
The Reality of Modern Day Music
Music is so so powerful! This post will focus on the reality of modern day music and why it doesn’t match up to other eras. As my boys are getting older and beginning to introduce more music into our home, I have found that most of the music they listen to, I didn’t like. I couldn’t […]
Heart Warming Study of American History and Rocks
Welcome! This post will focus on how a family with young children can be inspired using The Well Educated Heart educational philosophy in teaching different topics like American History and Rocks. If you are new to the Well Educated Heart you can check this post out for more information about what this philosophy is. This […]
Epic Rock Scavenger Hunt
We recently came up with this idea of having a rock scavenger hunt when we were trying to decide what to do for a gift for a grandparent when they don’t want or need anything. With restaurants and other experiences closed during this COVID-19 season in our lives, we decided to create an experience they […]
Simple Method To Make Your Own Ink
Have you ever thought to make your own ink? I never did until I started homeschooling my boys. We found a couple different methods that involved eels, and crushing up different colored rocks. Since eels aren’t a common fish we catch here up in the mountains (HA HA) our option was colored rocks. We just […]