Category Archives: Homegrown Kids
Photosynthesis: Science In Video and Song
Science as song. What’s not to love? (In the car, I like to sing the ladybug part.) This catchy little ditty appears on They Might Be Giants CD/DVD “Here Comes Science,” which is a huge hit around our house. As … Continue reading
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Breaking News: “American Grown” by First Lady Michelle Obama Slated for May 29, 2012 Release
Per a conversation that I had with Crown Publishing via Twitter on Friday, Michelle Obama’s book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America will be released on May 29, 2102. This is about a … Continue reading
New Study Shows that Nature is Not Just for Fun & Games
Earlier this week I was with some homeschool kids as they caught tadpoles and baby minnows in a creek. One parent quipped, “Sure beats being behind a desk.” Um, yeah. Turns out that nature time is beneficial to the whole … Continue reading
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Guest Post: How to Make a Strawberry Ball
Here in Central Texas, we’ve just had the Poteet Strawberry Festival–complete with ‘berries AND “bull riding action,” but in other parts of the country, there’s still time to get some last minute plants into your yard or patio. This post … Continue reading
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Itsy Bitsy Baby Ladybugs (Er, Baby Stinkbugs?) in Their Nest!
Okay, so it’s major league clean up time over here–indoors and outdoors. I was JUST about to dump out the contents of an old pot when I found LADYBUGS!! Update: I’m starting to think that these aren’t lady bugs but … Continue reading
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What Makes a Homeschool “Craft” a “Craft”?
I’ve been feeling somewhat “less than” as a mother for not putting together brilliant seasonal craft projects to dazzle and amaze friends and family. See, it’s almost Easter and we haven’t even bought eggs to dye yet. That said, my … Continue reading
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