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Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceBuild Something {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Give your kids the tools to build something.There's a meme out there that says physics is the branch of science concerned with using extremely long and complicated formulas to describe how a ball rolls. It cracks me up every. single. time. And the deeper you get into physics, the more this becomes a reality. But during the elementary, middle, and high school years, physics doesn't have to be this complicated!Welcome to the Tips...2020-08-0301 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceObserve {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take a few moments to observe.In our neck of the woods, we are officially smack dab in the middle of summer, which in our house means that we break from normal school. But this doesn't mean that learning stops - for us, learning is a way of life. And although we may not crack a single book on science this month, we do observe.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are...2020-07-0602 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceThe Periodic Table {Audio Blog from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.The periodic table visually shows the elements that makeup everything we see around us. It is a key concept in chemistry that needs to be taught to our students. In fact, we recommend that you introduce the periodic table in the elementary years.But it can be a bit confusing because it appears as if there are so many different visual options out there . . . which periodic table is the right one?That's exactly what this episode is all about!!Original Post: The Periodic...2020-06-1509 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceSunshine {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Enjoy some sunshine!We are heading into the dog days of summer, where the days are longer and the sun shines more brilliantly. The extra sunlight during this time of year makes it easier for us to harness a bit of solar science fun!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.Helpful...2020-06-0102 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental Science{Bonus} Season 6 wrap-up, thank you's, and what's ahead...Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Thank you guys for continuing to listen to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show! Today I'm wrapping up season 6, saying thanks, and giving you a sneak peek at what is coming for our next season.Links mentioned->Season 6 Wrap-up: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/30-tips-for-homeschool-scienceThe Elemental Science Blog: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news Homeschool Science Help Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolsciencehelp/-------------------------------**Share the Tips**If you found these homeschool sc...2020-05-1102 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceOut-of-the-box Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month – Try a few out-of-the-box science ideas.There is a lingering feeling amongst educators that if a textbook (or encyclopedia) wasn’t cracked open or an experiment wasn’t done, then our students didn’t learn about science. And although we do need to be reading about science, doing science, and writing about science, we have loads of science-learning options at our fingertips!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals o...2020-05-0402 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 92 - 3 Tips for doing a science fair project at home during your spare timeWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->The science fair project takes a bit of time to complete, so doing one during a break is a great way to fit one in.Science fair projects take a good chunk of time to complete. And since we find ourselves with a bit more at-home time than we are used to, now is the perfect opportunity to do a science fair project. Here are three tips to help you out: 1. Follow the 8 steps.2. Tie it into what you...2020-04-2707 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 91 - 3 Tips for adding coding, engineering, and robotics to your spare timeWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Use a bit of the spare time you find yourself with to add in a bit of STEM education, especially things about coding, engineering, and robotics.We are all finding ourselves with a bit more time on our hands. And over the next two episodes, I am going to share a few ideas to fill that time with a bit of science. In this episode, I am sharing three tips for adding in robotics, coding, and engineering.You can do this...2020-04-2007 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 90 - 3 Tips to help you enjoy reading aloud in your homeschool a whole lot moreWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->The point is to make your read-aloud time work for you, not to have some Norman Rockwell homeschooling moment.In our last episode, I said that we were reading aloud a lot more these days. But if you have one (or more) of those wiggly children, bursting with energy, reading aloud may end up as stressful instead of soothing. So this week, we are going to chat about three tips to help you enjoy reading aloud in your homeschool.Years of...2020-04-1306 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceDriver's Seat {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Be in the driver's seat.In good times and bad ones, you are in charge of your child’s education.As their parent, you have their best interest at heart, and you can best gauge whether something is working or not. And as our world changes daily, our tip this month is to be in the driver’s seat and do what's best for your children moment by moment.Welcome to the Tips for Home...2020-04-0602 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 89 - 3 Tips for homeschooling during a stressful season without losing your mindWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->If you want to continue homeschooling during this stressful season, I recommend you read a lot, laugh a lot, and make a lot of good memories.I think that recent events definitely qualify as “stressful.” We’ve had a lot of changes to handle, in fact, some of you may be tuning in for the very first time as you find yourself a brand-new, sudden homeschooler. So, this week, we are going to chat about three tips to help you homeschool during this and ot...2020-03-3007 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 88 - 3 Tips for doing experiments at home without the suggested suppliesWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->If you don't have the supplies - try to find a similar material or swap the experiment out for a different one before you scratch it and head outside to observe science in your own backyard.One of the biggest struggles with doing experiments at home is having the right supplies on hand. But you don’t need to ditch hands-on science activities just because you don’t have the exact supplies suggested for the experiment! In this episode, we are going to chat...2020-03-2306 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 87 - 3 Tips to gently encourage independent learning in your homeschoolWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->It takes some effort on our part to encourage independent learning, but the rewards are well worth it!One of the key skills that we as homeschoolers can impart to our students is to teach them how to learn independently. This is a gradual process, but today I want to share with you three tips to help you encourage your students to get on the road to independent learning.These are the three things we have done to set our kiddos...2020-03-1608 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 86 - 3 Tips to help you homeschool with a big age gapWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Having a big age gap between your kiddos may not allow for easy combining of subjects, but that doesn’t mean you can't homeschool successfully.Do you have a big age gap between your oldest and your youngest? We have 8 years between our two kiddos and have homeschooled both of them. At times, it was the best thing ever to have a big age gap. At times, it was the most challenging thing ever to have a big age gap. And it’s out...2020-03-0908 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceMemory Work {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month from Elemental Science}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Add in a bit of science memory work!Memory work is a hallmark of classical education, but that doesn't mean that it's not a beneficial addition to a non-classical homeschool. So this month, our tip is to add in a bit of science memory work to your homeschool plans!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your...2020-03-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 85 - 3 Tips for getting rid of the mess and organizing those science notebooksWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->To keep the notebooking-clutter beast at bay – plan digitally, keep those loose pages together, and store your past notebooks in an easy-to-reference place.Paper, papers everywhere!! Notebooking is a fantastic tool we can use to teach science, but unless your notebooking pages come pre-made and bound together in a book, you will struggle with a mess of pages to deal with. So, how do you organize all those papers into notebooks?Here's how I organize our notebooks:1. Plan digitally.2. Ke...2020-02-2406 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 84 - 3 Tips to help you take advantage of the benefits of science notebookingWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->The beauty of notebooking is that it is a tool that can grow with your students. Once you understand the basics, you can scale-back or level-up to meet the needs of your students.Notebooking is becoming a common recommendation in homeschooling circles because it is such an effective tool. It’s quite the departure from traditional worksheets, so how do you take advantage of the benefits of notebooking for science?This is how we take advantage of notebooking in science:1. Le...2020-02-1706 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 83 - 3 Tips for inviting the magic of exploration into your homeschoolWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway -> Give your children the opportunity to stretch their imagination and to try out their ideas through exploration. Exploration - the foundation of science. But how do we invite the magic of exploration into our homeschools? In this episode, I'll share three tips to help you roll out the discovery-welcome-mat!Here is how we encourage exploration in our homeschool:1. Provide them with the materials.2. Fill their minds with ideas.3. Model exploration for them.Links Mentioned-> 2020-02-1006 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceAvoid Burnout {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2020}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month – Do these three things so you won’t burnout before the year is done.It’s February, often known as the doldrums of homeschooling. It's at this time that many homeschoolers crash and burn. So for this month's tip, I'm sharing the three things I do to avoid burnout.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.2020-02-0302 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceCurriculum Slave {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month January 2020}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't be a curriculum slave.As we head into the new year full of promise and new beginnings, I want to encourage you to not become a slave to a homeschool curriculum. Instead, use it as a tool to teach science to your unique children.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool....2020-01-0602 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceChristmas Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month December 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't stop sharing Christmas Science with your older kids.**When your kids are younger, homeschooling is cute and Instagram-worthy. As they get older, school becomes less and less about crafts and more and more about hitting the books. But the great thing about the holidays is that we can do things together as a family.And so that's why the tip for this month is don't stop sharing Christmas science with your older kiddos.Welcome to...2019-12-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 82 - Q9: What is the scientific method and how do I use it in my homeschool?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Allowing our students to interact with the steps of the scientific method through representations, hands-on experiences, and repeated applications will serve to firmly etch this foundational concept into their minds.A mention of science education or STEM will almost always bring up a mention of the scientific method. But what is the scientific method and how do we incorporate it into our homeschools? In this podcast, Paige from Elemental Science is going to help you figure out your answer to this common question!...2019-11-1107 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceScience Club {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month November 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Start a Science Club with your homeschooling friends.**As homeschooling mommas, we don’t try to keep our weird, unsocialized homeschoolers away from people altogether. We want them to have friends and to enjoy spending time with people of all ages. But sometimes we need to create those opportunities for them. And a great way to do this is by starting a science club!But where do you begin?In this month's tip, we are going to...2019-11-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 81 - Q8: What is the heart of science education?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->At its heart, science education is about providing opportunities for the mind to work.What is the core of what makes a lesson a science lesson? How do we know if we are really teaching science? In this episode, we are chatting about the heart of science.Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a full transcript...2019-10-2804 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 80 - Q7: Should I teach one science discipline per year or multiple?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->There are benefits and downsides to the mastery and spiral approaches for teaching science. In the end, what matters most is that you actually share science with your kiddos.Should you teach biology all year long? Or should you teach a bit of biology, earth science, and physical science? In this podcast, Paige from Elemental Science is going to help you figure out your answer to this common question!Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking...2019-10-2107 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 79 - Q6: Should I read science aloud to my homeschooled kids?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For science, you start by reading aloud to your students, as their reading skills develop they will read the materials with you, and finally, as their reading confidence grows, they can read their own science materials.Should you read science aloud? Or should your homeschooled kids be reading their own science materials? In this podcast, we are going to help you figure out your answer to this common question!Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking...2019-10-1406 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceFall Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month October 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Add in a few activities for fall science.**Fall is here! And this month we encourage you to mark the change in the season with a bit of fall science in this homeschool science tip of the month from Elemental Science.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. To see the full tip visit: https://e...2019-10-0702 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 78 - Q5: How do we narrate and what should I expect?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Don't get discouraged when your kids don't narrate like a pro from the very beginning.If you are new to narration or if you struggle with knowing if you are doing it “right,” this episode is for you! In today's podcast, we are going to chat about what narration is, how you get your kids to narrate, and what to expect.Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into buil...2019-09-3006 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 77 - Q4: Can I teach science without experiments?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->It is possible to teach science without doing experiments, but it is not possible to teach science without some kind of hands-on exploration.Do you have to do experiments for science? Yes and no! In this podcast episode, we are going to discuss how it's possible to do science without experiments, as long as you do some kinds of hands-on science activities.Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science...2019-09-2304 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 76 - Q3: Should we combine for science?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeway->There are two key factors to consider before you decide to combine for science - the age of your students and their age gap.To combine or not - that is the homeschool science question! In this podcast episode, we are going to discuss the two factors you need to consider when deciding whether or not to combine for science.Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building...2019-09-1605 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 75 - Q2: What should a week with science look like?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->As long as you are doing, gathering, and telling each week – you are hitting all the high points of what you need for science.Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. In our last episode, we chatted about why we need to teach science. Today, we are going to take a closer look at what your week should look like.2019-09-0905 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceColor for Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month September 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take some time to color for science.**Coloring pages are often used for art, but can they be a valuable addition to your homeschool science time? We here at Elemental Science say yes!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.To see the full tip visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/color-for-science ------------------------------- **Sh...2019-09-0201 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 74 - Q1: Why should I bother with homeschool science?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->We need to teach science for a variety of reasons and as homeschoolers, we have the chance to make science enjoyable, not intimidating!Welcome to season 5 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. This season we are answering common science questions and we are going to kick things off with a whopper. We are going to chat about why you should bother with h...2019-08-2607 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceKitchen Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't be afraid of doing science in your kitchen.**You don't have to have a full-on, dedicated lab in order to teach science at home. You just need a flat work surface, a sink nearby, access to chemicals, and protective gear, if necessary. The good news is that all this can be found in your kitchen!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks...2019-08-0502 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceRead About Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month July 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Read a few books about science this summer.**Summer is all about fun! It's about taking a well-deserved break from the norm, playing in the sunshine, and enjoying being outdoors. But you are bound to have a few moments of downtime, and we want to encourage you to have your children read a few books about science during that time!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching...2019-07-0102 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 73 - Interview with a Homeschooler {Post-Graduation, Pre-College}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Listen in as Paige asks her daughter, who graduated from their homeschool this year, a few questions about her experience!This episode is a bonus episode, view all of science 4 here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/news/simple-homeschool-science-roadmap ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tremendously in getting the word out so that more earbuds are filled with sci...2019-06-1006 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceWonder Science {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month June 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - This summer, focus on wonder science.**This month, I want to encourage you to spend the summer looking for wonder science. What does wonder science mean? It means finding, observing, watching, and doing things that make you wonder.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. To see the full tip visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/h...2019-06-0302 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 72 The High School Years - Part 3 MethodsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->The high school years are the culmination of the student’s foundational years of their academic journey with you. The method you choose to teach science will depend upon your students’ interests and their plans for the future.At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for high school science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's episode, we are going to look at two different scenarios.Welcome to t...2019-05-2709 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 71 The High School Years Roadmap for Science – Part 2: ToolsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For the high school years, you can use textbooks with experiments, exams, events in science, in-depth science projects, and research papers to help you accomplish your goals for science.We chatted about the three goals for high school science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can us...2019-05-2010 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 70 The High School Years - Part 1: ToolsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Your goals for high school science are to share the key principles and laws of science as well as helping your students to think about the things they are learning as you meet the requirements for graduation.Here we are at the fourth and final stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the high school years! Today we will be chatting about your goals for science during these years.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lo...2019-05-1307 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEmbrace your Season {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month May 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Embrace the season of homeschooling you are in.**Life changes. We all have seasons that we flow into and out of. And this is true for homeschooling as well. As I roll through more and more seasons of life, I seek more and more to be grateful for the season of homeschooling I am in because there is so much beauty in the moments before me.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking...2019-05-0602 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 69 The Middle School Years - Part 3: MethodsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Science sounds a bit more complicated during the middle school years, but I want to encourage you that it is possible to teach science at home during these years.At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for middle school science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's episode, we are going to look at a few different scenarios.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where...2019-04-2917 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 68 The Middle School Years - Part 2: ToolsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you can use hands-on inquiry, scientific readings, organized writing, a science fair project, internet research, and quizzes or tests to help you accomplish your goals for science.We chatted about the three goals for middle school science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building bl...2019-04-2210 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 67 The Middle School Years – Part 1: GoalsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you want to capitalize on the student's need to know why along with continuing to feed him or her with information.Here we are at the third stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the middle school years! Today we will be chatting about your goals for science during these years.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your ho...2019-04-1506 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 66 The Elementary Years – Part 3: MethodsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->It’s okay to try out the different methods of teaching science to see which one fits you the best as long as you make sure that you hit all three keys each week.At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for elementary science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's episode, we are going to look at a few different scenarios. Welcome to the Tips for Ho...2019-04-0813 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceBe Consistent {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month April 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - The best plan for success is to be consistent.**It's not the perfect program. It's not an expensive set-up. And it's not the ideal convergence of a splendid learning experience that leads to success with teaching science at home. It's consistency.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. To see the full tip visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/h...2019-04-0102 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 65 The Elementary Years – Part 2: ToolsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For elementary years, you can use scientific demonstrations, science-oriented books, notebooking, projects, and memory work to help you accomplish your goals for science.We chatted about the two goals for elementary science last week. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a...2019-03-1807 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 64 The Elementary Years – Part 1: GoalsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->For the elementary years, you want to create interest and fill their bucket with interesting facts. Welcome to the second stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the elementary years! Today we will be chatting about your two goals for science during these years.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. For a full transcript visit: elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/642019-03-1106 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceGo to a Convention {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month March 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Set aside time this year to attend a homeschool convention, retreat, or meet-up.**A few years back, I shared 5 ways you can become a better homeschool science teacher and one of those ways was to attend a convention. This month, I want to encourage you to set aside a bit of time to attend a convention, a retreat, or just meet up with a few homeschooling mommas. Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the l...2019-03-0402 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 63 The Early Years – Part 3: The MethodsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Whether you choose to fold science into your daily life, or you choose to use a program for science during the early years, introducing your young students to science will be worth the effort.We have chatted about your goals and tools for early years science, but what does it look like to actually science during the early years? In this episode, I am going to share two different options for how you can put the tools in action to accomplish your goal....2019-02-2509 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 62 The Early Years – Part 2: ToolsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Your early years' science buffet of tools should include a weekly topic, hands-on projects, read-alouds, and coordinating activities.Last week, we chatted about your main goal during the early years. In this podcast, we are going to talk about the tools you can use to do this.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a full transcript visit: https...2019-02-1807 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 61 The Early Years - Part 1: GoalsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Science during the early years is about capitalizing on the natural curiosity that resides inside of your child as you introduce him or her to the wonders of science.We are beginning at the beginning! For season 4 of the podcast, I am sharing what we like to call your roadmap for teaching science. And this first leg of our journey is going to be all about the early years!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the...2019-02-1106 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHave Fun {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't forget to have fun!**About a week ago, I did something I rarely do - I let my kiddos stay up way past their bedtime in order to watch the lunar eclipse. I knew that staying up meant the kids would sleep in the next day and we would have to cut out part of my plans because there just wouldn't be time to finish it all or cranky attitudes. But at that moment, we laughed as we huddled...2019-02-0402 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceMake Time {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month January 2019}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Make time for experiments in the new year.**It’s a brand-new year – one that a good bit of us began with words for the year and resolutions of things we want to change. And although that whole, no chocolate for a year resolution has probably gone out the window and your shoes have seen more time in your closet that in the gym – I want to help you make sure that your resolution to actually do those experiments this year s...2019-01-1403 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceScience Gifts {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month December 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Give the gift of science this year!**December is here! The trees are going up, the halls are being decked, and the parents are stressing about what to get their kids. So this month, my tip for you all is to give the gift of science! Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. To see...2018-12-0301 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceState of the Podcast 2018Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It’s time for a state of the podcast address!! Today we are going to chat about the plans for the Tips for Homeschool Science Show for 2019.Hi, I’m Paige Hudson and for the last year, I have been breaking down the lofty concepts of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.2 Summer series...60 Official episodes...Over 100 tips recorded...More than 30,000 downloads...And lots of thank you’s that have encouraged me along the way!It is amazing to me...2018-11-2603 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 59 - Lesson 10: Relax, you have got this!Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Relax, you can teach your child at home!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!As our homeschooling journey comes to a close with our daughter, this final lesson is one I remind myself of when homeschooling our son. He’s 8 years younger, so in a lot of ways, I get to...2018-11-1907 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 58 - Lesson 9: Invest in you so you have what you need to teachWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->You need to invest in you so that you have an overflow to pour out on those around you.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!We are responsible for our children’s education. And I have found over the years that for me to have what I need to pour ou...2018-11-1206 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceKeep Going {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month November 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Keep going.**You have probably heard the saying a thousand times, life, parenting, homeschooling is not a sprint - it's a marathon.But it wasn't until I started running that I truly understood the difference between these two. It's not just the length - it's about your attitude, your mental and physical conditioning, and your fixation on a goal that help you to keep going through the long run. And the same is true with homeschooling. This month, I want to e...2018-11-0502 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 57 - Lesson 8: Take a break from your regular science plansWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Fill the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas with a slow version of holiday homeschool complete with books, art, baking, music, and a bit of science fun.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!The holidays are just around the corner, which is exciting and it’s also the perfect time to sw...2018-10-2906 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 56 - Lesson 7: You don't have to check off every boxWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to leave a few boxes unchecked.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!In today’s lesson, I am sharing how I learned over the years that you don’t really have to check off every single box. Don't get me wrong, I love to see...2018-10-2206 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 55 - Lesson 6: Make reviewing science funWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway->Reviewing science can be fun!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!For our sixth homeschooling lesson, we are chatting about reviewing your science lessons. No, not those boring science review worksheets you remember from school. I am sharing three ways I have learned to make reviewing science fun for my...2018-10-1505 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 54 - Lesson 5: Homeschooling doesn’t require perfectionWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeway->Instead of seeking perfection in your homeschool, keep these three goals in mind.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!If you struggle with perfection in your homeschool, today’s lesson is for you. For our fifth lesson, I am sharing one that was hard for this type A, recovering perfectionist to...2018-10-0806 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental SciencePlay a Science Game {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month October 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Play a game for science this month!**My mom's passion for making learning fun spilled over into me and into our homeschool. It's why we have Friday Fun Day and a big part of those Fridays are games. We play language games, logic games, math games, and science games.The kids love it! And I love it because we are reviewing what we have learned in an interesting way. So this month, my tip for you all is to play a...2018-10-0102 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 53 – Lesson 4: Don’t skip that science discussion timeWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Discussion time in science gives the students time to work out the mental kinks and helps you to know that they have picked up the key information.Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!In today's episode, we are back to talking purely about science! This fourth lesson is about a...2018-09-2407 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 52 – Lesson 3: Jump off the wheel of if'sWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Don't get stuck on the never-ending wheel of “if’s," focus on the "I am able's."Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!In today's episode, we will chat about another important lesson I have learned in ten years of homeschooling - to jump off the wheel of if’s. I think...2018-09-1708 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 51 - Lesson 2: It's okay to have a failed experimentWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->A failed experiment does not mean that you have failed at teaching science. Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!In today's episode, we will chat about the most important lesson I want you to get about teaching science - it's okay to have a failed experiment. If you only listen...2018-09-1007 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceScience-related Art {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Add a science-related art project.**Watch the video here-->https://youtu.be/_bjLZCGaJ9kScience and art go together like peanut butter and jelly - both are good separately, but together they make the quintessential sandwich. Well, maybe that's not the best analogy.But my point is that when we can combine learning subjects in homeschooling it's like hitting an educational home run. And doing a science-related art project allows you to do just that.Get more...2018-09-0301 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 50 - Lesson 1: Protect your School-timeWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Enjoy the freedom of homeschooling as you protect your school-time!Welcome to Season 3 of The Tips for Homeschool Science Show. This season, I am sharing 10 lessons I have learned in my ten plus years of homeschooling. I hope that all of them will help you on your homeschooling journey!In today's episode, we will chat about one of the first lessons I learned in homeschooling along with three ways you can protect your school-time. Let's dig in!For a full transcript...2018-08-2706 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHSBC Day 5: Get Ready for EncouragementWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 5 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get a shot of science-teaching encouragement for this next year. So grab your pencils, paper, books, and a cup of coffee – let’s get started! See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/bcday5------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are usi...2018-08-1705 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHSBC Day 4: Get Ready for the ExtrasWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 4 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for the extras. So grab your pencils, paper, books, and a cup of coffee – let’s get started!See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/bcday4------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help m...2018-08-1605 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHSBC Day 3: Get Ready for Writing in ScienceWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 3 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for writing. So grab your pencils, paper, books, and a cup of coffee – let’s get started!See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/bcday3------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tre...2018-08-1505 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHSBC Day 2: Get Ready for Science ReadingWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 2 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for science reading. So grab your pencils, paper, books, and a cup of coffee – let’s get started!See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/bcday1 ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me...2018-08-1404 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceHSBC Day 1: Get Ready for ExperimentsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Welcome to day 1 of Homeschool Science Boot Camp! Today we are going to get ready for experiments. So grab your pencils, paper, books, and a cup of coffee – let’s get started!See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/bcday1 ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tremendously in getting...2018-08-1304 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceIn-service Day {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Have a teacher in-service day before the year begins.**Watch the video here->https://youtu.be/GqsIkg_pbuEAnd as teachers, we need an in-service day (or a few in-service hours grabbed here and there) to get organized. So, after we spent the last month ruminating about our plans, it’s time to set aside a day or two to get ready for our next school year.Get more tips and information to help with your in...2018-08-0602 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceRuminate {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month July 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take time to ruminate over your plans for next year.**Watch the video here->https://youtu.be/2-r0Z5x-R8cAs homeschooling moms (and dads) we do a lot to make sure that our children get the education they deserve. And although we may currently be on a break from formal studies, my guess is that you are still thinking about homeschooling things from time to time. That's why my tip for this month is to take...2018-07-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceNight Sky {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month June 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Look up and explore the night sky!**Summer is here!! But that doesn’t mean that the learning has to stop. We may not have formal lessons during the summer, but I still incorporate some fun learning activities throughout our day. In that spirit, this month I want to encourage you all to take some time to head out to a place where they aren't too many artificial lights. Then, spread out a blanket, lay down, and look up!Watch the fu...2018-06-0402 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 49 - Wrapping up your science fair projectWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->You can give your science fair project presentation to family, friends, or to an audience of stuffed animals!You are in the home stretch! All that is left in your science fair project is to analyze your results and share what you have learned with others. So, today we are going join the final part of the science fair project where we discuss the last three steps and a bit about ethics.Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where...2018-05-2819 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 48 - How to get through your science fair projectWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key-->A little bit of prep-work paves the way for a smooth experiment.The scariest part of the science fair project is usually the experiment. How do you design one to test your hypothesis? What information do you need to record? And what the heck are all those variables?Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. For show notes visit: ht...2018-05-2115 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 47 - Do you really have to do a science fair project?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->You can do a science fair project!!Few things strike fear into the hearts of parents like the science fair project. And I believe that the fear is rooted in a lack of knowing how to approach a science fair project – after all, it seems like a huge assignment to complete – but if you break it down into simple steps the task becomes much more manageable.So, in our next conference session, I aim to ease your fears and remove those doubts surrounding the...2018-05-1421 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceFamous Scientist {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month May 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Take time to learn about a famous scientist.**There are many men and women who have shaped what we know about science today. And there is value in teaching our students about their contributions. So this month, I want to encourage you to take time to learn about one of the many famous scientists and their contributions.Watch the video here->https://youtu.be/ZhyicL4d3IoGet more tips and a printable here-> https://elementalscience...2018-05-0701 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 46 - The sufficiency of nature study and a few tipsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Nature study brings science to life.But is nature study enough? It's a question I often get when discussing nature study. In the last part of our nature study conference session, I am going to share my answer to that burning question and a few tips to help you succeed with nature study!Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.2018-04-2311 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 45 - The two types of nature study {and how they fit in your week}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->When you are doing nature study, don't be afraid to say "I don't know, let's look it up!"So now we know that nature study is all about finding the principles of science in nature, but how exactly do you go about doing this? Well, there are two main options, both of which we are going to chat about in this second part of our nature study conference session.Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking...2018-04-1617 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 44 - The natural way to learn about science: Nature StudyWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Nature study is simply about finding science in nature.Ahh . . . nature study. It's a breath of fresh air in a world packed with crazy experiments. And in our next conference session, we are going to chat about this natural way to learn about science. In this first part, we are going to discuss what nature study is and where it got its roots.Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching...2018-04-0909 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceGet Outside {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month April 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Get outside and look for science in nature.**One of the best things we have done for our science plans was to occasionally drop a planned experiment and get outside instead. It doesn't really matter what you are studying, you can find the principles of nature in science!Watch the video here-> https://youtu.be/hrI6XJHvoeQGet more tips and information here-> https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/get-outside ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If...2018-04-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 43 - The Hurdle of EquipmentWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Don't let equipment get in the way of you teaching science as you have access to good substitutes in your home.Do you feel like you don't have access to the right stuff to teach science? My friends, it should not be so - your kitchen can be your science lab! In today's episode, we are going to chat about the third hurdle that can stand in the way of you wanting to teach science - equipment. Welcome to season 2 of the Tips f...2018-03-2612 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 42 - The Hurdle of ExperienceWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Having the right curriculum in place will provide you with the tools you need to teach science no matter what your experience is with the subject!Do you feel like you don't have what it takes to teach science? My friends, it should not be so - you are your child's perfect teacher and with the right tool, you can teach science! In today's episode, we are going to chat about the second hurdle that can stand in the way of you wanting to teach...2018-03-1514 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 41 - The Hurdle of ExperimentsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.Key Takeaway-->Remember that ALL experiments are learning opportunities.Are experiments keeping you from teaching science at home? My friends, it should not be so - you can add in hands-on science to your homeschool! In today's episode, we are going to chat about the first hurdle that can stand in the way of you wanting to teach science - experiments. Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks y...2018-03-0920 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceNext Year's Plan {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month March 2018}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Start working on next year's plan.**Watch the video here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e92D2nkwyw&t=1sIt's that time of the year - the time to start thinking about our plans for next year. I don't know about you, but I need a few weeks (months) to mull over the choices and really evaluate how our plans for this year worked.Get more tips and information to help with planning...2018-03-0202 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 40 - What it looks like to use living books for science (Middle School)Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We have looked at what living books are, how to choose one, and what it looks like to use living books for science with our younger students. In this episode, we are going to wrap up the "Inspiring your students to love science through living books" session with a chat about what it looks like to use living books for science during the middle school years.Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of...2018-02-2616 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 39 - What it looks like to use living books for science (Elementary Years)Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Now that we understand what living books are and how to choose one to use for science, it's time to look at how to use living books to teach science. In the second part of the "Inspiring your students to love science through living books" session, we are going to chat about what it looks like to use living books for science during the elementary years.Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of...2018-02-1914 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 37 - Notebooking for Science 101Want to talk shop? Send me a text.I love notebooking! I have seen just how effective this method of recording what a student has learned can be over my {ahem} years of homeschooling. And so I’m super excited to share with you all the third and final part of the Three Keys to Teaching Science Session where we are going to chat about the third key – keeping a record. Welcome to season 2 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into buil...2018-01-2815 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceState of the THS Podcast 2017Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It’s time for a state of the podcast address!! Today we are going to chat about the plans for the Tips for Homeschool Science Show for 2018.Hi, I’m Paige Hudson and for the last year, I have been breaking down the lofty concepts of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.1 Summer series...33 Official episodes...More than 10,000 downloads...And lots of thank you’s that have encouraged me along the way!It is amazing to me how yo...2017-11-2003 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 30 - Are you finding it hard to stay on track week after week in science?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.If you find it hard to stay on track week after week with your homeschool science plans, you are not alone - being consistent takes some work on our parts.In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, Paige is going to share with you four steps to help you stay on track week after week in science! Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you c...2017-09-2305 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceNew School Year {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month August 2017}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Use these six tips to start your new year off on the right foot!**For most of us, August marks the beginning of a new school year. It's an exciting time! We get to finally try out that new curriculum we researched or pick back up those programs that we love. We get to bring back a bit of structure and organization to our day. But going from the freedom of summer to the discipline of your homeschooling routine is...2017-08-1201 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 26 - What do I do if I find classical education mid-cycle?Want to talk shop? Send me a text.So, you have just stumbled upon this wonderful method for homeschooling called classical education. And you want to get going, but your student falls in the middle of a stage, where do you begin?In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I'll be answering that question and more! Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. For show not...2017-04-2205 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceDon't Sweat It {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month April 2017}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Tip of the Month - Don't sweat what you haven't done, start with where you are and move forward.**It is super easy to get caught up in the could-have's, should-have's, and if-I-would-have's when it comes to life and homeschooling, especially around this time of year when we are forming our plans for the next school year. But doing so paralyzes us and keeps us from moving forward, which just compounds the problem.Visit https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/dont-sweat-it to read a few...2017-04-0101 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceFriday Fun Day {Homeschool Science Tip of the Month February 2017}Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - End your homeschooling week with Friday Fun Day!**Have you heard of “Friday Fun Day” before? I will not pretend to be the first one to have coined this term, but we have definitely enjoyed incorporating Friday Fun Day’s into our homeschooling routine.See the full post complete with links here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/friday-fun-day. ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate i...2017-02-1101 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 20 - 5 Sanity-saving tips to help you actually do experimentsWant to talk shop? Send me a text.As homeschooling moms, we get pulled in a thousand different directions. We have multiple lessons to prepare and teach, food to get on the table, and laundry that never ends. We are multi-tasking masters and gatherers of tips to help our day go smoother!In episode 20 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to share with you all five sanity-saving tips and that will help your science experiments go so much smoother. Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show w...2017-01-2305 min
Tips for Homeschool Science Podcast from Elemental ScienceEp 11 - 5 of our best back to homeschool tips!Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Folks all around the globe are “not” going back to school! It’s that time of the year when we really start to get back into the homeschooling groove. In honor of this for episode 11, I am sharing five of my best back to homeschool tips!Welcome to season 1 of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool. For show notes visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/po...2016-08-2104 min