015: The Science of Wonder: Inspiring Curiosity at Home
09/19/24 • 13 min
Join Erika Sagert on the Intentional Homeschooler Podcast as she discusses creating a stimulating and engaging science learning environment right in your home. Discover practical ideas for all grade levels, from kindergarten through high school, to spark curiosity, encourage experimentation, and foster a lifelong love of science.
Key Points:
- Importance of Hands-On Learning: The best way to teach science is through hands-on activities, open-ended questions, and independent discovery.
- Creating a Science-Friendly Home: Incorporate science into everyday activities like cooking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
- Grade-Specific Tips:
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade: Focus on discovery, exploration, and experimentation. Use textbooks as supplementary resources.
- 6th - 8th Grade: Introduce textbook-based learning while continuing to emphasize hands-on activities. Consider science fair projects.
- 9th—12th Grade: If science is not your area of expertise, seek external support or enroll in classes. Consider online courses or joining a co-op.
- Resources recommended in this episode:
- Fizz, Bubble, & Flash: https://www.amazon.com/Fizz-Bubble-Flash-Explorations-Hands/dp/188559383X
- Primary Periodic Table: Teresa Bondora:
- Berean Builders: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/
- Apologia: https://www.apologia.com/
Book a virtual coffee chat with Erika:
https://calendly.com/erika-sagert-hope-learning-center/coffee-chat-with-erika-sagert
To carry on the conversation, join our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeLearningCenter2/
For daily insights and inspirations, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hope_learning_center/
Or even more, subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler
To learn more about the work we do at Hope Learning Center, check out our website:
Join Erika Sagert on the Intentional Homeschooler Podcast as she discusses creating a stimulating and engaging science learning environment right in your home. Discover practical ideas for all grade levels, from kindergarten through high school, to spark curiosity, encourage experimentation, and foster a lifelong love of science.
Key Points:
- Importance of Hands-On Learning: The best way to teach science is through hands-on activities, open-ended questions, and independent discovery.
- Creating a Science-Friendly Home: Incorporate science into everyday activities like cooking, gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
- Grade-Specific Tips:
- Kindergarten - 5th Grade: Focus on discovery, exploration, and experimentation. Use textbooks as supplementary resources.
- 6th - 8th Grade: Introduce textbook-based learning while continuing to emphasize hands-on activities. Consider science fair projects.
- 9th—12th Grade: If science is not your area of expertise, seek external support or enroll in classes. Consider online courses or joining a co-op.
- Resources recommended in this episode:
- Fizz, Bubble, & Flash: https://www.amazon.com/Fizz-Bubble-Flash-Explorations-Hands/dp/188559383X
- Primary Periodic Table: Teresa Bondora:
- Berean Builders: https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/
- Apologia: https://www.apologia.com/
Book a virtual coffee chat with Erika:
https://calendly.com/erika-sagert-hope-learning-center/coffee-chat-with-erika-sagert
To carry on the conversation, join our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeLearningCenter2/
For daily insights and inspirations, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hope_learning_center/
Or even more, subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler
To learn more about the work we do at Hope Learning Center, check out our website:
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014 Navigating the Chaos: A Few Tips for Homeschooling Multi-Age Kids
Join us as we explore the world of homeschooling multiple ages at one time. We will discover practical strategies for combining lessons, teaching in a "family style," involving older children, utilizing independent activities, and implementing a flexible schedule. We will also discuss the importance of chore time and creating a harmonious learning environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Combine lessons: Adapt curriculum for different ages to streamline learning. Teach to the middle when possible.
- Teach in “family style”: Foster community with shared activities like morning time or afternoon family activities.
- Involve older children: Empower older siblings to assist with younger children's education.
- Use independent activities: Provide engaging tasks for younger children to work on independently while you work with the older children.
- Implement a block schedule: Plan your day with flexibility in mind. Have an ideal week, but be flexible within the schedule.
- Prioritize chore time: Maintain a clean and organized home environment.
For lap book ideas, go to www.homeschoolshare.com
Book a virtual coffee chat with Erika:
https://calendly.com/erika-sagert-hope-learning-center/coffee-chat-with-erika-sagert
To carry on the conversation, join our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeLearningCenter2/
For daily insights and inspirations, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hope_learning_center/
Or even more, subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler
To learn more about the work we do at Hope Learning Center, check out our website:
Next Episode
016 Mindset Shifts That Cultivate Confidence and Productivity for Homeschool Moms
Join Erika Sagert on The Intentional Homeschooler Podcast as she discusses minding your mindset. Our mindset plays a crucial role in determining our successes and our failures. If we believe in our abilities and potential, we will likely take the necessary steps to achieve our goals. Conversely, if we doubt ourselves, we limit our efforts and ultimately fall short of achieving our goals.
Key Points:
- A healthy mindset begins with being thankful.
- Keep a thankful list. It will shift your perspective.
- Mind your mindset by challenging how you interpret your narrative.
- Challenge the narratives in your life. Are they helpful, are they true, are they kind?
- Challenge the “soundtracks” you play repeatedly in your head. Are they helpful or harmful?
- You can change your thinking patterns by the “soundtracks” that you listen to.
- Resources mentioned in the episode:
- “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp:
- https://tinyurl.com/yyv39r6f
- “Mind Your Mindset” by Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller
- “Soundtracks” by Jon Acuff:
- https://tinyurl.com/228xphrs
- “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp:
Book a virtual coffee chat with Erika:
https://calendly.com/erika-sagert-hope-learning-center/coffee-chat-with-erika-sagert
To carry on the conversation, join our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/HopeLearningCenter2/
For daily insights and inspirations, follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hope_learning_center/
Or even more, subscribe to our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@theintentionalhomeschooler
To learn more about the work we do at Hope Learning Center, check out our website:
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