Science is one of our favorite subjects to explore, especially when it’s hands-on and fun. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or learning at home, these science activities and printables make complex topics more engaging for kids.
From life cycles and weather to STEM challenges and themed worksheets, this collection includes a wide variety of science ideas for elementary students. Scroll down to find interactive resources that help spark curiosity and make learning stick.
Find out in our Heron Books review how we enjoyed their young scientist series unit study. We all have a subject we don’t enjoy teaching, and I don’t hide the fact that science is that subject! However, this year as my son keeps debating about whether to train as a doctor I thought we would…
The phases of the moon word search is one of our favorite ways to reinforce lunar vocabulary while keeping things low-key and fun. This free word search printable fits nicely into any moon phases worksheet set, and it’s been especially handy during quiet mornings or when we’re wrapping up a space science unit. It’s simple,…
Summer is coming and now is the perfect time to start planning out a few activities for the kids. I have the solution (well part of the solution!) for kids aged 12 and above. Carry on reading for our KiwiCo Eureka crate review and see why it is the answer. Think of the KiwiCo crate…
STEM is so important for kids, and yet it is so hard for me to teach. So I don’t! I know my limits as a homeschool mom and this is definitely one of them! Therefore, finding a digital STEM platform was the only way we could cover it. We have recently discovered StemWerkz which is…
Planet coloring pages were a fun and easy way for us to introduce the solar system at home, especially when my son was first getting curious about space. They gave him something hands-on to do while we talked about each planet’s colors, size, and what makes them unique. Whether you’re doing a full space unit…
Mom, I think I want to be a doctor! Hmm, well that came as a shock, as only last week he wanted to be a stockbroker! I completely blame the best anatomy book for kids we have been using. So in my search for the best homeschool biology curriculum, I came across Doctor Robins. Doctor…
Love science again with College Prep Science! Do you remember when you first decided to homeschool? I do, I was so confident that I would have the skills to teach my 8-year-old son everything he would need to know. It makes me laugh so much now about how naive I was. So how do I…
Would your kids watch YouTube and tv all day if they had the choice? You are not alone, but I have found the answer! Let them! Generation Genius has the most engaging science and math videos for grades K-8. Carry on reading for our honest Generation Genius review. We have been using Generation Genius for…
Free printables for kids have become a huge part of our homeschool, and over the years I’ve built a collection of more than 850 of them here on Homeschool of 1. From worksheets and coloring pages to games, crafts, and seasonal activities, these resources are designed to make learning fun and stress-free. On this page,…
I love finding new homeschool resources and Rounded Schoolhouse the all-in-one homeschool curriculum does not disappoint. Carry on reading for our Rounded Schoolhouse review. Finding the best homeschool curriculum resources can be hard, especially when you are searching for an all in one solution. I always know a homeschool curriculum is going to be amazing…
As we are wanting to finish grade 6 early and jump straight into 7th grade, I wanted to do some standardized testing. See why we love map testing for homeschoolers with Homeschool Boss. I know I have a bright child, and that is one of the reasons I decided to homeschool in the first place….
I am so excited to share with you this new secular homeschool curriculum for kindergarten through 3rd grade. Carry on reading for our Schoolio review. Schoolio started as a Canadian homeschool curriculum for K-8 and is now bringing the best secular homeschool curriculum to the USA. They have launched their K-3 curriculum and the older…
I am genuinely excited to write this Mel Science review. If you are a regular reader of Homeschool of 1 you will know that science is not my favorite subject to teach! In fact, it is currently the only subject that Freddie goes to a homeschool group for! I never liked science at school, and…
Adventure Academy is our new favorite fun educational app! Carry on reading for our Adventure Academy reviews from a student and mom perspective. So we completely missed out on ABCmouse, mainly as when my son was younger I hadn’t heard of it. I wish I had, but luckily we have found Adventure Academy in time….
So, diving straight into this ABCmouse review. I have got to say, I only stumbled upon it after chatting with another homeschool mom who was all praises about how it’s been a game-changer for her kindergartener. That conversation piqued my interest, and here we are, dissecting what ABCmouse has to offer. Wishing I’d discovered it…