I’m so excited to add a penguin unit study to our school days and even more excited to have some friends join us. I am embarking on a new adventure. Beginning next Wednesday I am going to be offering unit study classes. The first one I am adding is a penguin unit study for k/1st grade.
I stared aFacebook group for my classes so be sure to join if you are a local homeschooler. The group is linked to my Discover Unit Studies page. As of now there are only 1 or two spots left for my K-1st grade class.
As time goes on and we settle into this new adventure, I plan to add more classes for a variety of ages.

Do you want to do a kindergarten  penguin unit study in your home?
Below I will list all the resources I plan to use so you can do a penguin unit study too. I don't have time today to add everything but I will try to have it all posted by this weekend, plus I will add the activities we do in class each week so you can plan a fun penguin unit study for your kindergartener.

WORKSHEETS
I found some great resources on Teachers Pay Teachers. The first one that I found on TPT will work great as the foundation to my penguin unit study. It costs about $10 but it has 162 pages full of great worksheets and activities to help your kindergartener work on reading and writing. All About Penguins

The second one I found offers 30 sheets of copywork that are perfect for kindergarteners to practice copying words and sentences. It costs $3. Penguin Handwriting

I also purchased another download from TPT that is for 2nd grade because I thought I could make it work but it is better suited for 1st or 2nd graders. Ill include the links here incase you have an older or advanced child. They are great resources and I am excited to use them when my 5 year old is reading and writing on his own. Waddle With Me

Here is a free Penguin Science download on TPT that I plan to use. 

Here is a great lapbook download that I printed this morning. I may not use everything in it but it has some good activities and worksheets in that I may use and its free. Penguin Lapbook 

BOOKS
I checked out a bunch of books from the library and then purchased a few on Amazon that were not at the library. Below is a list of the books I like and plan to use. These are affiliate links,click here to view my policy.

I love taking my kids on nature walks through towering forests, peaceful grasslands, rocky mountains, and calming beaches. With 3 energetic boys, getting them outside to burn off their energy is needed just like the air we breathe. Regret fills my thoughts when the sun goes down and bedtime is lurking and there is boy-energy rumbling in the air with no settling down for the night which is why I am always looking for a new place to explore or a quaint area to go on a hike.

This past weekend I spent the day with my daughter, Astella, who is now an adult. As we caught up with life and shared photos of our adventures she showed me her nature art that she did while out on a walk. I thought it was so beautiful and such a great idea that I asked her to text me the picture so I can share it with you.  The next time I take my boys out on an adventure to get out that boy-energy, we are going to look for nature items to use and leave a stamp of beauty. Nature art is two-fold, one it gives you or your kids something creative to do and second it can be enjoyed by others who happen to stumble upon it.

There is nothing more satisfying than completing a long project. I began writing this unit study in June of 2018 with the purpose of teaching it for the 2018/2019 school year at my homeschool co-op. I finished the student workbooks just in time for the start of our school year and have been working on the teacher manual in between classes. What a success it has been! All of my students LOVE their Japan unit study class and look forward to the next lesson...and now its available for you.

Click here to view or purchase this Japan Unit Study curriculum.

,Learning about other cultures is important! Why? because it gives kids an understanding, appreciation, and respect for cultural differences. It also shows that no matter what language you speak or the traditions you celebrate,  people have the same needs, love, food, water, and a place to call home. We all laugh the same, learn from our mistakes, play for fun, and shed the same tears of sorrow. We are all created by our Heavenly Father, in His image, with an innate desire to know Him. This is why we are doing a Japan Unit Study this year.
We chose the Japanese culture because my 11 year old has been asking to do a ninja unit study for years. He has also been asking to learn about origami, samurai warriors, and Pokémon. Then a light bulb went on.....all of these things are from the Japanese culture.....and because of my obsession this means a Japan unit study!

Last week we learned about ikebana, Japanese floral arrangement. The simplicity was difficult to wrap my mind around since I'm used to the American version where numerous flowers are bunched together in a symmetrical bouquet. Once you grasp the concept of ikebana it is a beautiful way to display nature where you can enjoy each individual flower, branch and leaf that is thoughtfully and artistically displayed in a meaningful way. 

I am in the final stages of writing my Japan Unit Study. The student workbook is done. I have one more project to do for the teacher manual then I will be in the editing phase which means that I am about one week away from publishing. Below you will find some sample pictures of what you will find in my newest curriculum. I hope you walk away from this post inspired to add cultural studies to your homeschool or classroom. 

That would be my 13 year old's hand holding his ikebana since he is too cool for my blog photos now!

Have some winter fun in the classroom with this writing lesson and craft download. Get the creative juices flowing with a winter poem and writing prompt to begin the snowy season. This project makes an eye-catching bulletin board display too!​

In this download you will find a snow suit craft and three writing projects to choose from:  an acrostic poem, a sensory poem, or a writing prompt. Worksheets come in regular and primary lines. An explanation and directions are included for each type of poem.

Bonus Pages Included: Inside you will also find a list of the top 40 winter themed books for grades K-5th!
Add a fun read aloud to this lesson with this book list. This list includes the title, age suggestion, number of pages, description of the book, and a picture of the front cover for easy identification. Hours upon hours of time were spent choosing the very best of everything out there to make this an easy-to-browse bookshelf for you to choose the wintriest storybook for your students. 

Here is a coupon to download this for FREE today and tomorrow only- freewinter (expires 12/19/18).

Click here to view and purchase this download. 
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I asked my 5 year old to think about winter and use his senses to write a poem. His answers surprised me as I helped him spell them out. All of those things describe his life perfectly at this very moment. He is hopeful in Santa and presents, loves sausage, has a child-like faith in God, and LOVES to eat snow!

Garett (age 11) made a ninja snow suit and disguised himself with a beard. He better watch out for that person behind him throwing a snowball! I love how his acrostic poem boasts his silly and imaginative personality. 

No home should be without a chore chart, if it is then you will be blessed with this free Chores & Responsibilities Chart which will motivate your kids. It will also make your job as "Director of Home Affairs" flow a bit smoother when everyone knows exactly what is expected of them. In this download you will find 2 charts, one for older children and one for younger children. They come in multiple colors. Each chart includes a definition and character qualities with and easy-to-understand explanation for each character: responsible, trustworthy, and dependable- these are great reminders to read often. Each chart also has a check-off chart for daily responsibilities and daily/weekly chores.

Click here to view and print this free Chores & Responsibilities Chart download.

Its that time of year again! I love celebrating Christmas and the birth of Christ. Its my favorite time of year which is why we always set aside our regular school to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and all of the traditions related to it with a unit study.
Throughout my Celebrate the Birth of Christ: A Christmas Unit Study, your student will make their very own Christmas book as they learn about the birth of Christ, the history behind some Christmas hymns and the meaning of Christmas symbols. They will also enjoy many hands-on crafts where they will make symbolic ornaments to hang on their Christmas tree. Pre-K to 8th Grade, 60 pages. No Prep! Click here to view or purchase.
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ACTIVITIES & TOPICS COVERED:
Countdown to Christmas
Learn the months of the year
Copywork
Scripture verses and the birth of Christ passage from Luke and Matthew (NIV)
Vocabulary
Make symbolic ornaments
Coloring pictures
Pre-K to 1st grade worksheets included as a bonus for younger students or siblings
Learn the geography of Bethlehem
Christmas symbols: snow, bells, Christmas tree, Santa & St. Nicholas, gifts, and candy canes
The 10 commandments of Christmas poem
Practice cursive writing
Bible scavenger hunt

This is a picture of my kids' current School Check-Off Charts. This is their independent work that they do each day on their own then they have "school with mom" which is our unit studies. For our unit studies we are currently doing USA: The 50 States and Apologia Astronomy. We do 4 days of school at home  plus 1 day out at our homeschool co-op. I do not do school at home on our co-op day or on any day that we go out on a field trip because that is their school for the day.

I have been using this school chart for almost a decade and I have made it available to you as a free download, enjoy! 

Thursday at Co-op we had a Japanese Dress-up Party since it was close to Halloween. Some of the kids signed up to bring a Japanese dish. We had such an amazing feast, made paper lanterns, and did a marshmallow chopstick race.

Friday we took the day off from school to play catch up from a busy week- Garett's 11th birthday party, preparing for our Church's Trunk or Treat and the Japan dress-up party (above) that I organized for my co-op class.

Sunday we had a field trip to a Japanese Culture Day.

Monday we completed a lesson in our astronomy unit and worked on our Nebraska topography map for our USA: The 50 States unit study. After doing Horizons math and Horizons Phonics with Isaac he did a fall craft of painting leaves. My older boy completed all their independent work from their checkoff charts.

Tuesday we went on another field trip to learn about salmon spawning and their habitat. When we got home I had my kids work on their co-op homework. Later that evening we started a project, for our USA states unit, building a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge for our California study- This week is really an exception, we don't usually do this many field trips and hands-on projects all at once, lol.

And that brings us to Wednesday. At the moment my kids are getting their independent work done. As soon as I post this I am going to go start a full day of unit study lessons and check that they did in fact complete all their work. Then we will be sure we are ready for our homeschool co-op on Thursday morning.

Happy Homeschooling!

Robots and robotics are the craze these days. Here is a unit study where your child can feed his/her obsession with these intelligent machines and check the reading and writing box of academics. 

This free robot unit study includes worksheets, book report, writing prompts, vocabulary, an acrostic poem, notebooking pages, book list, video links, rand a fun robot junk art project.

What are Notebooking pages?
Notebooking pages are a fancy way of taking notes and allow you to study about any topic. They give you the flexibility to use any book, yet they give your student some structure, guidelines and spaces to write facts or draw pictures about what they learned or found interesting. In this download you will find robot-themed notebooking pages that have lines for writing and blank areas for drawing pictures (or writing). You can use these pages however you wish.
Click here to view and print this free robot download.

These little engineers build intricate dome-shaped homes and dams. They are the second largest rodent in the world and they enjoy eating a variety of wood and water lilies. In this download you can learn about these amazing water creatures with a Beaver Unit Study! Includes a book list, video links, worksheets and crafts. Perfect for kindergarten through third grade. 19 pages.
​Click here to view and download.

Do you have a child who loves technology, computers, engineering and art? Well, here is something that my techy kid did today. He designed his little brother coloring pages! I walked into our main area to find them coloring together. My youngest exclaimed "Mom! He made me coloring pages!!!!!!" Its one of those moments when you say "aaaah, that's so cool!" and your mom-of-boys-heart melts. As a side note, I dream of glitter, pink, princesses and cute kittens, but for know I love skulls, monsters, knives, guns, and robots. Garett won the best big brother award today!

He designed several coloring pages and printed them out. He used a program called Paint 3D (formerly Paintbrush). It's a simple raster graphics editor that is included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. Do you have a child who would love the challenge of creating a coloring book? Learning to draw in a simple program like Paint 3D is a great way to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) concepts in your home which can lead to greater skills within graphic designing later in life.

​Here are a few other ideas of projects to challenge your child with:

• Create Card- birthday invites, Christmas card or a thank you card
• Coloring Book
• Maze
• Insert a photo and then create a fun frame around it
• Draw pictures then print out onto sticker paper

I had such a blast today making Gyotaku with my students! I am so impressed with how well everyone followed directions. I can say that 99% of them loved experiencing the Japan culture with this strange yet fascinating art lesson. You don't want to pass this one up. 
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The History of Gyotaku Fish Printing
In Japanese, “gyo” means “fish”, and “taku” means “print.” Gyotaku or fish printing was an art form originating in Japan in the mid 1800’s. Originally, Japanese fishermen would use this technique to record the texture and proportions of fish they caught. As time went on, these gyotaku prints developed into an art form.
 
How to Pronounce
Gee-o-ta-ku “g” as in goat.
 
Traditional Supplies Used
Sumi Ink: This is black ink made from a mixture of plant soot and glue solidified into sticks or cakes the ends of which are scraped or ground into water on an ink slab, much used by calligraphers and painters. It is non-toxic so you can rinse the ink off and eat the fish after you print it. You can make the black ink by watering down black acrylic paint. The sumi ink is water soluble and will wipe up with a wet wash and paper towels. Be sure to cover the tables with plastic table cloths because the ink can seep through.
 
Rice Paper: This is the traditional paper used for Gyotaku. As an alternative, you can use any white copy paper or craft paper.  

Where to Buy Fish for Gyotaku
Most grocery stores will save fresh whole fish that are not sold and place them in the freezer for art so, be sure to ask. Our local grocery store gives them away for free. I found a frozen whole octopus for $5.99 at an Asian market near us, if you can find one it will be a big hit with the kids!
 
Artificial Gyotaku: If you don’t want to use a real fish for this then use the picture in my lesson plan. Let them paint it then stamp their paper with it. Another Idea is to use the Styrofoam printmaking technique as an alternative. You can also get Gyotaku replicas online, also called rubber fish.
 
Watch Videos
Gyotaku by Naoki 2:03 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkaK48urU8o This is a great video!
The Art of Gyotaku 1:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_bVC6lcTTM
Fish Prints with Rob Choi 3:46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGaeMtSRSpE
 
Preparing Your Fish
If you are using real, fresh fish then here are a few things to know. If you get it fresh and thawed, you can put it in the freezer until your ready to use it. You will want to thaw the fish out completely when you’re ready to print it. Lay the fish on a piece of cardboard- I found this the best surface for the fish because they didn’t slide around plus the cardboard absorbed some of the moisture. Prepare the fish by drying with paper towels- you do not want a wet slimy fish, the dryer the better. You can use a piece of Styrofoam to prop up the tail or fins- I found that we only needed to do this on the rock fish because I needed to pin the tail fin so it stayed open. Now you're ready to paint and print!


Paint Your Fish
Paint the fish with a light coat of the sumi ink. One dip in the ink can cover an entire fish. If your print is too dark then get a second print and lay the paper on the fish to print it again without add any more paint- this second one should be lighter and show more detail.
 
Finishing Touches
Add some finishing touches to give your fish a finished look. Do this by painting the eye with the ink and paint a line around the fish to define the edges. Have your students write Gyotaku in Japanese somewhere on their paper and add their Hanko (and their English name). Glue their artwork to a large piece of black construction paper- I found some large sizes available on Amazon.com. Only add glue to the corners. We found that the rice paper does not lay flat after we did the printing, adding the glue in the corner would have been much easier for us. I placed a copy of the student directions found in my lesson plan on my students’ tables so that when they were done printing their fish they could get right to work adding the finishing touches to their art.

​Write it in Japanese: This is how you write Gyotaku in Japanese: 魚拓


Complete List of Supplies

• Sumi ink or use watered down black acrylic paint
• Small cup or container to pour ink into
• Black construction paper
• Rice paper or white paper
• Cardboard to set the fish onto
• Baby wipes- because kids will get ink on their fingers…and the table 😉
• Large paintbrush for painting the fish
• Small paintbrushes that taper into a point for adding details to the fish and writing “Gyotaku” in Japanese
• Paper towels
• Foam and pins for the fins- I used white craft foam block and cut it to size
• Fresh fish
• Small piece of white paper and red marker for making their Hanko.
• School glue
• Plastic table cloths from the dollar store

 
That’s it!
I have to say, this was such a joy to do with my students and was worth every effort.

Click here to view and print this lesson plan. 

Visiting a pumpkin farm, eating pumpkin pie, and carving cute pumpkin faces are some of the activities we enjoy with our children during the fall season. While I can do without the scary costumes and decorations, I can't resist doing a fall-themed unit study, which is why I made this 36 page download for my 5 year old. As always, I have posted it here for you to enjoy with your kids too. Enjoy my free pumpkin unit study! Perfect for grades Kindergarten through third grade.
​Click here to view and print.

What child doesn't like superheroes? My 2 younger kiddos were hovering over my shoulder while I created this. "Do I get to do that?" and "Are you gonna print that for me?" were questions humming in my ear the whole time. Maybe you have a child who would love to do a superhero unit study too. If so, then your in luck! Here is a free Superhero Unit Study download. Your child will enjoy making their very own superhero book with the colorful and engaging worksheets you will find inside. Enjoy! 
Click here to view and print.

Book: The Mystery at Mount Fuji (Tokyo, Japan) by Carole Marsh
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Book Report Worksheet Download: Click here to view and print my free worksheet set. 

Mount Fuji Art Materials: large 11x17 inch paper, acrylic paint, q-tips (to make the cherry blossoms), small piece of paper and a red marker to make your hanko (**see description to the right)
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Read a book about Mount Fuji and complete the Japan Book Report worksheet set. Paint a picture of Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms. Click the picture of the book to purchase.

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Here is an image of Mount Fuji you can use as a reference. Click here or the picture for a printable worksheet.


Mount Fuji Art
Draw Mount Fuji on your paper. Paint the bottom of the mountain a dark purple-blue. Paint the snow on the mountain and the sky. Use white paint with a small dot of blue mixed in to create shadows in the snow. Paint branches that come from the left side. Use a q-tip and pink paint to make cherry blossom dots. Paint a dark pink center inside each cherry blossom using a small paintbrush. Sign your artwork with your hanko.

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**Hanko is your name in Japanese, usually its a stamp but you can just translate your name online then write it in a red marker on a small piece of paper then glue the paper onto your art work. The circle and square stamp is my hanko and our homeschool co-op name I made on our 3D printer.

Washington State Japan Field Trips
Here is a list of Japanese field trips in Washington State- because that’s where I homeschool my kiddos. Even if you don’t live in my state you may still find this list helpful or inspiring and it will give you some ideas of field trips to plan in your area. One example, the Japanese dollar store called Daiso and Asian markets are scattered all over our country, so you may be able to find one near you to visit.
 
Bloedel Reserve
(206) 842-7631
bloedelreserve.org
7571 NE Dolphin Dr
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Children $6, Adult $17
This place has a beautiful Japanese garden and tea house. They often have a Japanese musician who comes to play the koto by the zen garden. You can look up their schedule of events on their website. I don’t recommend taking a big group of students to this place because it’s a “quiet and calm” atmosphere where you can immerse yourself in nature, however, it’s a great place for a family or small group to go and enjoy. There are many trails, landscape, water views and even a beautiful home to walk through. We loved our trip here and my kids even got an opportunity to play the koto and talk with the musician one-on-one.

Panama Hotel
(206) 223-9242
panamahotel.net
607 S Main St
Seattle, WA 98104
This hotel was built by Sabro Ozasa, a Japanese architect in 1910. During World War two, Japanese Americans stored their belongings here when they were forced to move to the internment camps. The current owner has preserved this history of the building. You can still see some of the items that were never claimed when the war was over. She left the items as they were found and has placed a hole covered with plexiglass in the floor, so you can view these untouched Japanese items. You can also tour the only remaining Japanese bathhouse in America here too.

Playing the koto! A koto I a Japanese zither which is a traditional stringed musical instrument. It is about 6 feet long, has 13 silk strings, and is hollow.

Enjoying the zen garden at Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island.

Here is another excellent free resource I know your student will love! This samurai lesson plan includes worksheets, book resources, video links, origami samurai hat directions and a fun samurai warrior cut and paste craft.

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I have done many devotionals over the years with my kids  to supplement our bible reading. Here are a list of books that I own and have used. 
​Leave a comment and let me know if you have another great resource!

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The Narrow Way by Pearables, ISBN: 978-0-9792-4465-0
This book has 8 units: Faith, Virture, Knowledge, Temperance, Patience, Godliness, Brotherly Kindness, and Charity, which follows after 2 Peter 1:4-8.
Each of these units have an average of 18 lessons that dive into what the bible says about them. For example, unit 1- Faith has lessons on faith, faith in God, God is King, Our Lord's Kingdom, How to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, Loyaty, Trust, Allegiance, and others. 
Each lesson includes a note to the parent, dictionary definitions, scripture verses to ask you children to look up and read aloud, and questions to ask. You will even find scripture quotes so not all of the references have to be look up in the bible. 
Age Recommendation: ages 7 and up.

A Boy After God's Own Hear by Jim George, ISBN: 978-0-7369-4502-8
This book has 10 chapters: My Heart, My Space, My Parents, My Family, My School, My Friends, My Church, My Self, My Time, and My Journey with Jesus.
Each chapter has a story about a boy named Dylan then follows with biblical insight, scripture verses and references, and questions. It is scattered with fun reflection activities.
Age Recommendation: ages 10-14

Battlefield of the Mind For Teens by Joyce Meyer, ISBN: 978-0-4469-9764-4
​I read this book with my daughter and I just love the biblical truths that are presented and how it exposes many of the lies and challenges that teens face in our present day and age.
It covers topics such as: The Power of the Positive, Don't Let Satan Put Your Mind in a Bind, Is My Mind Normal, or What?, The State of Doubt and Unbelief, The State of Passivity,  and more.
Age Recommendation: ages 13-18

Children Demand a Verdict: Answering Questions About What We Believe and Why We Believe It, ISBN: 978-1-6009-8012-1
This is an excellent apologetics book. There is an illustration for every question which is great for visual learners. It has questions such as:
Why did God make people?
Why do I feel bad when I do something wrong?
Why doesn't God just forget our sins?
Will God forgive really bad people?
Is God ever too busy to listen to my prayers?
Did Jesus really come back to life after he died?
Is it okay to have Easter baskets and look for Easter eggs?
Why is the Bible so big?
Why do people from different religions sometimes fight?
Why do we need rules?
Why does God let bad things happen to me sometimes?
Why do we go to church?
How long will we be in Heaven?
…...and many, many more!
Age Recommendation: ages 5-13

What is Alcohol Ink?
Alcohol ink is a concentrated dye that can be used on non-porous surfaces. The ink can be pushed and moved around on your canvas of choice with rubbing alcohol or blending solution. There are endless techniques that offer hours of creativity for the artist- this is my favorite medium to use!

1. Ink- I like to use Tim Holtz brand. They are bold and excellent to work with.

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2. Yupo Paper- This is the traditional paper of choice to use with alcohol inks. There are numerous surfaces that you can use (see below for a list), however, I highly recommend starting with this. It can be pricey but you can cut the sheets in half to make them last longer. A good alternative is to use glossy cardstock.






3. Blending Solution -This stuff is used to blend, lighten, and remove the alcohol inks. It is made of ethanol, glycol ethers and isopropanol. It is a must for alcohol ink art. If you place a drop of ink on the yupo paper then place a drop of this in the center it will push the ink outward creating cool effects.




4. Blending Tools- These are handy to spread the ink around or to dap the blending solution or ink in a specific area. You can purchase blending tools (see below) or for your students you may just ant to use Q-tips. My favorite blending tool to use is the small pointy one on the left.
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Enjoy learning the geography of America's 50 states, capitals and landmarks with this map pinning set. It comes with 123 sticker flags, a reproducible map and answer key. 

​Have fun learning geography with this interactive map pinning set. No writing, just practice pinning the locations until all the states, capitals and landmarks are memorized- super easy and hands-on! This set comes with 8 sheets of pre-cut sticker flags that peal off easily. You will also get an 11 x 8.5 inch United States of America map for pinning and an answer key. Sewing pins not included. 

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Learn geography with this 14 page download. Students will learn the location of the 50 states and their capitals. They will also learn the location of 23 USA landmarks and historical monuments. This is a fun hands-on way to learn geography, This download includes 123 flags, a pinning map, directions and an answer key.

This download is no longer free, click here to view/purchase for $5.99.

This year, I have had the privilege of organizing a science fair for our homeschool co-op. With 34 students participating, I am so excited to see all their projects and award the first place winners in each of our divisions, K-3rd, 4th-7th and 8th-12th, with a trophy and a prize!

My older boys have been working hard to finish their science fair projects. My older son is doing a project on how radio frequency works and the other is doing his on pyramids. I'll be sharing pictures of our event soon. I have wanted my kids to participate in a science fair for years but there hasn't been anything available for us. Sometimes it just takes a willing person to step up to the plate to organize one for your homeschool community. If this is something your interested in then you will find my free science fair downloads helpful.

These free downloads can be found under my Free Lesson Plans & Worksheets tab or click the pictures to the right.

Here is a link to the Science Fair Packet: Teacher, Parent & Student Information

Here is a link to the Science Fair Award.

Science fairs provide a unique hands-on educational experience. It offers your students a chance to be innovative and creative as they do an in-depth study on a science topic that interests them.
 
THE BENEFITS OF A SCIENCE FAIR

1. Create a positive experience where students walk away with a sense of accomplishment.
2. Challenge students to be creative and innovative.
3. Offer accountability for parents/teachers to challenge their students to perform every step of the Scientific Method or the Report Project.
4. Give students an opportunity to communicate what they have learned to others.
5. Encourage students with recognition and rewards for their academic success.
6. To build up and strengthen a homeschool community.