Tips For Homeschool Science Podcast From Elemental Science

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 teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.  For show notes visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/39 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagra

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We all want to inspire our students - my guess is that this is one of the main reasons we have chosen to homeschool. One of my main goals is to help you all inspire your students to love science. And because of that, I am super excited to share with you all the first part of our next session - Inspiring your students to love science through living books. In this first section, we are going to chat about what exactly a living book is and how to choose one for science.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: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/38 ------------------------------- **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 fill

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Get together with a friend to do experiments!**Do you remember the old Doublemint gum commercial from the 90's? The one that with the jingle "Double the pleasure, double the fun"? Well getting together with a friend to do experiments is like chewing a stick of Double-mint gum for your homeschool science plans. Your students can interact and work together, which means that discussion times are double the fun. Plus you get to share the burden with another teacher, which will lead to chatting shop, making the time double the fun for you!Get a few more tips here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/get-together-for-experiments. ------------------------------- **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 science-teac

Want 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 building blocks you can use in your homeschool.  For show notes visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/37 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elemen

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.We are back with the second part of the Three Keys to Teaching Science Session. And in this episode, we are going to chat about the second key – gathering information. 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: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/36 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/Got questions? Email support@elementalscience.com or connect with us on the web: Instagram

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Hi, I’m back in your earbuds to start 2018 off right! And as promised, for season 2 we are opening up our conference vaults. The first session we are going to share is my most popular one – The Three Keys to Teaching Science and today we are going to kick that off with chatting about the basics of hands-on science.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: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/35 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ >

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Do a mid-year curricula evaluation.**The new year is the perfect time to do a mid-year evaluation of your homeschool science curriculum! It's a good time to reflect on how the first half of the year has gone and make any course corrections for the remaining half of the year.Download a free printable with the questions to ask and get more homeschool science tips by visiting https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/mid-year-evaluation ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ Got questions? Emai

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Do a few holiday-themed science projects!**Our tree is up. The house is decorated for Christmas. It's a tradition in my family to decorate just after Thanksgiving - that way we can enjoy the trimmings for the whole month of December!We have another tradition, one that has to do with our homeschool plans. We not only spread holiday cheer throughout our home, we sprinkle a little throughout our lessons. Dig a little bit deeper into this month's tip by visiting https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/holiday-science------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalsci

Want 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 you guys have responded to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show. Thank you from the bottom of my heart – you guys tuning in keeps us going. And a special thanks to those of you who have taken the time to rate or review the Tips for Homeschool Science Show. You guys are helping us spread the word!Ok, down to the nitty-gritty details:->We are going to take a bit of a break over the holidays. ->Starting in February, we’ll begin a new season of episodes. I can’t wait to keep sharing tips with you all in 2018, but I need your

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.At one of the conventions this past year, a woman took me aside and whispered to me, “I have a confession to make – we haven’t done any science in weeks. What am I supposed to do?” And today, I want to share my answer with you all because I know that this lady was not the only one out there who has been behind in their plans for 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 can use in your homeschool.  For show notes visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/33  ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip - Use a lapbook to review what you have studied in science!**Lapbooks are a sort of education scrapbooks that fit in the comfort of your lap.A lapbook usually contains a collection of related mini-books on a certain subject. These mini books will have a picture of the subject with the information your student has learned conveniently located inside the mini-book. Head on over to the post for this month's tip: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/lapbooks ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Are you getting ready to add a baby into the mix? Is your littlest one getting ready to start walking? These are precious times and we do need to slow down and savor them because they pass so quickly!So, does that mean that we should stop teaching science to our older set during this fleeting window? Not necessarily! In this episode, I am going to share a few tips with you to help you continue to teach science even with little ones underfoot.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/podcast/32  ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.With Halloween almost upon us, our Instagram and Facebook feeds are packed with all sorts of scary things. And today, I wanted to address the scariest of them all – teaching science at home!If you have been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know I don’t think that is true! Even so, today in this episode we are going to chat about three common science-fears and why those puppies shouldn’t scare you at all! 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/podcast/31 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. --

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Set aside some time to take a field trip for science!**A field trip is an opportunity for you to get out of your pj's and disrupt your routine! I am not saying you have to travel halfway across the country, you can also look in your own backyard. We have visited local parks, businesses, and museums on our science field trips as well.Get more ideas and tips at https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/field-trip ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ Got questions? Email support@

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 can use in your homeschool.  For show notes visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/30a ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Eleme

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.As a homeschooler and work at home mom, it’s hard to find that balance between all the things that pull on my schedule. It is difficult to figure out how to organize my week so that I can do what I need to do and not get too side-tracked by what I don’t.In this episode of the Tips for Homeschool Science Show, I am going to answer the question, “How do you get it all done?”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/podcast/29 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > In

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.**Homeschool Science Tip of the Month - Don't be afraid to make a few mid-year adjustments to your plans.**You have spent hours researching and preparing your plans for this year. And you managed to avoid the perfect curriculum panic that almost always strikes just before the first day.But now you are a few weeks into your school year and . . . well . . . things aren't going the way you had planned. That perfect picture in your mind of your year is not anywhere near the real thing. Should you pitch it all and start the process again? Dig a little bit deeper into this month's tip by visiting: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/adjustments ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encoura

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 not without a few hiccups along the way.Get six tips will help start your new year off on the right foot - https://elementalscience.com/blogs/homeschool-science-tips/tips-for-the-new-year ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ----------------------------

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.It's time to share your work! In the final steps, you will create a board and then invite the grandparents and neighbors to come see your science fair project.In the last science fair project challenge episode, we are going to discuss the final two steps of the science fair project. For the worksheets and the book, head to: https://elementalscience.com/sciencefairproject See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/sfp-7 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ Got questions? Email

Want to talk shop? Send me a text.Now we get to figure out what is what - in other words, we'll crunch numbers and read between the lines to figure out how our test measured up to our hypothesis.In the sixth science fair project challenge episode, we are going to discuss how to analyze all the data you collected from your experiment. For the worksheets and the book, head to: https://elementalscience.com/sciencefairproject See the show notes packed with links to additional tips: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/sfp-6 ------------------------------- **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 science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ Go