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  • Potato Chemistry

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    This is a great experiment that is easy to perform with items you probably have around the house. All you need is a D battery, 2 shiny clean pennies, aluminum foil, masking tape, and two metal paper clips. Insert the pennies into the potato. Fold aluminum foil into two separate strips. Tape one strip to…

  • Thanksgiving Keepsake

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    This table runner is one of my very favorite Thanksgiving decorations. As my children’s hands get bigger with each year this keepsake becomes more and more precious to me.  I bought fabric at Joann’s that has the look and feel of natural linen.  I sewed olive bias tape around the edges with my sewing machine. …

  • Pilgrim Study

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    We have been studying the pilgrims.  We had mildly studied the pilgrims in the past. This year we wanted to really study the subject in depth.  We read a lot of books on the pilgrims; and really enjoyed learning about these brave and remarkable people that laid the foundation of our country.  The following books…

  • Playing With Ph

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    Studying acids and bases can be really fun.  Frequently, science experiments involve a lot of precise measuring and close instruction following.  The beauty of testing for Ph with litmus strips is that you can let kids get really creative. We home school so I allowed the kids to explore our kitchen and test anything and…

  • Physics With Kids: How to Make a Galvanometer

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    A galvanometer is an instrument that detects electrical current. You can easily make one at home with items you may have lying around your house.   All you need is a match box (or other small box) that is large enough to house a compass, a compass, tinfoil, and a D battery. Begin by cutting 1…

  • Book Review: The Unhappy Hippopotamus

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    “The Unhappy Hippopotamus” was one of my favorite books when I was little.  I could not wait to share it with my children.  They love it as well.  One of the many things I like about this book is that it encourages children to get in touch with their feelings.  It teaches the simple life…

  • The Raven

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    Halloween beckons a study of Edgar Allen Poe.  Some of our favorite pieces are “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Tell Tale Heart”, and “The Cask of Amontillado”. We found this telling of “The Raven” on youtube.  The kids found it entertaining.

  • Exploding Pumpkin Experiment

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    This experiment is not for the faint of heart.  This chemical reaction has a serious kick.  I would only recommend parents conducting this experiment and kids watching from a safe distance.  Steve Spangler has a great tutorial.  I would try hard not to make the traditional hole on the top of the pumpkin.  It tends…

  • Light Table Toys

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      Kids are instantly drawn to light tables. There are so many great learning opportunities they can present. For little ones they are great for manipulating objects, and experimenting with light and color.  Older children love to build and experiment with light refraction.  If you put animals on your light table children will delight in…