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Dare to Homeschool Science
Daring to homeschool science separates the old-school homeschoolers from the… no, that’s not right.
I know plenty of homeschoolers who have been at this longer than me. And yet have never even done so much as let their kids lick a battery to see, feel, hear, smell, or taste science for themselves. But oh they are missing out! Are you?
Homeschool science is my favorite. My kids love the mess excitement. I love that doing science means we’re doing every subject at once: reading, math, writing, discussion, logic, theology, fire safety… ummm…
Yes, I set my kitchen on fire in the name of homeschool science. For real. Read all about it here and laugh your astrophysics off. I’m not even sorry. My attempts at wizardry are some of our greatest homeschool memories and kumbaya moments. One year I even let my son raise my grand-frogs on the kitchen counter. See proof below…
I don’t always know what I’m doing or how the experiment will turn out. Or if we’ll need to hide the evidence before dad gets home. But I do know…
Homeschooling is less overwhelming when you realize
you can just learn right along with the kids.
Read on and let me boost your confidence as a homeschool science teacher with some truth and blunders from a seasoned homeschool mom, and by telling you all about Science Unlocked homeschool science kits that are a total game changer.
Wait Don’t Eat That! It’s for Science.
In the recesses of the fridge of many who dare to homeschool science, there lurks a mostly forgotten and strategically tightened jar… of cabbage water indicator. Possibly months or even years old.
You can’t just pour it out! You might need it again.
We certainly don’t have time or energy to run out for another 4 cabbage leaves. If you’ve homeschooled for more than a couple of years, you also likely have 64 pairs of safety goggles no one wears and one balloon with everyone’s spit on it. Why? Because… you might need it again.
If only we could order all our science needs from one place, to be brought to the door… ahem….
I’m not judging. I hoard any-and-everything that could be used for an unsuspecting science lab in our homeschool future. And yet still get blindsided with the sudden need for one grape. We can’t remember every little tidbit item needed for the next experiment between math, 2nd breakfast, sibling disputes, and laundry. Sigh… yawn …face palm.
Homeschool Science Hurdles
Time. Trouble. Mess. Money. Don’t wanna. There are many hurdles to homeschooling science.
Unless of course you only do “computer science” in your homeschool. Meaning you only do experiments via the cleanliness and ease and bore of YouTube videos. But oh, what a loss of learning fun! Yup, I’m guilty of this one too.
“Computer science” is what we homeschool moms resort to when duped by a curriculum that claimed we’d only need “common household items”.
“Oh yea, steel wool and citric acid. No problem. We keep those in the pantry right next to the denatured alcohol and moth balls.”
Seriously, do people still buy moth balls for anything other than science at home? In all reality you could be blindsided with the need for something as simple, yet outdated, as a clothespin. Must we buy 8ozs. of iodine and a giant box of saltines for a largely anticlimactic magic trick to learning about starches.
“Say wow, kid. Ooh and awe already. I paid $7.95 for that teaspoon of magic!”
But homeschool science no longer has to be a gamble on our planners…
Thanks for the information and sharing the opportunity to win a kit!
Our family’s homeschool would be so blessed by this! Thanks for the chance to win!
We are so excited to get started on the water experiments.
I haven’t bought anything from them yet, but I was looking at the samples of the chemistry curriculum and I really appreciate that it makes the information digestible without dumbing it down or talking down to the children
This would be so amazing. Thank you.
This looks fantastic!
Looking forward to using their archeology supplemental materials recommended by Master Books. Would love to be able to order a few more items.
Looks amazing!
We stocked our science cabinet with Chemistry supplies last year. What’s more fun than beakers and test tubes. Thanks for an opportunity to win a kit!
I have used several products from HomeScience Tools for co-op classes but never for my own children. Any of the prizes would be an amazing addition to our homeschool. Thank you for this opportunity.
These look like lots of fun. As a science teacher I have been hesitant to use a kit but these look great.
Home Science Tool’s Apologia Biology dissection kit includes a frog with gloriously colored/dyed insides. It is so neat to see!
I had NO idea this site existed !! Thanks for the awesome resource
We have some of their chemistry supplies but I would love to try their Science Unlocked kits!
You sold me on the Science Unlocked Kits when you said, “Everything you need is included. Down to the smallest squirt of peroxide.”
Sounds great
Thanks for sharing this!! I love it!!
Wow!!! Those kits look amazing!
Made our first order!
looks like a great resource!
New follower here! These kits are pretty neat. I’d get them for myself!
We are looking forward to our zoology studies this year, especially with raising bull frogs!!!
Looks like such a great way to get those experiments in!
I look forward to trying a kit! I AM that forgetful parent!!
Id love to win a kit for my kid to use, we havent been too rounded when it comes to science experiments.
This is the first I’ve heard of Home Science Tools! I’m excited to dive in and find some great supplies. Thank you for sharing!
Fun giveaway. Thanks!
We love HST. We have used their kits for labs for awhile. The ones that go with Apologia Science. I love all of the options they have. I got so excited when I saw the Science Unlocked. I have been wanting to get some, but we used all our school expense money on labs lol. I have yet to get a microscope as well.
I am not sure I did the entry right. I am sorry.
We have used Home Science Tools for years and years. Looking forward to checking out the new kits!
This looks like it would be a great way for my kids (and me) to learn.
I use Home Science Tools for ordering supplies to go with my kids’ curriculum. The service is always fantastic.
Super excited for a chance to try out Home Science Tools for the first time! I haven’t heard of the company before, but love all the products so far, especially the chemist set!