Category: Projects
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Real Magic🪄✨: The Milk and Dish Soap Experiment (Includes Video)
Unveiling the Magic of the Milk and Dish Soap Experiment Do you ever find yourself looking for simple yet captivating science experiments to try with the kids at home? An experiment that doesn’t require an extensive list of items and is relatively simple to conduct? Look no further! Today, we’re going to take you on…
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Teaching the Life-Cycle of a Butterfly to Children Under 12: A Home Educators Guide
Butterflies are not only beautiful creatures to behold, but they are also fascinating insects that go through a remarkable transformation process. As a home educator, teaching children about the life-cycle of a butterfly is a great way to engage them in science and nature. This activity can be tailored to children under the age of…
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Spring into Action: Getting Kids Involved in Garden Projects and Vegetable/Herb Gardening
Spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by getting outside and starting a garden project with your kids? Gardening is a great way to connect with nature, learn about plants and their life cycles, and develop skills in responsibility, patience, and teamwork. Plus, it’s a lot of fun! If you’re new…
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Creating a Medicinal Garden with Kids: A Guide to Planting Echinacea, Elderberry, Milk Thistle, Wild Lettuce and Chamomile
**BEFORE READING – PLEASE NOTE THE DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ARTICLE** Introduction: A medicinal garden is a great way to teach children about the benefits of plants while cultivating a deeper connection to nature. By planting herbs and plants with medicinal properties, kids can learn about the healing power of nature while enjoying…
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Composting at Home: A Fun and Educational Activity for Home Learning Environments
As parents and home educators, we’re always on the lookout for fun and educational activities that we can do with our kids at home. One activity that is both educational and rewarding is starting a compost pile. Composting is the process of decomposing organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, into nutrient-rich soil.…
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Stargazing and Identifying Constellations with Kids: A Fun Outdoor Activity
Are you looking for a fun and educational outdoor activity to do with your kids? Stargazing and identifying constellations is a great way to explore the night sky and learn about astronomy. Plus, it’s a perfect activity for home educators and parents who want to combine learning with outdoor play. In this post, we’ll share…
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Where The Wild Things Learn: Wild Dyeing & Using Natural Materials (Sewing)
Welcome back to our home outdoor education project where we continue to explore the fascinating world of natural plant dyes. In our previous articles, we discussed the natural dyeing of our processed fabric, and now, we will delve into the final part- the sewing process. We opted for a pattern we had in a book…
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Where The Wild Things Learn: Wild Dyeing & Using Natural Materials (Mordanting)
Welcome back to our home outdoor education project where we continue to explore the fascinating world of natural plant dyes. In our previous articles, we discussed the importance of scouring fabric and foraging for plants to produce wild dyes. This week, we will delve into the mordanting process and explain why it’s crucial in the…