Can you cultivate a scientific mind in your child? Here are three experiments that combine play and education.

Nov 12, 2011 – Bruce Bowden

Science is a favorite subject for many children. Whether you are homeschooling or just playing after school, check out these free curriculum options.

Nov 11, 2011 – Kathy Wiehl

Free online science games and interactive science simulations of physical phenomena allow children to try out their ideas virtually.

Nov 4, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Bill of Rights Day is coming up in December and students across the nation are invited to share their thoughts while learning about American history.

Nov 3, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Are you wondering how to manage your child's growing collection of natural treasures?

Nov 1, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Introduce children to Veterans Day with coloring pages and craft activities.

Nov 1, 2011 – Sara McGrath

You'll see more online games for kids that use webcams to capture photos and track colors and objects.

Oct 30, 2011 – Sara McGrath

For a dollar or two you can download increasingly sophisticated educational and entertaining smartphone apps for kids.

Oct 30, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Why do we fall back and spring forward? Learn about Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time around the world.

Oct 27, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Celebrate the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention program for children.

Oct 24, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Carve your Jack-o-lantern and toast the pumpkin seeds for a healthy traditional snack, game, craft supply, or learning activity.

Oct 23, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Mandalas are a fun circular design that can support the life-death-life cycle played out in ritual holidays such as Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.

Oct 22, 2011 – Sara McGrath

A list of free printable pumpkin Jack-o-Lantern stencils, templates, and designs.

Oct 16, 2011 – Sara McGrath

A look at the variety of ways families can approach and combine homeschooling methods and practices.

Oct 16, 2011 – Sara McGrath

A look at unschooling, schooling, education, child-led learning, natural learning, play, and teaching.

Oct 16, 2011 – Sara McGrath

With many parents homeschooling their children, the question that should be answered is, should parents teach their children academics?

Oct 14, 2011 – Brenda Gargus

Try some easy scout activities like paper crafts, swap activities, coloring pages, and worksheets.

Oct 12, 2011 – Sara McGrath

The newly redesigned Girl Scout program allows girls the flexibility to participate in a number of ways.

Oct 9, 2011 – Sara McGrath

Here are a few tips for building your homeschool planner.

Oct 5, 2011 – Loretta McLean

Professional laboratory equipment can be expensive. Save money by equipping your homeschool science lab for free using recycled household items.

Oct 3, 2011 – Vicki Dennison