Science Resources and Helpful Links
Help! My Child is Obsessed with Science!
Do you have a child who loves animals, stars, how things work and more? Or maybe you are teaching science but you need a step up to bring the science to life. There are tons of science experiments, resources and extensions available when teaching science.
It is probably the most resourced subject of all the main subjects when it comes to teaching. It is hard to narrow down and provide all the resources in one place, so here are just a few of our homeschool science resource favorites broken down.
Teaching
Boredom Busters and Extras
70 at home lab experiments
- Kid-friendly format, packaging and access
- Simple and quick
- Fun and colorful experiments
- Most of the materials are common household items
- Young kids can do many experiments on their own
Easy at home carboard box engineering projects
- Easy
- Hands-on projects
- Multiple options for simple and detailed projects
- Fun format, easy to read and review
- Hours of fun
- Most of the materials are accessible
- Provides the science behind the project
Kinetic Sand
- Quick and easy set up
- Many colors of sand and extensions
- Good for rainy days and quick diversion
- Hands-on creativity
- Good for ADHD and helping focus
- Can be a messy – do not do on carpet
In-Depth Projects/Activities
Mark Rober Engineering Boxes
- Fun and easy format with booklet and video instructions
- Expensive $$$
- Colorful, kid-friendly
- Good quality materials
- Clever design and fun creations
- Great for the engineering/tinkering mind
Smithsonian STEM Lab Kits
- Detailed materials
- Creative and fun
- Colorful, friendly and exciting
- More complicated experiments
- In-depth with many materials
- Better for older kids due to some more sensitive materials (depending on box)
Extras/Going the Extra Mile/Engaging
National Geographic Magazine
- Cheaper $
- Colorful, fun and creative
- Lots of facts and info
- Stories, trivia and fun activities
- Good ideas to branch out and expand content
- Varied content – main focus on animals
Oyla Magazine (12+)
- Very in-depth content
- Some content could be controversial – parents preview may be necessary depending your beliefs
- Varied content including history, science and more
- Eye-catching and creatively outlined
- Expensive $$
- Engaging and quick read
Indescribable Devotions
- Great short devotions
- Good for younger elementary
- Full of fun content including water science, hiccups, yawning, stars, weird animal facts and more!
- 100 days of devotions with a short fun fact and prayer at end
- Has multiple books including How Great is Our God
- Allow for great conversation starters about God
Science is fun for anyone at any level –
No matter what level of interest your child or children may have in science, these are some of our top favorites that have been helpful and fun over time. Whether you have a science lover or are just trying to add to your curriculum, these resources are fun, kid-friendly and safe for all ages. As a homeschooling parent, learning never stops.
These science resources are a quick and easy way to add in “learning” to the everyday aspects of your life. The great part about these extras is that if your child enjoys something a lot, there are many other resources related to them and they can branch out more. From some of our experiment boxes, we found Kiwi Co engineering boxes, STEM labs and coding books. The resources are endless and the fun never stops.
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