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Two Fun Candy Cane Hands-on Science Winter Experiments

December 26, 2022 | Leave a Comment
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I have two fun candy cane hands-on winter experiments today. Be sure you grab more ideas for winter fun on my page winter season unit study.

Candy canes are plentiful right now and did you know that they make for a tasty, easy, and inexpensive item for science experiments?

Your kids will love tasting and exploring the world of science with these two simple hands on science experiments in honor of National Candy Cane Day on December 26.

Two Fun Candy Cane Hands-on Science Winter Experiments

These experiments are a great way to introduce all sorts of scientific terms like hypothesis and bonds.

You can encourage them to make educated guesses (hypothesis) document results, make observations, and learn about how experiments work in general.

Don’t forget to save some to munch on while you learn about them.

Cool Candy Cane Facts

They were first made in 1670 but didn’t make their way to American until 1847.
Candy canes were once white, no one is sure when the red stripe was added but looking at images prior 1900, they were always white.
The world’s largest candy cane was 63 feet tall and was created in 2011.
Candy canes have no fat or cholesterol.
Two billion candy canes are made each year.
The hooks were created by hand until 1921 when a machine was invented to do it.
The original candy cane flavor was originally used as a medicine for indigestion and nausea and then the oil was also used to help cover up the flavor of more unpleasant medicinal concoctions.

Furthermore, add some other hands-on candy cane activities.

Candy Cane Hands-on Activities

Before you begin investigating watch How Candy Canes Are Made on YouTube.
Here is another fun experiment you can do with candy canes Fizzing Candy Canes.
Make some Candy Cane Paint to add some art.
Use candy canes as counters and manipulatives for math, measure the length, grab various sizes and let your younger child arrange them in size order.

More Winter Unit Study Resources

Look at these other winter unit study resources.

Now, let’s have some candy cane fun.

For these two winter science activities, you’ll want to grab the supplies below.

Two Candy Cane Science Activities

Here are all the supplies you will need to gather so that you can complete both experiments:

Mini Candy Canes
Clear bowls or cups
3-5 liquids-water, sprite, milk, vinegar, etc
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
paper/pen

Now, let’s make this first one which is bending candy canes.

1. Bending Candy Canes Science Activity

For the first experiment we are first going to let your child attempt to bend a candy cane fresh out of the package, it just breaks right? Ask them why they think that is? How were candy makers able to bend it in the first place?

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Spread out several candy canes on parchment lined sheet.

Bake for 7-10 minutes. Start checking at 7 minutes because you want to pull them out before they begin to distort and melt.

Immediately remove parchment paper from pan and place on a flat surface away from the hot pan.

Your child can immediately pick them up and begin bending them into shapes.

You can make letters, shapes like hearts or knots, or even a cute little candy can make like this one.

You’re just a couple of minutes the candy cane will harden again into its new shape.

You can repeat the process in the oven with candy canes after they’ve hardened or with fresh ones to continue experimenting with what you can do.

2. Melting Candy Canes

Now we are going to test and see which liquid melts candy canes the fastest.

So, you will want to check this one often. We put ours in the bowls and forgot for about 45 minutes and came back to this.

First, choose your liquids, I would suggest no less than 3 to get a good reading and probably not more than 6 to keep it manageable.

Whatever number you choose to test, place that many clear bowls or cups on a surface where they will not be disturbed. Add a mini candy cane to each.

Measure exact amounts of each of the liquids and pour over the candy cane.

This is a good time to explain that when conduction an experiment like this you want to keep everything the same except for the one variable that you are testing, in this case the type of liquid.

Write each of the liquids onto a small slip of paper and place it in front of each container to keep track.

Check after 5 minutes to see how much they have dissolved; these ones were noticeably smaller.

After the first 5 minutes you want to change to every minute or two because it seems to go so much faster after that.

At less than the 10-minute mark we had a clear winner when we came back, and the vinegar had completely dissolved it.

Be sure to have your child record their guesses (hypothesis), then list the types of liquids (variables), and finally their results.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

December 22, 2022 | 2 Comments
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Homeschool kindergarten life science is one of the most fun sciences to teach. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page.

Too, with a fun nature tree study you don’t need expensive equipment or curriculum.

Add a few interesting books, a fun item or two. a backyard or a great tree filled park.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

From books to videos, I’m sharing some of my favorite resources for introducing simple botany lessons to your preschooler or kindergarteners day.

Books are always the best place to start with any unit study whether you purchase them or grab a few from the local library.

Books about Trees

Look at these beautiful books for young learners.

9 Tree Books & Resources for Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

You'll love using one of these books as a science reference or to use for art to inspire life science lessons.

Celebritrees: Historic & Famous Trees of the World

Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has outlived man by almost 4,000 years; a baobab tree in Australia served as a prison for Aboriginal prisoners at the turn of the twentieth century; and a major oak in England was used as a hiding place for Robin Hood and his men (or so the story goes…).

The fourteen trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.

The Busy Tree

Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree’s activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. Acorns nibbled by chipmunks, ants scurrying across a trunk, a spider spinning a web, leaves “breathing out air for all to breathe in”—everything adds up to a “busy tree” for all to “come and see.”

The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

This is a fantastic reference book to have on hand for tree studies.

It has great illustrations and covers everything from how a tree “eats and drinks” to types of trees, seeds, how they change in the seasons, why we need them and more

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world.

Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides)

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife.

Tree Full of Wonder: An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children

Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. For children ages 3-8. Kids will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.

The Magic and Mystery of Trees (The Magic and Mystery of Nature)

From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex “wood wide web” of roots, it’s no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.

Figurines of Pine, Elm, Juniper, Monkey Puzzle, Topiary, Petticoat, Aspen, Two Maples

Learn and Play: These figurines provide a fun and educational way to learn about different tree species, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation.

Fandex Family Field Guides: Trees

Bringing the world of TREES to your fingertips, FANDEX presents a foolproof field guide. Four visual keys--die-cut leaf, bark pattern, flower, nut or seed, and photo of the full tree--plus descriptions of habitat and more combine to give a complete picture of North America's forest and backyard trees.

In addition, TREES is a cultural history--of the mighty White Oak, California Redwood, Aillanthus, the tree that grows in Brooklyn, and the stately White Ash, as important for the bows of early Native Americans as for the baseball bats of today.

However, the best part of any science for young children are the hands-on activities.

And children this age learn best through hands-on activities.

Hand-on Activities for a Tree Unit Study

Investigate, touch, experiment, draw, and play your way through learning.

First, study each of the trees parts. Study the leaves, their shape, color, and size, use an app or book to help you identify the tree.

Second, investigate the rings on a stump or cut of wood.

Then talk about how the rings indicate how old a tree is and every knot and scar in it tells a story of fires, storms, etc.

Look at what is growing on it.

Next, check out the different types of bark, peek in knot holes, and let them touch and investigate every part they can.

Third, create a science shelf in your home on a designated shelf, coffee table, or even a little wooden crate.

Make it a place your child can store his collections of leaves, pinecones, birds’ nests, and any other items of interest he finds on nature walks or in the yard.

More Homeschool Science K – 2 Ideas

Fifth, make this Hands on Literature Nature Study Simple Tree Craft

Sixth, create a leaf collection book to gather specimens.

Seventh, Safari Ltd. Toob Trees are the perfect size for little hands and have a variety of uses that make them worth the investment.

They can be used along with blocks and cars in small world play, to create a themed sensory bin, or in a little diorama to give it some dimension.

On a rainy day when you can’t make it outdoors, research the type of trees each one is and learn about it.

Eighth, work in some math by measuring the diameter of smaller trees with a flexible measuring tape.

Too, sort sticks and pinecones into sizes or measure them with a ruler.

Further, use acorns and leaves as counters and manipulatives for simple math problems.

Lastly, make a leaf rubbing by placing leaves under thin copy paper.

Rubbing the side of the crayon across it to bring out the detail for the drawing.

Also, this can be done also do this on the bark of the tree as well.

In addition to this, add videos to your learning day.

Historic Trees Nature Study

However, include your older kids too when you’re doing this kindergarten life science lesson.

I have this fun and free unit study Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study

Kindergarten Life Science Videos

Not only can videos help a child learn a topic you may be nervous about teaching, but it can give you 10 minutes to work on something else. Your child gains independence.

As well here are some questions to help you teach kindergarten life science.

Because kids are always full of questions, a good place to start with a unit study is ask them a lot of questions like

For example, what kind of tree is it. Use your books, apps, and google to help you figure it out.
What do the seeds look like? Are they acorns, pinecones, a pit, a pod, husk, wings, or seed inside a fruit?

Then, what grows on it?

Moss, leaves, fungi, fruit and what kind of things are on the tree including its own parts as well as those that attach themselves to it, why do they do that?

Is it a good thing or bad? Find out together.

Another one is who lives in it.

A tree study can easily take a lot of rabbit holes learning about the birds, bugs, and other creatures that make trees their home.

Ask your child who lives in a tree and let them dictate a list to you, seeing their words written down is a powerful language learning tool.

Lastly, what do we get from trees.

This is another important question that you can ask your child and write down their answers.

Paper, wood, apples, bananas, nuts, gum, wax, and dye just to name a few things.

Draw a tree on a piece of paper or better yet let them draw it and write down your child’s answers all around it.

Moreover, look at some more tips for homeschooling kindergarten. What do you think? Ready to give this lesson a try.

Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum And Crafts

Wright Brothers And Amazing Airplanes And Other Things That Fly

December 17, 2022 | Leave a Comment
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Today is Wright Brothers Day. And we’re learning about amazing airplanes.

On December 17, 1903, almost 120 years ago the Wright brothers were able to make their first successful flight.

It was completed in the 1903 Wright Flyer in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with Orville Wright manning the controls.

Wright Brothers And Amazing Airplanes And Other Things That Fly

What an amazing thing it must have been to see that sight!

Flying objects are things we take for granted because it is so commonplace now.

Wright Brothers Airplane

Their plane was a Canard biplane with a 12-horsepower Wright horizontal four-cylinder engine driving two pusher propellers via a sprocket-and-chain transmission.

And there were no wheels, linear skids acted as landing gear.

Also, it was a natural fabric finish – no sealant or paint of any kind.

With a wingspan of 40 ft 4 in, a length of 21 ft. 1 in. and it weighed 605 lbs. without a pilot.

We are going to paint and put together a simple old fashioned plane similar to the 1903 Wright Flyer.

Using some hot glue and wooden craft sticks (popsicle sticks) that you can customize by creating it in different sizes as well as colors.

First, look at some of these books to add to your study.

8 Resources About Flight and Flying

Use one of these books to study about airplanes or things that fly.

Who Were the Wright Brothers? (Who Was?)

As young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and any sort of machinery they could get their hands on. As adults, the brothers worked together to invent, build, and fly the world’s first successful airplane. This is the fascinating story of the two inventors and aviation pioneers who never lost sight of their dream: to fly, and to soar higher!

Planes!: (And Other Things That Fly) (Things That Go)

Take to the skies with this fun, visual miscellany for younger children who love anything related to airplanes and flying!

Wind, Sand And Stars (Harvest Book)

Recipient of the Grand Prix of the Académie Française, Wind, Sand and Stars captures the grandeur, danger, and isolation of flight. Its exciting account of air adventure, combined with lyrical prose and the
spirit of a philosopher, makes it one of the most popular works ever written about flying.

The Story of the Wright Brothers: A Biography Book

The Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn’t think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true.

The Wright Brothers (Good for High School Kids)

On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two brothers—bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio—changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe that the age of flight had begun, with the first powered machine carrying a pilot.

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation (DK Smithsonian)

From the early pioneers to the latest spaceflight technology, this groundbreaking book charts the inspirational story behind humankind's conquest of the skies. In the 100 years since the Wright brothers' first powered flight, aviation has witnessed many memorable events. From record-breaking flights and aerial warfare, to advances in aircraft design and the race for space, Flight covers the most memorable moments in the history of aviation

The Sky TOOB

n the sky themed figurines by Safari Ltd. Airplanes, blimp, helicopter, hot air balloon, space shuttle and more replicas have been handpainted and researched for accuracy. Pieces come in a clear toob with a globe top and facts on the inside. These figures are perfect for displays, playing pretend, and more! 12 pieces per package.

The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation (Landmark Books)

Young Orville and Wilbur Wright loved building things. From the fastest sled in town to the highest-flying kite, the Wright brothers’ creations were always a step ahead of everyone else’s. They grew up learning all about mechanics from fixing bicycles and studied math and physics. On December 17, 1903, Orville took off in the world’s first flying machine! The Wright airplane is one of the most amazing–and life-changing–

Also, hands-on learning makes a subject come to life.

Hands-on Activities for Flying Things

Learning about the Wright Brothers and their Wright Flyer is a great springboard for learning about other things that fly, including:

Hot Air Balloons
Blimps
Space Shuttle. Look at my Exploring Space and Astronomy Unit Study. and learn how to make a straw rocket
Parachutes. Look at this STEM: Build a Da Vinci Parachute Activity.
Stunt Planes
Executive Airplanes
Helicopters
Concorde Jet

Have children research via books or the internet who invented each and when. If you like, have them choose one and research it deeper.

Call your local airport and see if they offer tours for groups and schedule a field trip for your co-op or group of friends. You may have even better luck at smaller private airports.

Especially for younger children, the figures in Safari Ltd. In The Sky Toob are perfect for hands-on activities.

For instance, look at these ways to use the sky figures.

create an up in the air sensory bin,
a flying things diorama,
you can add them to the block center
use as a model for pencil drawings or
include them in a themed basket for things that fly.

Another way you can use them is to have your child place them in order of when each was invented.

Further, make paper airplanes and see who can fly them the farthest, measure the distances to include some simple math naturally into your day.

You can even add on an airplane launcher to really get them moving.

Last, make an egg carton helicopter that littles will love.

How to Make an Amazing Wooden Airplane

Now, let’s make this fun wooden airplane.

Short list of supplies

2 sizes wooden craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
wooden spools
Craft paint
paintbrushes/foam brush
Hot glue gun/sticks

Directions:

Paint 2 large wooden craft sticks and 2 small ones the same color, or you can leave them unfinished in the natural color like the Wright Brothers plane was.

Paint a third small craft stick another color for the propeller.

Stack 5 or 6 craft sticks together and secure between each with hot glue. Once the glue hardens and dries, paint the stack the color you chose for the body.

Allow paint to dry completely before moving onto the next step.

Once everything is dry, you are ready to assemble.

Place your stacked pieces vertically in front of you.

Then attach one large stick to the top and underside of the front of the stack centered about 1” down to create a nose for the plane.

At the opposite end of the stack glue a smaller wood craft stick on top and underneath.

Finally, hot glue your propeller in place on the nose.

At this point, you may want to trim your craft stick down a bit to make a smaller propeller using loppers or strong scissors to make it smaller.

As an extra step if you like you can glue two small beads or wooden objects under the wings to tip it upwards to allow it to sit and a slant, making it better for display.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten

December 15, 2022 | 1 Comment
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These 40 awesome earth science movies for kindergarten keep science learning fun. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page.

First, there are three basic sciences that are generally introduced to younger children,

They are Physical Science, Earth/Space, and Life sciences.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten

Today l’m focusing on the wonderful and broad spectrum of Earth Science.

Earth Science can be broken down into 4 smaller sub sections.

Geology,
Meteorology,
Oceanography, and
Astronomy.

And each has a lot to teach children about the world around us.

Earth science covers natural hazards, environmental changes, fresh and salt bodies of water, earthquakes, volcanoes, tectonic activity, rocks and minerals, fossils, and the different kinds of soils.

Value of Teaching with Science Movies

Besides hands-on activities, bright and engaging videos (that are not too long) are a great way to introduce kindergarteners to various science studies.

They are especially good for things your child might not get to see up close or in person like the moon or volcanoes.

It is like a virtual field trip for kids.

Too, videos are good for all learning styles and can help you to teach a topic you may not feel prepared to handle on your own fully.

They are useful whether you use a box curriculum, unschool, or do unit studies

Geology Science Movies for Kids

First, look at these geology science movies.

Geology is the study of the physical features and history of Earth.

And this is always a fun one with especially the younger ages because they are naturally so interested in rocks.

My kids always had a pocket full of rocks that were “treasures” and kids are fascinated by volcanoes and giant glaciers.

10 Geology Videos for Young Kids

Fine one or two movies about geology to add to your day or unit study.

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What Causes Earthquakes?

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Rocks for Kids

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Rock cycle video | Learn about Types of Rocks |

Rock cycle video | Learn about Types of Rocks | Rock cycle for kids

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Structure Of The Earth |

Learn about the Structure Of The Earth with Dr. Binocs.

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Ecosystems for Kids

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Volcanoes for Kids |

Volcanoes for Kids | A fun and engaging introduction to volcanoes for children

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Be a Rock Detective!

The Magic School Bus Season 2

The Magic School Bus

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How Glaciers Change the World! | Winter Science |

How Glaciers Change the World! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids

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The Rock Cycle

Next, look at these meteorology videos.

Meteorology Science Movies for Kids

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting.

Besides, children can breeze into early lessons on meteorology by learning about snow, tornadoes, tools we use to read and learn about weather, and what meteorologists do to figure out weather.

10 Meteorology Videos for Young Kids

Add one or more of these videos to your day to change up.

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Weather for Kids | What is weather, and how does it work?

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Kids Learn About Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hurricanes, Tornadoes

Powerful Weather | Kids Learn About Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hurricanes, Tornadoes |Science for KIds

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Blippi Learns About The Weather!

Is that rain? Come along with Blippi on his fun walk to learn all about rain, sun, snow, rainbows for kids and more! Get your umbrellas kids its raining educational fun for kids with Blippi!

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Wild Kratts - Tornadoes and Thorns: A Prairie Adventure

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Weather Tools for Kindergarten

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Wild Kratts - How a Snowflake is Formed

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Types of weather

Types of weather_ Weather for kids

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Can You Guess the Weather? | Weather Guessing Game |

There’s all sorts of weather out there, so Squeaks and Mister Brown are playing a game show where they will learn all about the different types!

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How Do We Know When It Will Rain?

How Do We Know When It Will Rain? | Weather Science |

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Measuring Weather with Weather Tools

Third on my list of science movies are oceanography movies.

Oceanography Science Movies for Kids

Oceanography is the study of the ocean.

This includes the water, what’s below the water, and all of the animals that live within it.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten. These 40 awesome earth science movies for kindergarten keep science learning fun. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page. First, there are three basic sciences that are generally introduced to younger children: They are Physical Science, Earth/Space, and Life sciences. Today l'm focusing on the wonderful and broad spectrum of Earth Science.

Additionally, I have more kindergarten resources.

More Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum And Crafts

Take a look at these 10 videos that give simple but engaging lessons on animals, as well as ocean names, zones, and why we can’t drink ocean water.

10 Oceanography Videos for Young Kids

Grab one or two of these videos to lean about oceans.

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Learn all about the Animals and Plants that Live in the Ocean

Ocean Animals for Kids | Learn all about the Animals and Plants that Live in the Ocean

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The Five Oceans

The Five Oceans | Jack Hartmann | Oceans of the World

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Let's Learn the Ocean Zones!

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Ocean Explorers |

Wild Kratts - Ocean Explorers | Kids Videos

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Why Can't We Drink the Ocean?

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Exploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids

Exploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids - FreeSchool

The Magic School Bus Volume 1

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Glowing Ocean Animals!

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Fish for Kids

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100 Sea Animals Collection - Learning Aquatic Animals

100 Sea Animals Collection - Learning Aquatic Animals Names and Videos

Finally, look at these astronomy science movies.

Astronomy Science Movies for Kids

Astronomy is the study of outer space, everything in it.

This includes planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes.

These videos explore all things early astronomy from the sun, to what astronauts do, the moon, teach the names of the 8 planets, and what are stars.

10 Astronomy Videos for Young Kids

Mix and match the videos to keep your littlest leaner interested in science.

What's Up In Space: The Solar System For Kids

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Let's Explore Space! | Astronomy for Kids

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What Do Astronauts Do?

You may have dreamed of being an astronaut, or maybe that’s what you want to be when you grow up! But how do astronauts become astronauts, and what do they do when they’re in space? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what it takes to be an out-of-this-world explorer!

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I Want To Be An Astronaut - Kids Dream Jobs - Can You Imagine That?

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8 Planets of the Solar System Song for Kids |

The Planet Song - 8 Planets of the Solar System Song for Kids | KidsLearningTube

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Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

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All About Stars for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children

All About Stars for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool

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Learning The Solar System With Blippi |

Learning The Solar System With Blippi | Science Videos For Kids

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The Moon for Kids

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What Is the Sun?

When you pair educational videos with hands-on activities kids really retain a lot of information on a subject.

Do you see a few you can add to your learning day?

Free Horse Unit Study for Your Horse Loving Kids

December 13, 2022 | 1 Comment
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I have a free horse unit study for your horse loving kids. Also, look at my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies for more ideas.

If you have a horse loving middle school kid, I have a collection of resources for you.

I’ve herded up (corny pun intended) enough amazing resources to put together a fun and full horse unit study that will knock their saddle off.

You don’t have to have horses to have a horse lover on your hands, there is still plenty they can learn even if they can’t get out and ride.

Free Horse Unit Study for Your Horse Loving Kids

Choose a few items from each category to celebrate December 13th which is National Day of the Horse.

Or enjoy them in an equine themed unit study.

While I did gear this unit to mostly middle schoolers I included a few resources that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Books about Horses

First look at one or more of these books which can easily be a spine.

9 Books and Resources for Horse Loving Kids

Whether you add a book or two to use as a spine for your study or just for fun, your horse loving kids will enjoy them.

Homeschooling With Horses

A Homeschooling Journal for Horse Lovers! 365 Lessons and Activities. This Journal has a special focus on learning through logic and creativity!! It also covers every required subject! Perfect for 2nd to 4th grade, but fun for all ages.

This is the perfect Fun-Schooling Journal for students who love horses!

There are 365 activities in this book, and you can require your student to use 1, 5 or 10 pages per day, along with 6 library books, and your favorite math, history and science curriculum. You are free to use it any way you wish. That is the joy of fun-schooling with Thinking Tree Books.

Knowing Horses: Q&As to Boost Your Equine IQ

Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered.

Horses: The Clearest Recognition Guide Available

This book is designed for all those who love horses. Tracing the evolution of equines, this guide also explains the difference between horses and ponies, looks at how different breeds evolved or were selectively developed, and examines equine anatomy and behavior. Packed with 250 vivid full-color photographs of more than 100 horse-breeds, it uses a systematic approach from Dorling Kindersley and the Smithsonian Institution to train readers of all experience levels to identify and appreciate the wide variety of horses in the world.

Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life

Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life.

Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids

The complete beginner’s guide to horses and riding for kids 8 to 12

This ultimate guide to horses for kids teaches you all about the basics of equine care―from anatomy to housing to bathing and feeding. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a horse of your own, you’ll learn how to ride, how to stay safe around horses, and how to develop a healthy and friendly relationship with them.

Black Beauty

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that a horse is recounting the exploits in the narrative. The gentle thoroughbred, Black Beauty, is raised with care and is treated well until a vicious groom injures him. The damaged horse is then sold to various masters at whose hands he experiences cruelty and neglect. After many unpleasant episodes, including one where he becomes a painfully overworked cab horse in London, Black Beauty finally canters towards a happy ending

Misty of Chincoteague

Marguerite Henry’s beloved story of a wild horse’s gentle colt—winner of a Newbery Honor!On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her.

Breyer Freedom Series National Velvet Horse and Book Set

Horse and book set: National velvet is Enid Bagnold's unforgettable tale of a horse-loving girl with aspirations of jumping Glory. A story about perusing dreams and taking chances, National velvet follows the adventures of 14-year-old velvet Brown.

The Complete Horse Anatomy Colouring Workbook- Master Equine Anatomy By Colouring and Labeling

Whether you are a veterinary nurse or student preparing for an exam or just an ordinary horse lover seeking to learn more about this amazing domestic animal called ‘horse’ this colouring workbook is for YOU!

This book has been designed and structured to make you learn horse A&P easily and effortlessly. By colouring the images contained in this book, you will easily make visual associations with key terminologies and concepts.

Moreover include hands-on activities in your horse unit study.

Hands-on Activities about Horses

Include fun hands-on activities every chance you get for maximum impact.

When kids of any age are engaged and having fun with a subject, they love they will always learn more!

If you don’t have horses, sign up your child for horseback riding lessons in your area.

If horseback lessons are out of your budget or you just want to let your child work for it a little more, consider reaching out to a local barn and inquiring about work programs.

Sometimes they trade out manual labor (like mucking stalls and washing horses) for riding lessons.

Additionally, print this Free Horse Lapbook to offer a little structure to their lessons, learn about breeds, horse vocabulary, horse diet and more.

Here are a bunch of horse worksheets to print and work into your horse unit study for some writing practice.

Also, use How to Draw Horse. Even older children can benefit from drawing for developing fine motor skills and art appreciation.

Make this amazing Horse String art for an activity that will brighten up the walls.

Additionally, look at more information about this study guide.

ABOUT THE HORSE STUDY GUIDE

This printable packet is a 102 page printable pdf download.

Here are some of the topics included.

Equipment for horses
What is a horse
Horse Life Cycle
Caring for a horse
Parts of a saddle
Horses in history
Horses on the farm
Hooves
Wild horses
Pony vs horse
Donkey vs horse
Zebra vs horse
Arabian, Mustangs, Thoroughbreds, American Quarter, Appaloosa, American Paint, Clydesdale, Friesian, Morgan, Tennessee Walking, Shire, Percheron, Gypsy Vanner, Andalusian, and Shetland Pony Breed matching, sorting and matching activities
Horse quiz activity
Bingo activity
Name the horse activity
Anatomy of a horse hoof activity
Horse life cycle activity
Horse care matching
Parts of a saddle activity
Equipment I Spy activity

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Then put together a Horse Jigsaw Puzzle over the course of your study.

The middle schooler that loves crafting will adore this Felt Horse Stuffie Craft.

Label the parts of a horse. You can use a Breyer or other horse figuring and sticky note strips to have your child label the various parts of a horse rather than just filling out a boring old worksheet.

This Pool Noodle Hobby Horse Craft is geared to young children but what about having your tween or teen make some to donate to a children’s hospital or women’s shelter as a community outreach project?

If you do have a horse, have a friend with one, or visit a farm or stables you can assign this How to Make Molasses Horse Treat recipe to include some cooking to the unit study.

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Further, add games to your study.

Horse Themed Games

Games help important facts stick and can make a boring day come to life.

4 Horse Games

Themed games should be a required part of every theme in my opinion.

Horse-Opoly Board Game by Late For The Sky

HORSE-OPOLY is a property trading game based on our equine animal friends. It's a game that actually encourages horseplay!

Includes paper money and a game board

Fantasy Ranch Board Game

Take the reins at a real-life ranch and build your dream stable!

Quick and fun to learn with 6 levels of play for all ages

Fantasy ranch: ages 13+, play time 30-60 minutes

Horse Academy Path

Fun & Educational Toys: Horse Academy features 80 challenges for ages 7 – Adult.

Brain Games Build Skills: kids and adults can build upon their spatial insight, planning and problem solving skills while playing Horse Academy.

Puzzle Includes: Game board, Horse with Rider, jumping gates, booklet with 80 challenges.

Breyer Freedom Series (Classics) Running Wild 2 Horse Set |

2 Horse set includes a red roan Stallion, and his Chestnut Pinto foal.

Authenticity: Breyer horses are sculpted in every color and breed imaginable with unmatched realism. Breyer model horses, which begin as artist’s sculptures, are handcrafted and hand-painted with airbrushes and paintbrushes – a process which is still done by human hands, not machines. Even today, No two Breyer models are ever exactly alike!

Finally, look at these videos.

Combine fact filled videos and movies about famous horses, inspired by real events or completely fictitious stories to your horse unit study to make it exciting and less like work while they learn.

Sea Biscuit
Horses! Learn about Horses for Children
Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken
Black Beauty
Secretariat
Horse Facts for Kids

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Dynamic and Amazing Horse Study Guide For Young Learners

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