OLLO Action Kit

We bought this (OLLO Action Kit) for our science loving 7 year old for his birthday. It is like an erector set with a battery pack. We knew it was going to be one of those toys where an adult would have to assist in the building of it, but that was ok with us. Right away our son and his dad built 2 of the creations: the windmill and the puppy. The fact that the battery pack makes them work (backwards and forwards) was great fun. He was proud of himself for being able to mostly build it. I hope to buy an additional set for Christmas. This will be a toy that will be played with again and again.

It does have small pieces, but afterall, it is recommended for children ages 8 and up.

Kathy

Clearwater, NE

Posted on August 4, 2011 in Homeschool 3rd Grade, Homeschool Science, Homeschool Science Kits, Homeschool Toys, Product reviews Leave a comment

Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology Notebooking Journal

I won’t use anything else!

Last year was the first year we tried the (Apologia) notebooking journals, and it was with this one – Human Anatomy and Physiology. I won’t turn back! I used to have the kids take notes and verbally answer some random questions. How boring! This was EXACTLY what we needed to add to complete our science curriculum. My 5th grader remembered SO much more because of this journal and it is something we will keep for review. WELL DONE! I need these for all my subjects!

Jennifer

Rhinelander, WI

Posted on July 20, 2011 in Homeschool 4th Grade, Homeschool 5th Grade, Homeschool Biology, Homeschool Science, Product reviews Leave a comment

Max Axiom Graphic Science Set of 15

Excellent books-Kids love them (so do we!)

My kids just love these books (Max Axiom Graphic Science Set of 15)! The information contained in them is more in-depth than you may think for a graphic book. Real scientists were consulted and it shows. It is presented in an engaging yet thorough format. I was not a fan of graphic books before this purchase so I am amazed at how much I have enjoyed these. We are creationists so please note that on pgs 8,9,11&16 of the Earthquakes book there are small references to millions of years as well as the Volcanoes book on pgs 11,13&21and Magnetism pg 17. The other 12 books had no mention of millions of years. These references are small and easy to line through without disrupting the flow of the text and can be used as an opportunity to point out differences in understanding. I wouldn’t let those minor mentions keep you from purchasing what truly are fun and informative books your kids are sure to enjoy! You may even find yourself to be ‘scientifically refreshed’ as well!

Shauna

Timberdoodle carries over 50 graphic novels with everything from Classic Literature to Historical novels.

Posted on July 19, 2011 in Homeschool Graphic Novels, Homeschool Science, Product reviews Leave a comment

Christian Kids Explore Earth & Space

I used this book last year for my 6th and 2nd graders. It worked beautifully for both of them. I read the lessons aloud to them together, and we did the experiments and activities together. I chose supplemental library books for them at their own levels, and their notebook pages were done at their own levels. My only complaint is that the astronomy section is very light, so I ended up puttting together my own unit using library books. However, since I wanted the majority of the year to be spent on earth science, this was only an inconvenience. We will be using Christian Kids Explore Chemistry this year for my now 7th and 3rd graders.

Jennifer from Irvine, CA

Posted on July 7, 2011 in Homeschool 3rd Grade, Homeschool 4th Grade, Homeschool 5th Grade, Homeschool 6th Grade, Homeschool Science, Product reviews Leave a comment

Make Your Own Snowman World Kit

Unintentionally Hysterical

I was a bit surprised that our kids liked this (Make Your Own Snowman World Kit) as much as they did. Watching snowballs & ice cubes expand in water isn’t much fun, though, so let ‘em soak the night before. (3- hours and they’re marble-sized.) Follow the snow-making directions exactly and your kids will ooohh and aaahh just like mine. Our 5 (11-22) spent three hours making little wintry scenes, laughing hysterically. The small colored balls included for eyes and buttons run quite a bit leading to some truly funny snowmen. The directions say if one simply lets the stuff dry out it can be used again. However, after four weeks, our showballs and ice cubes were still rather large. We ended up throwing ours out and feeling smart for having ordered two kits. While I’m not sure the mfgs intended to make us laugh as much as we did, this product is totally worth the time, the very little $$, and the slight mess it makes, and is appropriate for summer and winter. (Fall and spring? You should go outside and play!)

Tracey

Wilmore, KY

Posted on June 28, 2011 in Homeschool Science, Homeschool Science Kits, Homeschool Summer School, Product reviews Leave a comment

Squishy Human Body

Fun and Educational

I don’t exactly know if this is a puzzle, a book, an educational tool…because it functions as all of the above. It is a puzzle in the sense that you take the body parts out and then you have to replace them in the correct order. It is a book because the book is very colorful, interesting, easy to follow and read and just wonderful. And it is educational tool…not only will you learn about the human body and the basic parts, but also the bones, the muscles and the major organs of the body. They say it is for ages 8 and up, but my 7 year old loves it and can put it together. The added medical instruments are a bonus…very fun to play doctor with as you are taking apart and putting back together the human body, plus it is good for developing fine motor skills. The squishy body parts are also a hit with my kids. This is a winner all the way around. I am glad we bought this item.

homeschooler from Nebraska

Posted on June 24, 2011 in Homeschool 6th Grade, Homeschool 7th Grade, Homeschool Biology, Homeschool Science, Homeschool Science Kits, Product reviews Leave a comment

Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology

Wow! I was so impressed with this book. Anatomy and Physiology can be so complicated, yet this book broke it down perfectly for my 5th grader and I was floored at how easily he retained the knowledge presented. This was the first time I bought the notebooking journal because I knew I wouldn’t be able to give him as much help this year. I now plan to buy the notebooking journals for this series for my younger kids as well! It really helped to expand and cement the material. I have sold all my other science curriculum and moved solely to Apologia! The personal style and way things are explained work so well for our comprehension!

Jennifer

from Rhinelander, WI

Posted on June 17, 2011 in Homeschool 2nd Grade, Homeschool 3rd Grade, Homeschool Science, Product reviews Leave a comment

Biology 101 DVD

Fantastic DVD Course!

We love Biology 101! Although our children are younger than the targeted age (4, 6, 9, 10, and 13), it works wonderfully as a supplement to the Apologia Young Explorer Series because it also approaches biology from the Creation order. Each lesson is clear, interesting, and God-glorifying. It is packed with information in a very enjoyable way. The product of each Day of Creation is discussed in detail. I have found it very beneficial to watch the section (i.e. Botany, Avian Creatures, etc) many times throughout our study and also use the short lesson on a specific topic to introduce the specific chapter we are studying in Apologia. The 114 page guidebook (included as a pdf on dsic 4) is a huge asset to the course and is filled with all kinds of information and also quizzes. I am thrilled at how much my children are learning (and retaining) about biology in such a fun and biblically accurate way. I feel it is a huge value for the price and I highly recommend it!

Christina from United States

Posted on June 9, 2011 in Homeschool 9th Grade, Homeschool Biology, Homeschool Science, Homeschool Teens, Product reviews Leave a comment

Mind Blowing Science – Fun preschool chemistry

This kit includes 12 simple experiments that were fun for our three and four year old. At this age, much of our science occurs outdoors exploring insects, animals, the garden, and nature. We used this kit in the winter months when everything outside was frozen. Our kids enjoyed all the color changing experiments and making the fizzing volcanoes. The experiments were easy to do and without the kit I am not sure we would have done them.

Andrea G.

Washington State

Posted on May 18, 2011 in Homeschool Preschool, Homeschool Science, Homeschool Science Kits, Product reviews Leave a comment

Primary Science Set by Learning Resources

We purchased the Primary Science Set as a Christmas git for our 4 year old, and she has had a blast with it. She is able to gather the supplies and do the experiments with help from us. The goggles are perfect, and the big tweezers are easy for her to use. I wish there were a few more experiments, but it is a wonderful product anyway. I would recommend this to anyone who has young children to get them interested in science at an early age!

Wendy M.

from Somerset, KY

Posted on March 18, 2011 in Homeschool Preschool, Homeschool Science, Homeschool Science Kits, Product reviews Leave a comment

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