Science is one of our favorite subjects to explore, especially when it’s hands-on and fun. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or learning at home, these science activities and printables make complex topics more engaging for kids.
From life cycles and weather to STEM challenges and themed worksheets, this collection includes a wide variety of science ideas for elementary students. Scroll down to find interactive resources that help spark curiosity and make learning stick.
Butterfly books for kids have always been a favorite in our house. When my son was younger, he’d spot a caterpillar outside and immediately have a hundred questions—How long until it turns into a butterfly? What do they eat? Why do some look different? Books helped answer those questions and made him even more excited…
If you are looking for the best secular homeschool curriculum for science you are going to love our Real Science Odyssey review. Real Science Odyssey is perfect for both elementary right through to high school. For this review, we are using Real Science Odyssey Biology 2 in grades 6 and 7. So what is REAL…
Finding the best science books for homeschooling can be challenging, especially when trying to balance engaging reading with a structured homeschool science curriculum. Whether you’re looking for a full curriculum, a reference guide, or books that spark curiosity with hands-on learning, this list includes top picks for every grade level. From in-depth textbooks to interactive…
Explore weather concepts with our weather worksheets for kindergarten. These free educational worksheets offer 8 pages of interactive activities that engage young learners. Featuring coloring pages, matching games, and writing exercises, these resources are designed to make understanding weather fun and accessible. Free weather activity sheets Kids will enjoy our free weather printables! These worksheets…
I have never hidden the fact that I dislike teaching science, I find the subject too difficult, too boring, and too messy! But I love math, so we can’t have everything! I know I am not alone! No, I am not that cool mom who is going to dissect a frog in the kitchen. No,…
The life cycle of a frog worksheet is a fun and interactive way for kids to explore how frogs grow from tiny eggs to fully grown amphibians. Designed for kindergarten through 2nd grade, this activity combines coloring, cutting, and writing to help young learners understand each stage of a frog’s metamorphosis. With hands-on elements like…
If you’re about to explore the solar system with the kids, this planet matching game printable offers a hands-on way to learn about space. Printable memory games like this one are a favorite in our house, adding a bit of fun competition to learning, and my son especially loves to win. This space-themed activity will…
Have you heard about BrainPOP but are looking for an honest BrainPOP review? We have been using it for months in our homeschool and love it, carry on reading to see why. Finding good homeschooling online resources is hard. Really hard, we have been homeschooling for over 4 years now and it still amazes me…
The life cycle of a goose worksheet is an ideal educational tool for teachers and parents seeking to introduce young learners to the fascinating growth stages of a goose, from egg to adulthood. This worksheet is packed with engaging and straightforward activities designed to guide children through the geese’s development visually. Aimed at making learning…
Choosing the right materials can be overwhelming, which is why I’ve put together these homeschool curriculum reviews based on what we’ve used over the past seven years. With so many options available, narrowing down the best fit for your child can feel like a never-ending search. Through trial and error, we’ve found resources that truly…
As we all know homeschooling can be expensive. My mission at Homeschool Of 1 is to create as many free resources as possible. We currently have over 500 free homeschool printables for kids. These printable activities make learning fun and not boring. If kids are just doing the same workbooks every day, they will become…
Find out in our Heron Books review how we enjoyed their young scientist series unit study. We all have a subject we don’t enjoy teaching, and I don’t hide the fact that science is that subject! However, this year as my son keeps debating about whether to train as a doctor I thought we would…
The phases of the moon word search is one of our favorite ways to reinforce lunar vocabulary while keeping things low-key and fun. This free word search printable fits nicely into any moon phases worksheet set, and it’s been especially handy during quiet mornings or when we’re wrapping up a space science unit. It’s simple,…
Summer is coming and now is the perfect time to start planning out a few activities for the kids. I have the solution (well part of the solution!) for kids aged 12 and above. Carry on reading for our KiwiCo Eureka crate review and see why it is the answer. Think of the KiwiCo crate…
We have been huge fans of subscription boxes for years now. I have been on the lookout recently for the best stem subscription boxes when I came across OysterKit. OysterKit has created two stem subscription boxes for kids aged 3-9+ called the Professions box. Hands-on projects that introduce kids to different career paths. The Professions…