Before officially starting our homeschool journey, I was so excited to dive into piles of wonderful books AND hands-on projects with my kids. However, the science experiments we tried from books or found on the internet often didn’t work well or had a long list of unusual supplies to gather. My kids LOVED these activities, but I came to dread them. I knew that I had to find a homeschool science curriculum that included many experiments AND the unusual supplies needed to do them. I found what I needed in the BookShark Science programs. These tips for doing BookShark science experiments will ensure that this vital part of science doesn’t get neglected.
The Importance of Science Experiments for Kids
Young children are filled with questions about how things work. Science provides many opportunities for them to explore these questions. This natural curiosity easily leads to a love of science and hands-on activities.
Some parents, however, don’t look forward to the very activities that draw kids into this subject. The hassle of gathering supplies and cleaning up the mess are common reasons for skipping science experiments. It sometimes seems easier to just open a book and read about the topic. But how many of us actually preferred books to experiments when we were kids? Not many. Your kids are the same.
Kids learn by questioning and experimenting. They are natural scientists. Experiments encourage them to continue exploring, questioning, and discovering. After using BookShark Science for a while, I’ve compiled a how-to guide for winning with this great literature-based and hands-on curriculum.
Are you having a hard time incorporating science experiments with your kids? Do you skip this part of science?
Head over to BookShark’s blog to read more about how we ensure science experiments get done.
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