The Big Idea: STEAM and the Cities and States of the Future

Imagine a futuristic city rising from the desert sands, a beacon of innovation and technology. The question lingers: Is this a utopia or merely a mirage?

Sep 23, 2024

Hidden Gems: Discovering Art in Unexpected Places

At just 11 years old, Mat Winter discovered an engraving at a local dump in southern England, later identified as Albrecht Dürer’s “Knight, Death and the Devil” from 1513.

Sep 20, 2024

Capturing Nature: Art Appreciation Through Wildlife Photography

Explore the highlighted images together with your child. Discuss the emotions and stories these images convey.

Sep 19, 2024

Homeschool STEAM-Integrated Lesson Plan for "The Wild Robot"

This lesson plan is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing you to tailor the activities to your child's interests and learning style.

Sep 17, 2024

Understanding Labor Day: A Historical Perspective

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, during a time when the Industrial Revolution drastically changed the landscape of American labor.

Sep 02, 2024

Celebrating Labor Day: A STEAM Adventure for Homeschool Families

Use art to express understanding, and discuss the technology firefighters use, like hoses and fire trucks.

Aug 31, 2024

Celebrating National Lefty Day: A Comprehensive 5E Lesson Plan for Homeschooling Grades K-5

Introduce the concept of "left" and "right." Explain that "left" is a homonym, meaning it sounds like "left" as in "departed" but has a different meaning.

Aug 13, 2024

Dive into "The Night Before Kindergarten": A STEAM-Integrated Homeschool Lesson

Kickstart the lesson by discussing the emotions your child might feel about starting something new.

Aug 12, 2024

Presidential Election Mini-Lesson for Kids 8+

The presidential election is how we choose the leader of our country, the President. This process happens every four years and involves many steps.

Jul 19, 2024