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Check out my new article on the @pandia_press blog (<—link in their bio) . As a science educator, I believe in giving students the most complete, accurate, up to date information that we can, in a developmentally appropriate way. Deciding not to mention topics that are “controversial” is not an educational strategy I support. . I have taught in religious environments and gotten pushback on evolution - and I’ll tell you what I told the kids: . Science is science, and religion is religion. I am not here to tell you what to believe in or argue with your pastor, rabbi, priest, imam etc. . Science is not a belief. You don’t have to believe anything in order to understand it or learn the information. There is no ultimate conclusion that science “wants” you to reach, which is why there are scientists from every religion, country, language, etc who can study and communicate about it. It’s not the purview of a specific culture, government, ethnicity or gender. It’s a method for learning about the world - above all, asking questions and trying to make sense of what can be observed directly or indirectly. . Science is not a moral code and has nothing to say about living a good life, though its outcomes (like antibiotics and higher crop yields) can benefit millions. It’s not a substitute for character development or moral instruction. Many scientists continue to believe in the religions they were born into. . Feel free to ask me anything about evolution or any other science topic - I love to research and explain, and I’m teaching an evolution course right now with the museum so I have access to great material and experts. So ask away (-: . But first go to @pandia_press profile and check out the article (-: #scienceeducation #scienceeducator #homeschoolscience #evolution #teachingevolution #whyteachevolution #homeschoolcurriculum #secularhomeschool #secularhomeschooling #secularhomeschooler
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Book club – After many years of teaching children to read, I’m enjoying raising my own reader ???? Books we’re currently enjoying: the Frank Einstein series, James and the Giant Peach (have lost count how many times he’s read it), and the Nick and Tesla series. The book in the picture is Greetings from Somewhere which is a good beginning chapter book series or a gentle intro to studying places around the world. #raisingareader #homeschoolreading #homeschool #secularhomeschool #booksofinstagram
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Perler bead science – plant cell . My son loves perler beads, so they’re a natural modeling tool! I made this with his help, looking at various diagrams for guidance. It’s a conceit we will revisit many times, esp once we get a good microscope! #handsonscience #secularhomeschool #homeschoolscience #perlerbeadscience #plantcellmodel
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Follow trains are a great way to connect with other homeschool families, and this one is for the secular homeschoolers out there. ✨ It can be hard to find secular families in the homeschool world, so here’s what you do: ✨Follow @that_secular_mom ✨Ask for image and script ✨ Follow accounts using this image with the tag #secularmomfollowtrain ✨Like and comment on images. That’s it!! #secularhomeschool #secularlife #homeschooling #homeeducation #hsmom #secularmoms
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Board game day w our homeschool coop – J’s first exposure to chess was a success! What do you do to pass the time on a rainy day? #gameschooling #chessforkids #homeschoolsocialization #homeschooling #secularhomeschool #homeschoolcommunity
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Hey British homeschoolers! We will be visiting London and the Jurassic Coast next spring and I’d like to give my 6 yr old a good introduction to British history! It happens to be a fav topic of mine, but I’m just starting to learn about resources for kids. Hit me w your best suggestions!
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Handwriting push – this is a skill that we put aside for a while bc there was just so much drama around it. But it’s clear that he has the fine motor skills to do it! So this is our new push. We are doing at least one handwriting activity each day. The “green book” is Handwriting Without Tears pre-K, while he’s also working in Kick Start Kindergarten. My goal is to get thru 2-3 letters per week and the numerals 0-9, then start introducing lowercase printing in the fall. If he wants to start sooner, that’s fine too. . One of the best things about homeschooling is that we don’t worry about comparisons with others or adherence to a grade level standard. “Above” or “below” grade level is fairly meaningless when the actual educational goal is to get to the next step, whatever that is. . My goal for my child is not to outcompete others or get to a standardized goal faster. I know from my own school career that that’s a race to nowhere. . #homeschool #homeschooling #handwritinggoals #handwritingpractice #secularhomeschool
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Daily schedule – I’m experimenting with a new format for organizing our days, especially now that we have so many events and projects going on. Our cat Charlotte approves. #homeschool #homeschooling #secularhomeschool #secularhomeschooling #homeschoolschedule #feltletterboard #homeschoolday
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Packing for Boston, almost-6 year old style! We have: – Highlights hidden pictures – Kidding Around Boston – maps, activity sheets & 1 page wonders on different historical sites – Judy Moody Declares Independence – Judy & Stink do the Freedom Trail in this book so he wants to re-read it – Magic Tree House Activity Book – because bringing all the actual MTH books with us would be a whole suitcase – Brain Quest cards – we are on our 3rd set. He loves them! – Crayons – For the activity books. Though he probably won’t use them… – Revolutionary War figurines . I’m a little stressed, won’t lie, about leaving. We’ve got a lot going on here, I’m mid semester in the course I help teach, I have multiple teaching commitments right after we’re back, we’re leaving our cats and plants, etc etc. but we will have a great time & I’m sure come back with some great memories! . What’s your kid’s favorite toys, books, & games to bring on the road? . #homeschooling #roadschooling #homeschoolfieldtrip #secularhomeschool
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