Do your kids love dandelions? Mine can't get enough of these lovely spring flowers, so I put together this simple dandelion study for them. I'm hoping you will all enjoy it as much as my family did! Printable Dandelion Mini Study Learn all about dandelion anatomy, the lifecycle of a dandelion, dandelion seeds, and more with this 12-page printable study pack. This pack includes vocabulary words, 4 informational reading sheets, a dandelion anatomy diagram/poster, a dandelion anatomy coloring/worksheet, a math activity, a nature journaling activity, a crossword puzzle, and a list of additional resources to check out. Grab it here :  Dandelion Mini Study by The Barefoot Mom | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com) For more fun dandelion activity ideas, check out this blog post:  Dandelion Investigation Follow me on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Teachers Pay Teachers

  Citizen science projects can be a really fun way to add more science to your homeschool days! In this post I share about a few of my favorite projects and some resources to help you find citizen science projects near you. What is citizen science? Citizen science is scientific research conducted voluntarily by members of the public in collaboration with professional scientists. Anyone can participate in most citizen science projects regardless of age or background. That means that there are real scientific research projects that you and your kids can contribute to! There are many ongoing and annual projects to get involved with. Some projects are local to specific areas and some are nationwide (or even worldwide). Citizen Science Projects to Check Out: The Great Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count is a global project that aims to collect data on worldwide bird populations. It takes place every year for 4 days in mid-February. It's easy to participate, just get outsid