On April 8th a solar eclipse is going to occur over North America. The 120-mile-long path of totality will touch 15 U.S. states: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light and causing a shadow to be cast upon the Earth. For a solar eclipse to occur, the sun, the moon, and the Earth have to be in perfect alignment. Below are some activities and learning resources to help you prepare your kids for the upcoming solar eclipse. Solar Eclipse Activities for Kids Printable Eclipse Activity Pack My printable Eclipse Activity Pack includes diagrams, reading sheets, vocabulary words, a crossword puzzle, an eclipse journaling sheet, 2 flip books, a cut and paste paper eclipse model, and more! Grab it here:  Printable Eclipse Activity Pack . Solar Eclipse Videos • Solar Eclipse 101  ...

Exploring in nature can provide a wonderful foundation for your family's science lessons. All you need is a wild space (or just a backyard or neighborhood park) to explore, some simple journaling supplies, and a few resources for researching about all the interesting things that you come across. Why Study Nature? Nature study is a wonderful way to add more science to your homeschool days. There is so much to be learned by just observing the natural world around us. Nature study requires very little planning and supplies, so it's easy for parents to facilitate. Ki ds tend to be instictivley curious about the world around them, so it's easy to get them on board. It's also a good way to slow down and appreciate the beauty of God's creations. How to Get Started Just grab a journal or some paper on a clipboard and some colored pencils or watercolor supplies, and head outside. Choose a spot and observe the plant and wildlife that you see. Have your kids draw, paint, photo...

My family happens to live in the path of totality for next month's solar eclipse, so to make sure my kids understand what an eclipse is and how they happen, I put together this fun eclipse activity pack. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my girls did! Printable Eclipse Activity Pack Learn all about solar and lunar eclipses with this 15-page printable activity and learning pack. This pack includes two reading sheets, two diagrams/posters, vocabulary words, a crossword puzzle, two flip books, a cut and paste paper solar eclipse model activity, an art activity, instructions for making a pinhole viewer, an eclipse journaling sheet, and a list of additional resources to check out. Grab it here:  Printable Eclipse Activity Pack Follow me on Teachers Pay Teachers Facebook Instagram Pinterest