Join the hunt for bees by participating in "The Great Sunflower Project." This year you'll have to provide your own seeds, but it will still be a fun project. Plant your sunflowers in a pot or in your garden. By watching and recording the bees at the sunflowers in your garden, you can help the experts understand the challenges that bees are facing.

This is a great family activity and a natural way to learn science in your own backyard. Your children can plant the seeds and take care of them. They can observe the behavior of bees at the flowers, recording and reporting the data. By participating in the project, your child can get a first hand experience of how scientists work.

Related printable pages:

• Bees Printables
• Bee Coloring Page
• Creepy Crawlies Printables

• Learning Science - Bugs

Science in Your Own Backyard... originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 22:05:37.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Sahmiam3 shares about their homeschool field trips in Pennsylvania. Read about their trips to Rolling Hills Red Deer Farm, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm.

Share your local field trip experiences and help others as they follow in your footsteps. You can also share a picture or two of your experience. Choose your state from the list and share about your trip.

• Pennsylvania State Unit Study
• Pennsylvania Firsts Printables
• Pennsylvania Homeschooling Information
• Pennsylvania Field Trips

Pennsylvania Homeschool Field Trips originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 04:05:28.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904. Celebrate his birthday and learn more about him with these Theodor Seuss Geisel Printables and activity ideas.

Find more ideas and activities for some Theodor Seuss Geisel Fun, including crafts, recipes, writing prompts and more!

Happy Birthday, Theodor Seuss Geisel originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 00:30:18.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Homeschoolers are notorious for supporting each other and helping each other succeed. Get involved with the conversation by visiting the Homeschooling Forum, by joining in blog comments, and by sharing stories and tips about homeschooling. Enjoy these reader interaction links, then share your stories and tips too!

• Why Homeschool
  I could write a book
  We decided to homeschool after my own bad experiences. I started out as an honor roll student, but by 5th grade I hated school and quit trying for several years...
• Socialization
  Socialization is Not a Big Issue
  I have come to the conclusion that where your child is educated has very little affect on their ability to interact with other peers, adults, future bosses, etc...
• Homeschool Dads
  He doesn't do the "curriculum" stuff...
  ...but he does other things. When he's messing around with his saltwater tanks, he talks to the kids about what he's doing. When he's building something in the basement, he brings them down and hands them a hammer and nails...
• Organization Tips
  Took over a closet... and a cabinet...
  I have a small closet in what was our dining room (now it's more of a computer room/den) that I took over. I put a small file cart in there with hanging file folders for various forms, papers, supplies, etc...
• Sound of Homeschooling
  Our Homeschooling Sounds Like...
  Usually it is quiet as my son does his schoolwork (he is 15 and can do most of it by himself). Dad is there if he needs help. Many days you can hear the sound of laughter as Dad and son joke and wrestle around on breaks from schoolwork...
• Counting the Hours
  Anything can help with hours
  We use grocery store trips, cooking, cleaning, and working with my business all as school work. Cooking and cleaning count as either math or home ec...
• Elementary books
  A book With A Homeschooled Character!
  My 9 year old daughter just finished a book called "Monster Of The Month Club" by Dian Curtis Regan. It was the first in a four-book series and she couldn't wait to start the second one. The main character is a homeschooled girl who receives a mysterious package in the mail...

Homeschoolers Respond - Recap #4 originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 11:42:33.

Permalink | Comment | Email this

Before my husband and I were married, we talked about teaching our kids at home. The plan was for me to get a teaching credential to make it possible. It sounded like a fairy tale to me because I had never heard of anyone teaching their kids at home...and back then (1974) homeschooling was truly very scarce...

After reading my story, share your story with us.

My Homeschool Fairy Tale originally appeared on About.com Homeschooling on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 17:01:15.

Permalink | Comment | Email this