by Teresa Coppens | Feb 15, 2021 | Scientific Method
Asking scientific questions is a super important skill. Most of us begin learning to ask these questions in kindergarten. Asking good scientific questions is part of being science literate but it takes some practice.
by Teresa Coppens | Jan 30, 2021 | Environment and Conservation
It is not that hard to maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle. You might think it costs a lot of money but you will save costs in the long-run. Let’ look at five affordable ways to be eco-friendly. *Note there are affiliate links in this post. If you click I might make a commission but at no added cost to you. I only recommend products I use and/or trust.
by Teresa Coppens | Jan 24, 2021 | Environment and Conservation
Can an Eco-friendly lifestyle reduce stress? It most definitely can. Choosing green options result in being more intentional, encourage more outdoor time and encourage downsizing. All of these result in lowering your overall stress levels.
by Teresa Coppens | Jan 15, 2021 | Environment and Conservation
Going green for your health is one of the best (and easiest) things you can do to improve your life. There are so many simple ways to to go green for a healthier lifestyle. Here are just a few easy ways to be green and healthy. *There are affiliate links for Tru Earth in this post. Click and I may make a small commission at no cost to you. They are a product I highly value.
by Teresa Coppens | Jan 6, 2021 | Environment and Conservation
Adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle has benefits for the planet and for your own well-being. Although going green is a lifestyle change, it doesn’t mean you have to flip your world upside down and there are several reasons that it will change your life for the better. Here are some of the major ways going green will benefit your life from this day forward.
by Teresa Coppens | Nov 14, 2020 | Science Creativity
To challenge your child’s mind can be difficult at the best of times. During the pandemic, these are not the best of times. So, if we have the time to, how can you challenge your child’s mind in the midst of lockdown?
by Teresa Coppens | Oct 29, 2020 | Scientific Method
Logic puzzles are a powerful way to train your brain to sharpen your inductive and deductive reasoning skills. If you are a student of science, both of these skills are vital in research and working with the scientific method. Both of these reasoning skills are also used daily navigating life and all of the potential choices of action required.
by Teresa Coppens | Oct 1, 2020 | Environment and Conservation, Science Creativity
A nature journal for kids encourages kids to get outside. It is both a healthy and an educational STEAM activity. Get some free nature journaling pages to get your kids started when you sign up for my newsletter! There are some amazon affiliate links in this post. If you click I might make a small commission but at no cost to you.
by Teresa Coppens | Sep 23, 2020 | Easy experiments, Scientific Method
Using the scientific method is essential for kids to learn about the world around them. Kids love playing. Most kinds of play involve making guesses, trying to see if those guesses are right and trying again if you fail. Playing is science. Try 2 easy experiments you can do with your kids that are fun and help them understand the scientific method.
by Teresa Coppens | Aug 27, 2020 | Encouraging Science
Encouraging girls in science is so important in today’s world. Both at home and in school, girls need to know that science is worth the extra work. It is a fun, worthwhile pursuit that they are perfectly capable of accomplishing as well as and often better that their male counterparts.