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Mechanics of LEGO Robots
Our new semester of homeschool co-op is officially underway! This semester Dan is teaching a class on the mechanics of LEGO robots. He is fun to watch teach a class. I get to be the helper. Each spring...
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The Auto Flusher: A Moment in {UN}Schooling
How do you homeschool a young inventor? You give him plenty of time for inventing! I always knew J7 was going to be a little more independent and a little more challenging to homeschool. He always has...
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Top Ten Toys for Open Ended Play
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! One of the benchmarks of a lasting toy is manufactured quality, but perhaps the most important is playability. Does the toy have lasting...
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10 (or so) Best Tinkering Gifts for Your Inventor
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! It’s that time of year when parents everywhere are looking for gift ideas for Christmas. Inventors can be hard to buy for especially when...
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FIRST LEGO League: Science, Technology, & Teamwork
I don’t blog enough about our FIRST LEGO League teams, but I’ll be catching you all up to date this season. This is the fifth season for our sponsored teams. Our homeschool group started with one team...
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Homeschooling Middle & High School Science
Day 3 of iHN’s Winter Hopscotch is all about science. Today I’m sharing our strategies and resources for homeschooling middle & high school science. Science is my favorite. If you’ve been a reader...
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Benefits of Using LEGO Mindstorms in Your Homeschool
Welcome to blog sponsor Explorental! Have you ever considered a LEGO Mindstorms kit for your kids? Maybe you’ve seen them, but are unsure whether the investment is a good one for your family. For less...
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LEGO® Mindstorms Home Kit vs. Education Kit
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! What homeschooling family wouldn’t want a LEGO Mindstorms Kit? Even if you aren’t hardcore into engineering and robotics, this set of...
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Speed Trap- Ultrasonic Style
Dan has been giving E12 some NXT tasks to round out his school day. Some of you long time readers might remember the speed trap E12 made with the light sensors the last time. He measured the velocity...
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