Confidently teach science at home with Teaching Science and Having Fun. Includes strategies, reproducible sheets, scope and sequence K–12, lab setup tips, and hands-on learning ideas—all from a Christian homeschool perspective.

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Teaching Science and Having Fun | Homeschool Parent Guide K–12

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Make science simple, fun, and doable with Teaching Science and Having Fun. This practical homeschool guide gives parents step-by-step strategies, experiments, resource lists, and reproducible sheets to make science engaging from K–12—even if science isn’t your favorite subject.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“It’s a guide I’ll keep on my homeschool shelf for all 12 years.” G. Steffy

📘 Teaching Science and Having Fun is more than a book—it’s a confidence booster for parents and a springboard for kids’ curiosity.

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📌 At-a-Glance

  • Format: Paperback (softbound)

  • Length: ~157 pages (5th edition)

  • Grade Level: Parent resource (applies to K–12 instruction)

  • Focus: Teaching science confidently at home

  • Methods: Hands-on, discovery, inquiry, reproducible planning tools

  • Religious Perspective: Christian (creation worldview integrated)

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Do you struggle to fit science into your homeschool day—or feel overwhelmed by high school labs and experiments? You’re not alone!

Teaching Science and Having Fun by Felice Gerwitz is written for parents who want to make science a natural, enjoyable part of learning. With encouragement, practical advice, and years of hands-on experience, Felice shows you how to confidently teach science—even if you don’t have a science background.

This comprehensive guide is filled with:

  • Encouragement for parents who feel “unqualified” to teach science

  • Practical help for getting organized and scheduling science in your homeschool

  • Guidance on using the scientific method in everyday lessons

  • Advice on setting up a home science lab

  • Recommendations for microscopes, telescopes, and science resources

  • What to do when you feel stuck (with backup ideas ready to go!)

  • Reproducible planning sheets for experiments and data collection

  • A full scope and sequence for K–12 science

  • A field trip guide and recommended reading list

Felice’s down-to-earth style helps parents see that science doesn’t have to be intimidating—it can be an adventure. With this book, you’ll learn how to teach, explore, and enjoy science alongside your children, while keeping the focus on God’s creation.

⭐ Key Features & Benefits

  • Parent-Friendly – Written by a homeschool mom who turned her science struggles into a strength.

  • Step-by-Step Guidance – Covers everything from organizing your schedule to setting up labs.

  • Complete K–12 Resource – Includes scope and sequence, vocabulary, field trip guide, and reproducibles.

  • Hands-On Approach – Encourages experiments, projects, and “living books” over dry textbooks.

  • Covers Big Questions – Evolution vs. creation, scientific method, and preparing for high school science.

  • Encouragement for Parents – Practical tips + real-life stories make it relatable and motivating.

  • Flexible for Any Homeschool Style – Works with eclectic, unit study, or traditional approaches.

  • Reusable Resource – Keep it as a long-term reference through all your homeschooling years.

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