Comments for Blooming Scientists http://bloomingscientists.com Our Educational Community and Interactive Blog Site Tue, 15 May 2012 22:14:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on The Worm Jar – Jolanthe Erb by Nan | wrathofmom http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/Or0BO_cANwg/ Nan | wrathofmom Tue, 15 May 2012 22:14:57 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?p=820#comment-1311 This is great! We just assembled our wrom jars. Thanks for the instructions and the worksheet. This is great! We just assembled our wrom jars. Thanks for the instructions and the worksheet.

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/2011/07/01/the-worm-jar-jolanthe-erb/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 Comment on About Us by Inspiration Station http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/2_2mXN-9LPM/ Inspiration Station Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:45 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1309 I will have to check the website for more ideas. Thanks! I will have to check the website for more ideas. Thanks!

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1309 Comment on About Us by madon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/lnJruwb08fY/ madon Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:30 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1308 Mindy, I'm glad to be helpful! You'll find some extension activities among the blog posts on BloomingScientists.com. (Like Finding Waldo Seedling in the <a href="http://bloomingscientists.com/2011/08/04/finding-waldo-seedling/" rel="nofollow">August 2011 archives</a>) I gather ideas from parents using the program, plus those I've created. These aren't busy work, but ideas for incorporating the science concepts into other subjects, data gathering and interpretation, oral histories, and creative problem solving. So when a parent writes or calls wanting ideas to use with their older children, I send what we have. We don't have these included with the Teacher's Manual or Nancy Larson Science website at this time, as they are evolving. –Madon Mindy,
I’m glad to be helpful! You’ll find some extension activities among the blog posts on BloomingScientists.com. (Like Finding Waldo Seedling in the August 2011 archives) I gather ideas from parents using the program, plus those I’ve created. These aren’t busy work, but ideas for incorporating the science concepts into other subjects, data gathering and interpretation, oral histories, and creative problem solving. So when a parent writes or calls wanting ideas to use with their older children, I send what we have. We don’t have these included with the Teacher’s Manual or Nancy Larson Science website at this time, as they are evolving.
–Madon

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 Comment on About Us by Inspiration Station http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/AKNYUJBTjmE/ Inspiration Station Tue, 15 May 2012 14:45:27 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1307 Thank you so much for your feedback. My kids will be ages 6-9. So to enhance what my 4th grader will need, you mentioned you could help, so where can I find extra activities for him for science 1? He has already learned about many of the concepts in Science 1 and my 1st grader is reading on a 2nd/3rd grade level, but hasn't covered everything in science 1. I do want to keep them together to simplify. Will ideas of how to beef up science 1 be in the teacher's manual or online? What a great idea to include my 7th grader in teaching the curriculum. She has had a lot of different science programs and I will probably have her do a more independent curriculum for junior high, but what a great way to involve her. I wish I had found Nancy Larson science from the beginning. Mindy Thank you so much for your feedback. My kids will be ages 6-9. So to enhance what my 4th grader will need, you mentioned you could help, so where can I find extra activities for him for science 1? He has already learned about many of the concepts in Science 1 and my 1st grader is reading on a 2nd/3rd grade level, but hasn’t covered everything in science 1. I do want to keep them together to simplify. Will ideas of how to beef up science 1 be in the teacher’s manual or online? What a great idea to include my 7th grader in teaching the curriculum. She has had a lot of different science programs and I will probably have her do a more independent curriculum for junior high, but what a great way to involve her. I wish I had found Nancy Larson science from the beginning.
Mindy

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1307 Comment on About Us by madon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/CFrXtK9Ym_o/ madon Mon, 14 May 2012 17:03:28 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1306 Mindy, The first thing to remember when choosing a Nancy Larson Science program is that they are age banded, rather than grade levels. Science 1 is recommended for children 6-8 years old. We've had parents combine children 5-10 and use Science 1. Your older child will probably need some extra activities or enhancements. We can help with these. Mothers who have used the program with older children have offered ideas, and we've created some extensions to interweave the science learning with other areas. Based on most experiences with young children, I would not recommend starting with Science 2. While, they love the activities and have great fun, most six year-olds aren't ready for the physical science concepts taught in Science 2. The reading level is also more advanced, more like third or fourth grade. Nancy begins Science 1 with Developmental Science, and the lessons are purposely printed in larger font, with more white space on the page, and more opportunities for the child to illustrate what they've learned. Nancy has found this helps children feel more confident with their ability, and they enjoy personalizing the booklets with their own illustrations. Gradually throughout Science 1, the font becomes smaller with more words per page, and the reading level is more difficult. Young children gain in confidence and become better readers, older children are also engaged and enjoy the science activities. Because Nancy also teaches reading, language arts, vocabulary building, critical thinking, and study skills in each Nancy Larson Science program, it's good to start with a lower program as the foundation upon which to build. For instance, study skills development is built over the three years of Science 1, 2, and 3, and children easily learn to identify the important terms and information in any context. You didn't mention if your seventh grader has had much science, or not. We have parents who want their older child to have the science content, but know it's not realistic to have them in the same program level with the younger children. They've "team taught" with the older child, helping build the confidence, responsibility, and relationships with their peers while learning the science content. Because Nancy Larson Science programs are completely scripted, the older child (team teaching and supervised by the parent) shares the teaching. I don't know if this works in your situation, but I wanted you to know what some others are doing. Mindy, have you looked at the sample lessons for <a href="http://www.nancylarson.com/sample.html" rel="nofollow">Science 1 and Science 2?</a> You might try these with your children and see what feels like the best fit. –Madon Mindy,
The first thing to remember when choosing a Nancy Larson Science program is that they are age banded, rather than grade levels. Science 1 is recommended for children 6-8 years old. We’ve had parents combine children 5-10 and use Science 1. Your older child will probably need some extra activities or enhancements. We can help with these. Mothers who have used the program with older children have offered ideas, and we’ve created some extensions to interweave the science learning with other areas.
Based on most experiences with young children, I would not recommend starting with Science 2. While, they love the activities and have great fun, most six year-olds aren’t ready for the physical science concepts taught in Science 2. The reading level is also more advanced, more like third or fourth grade.
Nancy begins Science 1 with Developmental Science, and the lessons are purposely printed in larger font, with more white space on the page, and more opportunities for the child to illustrate what they’ve learned. Nancy has found this helps children feel more confident with their ability, and they enjoy personalizing the booklets with their own illustrations. Gradually throughout Science 1, the font becomes smaller with more words per page, and the reading level is more difficult. Young children gain in confidence and become better readers, older children are also engaged and enjoy the science activities.
Because Nancy also teaches reading, language arts, vocabulary building, critical thinking, and study skills in each Nancy Larson Science program, it’s good to start with a lower program as the foundation upon which to build. For instance, study skills development is built over the three years of Science 1, 2, and 3, and children easily learn to identify the important terms and information in any context.
You didn’t mention if your seventh grader has had much science, or not. We have parents who want their older child to have the science content, but know it’s not realistic to have them in the same program level with the younger children. They’ve “team taught” with the older child, helping build the confidence, responsibility, and relationships with their peers while learning the science content. Because Nancy Larson Science programs are completely scripted, the older child (team teaching and supervised by the parent) shares the teaching. I don’t know if this works in your situation, but I wanted you to know what some others are doing.
Mindy, have you looked at the sample lessons for Science 1 and Science 2? You might try these with your children and see what feels like the best fit.
–Madon

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1306 Comment on About Us by Inspiration Station http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/NuLK8gGe9xY/ Inspiration Station Mon, 14 May 2012 14:58:52 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1305 Sounds wonderful! I am new to Nancy Larson Science. I will have a 1st and 4th grader to teach science this fall. I'm wondering if combining would be better, even though it will be easier for my 4th grader or doing two separate grades science 1 and science 4. What do you suggest? I'm all about simplifiying as I also have a 7th grader and 3 year old. Do you have any suggestions for how to beef it up for my 4th grader if we end up doing science 1 or 2 together? Thanks, Mindy Sounds wonderful! I am new to Nancy Larson Science. I will have a 1st and 4th grader to teach science this fall. I’m wondering if combining would be better, even though it will be easier for my 4th grader or doing two separate grades science 1 and science 4. What do you suggest? I’m all about simplifiying as I also have a 7th grader and 3 year old. Do you have any suggestions for how to beef it up for my 4th grader if we end up doing science 1 or 2 together?
Thanks,
Mindy

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1305 Comment on About Us by madon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/XTpldPFHezY/ madon Sun, 13 May 2012 16:37:17 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1304 Yes Mindy, Nancy Larson Science 4 is coming out soon, September. It will cover both life and physical science topics: Exploring the Characteristics of Cells, Examining and Classifying Plants, Investigating Characteristics of Animals, Examining Ecosystems, Exploring Energy, and Investigating Electricity. Thank you for asking and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. –Madon Yes Mindy, Nancy Larson Science 4 is coming out soon, September. It will cover both life and physical science topics: Exploring the Characteristics of Cells, Examining and Classifying Plants, Investigating Characteristics of Animals, Examining Ecosystems, Exploring Energy, and Investigating Electricity.

Thank you for asking and enjoy the beautiful spring weather.
–Madon

]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1304 Comment on About Us by Inspiration Station http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/BOQXfTLhXJc/ Inspiration Station Sun, 13 May 2012 15:14:11 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?page_id=2#comment-1302 I heard that Nancy Larson Science 4 is coming out this summer. Any details about when and what type of science is included? Thanks, Mindy I heard that Nancy Larson Science 4 is coming out this summer. Any details about when and what type of science is included?
Thanks,
Mindy

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]]> http://bloomingscientists.com/meet-greet-exhibit-schedule/comment-page-1/#comment-1210 Comment on Fleece Pillows – Learning to Tie Knots by Melanie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForBloomingScientists/~3/18LZEIL1458/ Melanie Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:56:39 +0000 http://bloomingscientists.com/?p=1694#comment-1161 I am Stuart's mom, and can tell you he LOVES this pillow, and - learned about tying knots, persistence, creativity, this was an EXCELLENT activity and my son sleeps with HIS pillow, he MADE it, every night:))) Madon is AWESOME. I am Stuart’s mom, and can tell you he LOVES this pillow, and – learned about tying knots, persistence, creativity, this was an EXCELLENT activity and my son sleeps with HIS pillow, he MADE it, every night:))) Madon is AWESOME.

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