Friday, February 4, 2011

60 Quick and Easy Science Experiments with Everyday Items

Congratulations Jessica and Preston, Comment #16, you won!
If you are new to my blog, you might not know that I am working on teaching my preschoolers.  I have been doing homeschool activities with my 1 and 2 year old for about a month now.  I also enjoy having their friends over for parties and we do some fun educational activities at our parties. 

"Why do you think that happened?"... "Because sometimes science is like that" (Conversation with a 5 year old)
For these reasons, I was very excited to have an opportunity to review 60 Quick and Easy Science Experiments with Everyday Items from Touch of Home Learning.  This book is a great resource for all families.  It is especially an asset to any families currently homeschooling young children, or working toward a home education.

Daddy and Monkey made the flood during our Noah's Ark week.
 What I love about this book:  It is divided nicely by subject, and subjects that captivate children - bubbles, dinosaurs, space, and more.  It truly does use items that most people have around the house (or can acquire cheaply).  There are questions to help kids start thinking about the experiment, and discussion questions ater the experiment.  It is written in an easy to use format.
Monkey is adding water to his flood.
What I would change about this book:  More, I want more more more.  I love the book and look forward to using it with my boys for a long time to come!

Making Goop at our preschool party.  They thought it was "gross", but had fun sharing.

Buy it:  You can buy this book for $54.95 at  Touch of Home Learning.

Win it:  One lucky reader can win this e-book!

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Touch of Home Learning and comment on this post about something you discovered there.  Don't forget to leave your email address in your comment.

Additional Entries:
1) "Like" Touch of Home Learning on Facebook.
2) Follow my blog via GFC or Networked blogs (or both), upper right hand column of this page.
3) "Like" Crum's This N That on Facebook.

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53 comments:

  1. KristenFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I learned they do in-school events.

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  2. CakeblastFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    They offer a "pirate party" part planning kit - I read the rules for "Capture The Flag" - I used to play that as a kid, and e agreethat it would make a great pirate game for an outdoor party.

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  3. auntietinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love their philosophy: Educate, Entertain, Engage. And their stuff looks really fun, even for adults!
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  4. auntietinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Follower on Google Friend Connect
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  5. auntietinaFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Follower on Facebook (tina woo)
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  6. NikkiFebruary 12, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I learned how to make a letter heart game.

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  7. SarahFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I discovered a posting schedule and I love that idea!

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  8. SarahFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I follow you on GFC

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  9. SarahFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I like your page on FB

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  10. Heather RFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I learned that they have crafts, projects, and games that are great for Valentine's Day activities with the kids. My daughter loved playing "Valentine Land" and making the "Puffy Paint"!

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  11. Heather RFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I "Like" Touch of Home Learning on Facebook
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  12. Heather RFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I follow your blog via GFC

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  13. Heather RFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I "Like" Crum's This N That on Facebook.
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  14. Jennica and PrestonFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I learned they have activity kits that my daughter would love!
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  15. Jennica and PrestonFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I'm a follower on GFC!
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  16. Jennica and PrestonFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I like Touch of Home Learning on FB!
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  17. Jennica and PrestonFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    I like you on FB!
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  18. DianaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I learned they have a wide variety in inexpensive activity kits
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  19. DianaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I like Touch of Homelearning on FB
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  20. DianaFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I follow you on GFC
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  21. DianaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I like Crum's This N That on FB
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  22. leslie joFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I like yon FB
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  23. leslie joFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    i like Touch of learning on FB

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  24. leslie joFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I follow you on FC

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  25. leslie joFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I learned how to make PUFFY PAINT and can't wait to try it innesles at gmail dot com

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  26. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I like how Touch of Home Learning has a different themed post each day.
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  27. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    I like Touch of Home Learning on Facebook (THANK YOU for sharing this - I'm always looking for great ideas like theirs!)
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  28. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I follow you on Networked Blogs
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  29. DevotionMamaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    They have an ebook party planner

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  30. DevotionMamaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I like touch of home on Facebook Christy Sanchez

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  31. DevotionMamaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I follow you on GFC

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  32. DevotionMamaFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I like you on facebook Christy Sanchez

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  33. ThabalFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Lots of frugal ways to do in-house activities. I have bookmarked them and looking forward to do most of it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. Anne D.February 15, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I learned they are geared to preschool kids and their activities use a lot of what we have at home in terms of supplies. annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. Anne D.February 15, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I like their page on fb (i'm anne dall on fb) annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Anne D.February 15, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I follow ur blog via gfc. annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. Anne D.February 15, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I like ur blog on fb (i'm anne dall on fb) annejk112233(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  38. ChristieFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I'm excited to see that this company is in my hometown of Cincinnati...definitely want to check them out!

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  39. BeckeesdealsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Their swashbuckling Pirate party looks so cute and fun!
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  40. BeckeesdealsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I like Touch of Home on FB
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  41. BeckeesdealsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I follow you on GFC
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  42. BeckeesdealsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

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  43. BeckeesdealsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I like you on FB
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  44. maryjaco1February 15, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    They have packets of worksheets available for purchase.
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  45. maryjaco1February 15, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I like you on FB. - Mary Jaco.
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  46. maryjaco1February 15, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    GFc follower- mary j.
    This books looks awesome.
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  47. Ali HoltFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I am your newest follower! Hope you will come by and follow back! I have a great giveaway going on, with super low entries...Thanks, have a great day!!

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  48. JessicaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I learned that they go to schools for events however they only go to schools in Ohio and Kentucky
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  49. JessicaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    liked touch of home learning on facebook
    Jessica Sage
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  50. JessicaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    GFC follower
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  51. JessicaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    liked you on facebook
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  52. apple blossomFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Learned all kinds of nice fun, inexpensive project to do with kids.

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  53. apple blossomFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    gfc follower

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