tuckabella Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I need some suggestions for my 5yr old DS who craves more science and LOVES experiments. We have gone through Van Cleave's Play and Find Out books, and don't like Mudpies to Magnets (or more mudpies and magnets), Everybody Has a Body. He loves the experiments. Don't want workbook only stuff, need to actually DO things, VERY OFTEN. Does this exist??? Please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well, we don't do a lot of experiments just yet and my little prefers not to...so we do Singapore Child's Play. Next year, we will do the Singapore Earlybird Start-up series and from there move into NOEO Biology I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 I found out this morning from the Hive that the Singapore Early Bird Science is very workbooky. That's great for some kids (perhaps yours)? Thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What about the next level of the Janice Van Cleave books (Janice Van Cleave's _________ for Every Kid)? He could probably do the easier experiments without a problem and might enjoy the more challenging ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogs29906 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My vote goes to NOEO, or if you prefer just books from the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My dd also loves science experiments and I got some supplies from Sonlight (someone from the boards recommended it and I'm very glad I paid attention!) I've never purchased a whole program w/ instructor's guide, etc. I get the DVD, consummable experiment kit for that level, the experiment book (usborne books for K, 1st and 2nd), and the non-consummable kit. Then you've got everything you need (besides stuff like a glass, slice of bread, water, food coloring, etc.) to do experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 We are about to do Sonlight Science K. My son likes experiments too. We did Living Learning Books Level 1 minus the Activity pgs. We just did the experiments and checked the books out. We loved it. but you have make lots of trips to the library. Science is Simple has lots of experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I hardly ever post, but had to pass these along for you. Both of these books are packed with experiments for kindergartners, using things you have around the house or are easy to find. You can find them at The American Chemical Society site (links for each book below). These are my favorites for the youngers. Kay Apples, Bubbles, and Crystals - Your Science ABCs http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=553&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=a5c5eb2b-c806-4659-93af-094b89e7593f Sunlight, Skyscrapers, and Soda Pop:The Wherever-You-Look Science Book http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=554&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=492d9d64-29a1-46e1-8c77-18d5392ef39b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Need to agree on the Sonlight Science. Just get the basics mentioned by the poster above...lots of fun - not much hassle. The DVD's were a bit hit over here. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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