Hands-On Homeschool Carnival

Welcome to the February edition of the

Hands-On Homeschooling Carnival. 

I've been asked to host this month's edition.  Anyone who's had a quick look around, knows that I'm a big fan of making learning hands-on.  Having a multi-sensory approach really helps many students solidify what they are learning!  I liken it to the glue that holds everything together!  We need content, but those hands-on activities are oftentimes what makes something stick and builds excitement for the pursuit of even more content!

Thinking about some of our favorite hands-on projects reminded me of our adventures learning about birds last year.  The kids still talk about different beak structures after we did this fun activity.  We also loved both our edible and mud nesting adventures!

Take a peek at how these other families are getting their hands dirty and loving every minute of their learning adventures!

• Pamela at Blah, Blah, Blog got my mouth watering when she told about her families foray into Science Experiements You Can Eat.
• Nadene at Practical Pages shares about the joys of making felt food with her daughters as gifts for a preschooler they know.  Makes me wish she knew MY preschoolers! :)
• Nirvana Homeschooling gives us a peek at their hands-on art adventure they had after reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
• Shirley at Bugs, Beetles and Barefoot Days reminds us of the beauty and discovery in taking a simple nature walk and the discovery learning that takes place as they observe, play with and discuss ice.  She also shared about their geography adventures by learning about what's around them.  Lucky for them, they live in England and this trip included a castle!
• Cheryl at Talking to Myself shares her highschool daughters' adventures exploring the Hebrews.
• Denise at Let's Play Math blogged about how they utilize the new baby in the family for some fun, practical math play!
• Amy at Simply Necessary shares about the concept of guided project work and how they are implementing that in her family in fun, inventive ways.
• Ritsumei at Baby Steps shows her son's project making a picnic basket!
• Marcia at Child in Harmony describes their study of Guatemala and making Worry Dolls.
• Kelly at Reepicheep's Coracles shares about how she is going with the flow and enjoying her daughter's balloon creations!
• Our Homeschool Reviews reminds us of the joys of lego creating.

Do you have a hands-on post to share?  You can leave a link in the comments or head on over to the Hands-On Homeschooling Carnival page and submit a blog post for next months edition!