Channel Title: Raising da Vinci Channel Description: We began sharing ideas with friends, having one on one mentoring sessions, and even had people come over to see how we do a “school” day. After helping many people in our local community find fun and exciting ways to teach their children, we found ourselves asking, “wouldn’t it be nice if all this information was out there, open to the public? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could help more people get started homeschooling”? We think that homeschooling is a personal choice and not for everyone, but teaching your children is something you have been doing since birth and sometimes it’s nice to have a place to go for advice, ideas, or just sharing. Raising da Vinci was born. We had one goal in mind when we started Raising da Vinci — a place to share ideas and activities for parents who want to really engage their children and teach them through new experiences. Why da Vinci? That’s easy. He was amazing. He was an inventor, painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, musician, mathematician <video> 10 Easy Science Experiments Using Balloons Description: Easy science experiments using balloons inspired by birthdays! We have two birthday's this month in our house and another coming up soon. So, having a bunch of balloons around the house inspired this month's Science Saturday. 10 (well actually 11 there is a bonus one at the end!) totally fun science experiments you can do at home! </video> <video> Storytelling with Julie Bogart Description: Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods-a-homeschooling-podcast/id1264113304?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods?refid=stpr Julie Bogart of Brave Writer shared with us many of the tools that she uses through her different products and classes to encourage our children to share the story that is deep within them. Whether it is scribing for your child using Jot It Down, or supporting your child in Partnership Writing, or even just following a Brave Writer Lifestyle, Julie allows parents the freedom of just being present and watching your child flourish. </video> <video> Brick Loot Unboxing Description: LINK BELOW - Unboxing Brick Loot - a box subscription company for LEGO and Brick fanatics! Receive a monthly box filled with unique, custom and never-before-seen items that work with LEGO bricks and custom building. Each month your Brick Loot box is filled with 4-8 items that were hand picked by Brick specialists who scour the world for the newest and coolest products for you to collect. LINK - http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=871324&U=1437185&M=66032&urllink= (affiliate) #brickloot </video> <video> 10 Egg Science Experiments for Kids Description: Awesome egg science experiments for kids to try. Awesome egg science experiments for kids to try.This month I have something EGGciting. Some EGGxperiments for you! There have been a lot of egg puns, and egg fun here in my house in preparation for Easter. We had so much fun doing these egg science experiments for this months Science Saturday. There are so many different things you can do with eggs beyond just dying them. Why not try some of these out this spring? </video> <video> 10 Easy Electricity Science Experiments Description: Easy electricity science experiments to try with your kids! Always practice safety and don't try these without adult supervision! What kid doesn't love lighting things on fire or building their own power source? Most of these experiments are very easy and include household items some of the items you can (like the multimeter and test leads) you can find on my blog. Here is a direct link http://www.raisingdv.com/10-easy-electricity-science-experiments/ </video> <video> DIY Custom Science Kits - Great for Gifts! Description: Every year we give homemade gifts to our friends, over the years we have gotten pretty creative.  One year we even did a bunch of cool science experiments that double as gifts. But this year, I came up with a really neat idea (at least I think so) Science Kits! I've had so many local friends say "I see all the science you do and I would love to try but getting the stuff together is such a hassle" After hearing it a few times, I thought Why Not Put Science Kits Together FOR My Friends? And so, the idea was born. To see a COMPLETE list of supplies - check out the blog post http://www.raisingdv.com/diy-custom-science-kits-gift/ </video> <video> Surprise Ride Unboxing Description: Surprise Ride delivers unplugged learning right to your door! Get yours here - http://shrsl.com/?grw0 </video> <video> Giving Your Kids the Gift Of Freedom - With Mary Wilson Description: Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods-a-homeschooling-podcast/id1264113304?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods?refid=stpr Lets be honest, at 18 our kids will have total freedom. Freedom to wear what they want, listen to what they want, eat what they want and even go where they want. Rather than having them crash and burn because of all the choices and sudden freedom lets celebrate them along the way. </video> <video> Little Passports World Edition Unboxing Description: Little Passports world edition is a fun subscription services for 6-10 year old kids. It's a fun global adventure for kids to learn about other cultures and countries. ----Check them out here http://shrsl.com/?grw9 (affiliate) All Little Passports - World Edition - http://shrsl.com/?grw9 USA Edition - http://shrsl.com/?grwb Early Explorers (3-5 year olds) - http://shrsl.com/?grwc Science Expeditions -http://shrsl.com/?grw5 </video> <video> 10 Science Activities for Slumber Parties or Sleepovers Description: My inspiration for this was to create science actives that kids could do in a group setting, and each child would have something to take home and remember from the party or sleepover. Check out the blog post to see which science experiment was our favorite! http://www.raisingdv.com/10-science-activities-for-slumber-parties-or-sleepovers/ </video> <video> Our Summer Read Aloud List - Beautiful Feet Books History Early American History Description: With Baby arriving this summer we are going to focus on read alouds for our homeschool. This summer our goal is to go through Beautiful Feet Books Early American History curriculum. While we are not following the curriculum guide (even though I love it, link to full review below) I'm just not up for it with a newborn. BEAUTIFUL FEET BOOKS EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM --- https://bit.ly/2I2W2F6 (affiliate) BEAUTIFUL FEET BOOKS EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY COMPLETE REVIEW --- http://www.raisingdv.com/literature-based-american-history-curriculum/ </video> <video> 10 Easy Ranbow Science Activities For PreK - 3rd Graders Description: Easy Rainbow Activities for Pre-K to 3rd Graders! These science activities and experiments are perfect for the younger crowd. LINK TO JELLY CRYSTALS - http://shrsl.com/?h4h2 </video> <video> Little Passports Science Expeditions Unboxing Description: Little Passports Science Expeditions is a fun subscription services for 9-12 year old kids that delivers science experiments right to your door! Check them out here -- http://shrsl.com/?grw5 (affiliate) </video> <video> Wise Words from Julie Bogart Description: Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods-a-homeschooling-podcast/id1264113304?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods?refid=stpr Wise words from Julie Bogart. Julie Bogart of Brave Writer shared with us many of the tools that she uses through her different products and classes to encourage our children to share the story that is deep within them. </video> <video> Embracing The Mess Getting the Arts in Your Homeschool Description: Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods-a-homeschooling-podcast/id1264113304?mt=2 Subscribe on Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/homeschooling-in-the-north-woods?refid=stpr Many a homeschool family realize the importance of introducing art in their homeschool, however some families struggle with it more than others. In this episode, one of our listeners, Nadine takes the opportunity to interview Amanda for ideas and support on how she can incorporate more of the arts in her own homeschool. </video>

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We began sharing ideas with friends, having one on one mentoring sessions, and even had people come over to see how we do a “school” day. After helping many people in our local community find fun and exciting ways to teach their children, we found ourselves asking, “wouldn’t it be nice if all this information was out there, open to the public? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could help more people get started homeschooling”? We think that homeschooling is a personal choice and not for everyone, but teaching your children is something you have been doing since birth and sometimes it’s nice to have a place to go for advice, ideas, or just sharing.

Raising da Vinci was born.

We had one goal in mind when we started Raising da Vinci — a place to share ideas and activities for parents who want to really engage their children and teach them through new experiences.

Why da Vinci?

That’s easy. He was amazing. He was an inventor, painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, musician, mathematician

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