Home School Heartbeat Radio Program

Mike Smith:
Jeannie, last time you told us why anatomy is a great subject for elementary students. But what about the trembling mom who doesn’t have a science background or—worse yet—is squeamish! Do you have any tips for teaching a hands-on subject like anatomy without fear? Any favorite projects or experiments they can do?

Jeannie Fulbright:
Well, Mike, very few of us have strong backgrounds in anatomy and physiology. In fact, most of us have a really weak science background, I would say. And so I recommend to homeschool moms that they take on science as a mutual adventure where they will learn alongside their child.

Many homeschool curricula, including my science series, are designed for the homeschool parents to learn alongside their children. And my books are written directly to the student. They teach everything in a conversational manner, explaining concepts as they go along. Parents don’t need a teacher’s manual that they have to pour through to explain complicated concepts to their children. They’ll just simply sit down and read along with their children.

I think, you know, if a mom really is squeamish that they can allow the children to learn independently by giving the book to the child. And the experiments can be done on their own as well. Science isn’t a tough topic to teach—they don’t need to be afraid.

Mike:
Jeannie, thanks so much for these great ideas! We’ll talk next time about anatomy and the worldview. And until then, I’m Mike Smith.