Science Mom

Families can purchase individual courses or bundles and access them on demand. Each science course is designed to be completed over a semester, with a suggested pace of three lessons per week. The core of each lesson is a recorded video accompanied by printable notes and optional activities. Quizzes and polls reinforce learning, and many families use the notes for open-book review or portfolio documentation. Some courses are available for free or as part of a donation-based model, while others are paid. Once enrolled, you have access to all materials and can move through them at your own pace.

For upper-elementary and middle-school science, comfortable reading and basic arithmetic are sufficient; Physics is smoother with solid fraction, ratio, and pre-algebra skills; Algebra 1 assumes mastery of pre-algebra; a reliable internet connection and a printer for notes are recommended.

Science Mom courses can work well for many students with special needs. The visual and auditory format supports a range of learning styles, and the guided notes provide structure for kids who need help staying focused. Some families choose to pause the videos or break them into shorter segments to support attention needs. While the material is intellectually rich, it’s presented in a clear and accessible way, making it a good fit for kids with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences who benefit from engaging, multimedia instruction with built-in scaffolding.

The predictable lesson structure, closed captions, pausable recordings, and guided notes support processing at a comfortable pace; hands-on elements are optional and use simple materials; families can preview segments to plan breaks and reduce sensory load while keeping academic rigor intact

Science Mom and Math Dad very well for gifted and 2e learners, offering engaging, rigorous science exploration with flexibility to differentiate. For profoundly gifted kids, it’s a strong starter—pair with deeper extracurricular projects or independent research to meet their advanced needs.

Gifted learners appreciate the in-depth explanations and real-world science, which are great for skill-building like note-taking even when content isn’t fully new.

Twice-exceptional (2e) or accelerated students can still benefit, especially when pairing familiar topics with scaffolded academic techniques.

Profoundly gifted students seeking autonomy and depth will find the self-paced, inquiry-driven structure supportive; however, they may need more complexity or opportunities for independent extension beyond the provided material.

The predictable lesson structure, closed captions, pausable recordings, and guided notes support processing at a comfortable pace; hands-on elements are optional and use simple materials; families can preview segments to plan breaks and reduce sensory load while keeping academic rigor intact

If the course isn't a good fit, just email us for a refund. The most important outcome is a positive learning experience.

Science Mom may not be a great fit for very young learners, reluctant readers who struggle with writing even short answers, or families seeking a textbook-based or classical approach. The videos are information-rich and can feel too fast-paced or too dense for children under 8 or those without a basic science foundation. Students who dislike screens or require very short, highly interactive lessons might find the format challenging. It’s also not ideal for parents who want a lot of physical, hands-on experiments every day or who prefer a traditional lab manual structure.

Live cohorts have transitioned to recorded access with the same lesson flow and polls; guided notes have been expanded and consolidated by unit; Physics and Astronomy recordings are available with suggested pacing; Fraction Ninja mini-courses were added for targeted fraction practice; the community Q&A continues via Discord when active.

Print the doodle notes before starting each unit, batch-gather supplies once a week, follow a three-lessons-per-week cadence, and schedule a short “show what you know” recap on Fridays; for math, set up a dedicated Desmos login and keep a running notebook of worked examples.