An Innovative program that gets kids excited about science!
Fun & engaging kids science projects that are easy to follow and no fancy gadgets. Watch this video to learn more!
• 32 Open-ended, hands-on explorations
• Clear guidance with engaging videos & worksheets
• Reuseable & easy-to-gather household items
• Immediate access to all projects
• Ideal for ages 6-12
• Private Facebook group to ask questions and families share in the fun!
What barriers stop you from bringing more science into your child's life? We are here to help remove them!
According to a 2021 report by the National Science Foundation, children are falling behind in science. The report states: "There has to be an all-hands-on-deck approach to emphasize the importance of high-quality math and science education, beginning in the elementary grades."
Science Rockstar Kids gives you ALL the tools you need that will get your child excited about science NOW--and keep them excited!
Does teaching science make you squirm?
How to choose projects? How to encourage and help guide those wild & wonderful questions that kids come up with? How to troubleshoot? Let us help out! The projects were developed by me, Professor K, an enthusiastic scientist who has over 30 years experience teaching kids at all levels.
Do you have a growing pile of one-time-use science gadgets?
Science Rockstar Kids doesn't rely on a shipment of plastic specialty equipment to teach science. Rather, it provides a space for creative experiences with household items and open-ended kid-guided projects that develop critical thinking skills and creativity.
Are your kids getting REAL science experiences?
Science does NOT always work as expected - but in this program we celebrate learning no matter the outcome! As your child works through each project, they are encouraged to diverge from the initial plans in order to answer their "What If?" questions on the spot. This is a great program for Unschoolers.
What You Get
• 32 Weekly science projects that will carry you through for an entire school year
• Flexible curriculum - you can follow the projects weekly, or pick and choose which ones you like
• Videos created by Professor K (with her sidekick Griffin, the Chemistry Corgi)
• Material lists with EASY-to-find items
• Worksheets + written instructions
• "What If...?" questions for children and parents to explore further together
• Unique curriculum created by Professor Karen Holman Ph.D., Carnegie award-winning chemistry professor
• Community connections and questions answered in our Private Facebook group
Why is Science Rockstar Kids the Go-To program for so many families?
NO: Memorizing facts
NO: Fancy expensive equipment
NO: One-time-use plastic gadgets that will end up in a landfill
YES: Fun, hands-on projects with reusable household items
YES: Meaningful family time spent learning and exploring together
YES: Projects are created to either be open-ended in a choose-your-own-adventure style, or can be followed directly if more structure is preferred
YES: Upbeat & engaging guidance
YES: ALL types of learners are welcome
YES: Developed by a Carnegie award-winning teacher and Ph.D. scientist
YES: Loved and used by Unschooling and homeschooling families in the U.S. and Canada
YES: Approved as the science curriculum by Oregon charter schools (Fossil, Paisley, Silvies River)
YES: Perfect option for teachers who want guidance in an open-ended science curriculum but who also need to meet the Next Generation Science Standards
What do parents say about Science Rockstar Kids?
"Professor K's enthusiasm towards exploring science is contagious and our boys are more curious than ever!" – Krystle K., Salem, OR
"As a new homeschooling mom, now I don't have to worry about Ruby missing out on hands-on science learning and using her creativity. I have seen a light in Ruby I had not yet seen before now!" – Amanda M., Lake Oswego, OR
"My daughter's homeschooling teacher was super impressed by her progress in science because of this program. Even better, her interest in science absolutely exploded this year!" – Charlene H., Courtenay, B.C., Canada
"The classes go beyond the “wow” factor of cool science to Emery being ready to take action and make change in the world. What she is learning is staying with her and we are inspired!"
– Deb V., Salem, OR
Solayah is a nine-year-old budding scientist...
...who sent us this video. Solayah and her mom live on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada and joined SRK in September 2020. Hear what excites her the most about exploring science in this program!
Hi, I'm Karen McFarlane Holman, Ph.D. and I strongly believe that:
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Learning science can happen ANYWHERE, by ANYONE.
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Meaningful and FUN science experiments do not require having special equipment.
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Gaining CONFIDENCE in science is connected to doing experiments first-hand and feeling free to explore.
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FUN & CONNECTIONS are strengthened when kids explore together with other children and adults.
Details! What you can expect from this outstanding program
Themed Projects
The themes are fun, engaging, and relevant! EVERY WEEK we show you everything you need to carry out super cool and open-ended science experiments. They are inspired by a theme, such as "Potions and Motions" in October and "Wind & Water" in March.
Project Prep Videos
Parents consistently say how big of a difference the pre-project videos make, saying that it energizes their kids to prepare. Whether it's because of the corgi cuteness or the excitement of Professor K, it's a great kickoff to each experiment! Check out this video showing the first couple minutes of a Prep Video from February 2021.
Hands-on Explorations on your own schedule
Science Rockstar Kids is perfect for families who want to maintain a flexible schedule or teachers who need a few projects to infuse into their science curriculum. The weekly videos and written instructions are great guides, and Karen is accessible to get your questions answered, too!
Worksheets + Materials Lists
Some kids focus on doing the experiments with no writing at all. Others want to learn to write notes and observations. There are a lot of different types of learners out there! We also include a "What If...?" question at the end, to imagine beyond what was done in the project.
Materials are all easy-to-find household items to maximize reuse and minimize waste.
Science Community
One of the best parts about science is sharing ideas and discoveries! In our Private Facebook group, questions are asked, answered, and celebrated. It's so much fun when we share findings, too! We have cultivated a positive and inclusive space there.
See what other kids asked about, too!
Along with having everything you need to set up and carry out the experiments, you can follow along with videos of other children doing the same projects!
Get the Science Rockstar Kids science curriculum and video/worksheet/Facebook group package today!
* SPRING & SUMMER SPECIAL *
Full-Year Program $250 - Only $125 until Aug. 1, 2023
32 Kids Science Projects
$125
50% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME
🧪 A unique, guided, hands-on elementary science curriculum with projects that you can do on your own schedule over the course of a school year
📺 Two sets of project video guides: (1) How to prepare for each experiment, and (2) Recording of a live session with other kids if you wish to experience questions/explanations in a group setting. [Created exclusively for Science Rockstar Kids by Professor K and featuring Griffin the Chemistry Corgi.]
📃 Worksheets, instructions, and list of easy-to-find materials provided in advance
❓ Ask science questions in our Private Facebook Group
⚡ Membership in the Private Facebook group is also used to connect with other families, post photos, and enjoy the wonders of science together!
$ Purchase now and have your full year of science covered!
Money-Back Guarantee!
We are confident that you and your child will love Science Rockstar Kids! However, if you are not happy, please email me at [email protected] within 14 days after purchase to receive a prorated refund for all of the projects you did not do.
More glowing testimonials about Professor K...
"[Karen] is so enthusiastic about her subject, and she really wants people to understand it the way she does. She helps you understand how chemistry applies to every aspect of your life."
-Janie Bube, previous student
More about Science Rockstar Kids' Founder
Karen McFarlane Holman, Ph.D. was awarded Professor of the Year for Oregon by the Carnegie Foundation in 2010 and adores her academic career, most of which has been at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, USA. She has an enormous passion for conveying scientific concepts to general audiences and infusing the wonder of science into people's lives. Several of her science videos have gone viral (over 2 million views) on TikTok, and she is now a chemistry streamer on Twitch. She has volunteered at numerous schools and worked in science outreach programs for nearly 30 years. One of her most rewarding experiences was teaching at an all-girl science camp in Saudi Arabia in 2016 and 2017.
Karen has authored 25 scientific articles and book chapters in her specialty of metals and their applications in renewable fuels, photosynthesis, and novel chemotherapeutics. She has given scientific presentations on four continents worldwide. She uses her wide knowledge base to engage in questions that are of interest to kids as well as adults who are curious about science.
Karen, a.k.a. “Professor K”, fuses her multi-decade career as a chemistry professor with her 25-year musical performance career. Her two science-focused TEDx talks collectively have over 200K views and her third TEDx talk highlights the importance of hobbies on one's career, a topic she knows well. As a guitarist and singer, she has performed at hundreds of concerts and festivals.
Karen's love of community and connecting with audiences has roots in radio. She has over 30 years experience as a radio producer and co-hosts the podcast 10 Bestest. Karen is the Founder of KMUZ-FM, the first community radio station in Salem, Oregon.
Karen has two kids in college, Dean and Julian, and she loves corgis - as an added bonus, SRK participants get to see Griffin the Chemistry Corgi in all of the videos. She adores spending time with her family, playing in her rock bands City of Pieces and Hot Sheets, kayaking, hiking, and traveling the world over. Karen's website chemistryrockstar.com encapsulates all of her endeavors and activities.
