Lansing HEART

10/09/2026

We had a nice homeschool board game day at Brew Cafe in Lansing.

10/01/2026

While the core of Science Olympiad is academic, the experience builds lasting connections. Teammates work in pairs or small groups, forming bonds as they prepare for and compete in their events. Invitationals are full-day experiences where students not only compete but also relax and have fun—playing games, watching other events, and enjoying meals together. It’s a unique blend of learning, teamwork, and community.

Science Olympiad is like a track meet, but instead of running races or jumping hurdles, students compete in science-based challenges. There are 23 different events covering a wide range of scientific disciplines—from exploring the mysteries of the solar system to building and programming a robot. ...

09/29/2026

Ping Pong Parachute is back this year as a Science Olympiad event. Photos in comments. Join Science Olympiad and join the fun this year.

08/08/2026

Our Lansing Homeschool Scholars have worked diligently to plan a fun afternoon, showcasing their favorite events from Science Olympiad!

The games and activities will be appropriate for ages 11 and up

Parents of those under age 16, please remain at the library

Registration is required to participate due to the preparation of the materials

The Elmwood Room is conveniently located next to the children's area. Younger children can visit the library while their older siblings enjoy science!

https://www.homeschool-life.com/2324/index_public

08/08/2026

Last chance to renew your Lansing HEART website membership. If your membership has been parked and you have not yet renewed, you can still rejoin at any time, but you will need to resubmit your information after 8/8/2026. All memberships renew each April.

Lansing HEART (Homeschool Educators Are Resourceful Teachers) is a Christian homeschool group organizing a support network for homeschooling families.

07/12/2026

sharing - Go For Launch! to Flint, MI, for the first time, July 23-24. At this 2-day space-inspired STEM event, students in grades 8-12 work with an Astronaut and compete to have their ideas launched to space.
www.GoForLaunch.space

The event is open to students in grades 8-12 (or equivalent), including recently graduated seniors and rising 8th graders.

Go For Launch!Developing Teamwork, Communication & Leadership Through Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)Series Winners Announced!Winning experiments will be launched to the International Space Station to be conducted in space by real astronauts! View Go For Launch! Events Main BenefitsG...

04/26/2026

Congratulations to our gold bid winners that went on to place in the top 10 at yesterday at the Science Olympiad State Invitational. Very impressive for our small homeschool team to be represented at this level. Great job Chris, Alex and Ava.

04/01/2026

🚀 TODAY IS THE DAY.
After more than half a century… humanity is returning to deep space.

In just hours, the Artemis II mission will carry astronauts around the Moon — the first crewed journey beyond Earth orbit since Apollo.

Not a test.
Not a simulation.
This is real. And it’s happening NOW.

🕒 LAUNCH DAY TIMELINE (EDT)

🌅 7:45 AM – Live coverage begins
The world wakes up. The mission starts.

⛽ ~1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Fueling the rocket
Hundreds of thousands of liters. One chance.

⏸️ ~3:30 PM – Built-in hold
A pause before history moves forward.

▶️ ~4:00 PM – Countdown resumes
No turning back.

👨‍🚀 ~5:00 PM – Crew inside Orion
The hatch closes. Silence. Focus.

🟢 ~5:30 PM – Final GO / NO-GO
Every system. Every heartbeat.

🚀 6:24 PM – LAUNCH WINDOW OPENS
🔥 Target liftoff: 6:24 PM

If all goes well…
a new chapter for humanity begins in that exact moment.

🌌 What happens next?
+8 minutes → The rocket reaches space
+1 hour → Orion begins its journey to the Moon

This is not just another launch.
This is the moment we step back into the cosmos.

Watch it. Feel it. Remember where you were.

🌍🌕🚀

04/01/2026

Have you read this book?

YES and YES!

03/31/2026

March field trip - Potter Park Zoo