As homeschooling parents, we often make silly but common mistakes when teaching science to our children. Whether it is covering the right topics or meeting deadlines or taking tests, it is important that we ultimately prepare our children to do well in college and later in their lives. Here are a few common mistakes parents make with homeschooling science . #1 – Starting formal science lessons at a later age. It is important to begin teaching science before the child reaches sixth grade. Children require development that generally happens in the early ages to grasp basic concepts and prepare for high school. #2 - Oversimplifying science. It is Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, and not "Physical Science", or “General Science", even when your child is really young. When you generalize you take away from the intimidation that may come with the name "Physics" during high school. #3 - Not testing enough. It is very important for the child t...