Science Mom

How It Works

A typical week involves the student completing three video lessons in a science course, or four in a math course, where Science Mom demonstrates core concepts and Math Dad teaches the math sequence. As they watch, the child completes 'skeleton' notes in a printed workbook, drawing diagrams and filling in key terms to stay engaged. Parents spend about 15 minutes a week gathering common household items—like vinegar, baking soda, or graduated cylinders—for the hands-on experiments that accompany the lessons. The total time commitment is usually three to four hours per week, with the parent acting as a facilitator who helps set up labs and checks the completed workbook pages for understanding.

Switching to This?

Since Science Mom organizes its science courses by discipline (like Chemistry, Physics, or Biology) rather than strict grades, there are no placement tests for science; parents should check the recommended grade ranges for each topic, and the math courses offer a readiness test with an answer key. A common community rule of thumb is to start with the 'Earth Science' or 'Chemistry' courses for students in grades 4-6, as these build the foundational vocabulary used in later modules. Families can easily transition mid-year because each course is self-contained, allowing you to start a new subject whenever your previous curriculum ends. If you are switching from a textbook-only program, expect your child to spend more time observing visual demonstrations and less time reading, which often helps students who have previously struggled with abstract scientific concepts.

Curriculum Details

Price

$150 - $720

Science courses are $150 each, and one purchase covers every student in the family; each course takes one semester at three lessons a week. Two-course science bundles are $270 and the six-course Middle School Science Bundle is $720. Math is sold per student at $190 per semester or $350 for a two-semester bundle. The grades 4-5 Earth Science course is $75 during its live run from January to May 2027 and becomes free afterward. Payment plans, scholarships and $25 off for Patreon members are available.

About $240 - $270 per year (science only, two one-semester courses a year: $720 six-course bundle over three years to a $270 two-course bundle; math adds $350 a year per student)

Grades

4 - 8

Available As

Digital Video Workbook Internet required

Coverage

Single subject

Subjects

Science Math Logic & Critical Thinking

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Pacing

Self-paced

Parent Time

10-30 min/day

Student Independence

Semi-independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Secular

Teach Multiple Ages

Yes

Engaging for Reluctant Learners

Yes

Videos

How This Compares

When compared to Mystery Science, Science Mom is much more rigorous and includes deeper mathematical integration, making it a better fit for middle schoolers while Mystery Science remains better for the early elementary years. Against Supercharged Science, Science Mom feels more like a structured classroom with a clear beginning and end, whereas Supercharged Science is an expansive, self-directed library that can feel overwhelming to navigate. Parents choosing between Science Mom and Real Science-4-Kids will find that Science Mom is video-centric and personality-driven, while Real Science-4-Kids follows a more traditional textbook-and-workbook model. Unlike MEL Science, which is a subscription box focusing primarily on the 'wow' factor of experiments, Science Mom provides a full academic curriculum that ensures the student understands the 'why' behind the chemical reactions. Finally, compared to Blossom and Root's science levels, which are nature-heavy and literature-based, Science Mom is more focused on formal lab work and logic-based problem solving.

Getting Started