This quick and EASY frankenworms experiment demonstrates baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction with fun halloween activities for October.
Apple science experiment to explore the effect of different liquids on apple slices. A fun, science experiment for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten
FREE printable sorting mats for preschoolers and kindergarten kids to learn about animals and their habitats. Great science and nature activity that kids will love! Includes rainforest, ocean, desert, polar, woodland and wetland habitats.
These sound experiments are fun and engaging! They're perfect science lessons for 1st graders and are aligned with NGSS for teaching sound.
Teach your children what sound waves are and how they work using items you have at home. 4 simple sound science activities for kids.
Kids will be WOWED with this hands-on, fall science experiment where they will explore Why do Leaves Change Color for kids! Fun Leaf Activity!
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 1 - THE HUMAN BODY We are so excited to dig into Unit 1 in our science sequence! We kick off science this year with My Body and My Five Senses . It is the perfect place to start science with our primary kiddos. This year we are going to explore and learn about the
Looking for an exciting science experiments for 7th graders and beyond?? This list of 15 science experiments will catch your attention and will make you...
Learn about five different biomes as you color and read key facts about with free printable Biome Coloring Pages for Prek-4th graders.
After exploring and Learning About the Parts of Leaves we decided to learn about leaf color and chlorophyll with an easy science experiment. I found...
Science projects for kids can be fun and exciting. Make hands-on science crafts at home with these easy at home science crafts.
Looking for something amazing to do with your toddler or preschoolers? Try this oil and water science experiment from Busy Toddler - so cool!
Collection of science activities related to Leonardo da Vinci's work. Make an archimedes screw, a parachute and paint on unusual surfaces
Try this simple photosynthesis experiment for kids to show your students the process of a leaf and plant producing oxygen.
Add elements of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell to your preschool centers to integrate science and play while students explore their senses.
Make a life-size printable human skeleton with kids! The printable skeleton template comes as a PDF file, which is easy to cut and assemble.
I love using interactive lapbooks in the classroom. They are fun to create, engaging and can be used throughout the year to review skills taught. I finally completely my Lapbook Bundle and I am happy to share the lapbooks included with you. Whether you think your learners will enjoy creating all of the lapbooks, if you
Want to make your own lava lamp? This fun DIY science experiment give you the full step-by-step instructions on how to make a homemade lava lamp out of a water bottle.
Special Education teachers are the masters of data collection! At times, collecting data can be overwhelming, especially when you sometimes have to outsource the collecting to other teachers, specialists, or teaching assistants. Tracking accommodations is necessary to make sure an IEP is being followed and can be helpful in determining which accommodations should be added to or removed from the IEP. Believe it or not, collecting data on accommodations and modifications does not have to consume your life! Share Information Be sure to share vital information with all teachers and assistants that work with your students. I have an accommodations organizer that I organize all of the information of my class. The information is in one place which is helpful for sharing information with assistants, special area teachers, and substitutes. When I first began teaching, I did not bother sharing such information with special area teachers until it was brought to my attention that a student of mine did not complete a test in physical education class. That student had trouble reading and was supposed to have his tests read. The PE teacher was unaware of his accommodations and therefore did not deliver them. I use a special form that reminds me of who needs to be informed of accommodations and modifications at the beginning of the school year and after an IEP annual review. Train Your Team If you have paraprofessionals in your classroom working with students, it is important to train them in how to deliver and how to track accommodations and modifications. Some interventions are more detailed than others. Observe your team while they are working with students and provide feedback as needed. The time you put in to properly train your team to record data the same way you would is so well spent! Use Checklists When I first started teaching, I used to write notes on a post-it that included which accommodations and modifications were used on assignments along with their effectiveness. It was very time consuming and often times, I forgot to add some things. Finally, I came up with a few checklists and forms to help the process. Level of Support One of the forms I use tracks the level of support a student needs from an adult. I use this one to determine the need for a 1:1 teaching assistant. It is useful before adding a TA and to collect data to see if continuing the intervention is a necessity. The adult that works with the student at that time fills it out while working with the student. Accommodations and Modifications Tracker I use this form two ways, depending on what I am collecting data for. As an IEP meeting approaches, I like to review the need for the interventions on the IEP. I can track the types of interventions are needed for different types of assignments and activities. More importantly, I can track the effectiveness of such interventions. I can also cut this tracker apart to staple it onto work samples. The work samples can be to show the Committee on Special Education the student's growth or regression. I also like to send work home with students with the form filled out from time to time so parents can see what kind of help the student needs in order to complete assignments at school. Frequency Tracker Another way I like to track the use of accommodations and modifications needed in school is with a frequency tracker I created. This gives me a quick visual of which interventions are being used and which are not. I focus on this during the weeks before a meeting so I can determine which accommodations and modifications need to remain, be added, or be removed from an IEP. Data collection is so important but it doesn't have to take over your entire life. Once you create a few checklists that fit your classroom or purchase one of the many checklists and charts from my TpT store, you will save yourself a ton of time and will have more data than you've ever had before!
Don’t throw your apple seeds! Instead, keep them and try the quick & easy dancing apple seeds science activity.
I was introduced to this lesson by Claire Kirk & Katie Flowers. Both amazing artists and art educators I have had the honor of knowing and working with over the years. From observational drawin…
I really do love fall. I always have. The beautiful colors, the crisp air, pumpkin spiced everything... and perhaps most importantly, the end of MOSQUITOES! Mind you, this year wasn't too bad for the guys, but I remember a few years back the mosquitoes in our area were truly out of this world. Our neighbours
Check out tons of color mixing activities for toddler, preschool, pre-k & kindergarten students. Post includes ideas, activities, & freebies!
Use phenol red to observe plant photosynthesis. As plants consume carbon, the indicator will change from yellow to red. Materials are easy!
Study the human body anatomy with kids by making an anatomy model with these free printable life-size human body organs!
Are you looking for free preschool curriculum? This is the ultimate list of free preschool curriculum to help you make the best choice!
Fall activities for your little learners for math, literacy, fine motor, and more! There are so many fun things to do and learn about in the fall!
Preschoolers will have fun exploring apples with this fun fall or back to school themed FREE Apple Science Experiment Worksheet.
habitat science unit for first grade, second grade, or third grade
Magic milk is a cool science experiment for kids of all ages! Learn how different molecules in milk interact with soap!
Choose from 58 fun STEAM art projects and activities for kids to explore art while learning science, technology, engineering, and math, too!
Grade 3 science lessons and ideas for teachers... especially in BC! These lessons, ideas, projects, experiments, and inquiry, cover all topics and will have you ready to teach science to students in third grade.
Are your toddlers and three year olds wanting more science fun? These science experiments for 2 and 3 years olds are perfect for any day!
ALL ABOUT FALL Fall is almost here! Those long hot days in August at the beginning of the school year are just about the hardest days of the entire year for me. I am just so tired. But as soon as the mornings are cool and the days start to get shorter, I get a huge burst of energy. Fall
Science curriculum doesn't have to be expensive. A good portion of what we've used for science over the years has been free resources!
Halloween potions science activity for kids. A fun STEM experiment for children who want to make their own bubbly cauldrons this October.
FREE Animal X-rays matching activity with 8 different pets at the vet. Great preschool or kindergarten activity to learn about x-rays, the letter x, pets, community helpers, or a vet office pretend play activity.
Hey all! I hope that you are enjoying your last few days of summer. I've had some questions lately from both new and veteran teachers alike about year-long pacing of curriculum. How can you make sure
Fun and EASY Kindergarten Science experiments, printables, and activites to help naturally curious kids explore, discover, and learn!
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Do you teach science? Today, on the blog, I'm sharing ideas and inspiration for decorating your science classroom.
