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This fun and simple science experiment is perfect for teaching the scientific method in a way that kids love! Find out how in this post.
Learn useful and engaging strategies to teach science vocabulary in your upper elementary or middle school classroom.
If you're looking for beginning of the year science activities that will get your kids excited about science, you're in the right place.
Learn 5 engaging states of matter hands on experiments and activities to teach grade 4 5 6 students in your classroom.
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
This Space Science Lesson Unit will have your little learners shooting for the stars with excitement! Teach them all about space with this printable lesson!
Starting the year off by focusing on these 5 science topics, will almost guarantee smoother labs and more engaged science learners.
Teaching Habitats to your primary students will be a breeze with my collection of resources to help make your life easier. There's even a freebie!
Are you looking to elevate your Ecosystems and Biomes unit? This 4th or 5th grade project based learning unit for ecosystems incorporates science, nonfiction reading, research, writing, and the arts! Read to find out how I organized the research project, what our launch activity was, the driving que
Top online learning sties for upper elementary classrooms for in school or home or distant or remote learning. Websites for reading, language arts, math, science and art included.
Dive into the world of literacy centers and unleash their full potential with insights from the science of reading!
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
ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,
These DIY moon rocks are super easy to make and a great for not only crafts, but science experiments as well. They actually resemble real moon rocks!
Learn about amazing trees with this fun, and free hands-on unit study. Free nature unit studies for homeschooling from The Crafty Classroom.
The First Great Lesson awakens awe and wonder in the child, and gives them a framework to hang later physical earth and science lessons from.
Homeschooling upper elementary is all about burgeoning independence (but maybe not as much as you were hoping for!) This is everything you need for homeschooling grades 4-6.
Read about six fun activities to help teach the scientific method in your upper elementary classroom.
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.
Introduce elementary art students to Monet with this set of art lessons ending in a unique water lilies Claude Monet art project.
These simple push and pull puppets are a great science craft and work well as a STEM challenge for a push and pull or forces topic. The idea is that the
Apple boats are fun and easy to make. Most importantly, they let you discover whether or not an apple will sink or float in water. Great STEM activity for the 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!
Helping K-2 Teachers Like You Save Time, Grow Instructional Skills, and Teach With Confidence!
? Grab these handy, no prep, FREE printable Animal Report Form templates to help elementary age kids learn about animals in all different classifications.
This is a great collection of educational rock activities you can do with preschoolers! Includes science experiments and projects, math, letters, and more! Makes a perfect rock theme!
Children love science experiments. They want to observe and test out #allthethings, but sometimes it’s hard to get students to understand the scientific method. Understanding the steps of a true experiment is part of every
Science of reading activities can be so helpful for students of all ages. Reading is an essential skill to have in order to succeed in school and life. It’s not just about being able to read the words, it’s about understanding what you are reading and connecting those ideas with what you already know.
Learn about stars for kids with this handy, free printable Constellations Booklet to learn about star patterns in the night sky.
Here are five things every teacher should do for a successful back to school year. In this post, I'll share the top five necessities.
There are so many ways to use math task cards in upper elementary and middle school. This game uses math task cards with a bit of a twist!
Newcomer students receive some support from an ELD (English Language Development) teacher in most elementary schools. The majority of their time is spent in their grade level classroom. Here are some strategies for supporting a newcomer student both in their grade level classroom and areas to focus on during targeted language development lessons. Create a
An art education blog full of lessons, classroom management ideas, and classroom decor resources.
This character building object lesson about forgiveness takes a fun science experience and relates it to the risks of choosing not to forgive. This is one more activity in my character building series. Object lessons helps connect a hands-on and visual experience with the heart. A picture like the one presented today is more likely...Read More
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
