We had a fun space unit. We learned all about astronauts, our solar system, spaceships, aliens, the moon, and lots of big science words! ...
Preschoolers love balloons. They love paint too. So why not combine the two into this amazingly simple balloon print art project?
The kids have been asking a lot of questions about space. I started out by setting out some invitations to learn around the room for them to...
Design and make a straw rocket and use this simple experiment to explore the trajectory of spaceships when they are launched from Earth.
We think that children will love learning to use their scissors when they have something this enticing to aim for at the end! Four space rockets zoom off into the distance on this fun cutting skills worksheet...
Space activities to inspire the earliest learners! If you are looking for some out of this world space3 activities for preschool and pre-k, look no further!
Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was
This is a reference poster I created to address the fact that, up until I created this resource, I had NEVER seen anything that specifically addressed Topic vs. Main Idea as a skill. There are many anchor charts and resources that help students distinguish the Main Idea versus Theme, but none were available for Topic versus Main Idea (topic sentence). By rights, this should be an easier concept to master as a stepping stone to the concept of Main Idea. Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.2: Identify the main topic and retell key details of a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.2: Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. This file includes an editable PowerPoint file that was converted in Office 365 from the original Adobe Illustrator file. I tried to clean it up as best as possible but, I offer no support for it whatsoever as the conversion process causes anomalies in the file such as gradients being lost, outlined text showing as an image instead of a font, and words being split into letters causing spacing issues, and/or formatting issues due to fonts you do not have installed on your computer. I offer it for your usage and tinkering only. Any errors found in it will be fixed in the original included PDF only. I have also included the font files used in this resource as well as ALL the individual graphics that I created in order to make this resource. Languages ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have included a separate resource in Spanish. It is greatly different than the English version due to how time is read in that language. I am not a native speaker, relying solely on Google Translate to do the bulk of the work, I hope that the translation is accurate. No soy un hablante nativo de español. Estoy usando aplicacione para traducir mis cartas de anclaje al español. ¡Si hay cualquier error grmmatical por favor notofy yo inmediatamente! Printing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Document dimensions 24"x31" (scaled up from a letter-size format). It will print safely on regular copy paper. Make sure that you have your settings to fit the document to print before you actually print. Not a lot of wall space? Want to save paper? Display this on your interactive whiteboard during the lesson. Editing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is a high-resolution vector-based illustration created in graphic design software. This file cannot be edited in any office software (ex, Word, Powerpoint).However, I discovered that you can use Inkscape, a FREE vector-based program, to open and edit the PDFs included in the download, although you will most likely need to make some adjustments to the file after you do. This will enable you to use vector-based graphics for cleaner anchor charts/posters. Issues/Corrections ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot a typo or other errors contact me immediately for a revision. I try to proofread my own work and have other sets of eyes check it as well, but some things slip through. I can make corrections nearly immediately. Don't hesitate to contact me. Custom Work ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you need a custom version of this file, please don't hesitate to contact me. I want you to be happy with your purchase!
The last two weeks, we've been focusing on our Space unit. I always start with the moon. They always love learning about the moon. We made our Schema chart (I always use 2 different color sticky notes to show the old vs. new learning) and added to it throughout the first week. Here are some of the books we read throughout the unit... And throughout the unit, I showed some videos on YouTube about being in space, as an astronaut. I have a few different videos saved on my {SPACE CHANNEL} if you want to check them out. Let me know if you know of any others that I can add to show next year!! In small groups, we read NF passages and focused on finding the answers RIGHT in the article....highlighting the answers. And STEALING and SLIDING.... using part of the question in the answer... They added a lot of new words to their vocabulary... they made their vocabulary journals for the unit and kept adding to them during the 2 weeks. Once we finished adding words, I stapled all the pages in the book. They made their orbit craft - this really helps them to visualize the orbit. We did the comparison in small groups first, then I sent them back to their seat to finish the cut and paste activity. We did on the board... And then they used their venn-diagram in their notebooks to help plan for their writing ... She is using her {Spelling Journal} to help with any words she doesn't know. They wrote about how the moon was different from Earth....but you can just do moon facts too! We spent a day in the computer lab researching stars. I wrote out 3 questions for them to find the answers to in PebbleGo. They are getting better and better at finding answers! Then the finale - Astronaut craft!! and space hat - of course! :) Check out my Space Unit {HERE}
2. Squirt shaving cream into the foil containers, enough to fill the bottom of the pans. Use your rubber spatula to spread the shaving cream out evenly and
Free Printable Space I Spy Game for Kids. Space theme free printables I spy games, coloring pages and more free printables for kids.
Students love learning about space! Teaching the order of the planets from the sun is such a fun lesson, and students love making this Planet Flipbook. I created this flipbook as a hands-on way for students to learn the order of the planets, but also to pull in some fine motor skills practice. To begin […]
When teaching about biomes in elementary, I like to bring in various biome activities and projects! This gives my students the space to truly explore and learn about the various biomes across the Earth. We all know how it goes...
Whether you are in remote learning or in the classroom, you can spice up learning by incorporating science songs into your classroom. If you are distance teaching, I love the idea of starting the Google Meet or Zoom session by playing one of these songs to get your students motivated and engaged for science class. ... Read more
The Starry Night (1889) “This morning I saw the countryside from my window a long time before sunrise, with nothing but the morning star, which looked very big,” wrote Van Gogh to his brother Theo,…
Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was
Help pupils to create artwork that has the wow factor with these simple yet inspirational KS2 art ideas and projects from fellow teachers...
Pirate Coloring Pages for Kids Ahhrr Matey! Welcome to the adventurous world of Pirate Coloring Pages. Coloring is a great activity for your little pirate. Amongst numerous benefits, it will teach your kiddo to focus, develop motor skills, and help recognize colors. Our coloring pages are easy to print, and we have an ever-growing collection to choose from. It is sure to entice your little one, regardless of interest! Parents, please note that Tulamama coloring pages are for personal use only. Sail on over and print as many as your little one can handle. Come back often to get even
This fun Space Activity Pack is aimed at children ages 2 through 10 and contains a variety of math and literacy activities.
This moon craft is great for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or older kids. It's a great art extension during a space theme in the classroom.
Space themed gross motor and fine motor activities that are perfect to incoroprate into a classroom, home or therapy session.
A hands-on activity activity to help kids understand the challenges of preparing food and eating in space. If your kids are learning about astronauts and space travel, this is such a fun and simple activity to incorporate into your learning!
Personal space activities and teaching boundaries for kids are important (but tricky) topics to cover. These playful learning activities will help.
How many kids do you know that say they want to visit space? I'm sure there are a few out there! Space can be a really fun unit to learn about. As a teacher, adding
