Exploring matter and energy in kindergarten and first grade is so much fun. Watching little ones see the objects around them scientifically is exciting and a tad bit adorable. But nothing beats the surprise as they see matter change before their eyes. Teaching states of matter may take a lot of preparation and experiments, but […]
Indoor Science Experiments for Little Learners
Winter months can be long when you have a classroom full of students! The cold weather keeps everyone in far too long. Planning engaging activities during the day is a must to keep your students excited. Science is always a hit with little learners. Bring these fun, exciting indoor science experiments to your classroom! I’ve […]
How to Create a Home Made Thermometer
I have a love/hate relationship with science activities. More of a love than a hate, but it’s there. I love how curious my learners are when we start a science lesson. However, when you think of science, you think of science experiments. Most think experiments lead to big messes. But experiments can be simple, and […]
Spring Science Activities Your Little Ones Must Do
Do your kids cheer up when Spring arrives? I don’t know about your kids, but my kids flip a switch when March rolls around. And I know exactly why! Spring means warmer temperatures, longer days and more playtime outside. This year, I wanted to search for spring science activities to help us spend more time […]
Let’s Make Rainbows
What are your thoughts when you hear the word ‘experiment‘? Do you sigh heavily? Do you become exhausted with thoughts of messes and the clean up? Or do you get all excited and can’t wait to plan it? I sure hope it’s the latter, because hands on learning has so many wonderful benefits. And there’s […]
A Summer Science Experiment
Man, Texas is going through a huge heat wave. I don’t know about the rest of America, but we are pretty miserable down here with this crazy weather! But that also means lots of cold treats for afternoon snacks, so the kids don’t complain too much! Even with the horrible Texas heat, we have moved […]