Pumpkin observation. Is it just me or do you get a little giddy when pumpkin time in the classroom comes around? I absolutely love watching little ones explore pumpkins. And this free printable is a great way to get them excited. Picking Pumpkins One of my favorite fall field trips is when you get to […]
FIRE SAFETY ACTIVITIES FOR KINDERGARTEN
When it comes to classroom lessons, fire safety may not always be top of mind, but it’s a critical skill for young children to learn. In pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade, students are just beginning to understand how to stay safe in different situations. It’s important to introduce fire safety early. This will help teach […]
DENTAL HEALTH EXPERIMENT
Don’t let your science lesson plans turn into turning on a boring video with a handout. Science should be about exploring with our eyes and hands and this dental health experiment does just that! Why hands on? We all know that science should be based on hands on exploration, but what are the benefits? Concrete […]
FIVE SENSES SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
If you’re a Pre-K or Kindergarten teacher, listen up! There are ways to teach five senses to your learners without the mundane activities. Five senses is much more than retelling what you see, hear, smell, taste and feel. Check out what the Five Senses science activities I use with my kindergarteners that help stretch their […]
INTERACTIVE PLANT LAPBOOK
Interactive lapbooks are one of my favorite activities to do during my science block! They are a great supplement to your thematic units, and your students will have a blast putting them together all while learning! My interactive plant lapbook is by far a favorite during our spring units! Entire Unit in One Place After […]
SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: LET’S MAKE RAIN
Science was the last subject area I taught during our day in the classroom. After a morning of literacy, lunch, recess and math, it was finally time to teach some science lesson plans. Honestly, I was usually exhausted by the time science rolled around. Overwhelmed with Science Setting out a ton of materials and making […]