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Light and Rainbows Investigation for Early Elementary

Do you find yourself avoiding science investigations due to the amount of prep and planning? The clean up can be just as exhausting. It’s so easy to throw a video on or put a worksheet on their desk and read from the textbook. But, did you know that experiments and investigations don’t have to be […]

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 […]

Force and Motion

Force and motion have to be one of my favorite units to teach! First, you can teach it at any time of the year. Movement doesn’t happen at certain times of the year. It’s everywhere all the time! Second, it’s fun to teach because it’s hands on. And that’s what kids love. It keeps them […]

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 […]

20 Nocturnal Animals Book List

Teaching our little learners all about nocturnal animals is such a fun and important unit! There are so many fun ways to explore this nocturnal animal unit. You’ll get to watch little minds be amazed as they learn all about the different animals and how they live. It’s SO FUN to watch them read through nocturnal […]