There are so many great activities out there for St. Patrick’s Day. When brainstorming my St. Patrick’s Thematic Unit I wanted something different and unique. A lot of activities are STEM activities–how to catch a leprechaun (such a fun activity!). I wanted to keep this unit science based. Then one day while I was driving […]
A FUN POLAR SCIENCE EXPERIMENT
Questions! Oh, the questions! If you’ve ever sat in a kindergarten or first-grade class, you know that you have a full day of questions. Especially if you introduce a topic they are unfamiliar about. My little learners ask so many great questions during our polar animal unit. This polar science experiment is a great way […]
PIRATE THEMATIC UNIT
I absolutely love thematic units for my kindergarten and first grade learners. There are so many benefits to using thematic activities in the classroom. If you know me, I love all things literacy, however, I love integrating other subjects into my literacy block. This pirate thematic unit is one great example on how to bring […]
SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
Spring Break is a well deserved break from school, but keeping kids busy is a hard task! Get your kids away from the TV and tablets. These spring break activities are perfect for all ages, and they will be so busy learning that those screens will stay off! I collected these great activities so you […]
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 […]
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 […]