Science

Ever looked at a straw in a cup of water and wonder why it looks bigger and appears to be bent? Or look at something underwater and wondered why it looks…

  Teaching science can be tricky… I mean it’s such an abstract concept for our kiddos. It also doesn’t help, if our textbooks are not exactly kid-friendly…  and let’s not even…

Who doesn’t love 4th of July fireworks? And when you can combine that with some science fun that’s a total win in my book! It doesn’t matter if it’s the 4th…

Teaching about how seeds and plants grow is actually one of my favorite Springtime topics! It lends itself to a lot of hands-on activities and great read-aloud books. The best part…

One of my favorite science units to teach in the spring is my All About Plant Unit! I can’t help it… I just love a good read aloud for teaching about plants, and it…

Science labs can get a little messy sometimes! And I don’t know about you, but I get a little nervous about my kids dirtying their school clothes during our labs. I…

During the month of April when things get pretty hectic due to state testing, I like to plan fun science lessons! And with Earth Day just around the corner what better…

With Earth Day right around the corner, I’ve been busy planning a fun-filled week for my kiddos! We’ve been so crazy busy lately prepping for testing, that I think a week…

I love using science experiments to help my students understand difficult concepts. And although I know how hard it can be to find time to prep, carry out, and clean them…

Are you all set for your Earth Day celebration… or are you like me (on most years) and forget about it until the last minute. It’s sad but true  Earth Day…