Teaching all about the five senses is always one of my favorite science topics. Plus, five senses activities are always so hands-on and fun to implement. Because it’s usually taught at the beginning of the year, I love seeing how my budding scientists learn how to use science tools, implement their interactive science notebooks, and […]
One of the things I love about the beginning of the year is kicking off my science block. I love helping students learning things like “What is a scientist?”, the tools they will use throughout the year, and how to complete a science experiment. It’s so fun to watch them learn, test, and explore. But, […]
Explore the ocean with these all about the ocean lesson plan ideas! The end of the school year is near, and EVERYONE can feel it. Students are bouncing off the walls in anticipation for summer break, and teachers are so tired they’re hitting the sack at 8 p.m. How can you keep learning meaningful when […]
Writing about science can seem difficult, especially in primary grades. However, we know it is so important! With our kindergarten, first grade, and second grade learners, it’s critical that we help set the foundation of learning for them to be successful in writing about science. One way to do that is to make sure students […]
Are you needing some fresh, fun ideas for science in February? Let me share some ideas that are perfect for first grade science this month! This unit comes with a detailed curriculum map for the month so you’ll know exactly where you’re going. It also has a weekly guide to help you with lesson plans. […]
Teaching in December is already filled with so much excitement. Add in some engaging December science activities, and you are sure to hook your learners for the month! I know firsthand that science often gets pushed to the side as you are trying to create a strong foundation for reading and writing. Let’s take a […]
Friends, I don’t know about you, but I think fall is such a fun time in the classroom! Teaching science in November is one of my favorites. I want to share what I have up my sleeve for you guys for this month. My First Grade Science for November unit is jam-packed with engaging and […]
It’s that time of year when things are starting to settle for everyone. The routines are familiar. Sometimes a little too familiar. It’s my favorite month to teach because we are truly becoming a little family by now and there is so much fun to be had as we integrate themes into our standards! If […]
I know for me, when September rolled around, I was still trying to get to know my students and fine-tune our routine. If I planned out my day well and prepped all of my materials, it really helped me stay organized and feel confident. So today I’m sharing First Grade Science for September. It has […]
August will be here before we know it! I know how crazy the beginning of the year can be. Getting to know new students, organizing materials, and mapping out your curriculum for the new year can be overwhelming. I want to share something that I think will be a gamechanger for teaching science in August […]
With Earth Day around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to share this DIY Earth Day Necklace. I got this idea from a great teaching colleague. You know the kind. The kind that you would team teach with any day, go to when you have an idea, but just aren’t quite sure […]
April is such a fun month for science! Spring is a few weeks into season, flowers are blooming, baby animals are being born, and everything seems to be coming to life. Science for April is filled with engaging activities from farm life to recycling to life cycles, and the rainforest habitat. These themes work so […]
Do you struggle to get to science every day? Do you find your students needing more support to master science content and vocabulary? One way I love to tackle science concepts is through science read alouds. There are so many beautifully illustrated and well-written nonfiction and fiction books out there to help teach our students […]
My first year of teaching, I had a fabulous science instructional coach at my school. He was really great at pushing me, which just made me a better teacher. He encouraged me to do individual science journals with my kindergarten kids. I wasn’t sure if my kids were ready to write in their own journals […]
It’s here! Seeing a solar eclipse is not something that happens every day! Years ago we were able to catch a solar eclipse at 100% totality here across America. How awesome was it to see something like this? The science nerd in me just loves it! You may be wondering, “How can I explain this […]
Hooking students at the beginning of a lesson can be a make or break moment. It’s the time that you truly create buy in for the topic you are teaching. I would do my best every day to make the hook of my lesson engaging and to truly capture the attention of every child. Here […]
Spring in the classroom means tons of fun is in store for science! Clouds and water, living and nonliving, insects, and plants are all topics that we cover as we teach our spring science standards. I wanted to show you just what I have up my sleeve for spring science for March! What I love […]
January was always a fun time in our little classroom! The little learners come back and are so refreshed, they have somehow magically grown so much over the two week break, we are reading well, writing well, nailing math concepts, and it’s the perfect time to begin to dig deeper into science concepts. My little […]
