Most kids love science and finding engaging ways for them to learn is easy, especially when you use food! In this post I'll share a fun properties of matter cracker lab where ... Read More
FREE Fall Writing Activities to Get Kids Writing After Break
Getting students back in a routine after Fall break can sometimes be a feat. Once thing for certain is they will all want to tell you about their time away from school. Read ... Read More
Curriculum Night Tips for Elementary Teachers
In this post I'll share Curriculum Night tips for elementary teachers, what to include in your Power Point presentations and a FREE Curriculum Night checklist to help you get ... Read More
Properties of Matter Activities for Second Grade Scientists
Learning about the properties of matter is a highlight in second grade. In this post I've collected some of my favorite science activities that are aligned to NGSS, hands-on, ... Read More
Sharpie Solubility Experiment for Kids
This Sharpie solubility experiment is a fun science activity for kids that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching elementary students about scientific processes, ... Read More
10 Favorite End of the Year Activities That Quickly Become Traditions!
Find 10 of my favorite end of the year activities that will quickly become classroom traditions plus lots of free resources in this post. Toward the end of the year I ... Read More
Clever Ways to Get Kids Writing After A Break (That are free!)
After Break Writing Activities to Refocus Your Class Settling back in after any school break takes a little foresight and planning to ensure a smooth transition. Reviewing ... Read More
Cheese Powder Pollination Activity for Kids
In this unique pollination activity for kids, students develop a simple model that mimics the function of a butterfly, or any insect, pollinating flowers. Pollination is an ... Read More