Raising butterflies in the classroom is always a highlight and a fantastic finish to any life cycle unit. In this post I’ll show you how to easily raise butterflies ... Read More
Water Erosion Science Experiment: Save the Lighthouse!
This water erosion experiment for kids is a fun science activity that is easy to do in any classroom. Ideal for teaching second grade students about slow earth ... Read More
9 Activities to Teach Engineering Design
Kids are natural engineers. They are makers, designers, and problem solvers at heart. Who else has these qualities and creates things to solve problems? Engineers! ... Read More
Plant and Animal Interdependence Activities for 2nd Grade
In second grade, students build on prior knowledge and expand their understanding of plant and animal interdependence. We explore the basic needs of plants and ... Read More
How to Teach Science in a Virtual Classroom
Right now, many elementary teachers are looking for ways to teach science virtually. As more schools move to remote learning and shift to digital formats, teaching ... Read More
Virtual 100th Day of School Activities (and how to celebrate it on Zoom)
Every year in my second grade classroom, we celebrate the 100th day of school. But of course this year is not like every other year, so how do you celebrate ... Read More
