In this post we’ll cover decisions to make and things to consider as you start centers at the beginning of the school year. Centers and guided reading groups are one of my favorite times of the school day. I love how structured the time is and how smoothly centers can run with … [Read more...]
Free Science & Engineering Practices Posters
Science and engineering practices are what we teach students to do to make sense of natural events and phenomena. They are a combination of skills and knowledge that scientists and engineers use to investigate the world and design and build systems to solve its problems. In this … [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 hands-on subjects, like science, can be difficult. Is teaching science virtually ideal? No. Is it do-able? … [Read more...]
What Do Scientists Do? Free Activities & Science Lesson Plans
At the beginning of the year in second grade science, two of the first questions we ask are, "What is a scientist?" and "What do scientists do?". These free back to school science activities will help you answer those questions and introduce your students to the scientific … [Read more...]
Hands-on Habitats Activities for Second Grade Scientists
When I first started teaching, habitats was a first grade focus. Now, as our science standards are shifting, habitats and the interdependence of ecosystems is a second grade unit and one my students enjoy. Read on for high-engagement teaching ideas and habitats activities for … [Read more...]
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