Teaching kids about the seasons can be a fun and engaging experience. Whether you’re teaching your own children or a classroom of students, there are some must-have lessons that will help kids understand how the weather changes throughout the year. With these 4 seasons activities, you can introduce your students to the four main seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall. … Read More
7 Engaging Rocks and Minerals Activities for Kids
Using rocks and minerals activities can be a great way to get your students excited about learning in the classroom. Rocks and minerals is a fun subject that involves physical science, earth science, and even art. As a teacher, there are many ways to make learning about rocks and minerals fun. Here are seven must-try ideas to get your creative… Read More
7 Soil Activities for Kids They Will Love
Teaching soil to 2nd and 3rd graders can be a lot of fun! Soil is an important part of our environment, and teaching children about it can help them understand the importance of taking care of it. Here are seven easy soil activities for kids you can use to teach soil to your students. 1. Soil Sorting Activity Doing a… Read More
Teaching Parts of a Flower- An Easy Guide for Teachers
If you’re teaching your students about the parts of a flower, you may be wondering what the best way to go about it is. Well, never fear! This teacher’s guide to teaching parts of a flower will ensure that your students are masters on the subject in no time. From identification activities to learning about the function of each part,… Read More
How To Make Teaching About Plants Fun for Kids
Teaching children about plants is a great way to get them excited and interested in the natural world. When kids learn about the different types of plants they can start to understand and appreciate the importance of nature. Here are some tips on teaching about plants. Grab some fun pre-made lessons and activities to help you save time planning HERE!… Read More
How to Rock your Earth Science Activities
Teaching Earth science to elementary school students can be daunting. With so much material to cover, it’s difficult to know where to even begin. Don’t worry, we have you covered. We have compiled a list of fun and engaging Earth science activities for kids that are sure to keep your 2nd and 3rd graders learning and entertained! Exploring Rocks Activity:… Read More
7 Easy Ways to Fit Science into your Day
Do you make enough time for science each day? As a first year teacher (or 10), it can be hard to figure out how to fit science into your day. Teaching science to kids is an important part of their education as it helps them develop analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, science helps children better understand the world around them,… Read More
Teaching Physical and Chemical Changes in Fun Ways
Sometimes it is hard to find fun and engaging science activities for kids! This post has great ideas for teaching physical and chemical changes to your 2nd-grade students. The activities will be sure to inspire your little budding scientist. What are Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter? Physical changes can happen in many different ways. It can be a change… Read More
7 Fun Worksheet Activities to Make Learning Exciting
There was this one time I used to work at a school where I would get in trouble if I was caught using worksheets. I didn’t work there long. I get it worksheets are boring and consequently don’t offer an engaging way for students to learn. BUT, what if I told you there is a way to use worksheets that… Read More
Heat Energy Lessons – Engaging Science Activities for Kids
Are you starting a unit on forms of energy? Planning a unit on teaching heat with our students in mind means making sure to add in some fun hands-on experiments! In this post, I’ll discuss some great heat energy lessons for kids and experiments that they will love! Heat Energy Lessons: How to Teach Heat Energy to Kids You might… Read More