How to Fit Science Into Your Instruction
Science isn’t just a subject to teach—it’s a way of thinking and exploring the world around us. Integrating science into your elementary classroom doesn’t have
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4 Reasons to Use Presentations in Your Science Lessons
Why should we be using presentations in our science lessons? Presentations are an engaging way to get kids excited about science. It allows you to
Engaging States of Matter Activities for Kids
Solids, liquids, and gasses: Oh My! Almost all of us teach the states of matter in our elementary classrooms. This is an important concept for
6 Fantastic Books for Your Plant Unit
Teaching your elementary students about plants? Don’t forget to grab a few books to keep in your classroom library! You can use these plant books
Engaging Ways to Teach Energy to Students
Are you teaching energy in your elementary science class? Do you want a low-prep way to help your students understand energy in all of its
How to Teach Students About Magnets and Magnetic Forces
If you are teaching science in your elementary classroom, you may be looking for ways to teach magnets! Today, I am going to talk about
How to Teach Force and Motion to Elementary Students
Force and motion is a science concept that is important to a student’s foundational understanding. Having a solid grasp of the ideas that fall under
6 Ways to Teach the Pumpkin Life Cycle to Students
I recently wrote a blog post about teaching the Apple Life Cycle. I typically teach an apple unit during September and when October rolls around,
Activities for Teaching the Apple Life Cycle
I don’t know about you, but I love doing an apple unit in September! With Johnny Appleseed and back to school, it is the perfect
5 Rocks and Minerals Activities that Kids Will Love
Rocks and minerals may not seem like the most exciting topic for students to learn about. However, you’d be surprised at how engaging this content
Geography Resources Your Students Will Love
Geography can be a tricky concept for young students to understand. It will take some time and patience as you teach about each of the
4 Must-Haves for Your Outer Space Unit
Earth Systems and Earth’s Place in the Universe are two of the big ideas that are covered in our Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Teaching
