I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
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Elementary Science Games for the Classroom OR Homeschool
Sarah is here today to share some elementary science games that your classroom or homeschool students are sure to love! Teaching Elementary Science Games Games can be used to effectively teach early elementary science topics. Active participation encourages learning. Games encompass the three main learning types: kinesthetic, auditory, and visual. They are played by doing (kinesthetic), students listen to directions (auditory), and the … [Read more...] about Elementary Science Games for the Classroom OR Homeschool
Fruity Battery! {A Quick, Easy Science Fair Project}
A Quick and Easy Science Fair Project Idea – Fruity Battery Most of our favorite things like toys, cars, phones, watches and speakers need batteries to survive! The devices stop working and are termed dead when their batteries exhaust. So, why don’t you learn to make a battery at home with a few simple supplies and understand its functionality with this cool science fair project idea? Photo Courtesy: Richard … [Read more...] about Fruity Battery! {A Quick, Easy Science Fair Project}
Animal Cells Activity or Game for Life Science Lesson or Review
Students love these Animal Cells Activity sheets. Upper elementary, middle, or high school students will match the animal cell term to the correct definition or match the term to the correct image. These are great for science review, extension, extra practice, test prep, and more. They provide a great way to get students a hands-on, engaging critical thinking game for extra practice. Plus this is a quick and easy way to provide meaningful … [Read more...] about Animal Cells Activity or Game for Life Science Lesson or Review
Project Fair – Science Fair, ABCs of the US, Biographies, Book Covers, and Poetry Books
One of the big things the 5th graders completed this year was a Project Fair. They did a poetry book, ABCs of United States History book, a biography summary on a person, a book cover of their all-time favorite book, and a science fair project. These pictures are of their book covers. The students took their all-time favorite book and created a new cover for it. They had to include the author, illustrator (if applicable), publisher, author … [Read more...] about Project Fair – Science Fair, ABCs of the US, Biographies, Book Covers, and Poetry Books
Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Congratulations! You got through student teaching, found a teaching position, and you're ready to get started. YEA! It's an exciting time! Today I want to share some helpful hints and tips for new teachers. Your brain is probably in overdrive right now. You're trying to remember everything you learned during your years of college, while student teaching, and all the helpful information gathered from veteran teachers. But I know from experience … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints & Tips for New Teachers
Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
Here's how I taught Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers. No, I am not teaching Kindergarten this year, but I wanted to let you know how I ran my Kindergarten centers when I was teaching them. Everyone runs theirs differently, but I always like reading what other people do. Sometimes I hear about something and it's like, "Whoa! Why hadn't I thought of that?!" So here is what I did, as well as links to as many of the resources as I could … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Reading and Writing Centers
EDITABLE Owl Halloween Activity | Make your own Math, Literacy, Science, & MORE!
This EDITABLE owl puzzle is going to be loved by your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade kids. Use it anytime as a fun game or activity to review on ANY topic of your choosing - math, literacy, foreign language, vocabulary, science, and more. This puzzle is a PowerPoint download. Please only purchase if you have access to this program. WHAT YOU GET: ONE owl puzzle (16 pieces) with 22 places for you to add text NO PREP … [Read more...] about EDITABLE Owl Halloween Activity | Make your own Math, Literacy, Science, & MORE!
Sammie STEAM the Adventure Dog!
Last year my kindergarteners were studying needs of animals in the science lab. I had been on a lovely trail walk with my family. We were lucky enough to see beavers swimming into their lodge! I thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if some of my students could have this same experience with their families?” I decided that I would create a “Beaver Challenge.” I handed out this optional challenge to my four sections of kindergarten. Included in … [Read more...] about Sammie STEAM the Adventure Dog!
