Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more
Your first year teaching is going to be one of the hardest years of your career. I frequently went home near tears thinking “I just can’t do this. It is too hard.” But I promise you, it gets easier! I’m in my 10th year teaching and I spend a lot less time planning and preparing ... Read more
Videos, hands-on experiments, printables, and more.
A list of little to no-prep, hands-on activities allowing students to experiment and learn Earth Science without relying on a textbook.
Wow your students with these 21 science classroom decorating ideas. These science lab door decoration ideas are perfect for elementary science teachers!
If you are like me you HATE lecturing. I simply cannot find the strength every class to get in front of students and blab on while...
Are you taking the leap into the wild and wonderful world of teaching elementary science? Congratulations! 🎉 From making science notebooks your best friend to transforming your classroom into a curiosity-filled lab (minus the lab rats), we’ve got tips and tricks that even Albert Einstein would high five us for! Ready to become the next superhero ... Read more
Pool noodles provide great learning opportunities!
The last couple of years I taught, I did an elaborate science demo day for Halloween. This is one of those experiences that students will remember when
So the 1st day of school in high school science is approaching and you don't know what exactly to do with your students. There is so much
Check out these fun and easy science experiments for kids! These EGGcellent EGGsperiments are a great way to teach your kids the scientific method.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words10 Ideas to help students learn science vocabulary words-- awesome for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade
These 40+ free STEM websites: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are for grades 6-12; middle school and high school. Hands on science
Getting started with coding in the classroom doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating! You don’t have to have a background in computer science to teach it, and you don’t even need expensive robots or technology to get started! WHY Teach Coding?
You can reuse these recycling anchor charts year after year!
Using Nearpod in the classroom.
Check out these top 10 mistakes teachers make when teaching science. Help your students be successful by knowing what to do in your science classroom!
Wondering where to buy science party items? Look no further! There are affiliate links within this post. 15+ items available on Amazon.com perfect for Mad Science Parties! When I had our first Mad Science Party, I searched everywhere for items for the party. EVERYWHERE! I also spent quite a bit of money and it was... Read more
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
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Science Coloring Pages help your children learn all the cool things there are to learn in the field of science. There are all types of science to explore and discover, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science and more. Plus we made it fun with their favorite characters like Beaker from the Muppet Show and Barbie. Check […]
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My classroom game is on POINT this year! I am a secondary science teacher with limited wall space. I’ve wanted to figure out a way to spice up my classroom decor with authentic, colorful materials and anchor charts. As a science teacher, my wall space is covered with cabinets and whiteboards, leaving little room for […]
Hands-on experimenting.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
If you're looking for something fun to do while teaching science, here's our top ten list of interactive websites for scientific learning Getting Nerdy Science
Engage your students in exciting science lessons with this interactive science notebook.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
When I present patients and reach the “body habitus” part of the presentation, I always become a little awkward. I’m acutely aware of body-image issues and I never want to be the …
Words on walls are a great way to display important vocabulary words in your science classroom. Not only will it help your students learn...
Learn about the phases of the moon with a favorite cookie. Here's how to make Oreo moon phases for fun edible astronomy.
Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
This fun Plant Cycle Craft in 3D is the best way to teach your child about the Seed to Plant Life Cycle. Its easy enough for your 1st Grader to do themself and it's a great science lesson. We love to see how you made yours with #funhousetoyscraft on Instagram!Lets get crafting1. Cut out all of the 4 background's and the single items.2. Fold the background halfway then fold the bottom up. 3. Add glue to the "glue" area.4. Now you have the the first quarter of the Cycle. Make 3 more. 5. Glue the s
Many upper elementary science teachers start the year teaching their students about science process skills and scientific practices like: working safely in the lab using science tools asking questions planning and carrying out investigations analyzing and interpreting data constructing explanations with claims, evidence, and reasoning Here are some resources and ideas that can help make ... Read more
This science experiment was a great visual for explaining how fold mountains are formed. It also uses materials you already have in the house.
Discover hands-on beginning of the year science activities that will excite your students and build the foundation for future science lessons!
How do nocturnal animals hunt? What animal is the smartest? What would happen if worms didn't decompose dead things? These are just a few of the questions that my third graders came up with. As a teacher I love it when my students are using their curiosity and asking good questions
Back to school always felt like a fresh start for me. One of my favorite parts about teaching was that each year I got a chance to correct the wrongs
PRIMARY SCIENCE UNIT 1 - THE HUMAN BODY We are so excited to dig into Unit 1 in our science sequence! We kick off science this year with My Body and My Five Senses . It is the perfect place to start science with our primary kiddos. This year we are going to explore and learn about the
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Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
I have a confession to make. During my years in the science classroom, I was never able to sustain a long-term warm-up or bell-ringer routine with my
