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Spring Science Activities

Elissa Jones — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Do your kids cheer up when Spring arrives? I don’t know about your kids, but my kids flip a switch when March rolls around. And I know exactly why! Spring means warmer temperatures, longer days and more playtime outside. This year, I wanted to search for spring science activities to help us spend more time […]

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LIGHT AND RAINBOWS INVESTIGATION FOR EARLY ELEMENTARY

Elissa Jones — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:50:03 +0000

Do you find yourself avoiding science investigations due to the amount of prep and planning? The clean up can be just as exhausting. It’s so easy to throw a video on or put a worksheet on their desk and read from the textbook. But, did you know that experiments and investigations don’t have to be […]

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HOW TO CREATE A HOME MADE THERMOMETER

Elissa Jones — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:01:46 +0000

I have a love/hate relationship with science activities. More of a love than a hate, but it’s there. I love how curious my learners are when we start a science lesson. However, when you think of science, you think of science experiments. Most think experiments lead to big messes. But experiments can be simple, and […]

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FORCE AND MOTION

Elissa Jones — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:54:56 +0000

Force and motion have to be one of my favorite units to teach! First, you can teach it at any time of the year. Movement doesn’t happen at certain times of the year. It’s everywhere all the time! Second, it’s fun to teach because it’s hands on. And that’s what kids love. It keeps them […]

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LET’S MAKE RAINBOWS

Elissa Jones — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:30:09 +0000

What are your thoughts when you hear the word ‘experiment‘? Do you sigh heavily? Do you become exhausted with thoughts of messes and the clean up? Or do you get all excited and can’t wait to plan it? I sure hope it’s the latter, because hands on learning has so many wonderful benefits. And there’s […]

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20 NOCTURNAL ANIMALS BOOKS

Elissa Jones — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:30:19 +0000

Teaching our little learners all about nocturnal animals is such a fun and important unit! There are so many fun ways to explore this nocturnal animal unit. You’ll get to watch little minds be amazed as they learn all about the different animals and how they live. It’s SO FUN to watch them read through nocturnal […]

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APPLE SCIENCE LAPBOOK

Elissa Jones — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:30:17 +0000

Do you ever find yourself scrambling to pull together plans for a unit? There are so many ideas on Pinterest and sending home a backpack of papers that will end up in the trash is just not an fun option. A lapbook may be the solution you’re looking for! Integrated Science Unit Some of the science […]

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COLOR MIXING WITH LITTLE LEARNERS

Elissa Jones — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:30:00 +0000

Colors, colors everywhere! If you are trying to find a fun way for your little ones to learn their , give color mixing a try. With a simple setup, your learners can explore and learn their colors. Last week, Grayson woke up from his nap to find some color mixing gear in the sunroom. HOORAY […]

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