Morphology might sound like a big, fancy word, but it just means the study of word parts—and it can make a huge difference in how our students read, spell, and. Understand new words If you’re new to teaching morphology, don’t worry! You can start small with simple routines and meaningful practice Here are 5 easy […]
If you’ve ever looked at the 3rd grade Virginia science SOLs and thought, “Wait, they want me to teach all of this in one year?”—same. Science in 3rd grade is exciting, messy, and a little bit overwhelming. These kids are curious and full of questions (so many questions), but between your pacing guide, test prep, […]
Back to school is the perfect time to build classroom community and spark curiosity through hands-on science. Instead of waiting to dive into your curriculum, try these engaging science activities during the first week of school. They’ll help you introduce routines, explore student interests, and make science meaningful from day one. These low-prep, high-impact lessons […]
The 5th Grade Science SOL Review is a big milestone for Virginia students! This test covers two years of science—both 4th and 5th grade—which can feel like a lot. But with the right strategies, your child can feel confident, prepared, and even excited about science! As a teacher, I know that test prep doesn’t have […]
The BEST Water Cycle Worksheets Looking for the BEST water cycle worksheets? You’re in the right place! These water cycle worksheets are not only educational but also so much fun for students to use. Perfect for classrooms, homework, or even science centers, they’ll have your students talking about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation like pros! Keep […]
Boost Literacy with Science Reading Comprehension Worksheets Boost literacy with science reading comprehension worksheets! It’s time to learn about science while boosting our student’s reading comprehension skills. Stuck on where to even start with teaching science? Click HERE to read about how to do science curriculum mapping (especially perfect for the beginning of the year!). […]
An Alternative to a Layers of the Earth Worksheet Looking for an alternative to a layers of the Earth worksheet? These Earth science interactive notebook pieces will fit perfectly into your science block! These interactive notebook pieces are hands-on learning that are FUN for students to complete. And are you in need of fun activities […]
Using Weather Worksheets to Unlock the Wonders of Weather! Looking for weather worksheets that are ACTUALLY engaging? These weather color-by-numbers are PERFECT for your science block! Worksheets tend to be… well…. tedious and not so fun. But worksheets that involve coloring? Your students will be fully on board, and you’ll be excited for an informal […]
5 Simple Yet Fun Food Chain Activities Hey there, teacher – looking for food chain activities? I got you covered! Food chains is a super fun unit to teach, and kids get excited because it involves animals (isn’t it funny how animals make everything more fun?!). The vocabulary can get challenging for students, so practicing […]
5 Layers of the Earth Activities for Your 5th Graders Looking for Layers of the Earth activities for your 5th graders? Earth science is a FUN unit that students always love, so if you’re in a rut with finding new activities, I hope you’ll find some new ideas here. I think the trick to Earth […]
5 Fun Animal Adaptation Activities for Your Science Block I have 5 fun animal adaptation activities for your science block! Animal adaptations are always a fun unit. Behavioral and physical adaptations are not only interesting, but they involve animals and plants, so students love learning about them! Isn’t it funny how as soon as you […]
Life Cycles of Plants Activities Looking for life cycles of plants activities? You will LOVE these! Do you know what I love about life cycle units? Kids always really enjoy this science unit. Some science topics are more challenging to get students behind (hey there, soil!). But life cycles? It involves ANIMALS! And PLANTS! So […]
5 Steps to Use A Science Interactive Notebook Want to start using a science interactive notebook in your elementary classroom but don’t know where to start? Science interactive notebooks are a powerful way for note-taking, organization, and creativity. Try it out this year – I promise you that both you and your students will love […]
ZAP! Static Electricity Worksheets (That are SHOCKINGLY fun) ZAP! Getting shocked by static electricity isn’t fun… but these static electricity worksheets sure are! Now, it’s tricky to find resources on static electricity. But- we gotta teach this science concept to our students! I created FUN and ENGAGING color by number worksheets for your students to […]
Insulator and Conductor Worksheets That Your Students Will LOVE! On the lookout for insulator and conductor worksheets? How about worksheets that are ACTUALLY FUN? Yep… I promise you that it exists! I have a set of color by number worksheets for insulators and conductors that will rock your students’ socks during your electricity unit. Keep […]