Looking for ways to make recycling more engaging for your students? Picture books can help! These recycling books for kids will encourage them to take care of our plant in their own special way.I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! Check out the Books about Recycling for Kids on my … [Read more...] about Recycling Books for Kids
Science
Books about Healthy Habits
Raise your hand if you or your students are sick...it's that time of year! As elementary school teachers, we know the power of washing our hands to stop the spread of germs. Let's use picture books about healthy habits to teach this to our students!I’m sharing all of these books on video as well! … [Read more...] about Books about Healthy Habits
States of Matter Picture Books
Struggling to make those tricky states of matter click for your young scientists? Look no further than the wonder of picture books! This video unlocks the secret to transforming your classroom into a laboratory of imagination, where learning explodes with vibrant illustrations and playful … [Read more...] about States of Matter Picture Books
STEM Day Read Aloud Books
November 8th is National STEM or STEAM Day. This day inspires and allows students to explore and pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Introducing STEM to your students helps improve their development in areas such as rational thinking and social and emotional skills. … [Read more...] about STEM Day Read Aloud Books
Animal Research Projects
I'm throwing it back to my second-grade days today! One of my favorite field trips was our visit to the local zoo. In preparation for this trip, my students would research an animal and become an "expert" on that animal. They would then write a non-fiction book to add to our classroom … [Read more...] about Animal Research Projects
Playing with Density!
We did the best science experiment this week! We use the GEMS-NET science kits in our district. This is not an experiment that I devised on my own. The kits include lesson plans and all the materials to put the experiments into action. It's an amazing program! The … [Read more...] about Playing with Density!