Milk it for all it’s worth!
Let’s face it, with all the technology kids have in their lives today, sometimes they come to school less than enthusiastic to learn what we need to teach them. I…
Fabulous Science Fridays in June!
Need some fun activities and experiments you can do with your own children this summer? How about quick and simply things you can do in summer school that are tied…
Time to Celebrate Teachers! Nominate Your Star Elementary Teacher
I still remember my first day of teaching. Eighth grade at Bayside Middle School. I had been hired to teach physical science. The butterflies, my fear I might fail, the…
Developing Expertise-Free Lesson Measuring
Ahhh, the wisdom of yoda!!! One of the greatest lessons we can teach our students is this- when we fail, we learn. My children (Beth and Hugh) hate to be…
Author Study and Science: Top Secret Free Lesson Friday
Have you ever read a great book and wondered more about the author and why he/she wrote the story they put on paper? I know I have! Intrigued by the…
Spring is Coming! Life Cycle Hats
We are having a cold snap here in Virginia and I have to tell you, I am ready for spring! Spring is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons….
Photosynthesis Free Lesson-Elementary/Middle School
We are having a cold snap here in Virginia and I have to tell you I am ready for spring! Spring is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons….
Making a Rainbow in a Cup! Free Lesson Friday
Hopefully you downloaded my observation sheet to use when you have your students grow clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Today I want to share another fun activity to do with…
Science and St. Patrick’s Day
One of the best things about our country is the melting pot of races and cultures. As people migrated to America and looked to live here, they brought a variety…
Free Lesson Friday
Happy Friday friends!! Did you know that every Friday over on my facebook page I share free lesson ideas? Well, I do!! Be sure to follow me on facebook! You…