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…
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….
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…
Recycled Bottle Project
Sorry I have not posted in a while! Things have been really busy for me these days. I had several classes to develop and teach along with preparing handouts for…
Share Love with a Little Science!
When I was teaching I always made my kids a little something for Valentines Day! I knew that for many of my children, the handmade card they got from me…
Magical Science or Art?
Floating Flowers! Imagine the scene: you walk into a huge ballroom with decorations everywhere. On the tables are these beautiful, tall vases containing flowers that seem to be floating. Wait…
Summer Science Fun
Ah, the air temperature has finally gotten over 75, the cicadas were out in full force last weekend up in Northern Virginia, and we just finished the last grading period….
Fun Craft for Spring
Are you ready for spring!! In preparation for a workshop I did over the weekend, I came across an activity that discussed painting by freezing colored water. Those of you…
Valentines Day Science
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to create something for my kids that showed my love for them. I also wanted to do something that did not cost a…
Happy Groundhog’s Day-February 2nd
Happy Groundhogs Day on Saturday! As we approach Groundhogs Day, I began to think why do we focus so much on the tradition of…