When you think about planning classroom holiday activities for your students, you may not automatically think of science experiments. Especially for Easter! But Easter, with all its ooey-gooey sugary treats, is the perfect holiday to introduce some science concepts to your students. They will love this fun Peeps® science experiment! Note: We examine the Peeps and … [Read more...] about Easter Science Experiment: Dissolving Easter Peeps
Archives for March 2022
Math Test Prep: Types of Math Questions
One thing I learned after my first year of teaching was that my students can master a math skill but not show that mastery on a test. One reason for this is the types of questions can throw the students off or confuse them. Especially if the students' mastery of a skill is still emerging or progressing. A way to help with this is to ensure your instruction and assessments … [Read more...] about Math Test Prep: Types of Math Questions
Free Science Activities – Science Centers and Graphic Organizers
Are you looking for ways to practice reading strategies within your science curriculum OR science during your reading instruction? Do you need some resources to help enhance your science lessons and activities? This post will share TWO free science activities: a set of science centers with reading passages and free graphic organizers that work with any science text or … [Read more...] about Free Science Activities – Science Centers and Graphic Organizers
Reading Test Prep: Types of Reading Questions
Are you looking for resources to help with your reading test prep? Do you want to review the different types of reading questions your students will encounter on the test to build their confidence? This post shares a free resource for reviewing and practicing different types of reading test prep questions. This free test prep resource will help you prepare your students … [Read more...] about Reading Test Prep: Types of Reading Questions
Free Resources for Teaching Paired Passages
Do you want to include paired texts and paired passage practice in your reading instruction all year instead of waiting the month before state testing? This post will share free paired passages posters, graphic organizers, and a question guide (in both print and digital format) that will help you teach paired texts all year and embed them into your existing … [Read more...] about Free Resources for Teaching Paired Passages
Erosion Science Experiment With Grass
It's one thing to talk about scientific concepts and ideas in the classroom, but another to actually see them at work. If you're looking for a way to give students a firsthand look at erosion, this is a great experiment to do so. In this science experiment, students will answer the question Does Grass Help Prevent the Erosion From Water? Want to see more spring … [Read more...] about Erosion Science Experiment With Grass