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Kindergarten science laboratories for parents
Skittles Rainbow STEM Activity : Differentiated Scientific Method Experiments
Looking for an ENGAGING activity to get your students hooked on science?!? Students follow the steps of the scientific method in this low prep skittles experiment. Watch the rainbow magically forms in front of their eyes as students make observations, record data, and write conclusions. Then they can "taste the rainbow" and eat their skittles once they have finished the activity! This will become a student favorite in your class. Such a fun and satisfying experiment and perfect for back to
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K - 5th
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Kindergarten I Can Statements BUNDLE - ELA - Math - Social Studies - Science
I have bundled my popular Kindergarten I Can Statements into this one listing. Now you can purchase my math, reading, writing, language, speaking/listening, science and social studies objective cards all together. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------★ 164 adorable standard card in kid friendly definitions (including all subjects)★ These cards measure approximately 8.5"x 2.75" once printed and cut.Perfect for pocket c
Kindergarten + 1st Grade Science Activities & Experiments | Summer + End of Year
Science Day is great for busy kindergarten and first grade teachers who need a fun and easy way to incorporate science and STEM each week ALL YEAR LONG. There are 32 activities for students to explore, observe, investigate, experiment, and design! Ready for a lab a week ALL YEAR LONG?Ready to Use32 activities with directions and photosRecording sheet optionsPacing suggestionsSkill and content listsRecording SheetsBecause students' readiness levels may vary, there are recording sheet options for
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K - 2nd
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States of matter Fold and Learn
With this activity you can teach the states of matter in different grades.This craft has been adapted for two levels (one with some writing).It includes:States of MatterProperties of Solids, Liquids and Gases.Examples of the particles.A classify worksheet.And cute characters craftivity.I have also included the Spanish version: Estados de la Materia.See the thumbnails to know what it is included. UPDATED August 2015You can find similar activities in my store:>SCIENCE FOLD AND LEARNDo you like
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Fold & Learn SUPER BUNDLE
Spring Patterns - Bugs & Insects Theme - Caterpillar Math Patterns - AB ABC
Caterpillar pattern activity boards are a great addition to your caterpillar theme, butterfly theme or Spring theme unit or lesson plans. The interactive caterpillar themed activity is fun for individual or small group activities in preschool, pre-k, tot school, kindergarten, prep, and early childhood education. This is a great hands-on patterning activity for your math center, math work stations, or math tubs.This Caterpillar Pattern Board set includes the following:✔ 6 ABAB caterpillar patter
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PreK - K
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Nursery Rhymes by Kim Adsit and KinderByKim
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides 4 different activities for 6 popular nursery rhymes. This unit contains activities for the following Nursery Rhymes:• Itsy Bitsy Spider• Hickory Dickory Dock• Hey Diddle, Diddle• Jack and Jill• Baa Baa Black Sheep• Humpty DumptyFor each Nursery Rhyme there are 4 activities:• Nursery Rhyme Journal page…These pages have rebus type text for easy repeated reading.• Nursery Rhyme Craftivities…Fun and engaging crafts for each of the nursery rhymes.• Nu
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Nursery Rhyme Bundle by Kim Adsit and Kinderbykim
Weather Activities: experiments, crafts, writing, and more!
Do you want to make your Science lessons come to life? Then this is the packet for you. This unit includes 15 hands-on activities that you could use while studying weather in your classroom.
This packet is different from most that you buy on TpT. Instead of giving you centers and activities to print, cut out, and laminate, this packet is full of hands-on activities that you can use with your students. I completed all of these in my first grade class and my students LOVED them. Not to mention,
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K - 2nd
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Ice Cream in a Bag Science Lab and How To Writing {cooking in the classroom}
What's more fun than making your own ice cream? This simple science experiment and how to writing activity will keep your class engaged and learning while making ice cream in a bag!With this simple science lab students will:• Make observations• Write a hypothesis• Document results• Create diagrams to explain resultsThis product includes:• sequencing cards in color - perfect for pocket chart center or as visual directions• sequencing cards in black and white for easy use with how to writing temp
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Elephant's Toothpaste Scientific Method Experiment for Young Scientists K - 2
This is one of my favorite activities! It is so exciting and has major wow factor. The activity can be done as a teacher demonstration or working in lab groups. In this K-2 version, students practice the steps of the scientific method by changing one of the variables in the experiment, making a hypothesis (prediction), observations, and conclusions. Students can follow along with the picture based procedure or text based. In this activity, a solution of yeast is mixed with a solution of hydro
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K - 2nd
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Storytime STEM by Kim Adsit and Kimberly Jordano
This unit, by Kim Adsit and Kim Jordano, provides lessons for you to incorporate a STEM activity with your read aloud. The first few pages give an overview of the steps you will need to take to successfully incorporate real world problems, identified in the literature, into a STEM activity.There are 11 different selections of literature included:1. The Three Pigs2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.3. If the Shoe Fits by Allison Jackson4. The Biggest, Best Snowman by Margery Cuyler5. Who
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PreK - 1st
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Science Experiments: Science Blasters by Kim Adsit
This packet contains the following 20 experiments/activities. There are 17 Simple Experiment Cards with response printables, 3 recipes with follow up activities, 10 graphing activities for graphing the hypothesis. The following titles name the 20 experiments/activities.Shake It! What’s in the Bag?Making MusicMouse Paint (with paint)Mouse Paint (with gel frosting)Rain PaintSecret MessagesDucks Like RainFloat or Sink PumpkinsDo Seeds Travel?VolcanoesThe Windy DayDo Whales Get Cold?Candle RacesWh
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PreK - 1st
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Christmas Science: Candy Cane Science Experiment
This science lab is quick, easy and perfect for the holiday season!The question is simple: What will happen to candy canes when they are soaked in each solution: water; salt water; baking soda and water and vinegar?With this simple lab booklet students will:Follow simple procedures for conducting an experiment.Make a hypothesis.Observe changes.Document results. This product includes:A half page booklet with pages to make a hypothesis, document results and summarize resultsA full page booklet
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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Basic Shape OUTDOOR Scavenger Hunt Neighborhood Exploration
Grab a clipboard and get out and explore the neighborhood while hunting for basic real-world shapes! This activity is perfect for distant learning! Students/children can work individually, pairs or groups to find different items within their neighborhood. Some sheets list items to find and others have students make lists of things they see.There are FIVE versions to allow for differentiation. Suitable for preschool all the way through fifth grade! The INDOOR Basic Shape Scavenger Hunt can be fo
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PreK - 5th
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Learning How to Use Science Tools: Science Notebook Recording Sheets
This mini-unit is perfect for the first days of school when you are busy teaching routines and expectations. It includes 6 very simple, hands-on science activities that give children the opportunity to practice using science tools common in most primary classrooms.
Activities include:
*How Many Drops of Water Fit on a Penny (dropper)
*How Many Scoops Fit in Your Cup? (measuring cups)
*Using a Hand Lens to Match Tiny and Big Pictures
*Using a Balance to Compare Weights
*Making Kool-Aid "Fizz"
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PreK - 1st
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Send Home Family Project STEM Activities - Take Home STEM Challenges in a Baggie
Looking for a fun way to engage families at home? Send home these STEM challenges in a baggie to keep your students entertained with their families. Each challenge starts with a cleverly written riddle that doubles as the directions for the STEM challenge. Simply copy the poem and add the easy-to-find supplies into a small baggie. You can send home one baggie a month OR use these activities in your classroom, too! With easy-to-find supplies like toothpicks, marshmallows, sticky notes, alumin
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K - 5th
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Growing Gummy Bears - Science Experiment
In this activity, students will predict and test different liquids to see which one will cause a gummy bear to grow in size in the fastest amount of time.
What you will receive in this packet:
-Prediction Sheets - one for grades K-1 and one for grades 2 and up, with room to write an explanation.
-Individual gummy bear prediction paper for class graph.
-Class Graph Sheet - one filled in and one blank if you choose to use different liquids
-Observation page
-Results page
-What I Learned Paper
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K - 3rd
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End of Year Gift - Editable Memory Gift for Teacher - Fun End of the Year Craft
Are you looking for a special end of the year craft project or memory gift for teachers or a Mother’s Day gift? Use this editable and printable fingerprint memory tree to create a special keepsake gift or add it to your kids’ end of the year memory book or preschool journals.✅ SAVE TIME! - This special end of the year craft project is easy to prep.✅ VERSATILE! Create a keepsake gift for teachers, student teachers, or Mother’s Day.Use the tree printables to study trees and the four seasons.Use a
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PreK - 5th
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Space Meet the Teacher EDITABLE templates - Open House - Meet the Teacher Night
Your Meet the Teacher Night will be out of this world with these Meet the Teacher editable templates! You’ll find Space Meet the Teacher station signs, teacher letters, parent forms, wish list cards, and more to make your Open House run smoothly. Set up parent stations with the station signs or use the slides as a PowerPoint presentation! Customize your Meet the Teacher with the EDITABLE files -OR- use the ready-to-use posters provided with the EDITABLE files.Perfect for Meet the Teacher, Open H
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PreK - 5th
STEM throughout the year- The Bundle (preschool, kindergarten, and first grade)
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (This acronym can also be spelled “STEAM” in which the “A” stands for art.)
This packet is full of fun, hands-on, innovative STEM activities that your preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students are sure to love.
Why STEM?
As educators we are tasked with preparing the next generation for jobs that may not even be created yet. Students need to be able to work collaboratively with their peers and be able to problem solve. STEM of
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PreK - 1st
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Dancing Worms {a candy science investigation}
Looking for an engaging science investigation that gives kiddos the opportunity to practice using the scientific method with a super cool result? Look no further! Your class will love making their gummy worms dance with this easy to follow experiment!
In this investigation students will:
→ Make a hypothesis.
→ Follow simple procedures to conduct an experiment.
→ Document results.
→ Write and draw to summarize experiment results.
This product also includes:
→ a full page version of the exper
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Science Fair Project Labels Pink Chevron --- with EDITABLE Title Labels
These labels are perfect for creating an eye catching Science Fair Project. These label's design features a bright pink chevron background with blue cloud header.
Labels included:
1. Variables
2. Materials
3. Acknowledgements
4. Observations
5. Hypothesis
6. Procedure
7. Research
8. Data
9. Application
10. Graph
11. Introduction
12. Abstract
13. Problem
14. Results
15. Conclusion
16. Purpose
17. Question
18. Analysis
19. Data Tables
And More!
These labels feature multicolore
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PreK - 12th
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Halloween Bulletin Board Skeleton Craft | Build a Skeleton Family Activity
If you're learning about the human body, studying skeletons or just getting ready for Halloween, this Build-a-Skeleton craft is a fun activity to add to your upcoming lesson plans. Once the craft is complete, it ends up being over 3 feet tall! The kids love seeing their work displayed, so they will especially love seeing this giant piece of art on the wall! Pair the craft with a fun Halloween or Skeleton read aloud to start the activity off with a bang!Get this and more Halloween activities at M
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PreK - 1st
Skittles Weathering and Erosion Lab Activity
Great hands-on lab activity using Skittles to show weathering and erosion in action. My students (6th graders) have always loved this lab activity.
I have provided very simple instructions to follow and it is in the 3 Part Lesson format-Opening, Work Period, and Closing. Enjoy!
The handouts tell your students exactly what to do each step of the way. (1 teacher page, 3 student pages)
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K - 6th
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