Recently, my son brought me some homework that got under my skin. For math, it said, “Regroup (or take it to the bank). The “take it to the bank” statement made me crazy! As teachers, we’re trying to ...
Science
Sound Science and STEAM Activities
Does teaching sound feel intimidating? I’ll never forget the first time I taught it. I had no clue what sound activities I could do, and all I could think was that it would get NOISY! It was a ...
12 Halloween Activities for Elementary
October is near, which means it’s time to start planning for some Halloween activities. I love this time of year because we can engage students with imaginative characters and spooky symbols. There’s ...
Fun Activities To Teach About Plants
Teaching plants can be so fun! I love nature, so sharing that with students is always exciting. We get to learn about plant life cycles, planting, growing, what plant needs, and more! There are so ...
Earth Day STEM
Did you know that on March 24, 1989, an oil tanker struck the Bligh Reef in Prince William's Sound and spilled 10.8 million gallons of oil into the ocean? This major oil spill was one of the first ...
4 Fun Activities For Teaching Life Cycles That Don’t Suck
Spring is a great time to teach students about life cycles! Raise your hand if you love this unit? If you didn't raise your hand, don't worry! I've got you. Today I am sharing my best tips for ...