Science-Elementary

Here’s a fun twist to the popular dry erase marker and water experiment. Add the water and watch the apples float away! Then use a spoon and ‘pick the apples’. I’m using dry erase/ whiteboard markers. Link to markers on Happy Tot Shelf blog.

Got Stress? Make Your Own Stress Ball!

Difficulty: Easy Materials • 3 spotlights or bright flashlights • coloured transparent film (red, green, and blue, to cover lights) • tape or sticky tack (to secure film) • Any small object (to create shadows)

That title is probably a little deceiving. The truth is, we blew up a balloon without it ever touching our lips - thanks to a gas-producing chemical reaction. With older brother away, this was the perfect experiment to pass some of the day. My six-year-old son was in awe! What You Need Empty plastic water/soda bottle Balloon 3 tsp. baking soda 1/3 c. vinegar 2 people What to Do Pour about 1/3 c. vinegar into your empty plastic bottle. Set aside. Now one person holds open the neck of the...

This fizzing Ice science experiment is a fun activity for the kids! This wintery twist on the classic baking soda and vinegar experiment will keep kids entertained and you can use the experiment to teach kids about endothermic reactions. Try this experiment today! #scienceexperiment #preschoolscience #sensory #science #preschool #lifeovercs

This week, 1st grade is learning how to weave, and reviewing the order of the rainbow! We were inspired by the awesome art teacher, Olivia Gay, and wanted to try it out for ourselves! You can check out all the cool stuff she does on her art teacher instagram account! Here's how we made them! Materials: 9x12" 60 lb paper scissors 18" strips of Tru-Ray construction paper Roy G. Biv video Day 1: We talk about weaving, and the colors of the rainbow. We watch a quick clip of the "They Might Be...

Discover engaging plant science experiments for kids, including testing liquids for seed growth, observing how plants drink, and growing beans in baggies on a sunny window. These hands-on activities teach children how plants grow while fostering patience and curiosity about nature.

Force and Motion Anchor Chart

We learned what plants need to grow! Grow Flower Grow by Lisa Bruce was today's well-enjoyed story. How do you make a flower grow? Spag...

It's so much more than a place to take notes during class.

Create the phases of the moon using play dough or Oreo cookies with this hands-on science activity for preschoolers, pre-k students, or kindergarteners. Perfect science activity for your space theme. Check out this science preschool activity here!

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