Who doesn't love bouncy balls? Especially bouncy balls that are a DIY and fit into science, math, and writing?! This is so perfect for talking about states of matter and what happens when you mix solids and liquids. Build that foundation for chemistry people! This idea came ... read more
Ready for Takeoff: My Experience with Project-Based Learning and the Solar System Part 2
Recently I wrote a blog post sharing how I tackled my first experience with project-based learning outside of our science block. My first PBL unit was anchored in the solar system. You can read more about that [here]. You can also check out more info about PBL and why I use it ... read more
Ready for Takeoff: My Experience with Project-Based Learning and the Solar System Part 1
A few days ago I posted about why I use project-based learning (PBL) in my Kindergarten classroom (click [here] to visit the original post). There was a lot of interest in what PBL is and how to implement it. So, today I want to share part one of my first experience with PBL. I can ... read more
Monday Motivation: Making Recycled Paper
Happy Monday! I always say that October is absolutely my favorite month of the year, but for some reason it seems to be the busiest as a teacher. Maybe it's the first round of report cards/development records, parent conferences, or a host of other things. It's likely the combination ... read more
Monday Motivation: Exploring Trees and Bark
Welcome to the return of my weekly blog series, Monday Motivation! Now that I've gotten into the "groove" so to speak at my new school, I feel like it's time to kick off my Monday Motivation series. This series is all about lesson ideas, classroom tips, behavior management ideas, and ... read more
