Hey y’all! I’m excited to share a super fun activity today dubbed “Dino Dig”. My little Kinder paleontologists really look forward to this day each year as the culmination of our dinosaur study in the spring. It’s a great way to take advantage of some gorgeous Texas spring weather (which pretty much ... read more
Elephant Toothpaste: Bringing Social Emotional Development and Science Together
Y'all that back to school crazy time of year is approaching. Let me help you check one thing off your list by sharing a new twist on a science favorite. Just think social emotional, science, and bubbly, messy fun all rolled together in this hands-on experiment. Many of us know about the ... read more
My Week at the KOSMOS Energy Stem Teacher Institute
Sweet summertime... Time for relaxation, regeneration for the beginning of the school year, and... professional development! This summer I was fortunate enough to attend the KOSMOS Energy Stem Teacher Institute at the Perot Museum of Nature & Science for a second year. For anyone who ... read more
Bouncy Balls and Chemistry in the Primary Grades? A Step by Step How-to Guide
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
