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
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
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
