5 Tips for 5th Grade Science STAAR Test Prep with Task Cards: A Worksheet Alternative
I’ve been there. I copied giant packets of science worksheets thinking it would help prepare for 5th Grade Science STAAR. It didn’t. Students passed but
Small Group Science: An Intervention Plan for Tutoring
“What exactly do you do in small groups?” This is a question I received for years, although I could never seem to provide a great
The Science Penguin in Spanish
Have you ever wished that you could have Science Penguin resources ready to go… in Spanish? Well, now you can! I have heard from literally
5 Ideas to Teach Students About Ecosystem Interactions
Need ideas to teach students about organisms’ interactions with living and nonliving components of their ecosystems? Look no further!
Valentine’s Day Science
Do you need some FUN science activities to do the week of Valentine’s Day? These 5 science stations are engaging, educational, and interactive! See them
How to Teach Food Webs: 9 Exciting Hands-on Activities for 4th grade and 5th grade
Interpreting food webs can be overwhelming for many students. Over the years, I found a few strategies that work well with students needing extra assistance
7 Ideas to Teach Forms of Energy
1. 🔥 Forms of Energy Scavenger Hunt Get your students thinking about forms of energy with this ENGAGE activity. Students can walk around the classroom,
Classroom Decor {with a purpose}
I was thinking about how I labeled things during the year to help reinforce science content. With social media’s heavy focus lately on classroom aesthetics,
The Ultimate 4th Grade Science TEKS Book List
One of my favorite ways to address the 4th grade science TEKS all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust
The Ultimate Science Book List: Nature and the Outdoors
One of my favorite ways to address this standard all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom library. Here
Out the Door to Explore: 5 Reasons to Teach Science Outside
What I have learned is that we can easily do more to incorporate memorable science experiences on a regular basis right at school. Here are 5 reasons to teach science outside.
The Ultimate 5th Grade Science TEKS Book List
One of my favorite ways to address this standard all year long while also inspiring students is through read-alouds and a robust classroom library. It’s