What To Do About Science Vocabulary
I recently polled some upper elementary teachers, and their #1 concern for science instruction is vocabulary retention. You’ve introduced vocabulary, taught lessons, included time for hands-on
5 Ideas for Force & Motion
Teaching elementary students about force and motion is super important and can be really fun. Force is just a fancy way of saying “push” or
Stock My Lab 2018 Contest
Robin Beasley is an incredible teacher who I think you should know. She’s also the winner of Stock My Lab 2018, a contest sponsored by
SEVEN Engaging 5th Grade Science Test Prep Ideas
Miserable. That’s the best way to describe how I conducted test prep my first couple years teaching. My students did pages upon pages of practice
A Simple Strategy for Science Test Prep: Observation Stations
Do you ever wonder how to prepare students for science testing with all of the strange scenarios they might encounter in the questions? I was
FREE 5th Grade Science TEKS Planning Guide
Hello Texas teacher friends! Most of my classroom experience has been in 5th grade science teaching the 5th grade science TEKS. Early on I struggled
6 Back to School Resources for 2026 from The Science Penguin (with 5 freebies!)
If you are looking for some fun back to school science ideas for your upper elementary class, you’ve come to the right place! Check out
Science About Me: Back to School
It’s almost time for back to school! Get to know your students and help students start thinking about science in their own lives. This free
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Must-Have General Science Books for Elementary Classrooms
These are my favorite trade books to help you teach introduce science, scientists, and perseverance in your elementary classroom. The links included are affiliate links to
Must-Have Physical Science Books for Your Elementary Classroom
These are my favorite trade books to help you teach physical science concepts like matter, energy, and forces in your elementary classroom. The links included are
Must-Have Earth Science Books for Your Elementary Classroom
These are my favorite trade books to help you teach earth science concepts like water, space, natural resources, Earth’s surface, and weather in your elementary classroom.