Tag: play learning
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The One Review Activity You Should Start Adding to Your Science Lessons Today
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in 5th grade science, Back to School, force, motion, and energy, Lesson Planning, Life Science, Matter and Energy, middle school science, Physical Science, Planning Materials, Science Activities, Science Lesson Planning, teacher tips, teacherlife, Teaching Methods and Strategies, Test Prep and Review, UncategorizedMy first year of teaching I was hired halfway through the year. Not only did I have to quickly figure out my teaching style, but I also had to get about 50 students ready to pass that dreaded 5th Grade Science STAAR test. I needed a way to make learning stick, and stick fast. I…
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June Summer Dollar Spot Finds
My favorite place to look for new classroom goodies is the Target Dollar Spot. The prices are usually so much lower than education stores and Amazon. Here is a quick little video of what I’ve found so far this summer. I’m sure my ideas will change as I get settled into the classroom this Fall,…
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STEM and Literacy Activities for Surviving Christmas and Winter in the Classroom
We all know that the couple of weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas/Winter Break can be rough on teacher energy levels and student behavior. And then, the weeks after Winter Break are tough, too. In December, we are all just waiting for that next break, and the kids more or less mentally check out. In January, its…
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How to Build an Amazing Science Program at your School – Part 1 #learninggoals
What makes an outstanding Science program that supports the teachers in your school? Calling all teachers, specialists, and principals! Its not a daunting task. I am here to help! Do you wish your current science program included engaging hands-on activities that helped your students experience each standard in a meaningful way? Do you wish your current…
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Food Chain Puzzles
We made some food chain puzzles, and they were such a big hit with the kids! I used them as an intro activity for the unit, but I have teachers using them in their classrooms as a review. Students color and cut out each organism in the two food chains. They place them on the habitat mat…
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Creative Play and Learning
Playdoh + Glowsticks + Flashlights = Exciting Learning Fun! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elementary Ali Science + ELAR (@teachersworkstation) Having a four year old at home who is very interested in Science and Engineering keeps me busy looking for something to challenge or intrigue him. Today, he so proudly brought…