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5 Engaging Kindergarten Science Activities

Kindergarten is such an incredible time in a kid’s life. It’s like this magical phase where their curiosity is off the charts. Every day, they’re brimming with questions and ready to discover the world around them. And as teachers, we get to be part of that adventure.

Now, one of the most exciting ways to channel all that boundless curiosity is through science. In kindergarten, science isn’t just a subject – it’s an epic journey. From bugs in the backyard to stars in the night sky, these little explorers are natural scientists, eager to dive into the mysteries of the universe.

5 engaging kindergarten science activities

But, to really fire up their passion for science, we need some killer resources. We’re talking about stuff that’s not just educational but also fun. If you’re looking for fun kindergarten science activities, you’re in the right place! 

How do you make science fun for kindergarten? Try out these activities! 

Kindergarten Science Push and Pull Worksheets 

push and pull science activities for kindergarten

Are you looking for some engaging activities and plans for your Push and Pull unit?

This is a week unit focusing on Push and Pull Forces. It has a journal, rubric, lesson plans, inquiry lessons, printables to reinforce concepts, a home connection project, songs, video links, and 4 posters to display in the classroom.

Day and Night Activities

day and night science activities for kindergarten

Save time with this planned-out unit on Day and Night. Meet standards using links to games, posters, music for hooks, sorting activities, and a daily data journal. Your students will be engaged with this unit! 

Kindergarten Science Solar Eclipse Activities

solar eclipse science activities for kids

Need a fun, engaging week unit with activities to teach about the Sun, Moon and Earth using the Solar Eclipse this year? You’ll love this kindergarten lesson plan! It covers standards for K-2, models, home connections, collecting data, diagrams, shadows, gravity, links and more! 

What is a Scientist

kindergarten science what Is a scientist

Need a fun, engaging Introductory Unit for The Practice of Science? Check out these 3 weeks of lesson plans with printables. This resource covers What is a Scientist Science Tools, and The Scientific Method with Inquiry lessons! 

Properties of Matter

kindergarten science states of matter activities

Be that amazing teacher who uses hands-on inquiry lessons to help students retain information about matter. I have you covered with a daily data journal, rubrics, 3 inquiry lessons, posters, links, and printables to teach liquids, solids, and gases!

If you love all these science resources and want even more, make sure to check out this year-long kindergarten science curriculum bundle! 

This comprehensive and engaging science curriculum has 12 units with inquiry lessons, STEM activities, data notebooks, rubrics, print-and-go worksheets, home projects, and so much more. Check it out! 

If you’re looking for more kindergarten science ideas, check out my post here!

5 Fang-tastic Halloween Activities for Your Elementary Classroom

As October approaches, it’s time to get your classroom in the spooky spirit and plan some exciting Halloween activities for your students! 

Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a newbie, I’ve got you covered with five fang-tastic ideas that will engage and excite your young learners. 

halloween activities

From virtual haunted house adventures to creative writing with a spooky twist, these activities are sure to make you every student’s favorite teacher. 

So, grab your broomstick (or marker) and let’s dive into the engaging world of Halloween-themed lessons!

Here are 5 fun Halloween activities for school students

1. Halloween Worksheets and Activities Resource

Halloween worksheets and activities

Looking for a great plan with everything you need to teach students all about Halloween in October? I have you covered with this math and literacy plan that includes crafts, writing, reading, bulletin board options, posters, and so much more! 

2. Virtual Haunted House Field Trip Activity

Halloween activities: haunted house 
virtual field trip

Be every student’s favorite teacher by taking them to a haunted house! Virtual Field trips are a great way engage students in learning.  Use these interactive, editable Google Slides to easily have students use movable parts, learn about Fiction and non-fiction and so much more!

3. All About Bats Halloween Digital Escape Room

Halloween activities bats escape room

Looking for a great activity for your students to help your students learn about bats? Digital Escapes™ are a fun way to get students to learn without even realizing it. No printing and No prep needed for this digital escape!

Students will click a video for a short story and directions to help with their first clue. 

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During the escape, students will be tasked with solving 4 lock clues in order to escape the bizarre bats buzzing around their building. There is a pdf included in this download with directions, the link to the site, an answer key and an optional note taking worksheet for students. This activity takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.

4. Haunted House Creative Writing Activity

Halloween activities for kids

Use this Haunted House Layered Book to support Creative Writing with your kindergarten or first grade students. A writing rubric aligned with Common Core Standards is included in this packet. The book is 5 pages total and builds student’s creativity to have a final product of a short story about putting up a haunted house for sale. It also is cute on display in the classroom.

5. Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Halloween activities

Be every student’s favorite teacher by making school enjoyable! Scavenger hunts are great conversation starters, ice breakers, movement activities, classroom community builders, or writing prompts. Use this editable Powerpoint to engage your students in some Halloween fun.

I hope your students love these spook-tacular activities! If you want more Halloween activities or fall activities, check out my post here! 

What’s your favorite Halloween activity for kids? Let me know in the comments!

5 Fall Activities to Do With Your Elementary Students

Fall is in the air! Are you ready? 

The fall colors and weather are a fantastic backdrop for outdoor exploration. It’s the perfect time to take your students on nature walks, scavenger hunts, and teach them about the changing seasons.

I always loved using this time of year as a chance to explore apples and pumpkins in lessons. These activities not only engage students but also provide opportunities for math, science, and sensory learning. 🍁🍂📚

fall activities

If you are looking for some fall activities for elementary students, fall activity sheets, or fall worksheets, you are in the right place! 

So what are some activities you can do during the fall season? 

I have you covered! Here are 5 of my favorite fall themed resources to use this time of year! 

Fall Scarecrow Writing Craft

fall activities for kids

This engaging  fall activity will help your kids enjoy their writing time and provide a cute display for your classroom! Three different types of lines for you to choose from to make it perfect to individualize for your students.

Fall Math and Literacy Worksheets

fall crafts and math activities

Candy corn activities are so easy to get kids engaged in learning in the fall! Teach math, opinion writing, letter id, STEM and so more with this activity pack made around a candy corn theme! Learning made fun for fall time!

Fall Would You Rather Writing Activity

fall writing activities

Would you Rather Prompts are great conversation starters, ice breakers or writing prompts. Use these interactive, editable Google Slides to easily have students show one or two fingers to share their choice.

Fall Directed Drawing

fall directed drawing

Show students how to draw fall images with their writing using these directed drawings for primary and intermediate grades in 5 simple steps. Pick and choose what works for you to create a journal or a gift for others!

Pumpkin Worksheets and Activities

pumpkins worksheets fall activities

Looking for a great plan with everything you need to teach students all about pumpkins? I have you covered with this math and literacy plan that includes crafts, writing, reading, bulletin board options, posters, and so much more! 

 I hope your students love these fall activities, crafts, and worksheets as much as mine did! Fall is such a great season to celebrate in the classroom, so don’t miss out on the wonderful opportunities that fall brings! 

If you want more fall fun, check out these free fall printables! 

What are your favorite fall activities for the classroom? Let me know in the comments!

3 Engaging Ways to Teach Forms of Energy

Planning on teaching forms of energy to your students? You’re in the right place!

Teaching kindergarten and first-grade students about energy, including sound, light, and heat, can be a lot of fun!

forms of energy

 Here are three engaging energy activities for kindergarten and first grade to help them understand these concepts:

Sound Show and Tell:

Ask each student to bring a small item from home that can make a sound (e.g., a bell, a toy whistle, a musical instrument, or even a rubber ball).

In the classroom, have a “Sound Show and Tell” session. Each student takes a turn sharing their item and making the sound it produces.

Discuss with the class what made each sound and how it made them feel. Was it loud or quiet? High-pitched or low-pitched? This helps introduce the idea that sound is a form of energy created by vibrations.

Shadow Puppets:

Set up a darkened area in the classroom using blankets or cardboard to create a shadow puppet theater.

Provide students with simple cut-out shapes or figures (animals, objects, or their own designs) and attach them to popsicle sticks to create shadow puppets.

Using a flashlight as the light source, have students take turns holding their shadow puppets in front of the light to cast shadows on the “stage.”

Explain that light is a form of energy that allows us to see things, and shadows are created when an object blocks the path of light. Encourage students to experiment with different puppets and positions to see how shadows change.

Heat and Ice Experiment:

Gather a few ice cubes and various materials like aluminum foil, fabric, plastic, and paper.

Have students touch and describe how each material feels (cold, warm, or room temperature).

Wrap an ice cube in each material and place them on a tray. Observe and discuss what happens to the ice cubes over time.

Explain that heat is a form of energy that can make things warmer or colder. Emphasize that some materials are better at keeping things cold (insulators) while others let heat pass through easily (conductors).

If you’re looking for some simple and fun free energy worksheets, I have you covered! 

forms of energy free activities

Check out these free Forms of Energy Activities! 

What’s Inside This Download?

Pg. 1 Cover

Pg. 2 HOME CONNECTION – Parent Project

Pg. 3 Energy – List the items that produce energy

Pg. 4 Heat & Light Energy Mini-book

Pg. 5 I Spy SOUND objects

Pg. 6 What is energy? POSTER

Pg. 7 Credits

forms of energy worksheets

This is a free sample of a larger 3 week unit on forms of energy. You can check it out here!

For more forms of energy and science tips, check out my post here!