Geology Rocks!! Learning about the rock cycle can be a bit boring, but not when you learn it in game format! An educational game makes every lesson better. Read on to learn about the Rock Collectors game that helps kids understand the rock cycle and how the different types of rocks are formed. I have always been a bit fascinated with rocks. I loved collecting pretty polished ones as a kid, but also was fascinated by all of the rocks I could find outside. Living in Florida as a kid, there ... continue reading...
Rainbow Mentos & Soda Geyser
Have you ever tried the Mentos and Soda Geyser? It's such a fun classic. We did it years ago with diet Coke. This seems to be the most popular choice of sodas to do the experiment with. But I wanted to do a more colorful version this time. So instead we did a Rainbow Soda and Mentos Geyser! Of course, my kids LOVED it!! We had cousins in town for a large portion of the summer so we spent lots of time trying to keep them all happy. This was a perfect outdoor activity for a busy group ... continue reading...
How Attention Deficit is an Asset
Attention deficit is termed as a disorder, but today I want to tell you the ways that attention deficit is an asset! Whether you teach preschool or high school, homeschool or public school, you will have new challenges to grow and learn from this year! One of the things I know other parents and I have talked about is how often ADD/ADHD comes up as an issue for educators. We struggle with it in our home. I also remember several of my peers in school growing up and the struggle they had ... continue reading...
Building Electric Circuits: STEM Challenge Cards
If you are looking for a fun and easy way to teach about circuits, I have just the thing for you. I made a set of cards to help you in your teaching! These Building Electric Circuits cards are perfect for a STEM challenge, or for technology lessons and activities. What's Included in the Building Electric Circuits Set? This set of 8 STEM challenge cards includes the following activities: Make a Circuit with Lemons Make a Conductivity tester Make a Graphite ... continue reading...
Cursive Letter Matching Puzzles
We love learning cursive in our home. I know a lot of schools are phasing out teaching cursive, but it will always be taught in our homeschool! If you are looking for ways to help your kids learn cursive letters, I have a fun new printable for you today: Cursive Letter Matching Puzzles. Cursive Letter Puzzles The Cursive Letter Puzzles set has a puzzle for each letter. For each one kids match the cursive letter with the printed letter. Each puzzle piece has both an upper case letter and a ... continue reading...
