My daughter and I had the pleasure of testing one of Little Passport’s newest products – the Weather Lab Science Kit! M loves science kits of all kinds, so this was perfect for my 6-year-old. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but was given a Weather Lab Science …
Next semester in my Kindergarten/First Grade coop class I’ll be teaching Animal Science, and I’ve developed some of my own materials as well as using print and online resources. I’ll be posting my lesson plans sometime within the next several weeks, but I was so happy with how my posters …
I love taking M to hands-on children’s museums. They always offer creative, educational, and fun stuff to do that in most cases I can’t provide at home. The Hands On! Regional Museum in downtown Johnson City, Tennessee has two floors packed with many, many different activities for kids of all …
We did something different this year during our annual visit to the Gatlinburg area. We found the Pigeon Forge Gem Mine in one of the many local coupon books, and decided to try it. We purchased one $15 bucket and allowed my daughter to do most of the “mining” – …
If you are planning a visit to the Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg areas, how would you like to incorporate some outdoor experiences and history into your vacation? The beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers both in abundance! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate …
Welcome Spring! This lesson plan was inspired by the warm weather after such a COLD winter, and by the dried sunflower head my neighbor gave to me last fall. After finding Argentina and a few other sunflower-producing countries and states on the map, my class really enjoyed hearing me read …
Sprouting bean plants requires only a few inexpensive items, some of which you may already have around your house. Below you will find images and the steps to follow to sprout your own beans. You can use these as talking points with your kids as you perform each step. Have …
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post, but received one free activity box to review. I am an affiliate of Peekapak, and will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link on this page. The Big Orange Box My preschooler was very excited …
I’m not sure why, but my preschooler loves to play with ice. Following are two experiments using ice…one involves food coloring, which makes it even more fun for kids! Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a …
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I am an affiliate of Amazon, and will receive a small commission if a link on this blog is used to make a purchase. We were interested in trying the Jumping Coin Experiment from the The Usborne Book of Science Activities, Volume 1, …
These are two of the first science experiments my four-year-old and I performed together in our kitchen. Based on what I have read, kids of all ages would enjoy these! Both experiments are rather simple, but fun. Inexpensive, too! 1. Inflating A Balloon Thank you to Mom to 2 Posh …
My preschooler’s interest in science experiments was sparked recently by a simple little experiment we did on the dining room table. It involved a plastic drinking straw and various small objects we found around the house. We lined up a feather, penny, eraser, paper clip, shell, and a few other …
Sail Away! I hope you and your kids enjoy these pages! You will find printables for Christopher Columbus, Sailing Ships and More, Under the Sea, and Pirates. I’ll add all the ocean-themed pages that I create to this post in the future, as well. Please comment on this post if …
Fascinating and Educational If you are visiting Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this year, be sure to visit the Wings of America exhibit and show. It is a fascinating glimpse at America’s birds of prey, including the Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle. The show is captivating to kids and adults …
We just purchased some broccoli plants (a first for us) and a tomato plant, and we have some seed packets waiting for us on the kitchen counter. Tomorrow is supposed to be a nice day, so hopefully we can start our little garden! Enjoy these garden-themed printables – there are …
My schedule calls for combining this lesson with the Winter Season, and the Daniel and Prophets Bible stories. But of course you can use these ideas however you like – I confess, we’re a little off our schedule! For an introduction and to see how this post fits in my …