Sensational Science Books for your First Grade Classroom
Sometimes the smallest changes, like having the right science read aloud books in your 1st grade classroom, can make a huge impact. Build your students’ curiosity and strengthen their understanding of key science concepts simply by adding the right books to your classroom bookshelf. If your students are always asking you more and more questions about […]
Celebrate Reptile Awareness Day with 9 Fun Facts (Free File)
Teach your primary students about reptiles as you celebrate Reptile Awareness Day in October. Read the fun facts and get the free file to use in your science lessons.
Rabbits: Animal Adaptations and Fun Facts for Kids
If your 1st graders love learning about animals, especially rabbits, springtime around Easter is the perfect time. Watch the video about animal adaptations, review the fun facts and check out the book recommendations. Your students will be excited to learn and you’ll have all the resources at your fingertips (minimal prep required). Add rabbits to your lesson plans.
All About Plants: Watch Your Kids’ Knowledge Bloom
Spring is the perfect time to teach all about plants to your 1st grade kids. Start with the life cycle of the plant. Then learn the needs of plants so they will grow and survive. Next learn all the parts as it grows. Learn all about plants.
Animal Kingdom Groups and Classification: Free Reptile Lesson
Get this free collection of reptile teaching materials to add to your Animal Kingdom: Groups and Classification Unit. You’ll be prepared with a book, word search, maze, exit ticket, writing pages, and more. All are kid friendly to increase interest and engagement. This science lesson is prepped and ready for you.
Compare Animals and Offspring: Alike, But not Exactly
These science materials go beyond traditional worksheets by using maze activities that get students thinking critically while having fun. As they navigate each maze, students will uncover how baby animals are very much like, but not exactly like, their parents. Make science more fun using mazes to teach the concept of “inherited traits”.
How to Use Groundhog Day to Teach an Animal Adaptations Science Lesson
Discover a fun and engaging Groundhog Day science lesson for first grade students! Teach animal adaptations and explore how groundhogs use thick fur, sharp claws, a tail, and hibernation to survive winter. Includes writing prompts, a hands-on craft, and ready-to-use materials. Perfect for science and cross-curricular learning.
Plant and Animal Adaptations Science Lesson Made Easy
The Plants and Animals: Adaptations for Structures and Functions resource is your all-in-one solution for creating engaging, standards-aligned lessons. Get the materials you need to teach this science lesson in your first grade classroom.
How to Teach Light for First Grade Science
Teaching light and shadows to first graders is an important science concept. Let’s introduce the light unit using a fun and hands-on activity. Keep reading for tips to help your students build a strong foundation about light concepts and topics.
How I Don’t Save Shoe Boxes for Diorama Projects Now
Not all science diorama projects need to involve saving shoe boxes. Read how you can create a habitat project without using the traditional shoe box diorama. Your students will design the habitat and add the animals in this amazing alternative. Read how you can do it too.