Tops and Bottoms

 

Isn't this book just the cutest?  I created some google slide activities to go with it.  All the slides are geared towards building their comprehension (sequencing, comprehension quick check, character traits, using evidence, favorite part, cause and effect, opinion writing, text to self connections, and vegetable sorting)  

Click here to take you to my resource:

Here are some sample pics of the slides I created...

This is an amazing tool to have when planting seeds (TIP:  carrots take a long time to grow big, so do what I did... buy a carrot at the grocery store and throw it in towards the end! :). )

This is similar to the one I have on amazon.  Click on the product to bring you to the amazon link:

Here are some more that I would think about purchasing for the classroom:

And this:

and I'm totally getting this.... so cool!

Enjoy!

March Resources

The kids LOVED walking through this door.  I hope to do it again this year!

This google slide resource is perfect for the primary grades in March.  It includes over 7 math activities (over 80 slides), for only $3.50!

Click here for one activity from the unit... it's a freebie!  This would be the simplest activity from unit.  

This next resource is perfect for math centers.  It includes 11 fun and engaging math activities and games.  Print, Laminate and enjoy!

I created this resource when I taught first grade and the kids LOVED it.  It can also be used for Kindergarten enrichment, or second grade remediation.  Click here or on the picture to take you to the resource in my TPT store.  

Here is the preview page:

I love this Inferencing Writing Activity.  They loved reading the clues to their friends and having them guess what they are describing.  Here are some first graders' completed work:

And finally.... how cool is this???

  Jocelyn was so excited!  

Click here to read my original post... it took a few tries to perfect it... click here.

I explain how to make this experiment to demonstrate different densities....Perfect for in-class, distance, and homeschool learners!

Click here to see how to make this:

Water Cycle in a Jar- Science Experiment

Another science experiment in a jar!  In March we did an experiment called Rainbow in a Jar to demonstrate different densities.  Last week we used a jar to demonstrate the water cycle.  

All we did was add some hot water.  We pretended this water was the ocean and it was warmed up by the sun.  Then we quickly place a plate on top of the mason jar to trap the water vapor that was rising.  We added a few clouds (ice cubes) on top of the plate and observed!  We had to wait and wait and wait very patiently until it started to rain.  We did have to wait about 10 minutes for it to start raining.  But when it finally did, all the kids squealed with excitement.  They loved it!  We reviewed our water cycle song while we did this fun experiment.  You can get both the science experiment and water cycle poem over at TPT.  Click here or on the picture below to download this freebie!

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Rainbow in a Jar- Density Experiment

I made this at home today with my little ones.  The first time did not go so well….

(We poured it in too quickly and I don't think the sugar was dissolved all the way.)

But the second time was a success!!!

This density experiment is easy to do at home or at school!

First, get your supplies.  All you need are 6 clear cups, 1 large cup, sugar, food coloring, a spoon, a microwave, and an eye-dropper or plastic syringe.

Then you distribute your sugar, water (1/2 cup each), and food coloring.  No sugar in the first cup.  1 scoop in the second cup.  2 scoops in the third cup.  3 scoops in the fourth…. and so on.  The more sugar, the denser the water.

Then mix.

After that, put in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes.  Mix some more.  This will help the sugar dissolve.

Finally, you can start putting in your colorful, sugar water.  Start with the most dense (purple) and work your way up!  Now this is where we messed up the first time.  We used a turkey baster so the water came out too fast.  The second time we used an eye-dropper. It was a slower process, but it turned out much better!

Isn't it beautiful?  We hope that this rainbow in a jar will help the Leprechaun find his way to our house the year!

Click on the picture below to download my Rainbow in a Jar Science Experiment Freebie!