You asked for it...
Here are the highlights from my science presentation at the California Kindergarten Conference in Northern CA this month.
5 Senses Pre-science:
I introduced each of the 5 senses at the small-group table so each child got to manipulate the realia and learn how to take care of the materials before they became part of the science center.
Their favorite activity was getting to trace their name with white glue and sprinkle it with powdered Jell-O. When it dried, it became a tactile scratch-&-sniff reminder of how to spell their name. (Great to use this with sight words too!)
Matter: The Power of Air
We got to make our snowmen float on air!
for the directions.
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| We had so much fun making our snowmen float on air! |
We also had fun with these paper helicopters. CLICK HERE
for the template and directions.
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| We tested different variables: size, weight, even color! |
Oh, and the bubble experiment was so much fun!
More...
We explored the properties of water, weather experiments that demonstrate the water cycle, and we learned this song:
(To the tune of "Oh, My Darlin'")
Evaporation,
Condensation,
Precipitation on my mind.
It is just the water cycle
and it happens all the time!
We talked about seasons, plants, and animal life cycles.
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| Click the image for the writing templates. |
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| Click the image for the flowerpot template and complete directions. |
And I shared some FREEBIES & Discount Codes:
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| FREE scientific method signs for your classroom!Click the image to grab them! |
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| A FREE month of HP Instant Ink, A FREE trial of ESGI + $40 off of your 1st year, A FREE Letter Journal that will make your classroom come alive from Alive Studios (with purchase). |
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| If you want ALL of my science templates with integrated writing templates too, just email me for a $20 flash drive ($35 value): kfundamentals@gmail.com |
So, catch me at a conference or book me for a professional development at your school.
Any questions? Just email me or leave me a comment below:
kfundamentals@gmail.com
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