Ks1 science

Materials and their properties | Foundation, Prep and Kindergarten Science Unit | Includes posters, printables and hands-on activity ideas for early learning | Australian Curriculum | Printables for the classroom | Chemistry strand | What are objects made from? | Properties of familiar objects

Science can be super fun, and I know I love when I discover new and exciting experiments to try with my kids. These sensational science experiments for kids are gathered up from a few of our own Elementary Entourage family and others too, and they are sure to be a hit with your kids as well! Fizzing Beginning Sounds Science Experiment - The Kindergarten Connection We spend a ton of time identifying beginning sounds and learning to read - why not mix it up with a little science experiment…

Great ideas for easy science challenge bags perfect for small rewards, party bags or extra challenges. Make paper spinners, density bottles and more.

Unfortunately, many schools are pushing Science right out the door and focusing primarily on math and literacy. While these things are important and the foundation of every child's educational career... ignoring other subject areas is a horrible idea! If you haven't started this already, it's definitely something to think about for next year. If your principal tells you there isn't enough time in the day for Science.. you show her your science journals. They are the perfect way to combine…

Along with all my other usual Valentine's activities I do this time of year.. I like to do a mini unit on magnets! Here are a few awesome resources I found that are perfect to use when teaching about magnets to little learners. First of all, I just LOVE brainpopjr!!! There almost always seems to be the perfect little video to go with my lesson (especially science and social studies). This magnet video helps little ones to better understand the simple concept of a magnet. Next, you have to…

One thing readers most request is inexpensive (or free) teaching materials. Here is the first "Teach with Trash" idea, and I plan to have more to come.

Lots of easy ideas for learning about materials and their properties, perfect for key stage 1 science for kids.

Engage your students in exciting science lessons with this interactive science notebook.