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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
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Popcorn Science for All Five Senses!
Use popcorn in this tasty experiment to explore the five senses at home with your kindergartener!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Worksheet
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Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Kindergarten
Life Science
Practice your detective skills with this fun worksheet! Have your child go around the house and see how many things from the list they can find.
Worksheet
Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Worksheet
Science Scavenger Hunt: Green
Practice your detective skills with this fun worksheet! Have your child go around the house and see how many things from the list they can find.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Worksheet
Hidden Objects
Hidden Objects
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Hidden Objects
Kindergarten
Life Science
Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.
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Hidden Objects
Hidden Objects
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Hidden Objects
Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
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Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
Pre-K
Life Science
This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.
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Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
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Two-Ingredient Sensory Dough
This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.
Pre-K
Life Science
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Kindergarten
Life Science
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
A Five Senses Adventure
A Five Senses Adventure
Lesson Plan
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A Five Senses Adventure
Kindergarten
Phonics
This five senses inspired lesson will get your students excited about using their observation skills as they go on a classroom scavenger hunt!
Lesson Plan
A Five Senses Adventure
A Five Senses Adventure
Lesson Plan
A Five Senses Adventure
This five senses inspired lesson will get your students excited about using their observation skills as they go on a classroom scavenger hunt!
Kindergarten
Phonics
Lesson Plan
Make a Geoboard!
Make a Geoboard!
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Make a Geoboard!
Kindergarten
Geometry
This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.
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Make a Geoboard!
Make a Geoboard!
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Make a Geoboard!
This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.
Kindergarten
Geometry
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Bubble Science
Bubble Science
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Bubble Science
Pre-K
Physical Science
This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!
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Bubble Science
Bubble Science
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Bubble Science
This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!
Pre-K
Physical Science
Activity
Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
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Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Kindergarten
Data and Graphing
Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.
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Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
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Become a "Coin Archaeologist"
Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.
Kindergarten
Data and Graphing
Activity
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Investigate Magnetic Attraction
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Investigate Magnetic Attraction
Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Activity
Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
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Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.
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Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
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Yeast Experiment: It's Alive!
Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Worksheet
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Week 14: Make a Mess!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!
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Week 14: Make a Mess!
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Worksheet
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Worksheet
Make a Sensory Cloud
Make a Sensory Cloud
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Make a Sensory Cloud
Kindergarten
Life Science
Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!
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Make a Sensory Cloud
Make a Sensory Cloud
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Make a Sensory Cloud
Make scented sensory cloud dough. Add it to a sensory table, activity station, or put it in a baggie for extra at-the-park entertainment!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Wreath Ornament
Wreath Ornament
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Wreath Ornament
Pre-K
Life Science
Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.
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Wreath Ornament
Wreath Ornament
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Wreath Ornament
Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.
Pre-K
Life Science
Activity
Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
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Five Senses Weather
Kindergarten
Life Science
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Lesson Plan
Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
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Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
Kindergarten
Life Science
Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.
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Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
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Your Nose Knows! Have Fun with Smell Science
Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Sound Scavenger Hunt
Sound Scavenger Hunt
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
Kindergarten
Life Science
In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
Sound Scavenger Hunt
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Sound Scavenger Hunt
In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
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Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.
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Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
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Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Make a Handprint Butterfly
Make a Handprint Butterfly
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Kindergarten
Life Science
Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Make a Handprint Butterfly
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Make a Handprint Butterfly
Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Tip Toes
Tip Toes
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Tip Toes
Pre-K
Handwriting
Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.
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Tip Toes
Tip Toes
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Tip Toes
Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.
Pre-K
Handwriting
Activity
Tree Texture
Tree Texture
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Tree Texture
Kindergarten
Measurement
Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations
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Tree Texture
Tree Texture
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Tree Texture
Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations
Kindergarten
Measurement
Activity
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
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Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
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Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
Pre-K
Handwriting
In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!
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Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
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Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!
In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!
Pre-K
Handwriting
Activity
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
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Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Kindergarten
Life Science
Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.
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Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
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Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Activity
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
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Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Kindergarten
Writing
This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.
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Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
Activity
Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise
This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.
Kindergarten
Writing
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