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Science Activities For Kindergarten
Introduce young learners to the world of science with activities designed for kindergarten students. This collection includes simple experiments, nature observations, and sensory experiences that encourage curiosity. By integrating these science activities into your teaching, you can lay the groundwork for scientific thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
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The Weather's Always Changing Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will explore why the weather is constantly changing in this fun, rhyming audiobook about the weather.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Weather, Change, Moisture, Air Pressure, Cloud Formations
Fall And Winter Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Fall brings cooler weather and in autumn there are shorter days. The leaves change from green to orange, red, and purple, until they start falling to the ground.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Fall, Winter, Autumn, Seasons, Change
Grey Squirrels: Kindergarten Science Projects
Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Squirrels: Kindergarten Science Projects Although the photos are of grey squirrels, the lesson notes can equally apply to red squirrels. The Squirrels' Kindergarten Science project is ideal for a mini topic. Use our Lesson notes to help you plan lessons. I like to help teachers use creatures that are commonly seen by children to explore the natural world, which is the building block of science. By using creatures with which children are familiar, we can cover much of the science curriculum in a way that the children will remember. Science lessons can be transformed as both pupils and teachers become engaged in the project, asking questions to stimulate further enquiry. Lesson objectives: Help your pupils to learn about squirrels to describe squirrels, learn about their anatomy a Learn about the squirrel's habitat Learn about the squirrel's behaviour To encourage pupils to compare squirrels with other animals they may have seen or studied. Contents: This kindergarten Science project has 33 pages of resources. It includes: Squirrel's information notes for so that teachers have the answers to hand and can feel knowledgeable about their subject without taking precious time to research for the lesson Lesson notes and ideas to help you plan 18 Differentiated worksheets/activities which will provide you with ample for all abilities The worksheets cover Parts of a squirrel Labelling a squirrel (characteristics) Diet Habitat Writing paper for recording Comprehension sheets And more! The Squirrel worksheets can be used with: See our S quirrel PowerPoint which can be used to introduce your science project, or use it to conclude your mini-series of lessons. What is included? One 35 page PDF Lots of supporting materials to help you teach a great kindergarten science project More: A good display is vital to capture children's interest and make the classroom a vibrant learning environment. Our resources help you to make such a display: Squirrels Photo pack
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Tags Squirrel Worksheets, Grey Squirrels, Squirrels, Animals, Habitats, Autumn, Squirrels Project, Squirrels Unit Study, Kindergarten Science Projects, Nature
Fruits and Vegetables: Guided Reading Level G with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Life Sciences, Health, P.E. & Health, Vocabulary, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This Fruits and Vegetables (level g) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: Fruits and Vegetables Genre: Nonfiction Subject: Life Science (Plants and food) Primary Topic: Where fruits/vegetables grow and why they’re healthy Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): G What This Book Teaches Best Many foods come from plants , and plants grow in the sun. Examples of fruits and where they grow (apple on a tall tree; banana with bright yellow skin). Examples of vegetables and where they grow (carrot under the ground; corn in a field; peppers in different colors; broccoli looks like a tiny tree). A simple fruit feature: most fruits have seeds inside (watermelon has many small seeds). Health connection: fruits and vegetables are healthy and help the body stay strong. Learning Goals Students will identify what the book says many foods come from. Students will describe where at least one fruit grows (example from the text). Students will describe where at least one vegetable grows (example from the text). Students will explain what the book says about seeds in fruits. Students will explain how fruits and vegetables help the body, using the book’s words. Key Vocabulary From the Text plants — living things that grow in the sun. fruit — food that can grow on a tree. vegetable — food that can grow in the ground. seeds — small parts inside fruits. healthy — good for your body. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What fruits and vegetables do you already know, and where do you think they grow? Comprehension questions: What does the book say many foods come from? Comprehension questions: Where does the book say a carrot grows? Comprehension questions: How do fruits and vegetables help the body, according to the book? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Life Science, Health
Winter Woodland Watercolour Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
A beautiful nature journaling set for children. Youngsters can combine pre-painted characters (a deer, fox, robin, stoat, holly & ivy) with stunningly illustrated background scenes that can be used separately or to create a double-page spread. The scene has plenty of space for children to add their own drawings and writing to create wonderful journal pages to treasure. This set ideally lends itself to the study of animals and woodlands in winter, record observations of nature around you, or combine with study from books and objects. The sheet of illustrations makes ideal additions to winter displays. To create a tactile finished item I highly recommend printing onto high-quality paper, I like to use watercolor paper as this also allows the children to add their own paintings to the pages they create and means that every piece looks and feels like an original painting.
Author Fiddleticks Education
Tags Winter Woodland , Winter Forest, Snow Woodland Set, Holiday, Watercolour
Sharks Know-It-Alls! Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on Sharks! Did you know that sharks can smell blood in the water from over a mile away? Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, makes this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Science, Education, Fun, Ebook, Sharks
Spring And Summer Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Spring is a very unpredictable time of the year. Sometimes it’s warm, and then snow might appear. Daffodils and crocuses are clues that spring is near.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Spring, Summer, Listen, Weather, Science
You're An Astronaut Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn what it’s like to lift off in a space shuttle and experience outer space in this fact-filled, audiobook about being an astronaut.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Shuttle, Lift Off, Mission Specialist, Astronaut, Science
FREE: Our 5 Senses Lesson Plan & Conversation For Kindergarten & 1st
Montessori, Science, ESL, Language Development, ELA, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Centers, Activities, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Exploring Our Five Senses No-Prep Lesson Plan, Worksheets, Anchor Charts, & Conversation Cards Kindergarten to Grade 2 Make learning about the five senses simple, engaging, and stress-free with this no-prep Five Senses resource designed for Kindergarten to Grade 2 learners. Everything inside is ready to use - just print and teach. I created this resource to help young students explore how they use their senses to understand the world around them, while also encouraging discussion, observation, and language development. What’s inside? This Five Senses pack includes: A clear and easy to follow Five Senses lesson plan Printable worksheets for hands-on practice Anchor charts to support visual learning Conversation starter cards to encourage speaking and sharing ideas I have designed all the activities with young learners in mind and they work well for whole-group lessons, small groups, or independent practice. Resource features: No Prep - Print and use right away Visual & Interactive - Anchor charts, cards, and kid-friendly visuals may keep your students engaged for a long time Skill-Building - This resource supports observation skills, vocabulary, and oral language development Flexible - This resource is a great tool for classrooms, homeschool settings, or at-home practice How to use it? Introduce the Five Senses Start with the anchor charts and poem to help students understand each sense in a simple yet memorable way. Build Conversation Skills Use the conversation cards to encourage students to talk about their own experiences. The prompts inside help children express ideas, listen to others, and build confidence in English. This Five Senses resource is ideal for preschool, Montessori, kindergarten, first grade, and second grade classrooms. It’s a great addition to early science lessons, language development activities, and seasonal or thematic units. It is perfect for teachers and parents looking for an engaging, low-stress way to teach the five senses while encouraging curiosity, discussion, and real-world connections.
Author FlashKart
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Tags Our 5 Senses, Sense Organs, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Conversation, Esl, Efl, Science Lesson Plan, Centers
Animal Habitats Sorting Activity Worksheets| Animal Habitat
Science, Animals, Life Sciences, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Teacher Tools, Classroom Decor, Activities, Centers, Word Walls, Worksheets, Word Problems, Workbooks
Students will find, recognize, recognize, recognize, recognize tAnimal Habitat Activities for Special Education. These Animal Habitat are aligned with the science of reading Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education identity practices worksheet and in fact your prescript and kinderrain needs to master the Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education names, Animal Habitat seem that I have designed these Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education, which have designed these Animal Habitat Activities works, which is a Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education about a paper about the practice of the practice of guide practices, which is a Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education and plants about the practice To create a Animal Habitat Activities to create, which helps find different Animal Habitat , ensures a fun and structured approach to learning the Animal Habitat Activities . This worksheet provides a fun activities to identify the sounds of any pre -PR -LafabetAnimal Habitat Activities for Special Education, the formation of lAnimal Habitat Activities for Special Education, including a series of small activities on each page, including a series of students to involve a series of skills for Animal Habitat Activities for Special Education reviews.
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Tags Biology, Vocabulary, Environment, General Science, Science, Printables, Activities, Worksheets
Owl Watercolor Journaling Set
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Activities
This beautiful nature journaling set allows youngsters to combine pre-painted characters (a barn owl, baby tawny owl, vole, moon, and oak leaves) with their own drawings, annotations, and observations on a lovely illustrated background page featuring a hollow tree. The page has plenty of space for children to add their own drawings and writing to create wonderful journal entries to treasure.
Author Fiddleticks Education
Tags Owl, Watercolor, Journal, Printables
Bunny Burrow | Rabbit Activity
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
A beautiful nature journaling set for children. Youngsters can combine pre-painted hand-illustrated characters (rabbits, hares, woodpeckers, and spring flowers) with the stunningly illustrated background scene. The scene has plenty of space for children to add their own drawings and writing to create wonderful journal pages to treasure. This set ideally lends itself to the study of animals in spring as well as life cycles, record observations in nature around you, or combine with study from books and objects. The sheet of illustrations makes ideal additions to spring displays. To create a tactile finished item I highly recommend printing onto high-quality paper, I like to use watercolor paper as this also allows the children to add their own paintings to the pages they create and means that every piece looks and feels like an original painting.
Author Fiddleticks Education
Tags Rabbit Warren Activity , Easter Bunny Cut And Stick, Bunny Burrow, Watercolour, Habitat, Bunny Burrow, Rabbit Burrow, Rabbit Lives In Burrow
Respecting the Environment: Farm Activity Pages
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Activities
Respecting the Environment: Farm Activity Pages These educational resources titled, Respecting the Environment: Farm Activity Pages, enable learners to conveniently delve into environmental science. Packed with 19 vibrant activity pages, this resource introduces key topics related to the captivating sphere of farming. It proves beneficial for educators in public schools as well as those guiding students within a homeschool setting and can cater to various levels from preschool up to grade three. The exercises are multi-faceted and engaging, encompassing: Dot-to-dot puzzles Coloring activities themed around different farm animals like chickens, cows, dogs, horses, sheep and more. Moreover, each page is appended with absorbing factual information linked to its theme designed not only for knowledge enhancement but also instilling respect towards our environment. The noteworthy aspect about these resources is their capacity for repeated print without loss of quality or readability. This feature facilitates learners to revisit tasks such as color-by-number activities or letter searches providing reinforcement for better retention. A Blend of Amusement & Informative Content: Inclusive of enthralling hidden picture exercises that boost attention-to-detail skills; there are dedicated sections packed with fun facts interwoven closely with practical hands-on elements - seamlessly merging entertainment with educational content on environmental science themes. User-friendly Format: This exhaustive package is available in a convenient PDF format ideal for any occupied educator aiming to incorporate such enriching lessons into their teaching plan whether utilized during classroom sessions involving whole groups or small clusters; alternatively even as homework assignments promoting independent learning. In Summary, The 'Respecting the Environment: Farm Activity Pages', offer an innovative and viable method that effectively bolsters critical scientific notions inherently linked to our shared environment - ultimately, serving as an indispensable item within any effective educator's toolkit.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Farm Animals, Environmental Science, Interactive Activities, Hands-on Tasks, Printable Resources
Predators Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Read Alouds, Activities
Did you know that a predator is any wild animal that hunts and kills other animals for food? Kids will learn about the black panther, tiger, great white shark, sea otter, and lion, as well as smaller predators like spiders, scorpions, and praying mantises. Fact-filled, sing-along songs like, “I’m A Fierce Hunter,” “What Is A Spider?” and “King Of The Beasts,” will provide a fun way for children to learn about amazing predators. Fun facts and amazing sounds effects will engage listeners while they learn that animal predators need to hunt and kill their prey to survive in the wild.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Predators, Hunt, Prey, Kill, Eat
Fall Leaf Investigation Science Center Observation Sheet for Preschool
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Biology, Life Sciences, Science, Nature & Plants, Kindergarten, Preschool, Centers, Activities, Games, Writing Prompts, Worksheets & Printables
Encourage curiosity and scientific thinking in young learners with this Fall Leaf Investigation Science Center Observation Sheet for Preschool ! Perfect for autumn-themed lessons, this activity helps children observe, compare, and record the details of fall leaves while practicing early science and literacy skills. What’s Included In This Leaf Investigation Pack? • Printable fall leaf observation sheet • Prompt Writing Page For Kids • Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt Sheet • Easy-to-use format for science centers or outdoor learning Why Teachers Love It • Builds early science inquiry skills • Encourages hands-on exploration and observation • Strengthens vocabulary and descriptive language • No prep – just print and use • Perfect for integrating science with art and literacy This Resource is Great For • Preschool and Pre-K classrooms • Autumn science centers and nature walks • Outdoor classroom activities • Homeschool fall unit studies • Leaf-themed bulletin board displays This Fall Leaf Observation Sheet makes learning hands-on and engaging while helping preschoolers connect with nature during the autumn season!
Author Perfect_Printables
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Tags Leaf Investigation, Fall Leaf Activity, Autumn Science Center, Preschool Leaf Study, Leaf Observation Sheet, Pre K Science Activity, Autumn Leaf Worksheet, Fall Classroom Activity, Leaf Identification, Nature Study Kids
Shark Week Audio Book
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will learn fascinating facts about a variety of different sharks and why these magnificent creatures of the deep are often misunderstood. Young shark enthusiasts will learn that sharks play an important role in helping to balance our ecosystem by feeding off dead or dying fish. Kids are encouraged to learn more about these awesome creatures so they can better understand how human behavior can hurt sharks—like littering and not reusing, reducing, and recycling plastic bottles. Sharks are awe-inspiring fish that need to be protected so that they will be around for millions of more years!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Sharks, Shark Week, Ocean, Teeth, Cartilage
Our World Audio Book
Science, Basic Science, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Read Alouds, Activities
Kids will explore our world by learning about the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Fun songs like “Smelly Feet,” and “Can You Name These Sounds?” make learning about the five senses entertaining and fun! We will talk about “favorite” and “not so favorite” smells, learn about sound waves, foods that taste sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, and so much more!
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Sight, Senses, Touch, Smell, Wonder
Guided Reading Level H - What Happens to Recyclables
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Pre-Reading, Language Development, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - What Happens to Recyclables (Level H) includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: What Happens to Recyclables Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Environmental Science) Primary Topic: How recyclables are collected, sorted, and reused Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best How recycling begins at home: people put materials in blue bins for a special truck. What happens at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), including the “tipping floor” and conveyor belts. How workers and machines separate materials (sorting workers, a magnetic separator, optical sorters using infrared light, and star screens). What happens after sorting: materials are crushed into bales, moved by forklifts, taken to factories, and made into new products. Learning Goals Describe how recyclables get from blue bins to a truck and are hauled away. Explain what the book says happens when a truck arrives at a Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Identify what sorting workers remove from the conveyor belts and give examples from the text. Explain how a magnetic separator changes what stays on the line and what gets pulled away. Describe how optical sorters use infrared light and air to separate plastic bottles. Describe what happens to sorted materials after they are made into bales and sent to factories. Key Vocabulary From the Text sanitation — keeping places clean by picking up trash and recyclables. facility — a place or building where work happens. conveyor — a moving belt that carries things from one place to another. separator — something that pulls different materials apart. infrared — a kind of light machines can use to tell things apart. Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
Author Cored Education
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Tags Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Leveled Reading, Nonfiction, Reading, Guided Reading, Technology, Engineering, Recycling
I See An Elephant In The Sky Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
Have you ever laid on the grass to look up into the sky at the clouds? Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water?
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Formations, Clouds, Sky, Elephant, Weather
Guided Reading Level H - All About Hiking (with Lesson Plan)
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Geography, Social Studies, Health, P.E. & Health, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments
This Guided Reading Book - All About Hiking (Level H) with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: All About Hiking Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Health / Outdoor Safety Primary Topic: Hiking basics: trails, gear, nature, and care Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): H What This Book Teaches Best Defines hiking as “a long walk in nature” and a sport done on trails. Describes that trails exist in different environments (forests and rocky ground). Explains essential hiking items and why they help (footwear with treads, backpack, water, snacks). Introduces navigation support on trails by explaining what trail markers and signs do. Emphasizes caring for nature by not leaving litter so the trail stays clean. Learning Goals Students can describe what hiking is using details from the text. Students can identify different trail environments mentioned in the book. Students can explain how specific hiking items help hikers (boots, backpack, water, snacks). Students can explain how trail markers and signs help hikers follow the correct path. Students can describe how hikers can protect the environment by leaving no litter behind. Key Vocabulary From the Text footwear — shoes or boots you wear on your feet. treads — bumpy lines on shoes that help you not slip. essential — very important; you really need it. reusable — can be used again instead of thrown away. landscape — the land you can see in an area. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: What supplies do you think people might bring when they go hiking? Comprehension questions: What does the book say hiking is? What do trail markers and signs help hikers do? What happens to the trail when no litter is left behind? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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What Is Thunder And Lightning? Audio Book
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, Read Alouds, Activities
What Is Thunder And Lightning? Audio Book The product, named What Is Thunder And Lightning? Audio Book , is a noteworthy teaching resource targeted at improving the knowledge and understanding of environmental science among young learners. Specifically designed for Kindergarten to Grade 3 levels, this audio book focuses on making scientific concepts easy to grasp in an engaging manner. Diving Right Into The Core Of Natural Phenomenons The What Is Thunder And Lightning? audio book elucidates why one sees lightning before hearing thunder even though they happen simultaneously. This MP3 file holds valuable scientific information that not only satisfies children's curiosity but also fuels their thirst for knowledge further. Versatility of the Resource The beauty of this resource lies in its versatility. The audio format makes it convenient for educators to use it in various settings according to their pedagogical needs. In whole group sessions: It could be played where students can actively participate and share their thoughts with peers after listening. In smaller groups or personal tutor sessions: Educators can pause intermittently to discuss points mentioned or clarify any doubts that might surface. Pupils could listen individually or as homework assignment: Learners are able listen at home and jot down what they have learned or note down questions arising from their curiosities about thunder and lightning. Crafted with Simplicity and Depth What Is Thunder And Lightning? Audio Book , stands as a great addition to educator’s science curriculum arsenal; optimal for broadening young minds’ horizon about intriguing environmental science concepts through auditory learning experiences. Fulfilling many educational needs without requiring physical storage space is indeed an advantage characteristic of digital resources like these audiobooks. Advantage: By incorporating them into lesson plans regularly teachers can reinforce principles learned in class while captivating interest using another sensory tool - sound - thus facilitating comprehensive understanding among students regardless of varied learning styles within classrooms. Aiming Beyond Being Merely Informative This product provides learners with enriching content packaged engagingly enough so as not just increase retentiveness but also instill love towards the subject. Ultimately, this audio book 's primary aim and achievement are in making science learning an enjoyable journey for children as they embark on a path of knowledge acquisition and exploration.
Author Twin Sisters Digital Media
Tags Thunder, Lightning, Environmental Science, Auditory Learning, Educational Resource
Apple Science Experiment - Sink or Float
Fall, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Basic Science, Science, Nature & Plants, Life Sciences, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, Experiments, Activities
Make learning about apples fun with this apple science experiment. Students will practice making predictions, conducting an experiment, and recording their results with this apple sink or float experiment. What is Included: There is a detailed instructional page that provides detailed instructions for the experiment, a materials list needed, and any special tips or optional activities to complete with this experiment. There is a recording page with easy to follow directions for students to draw or color their predictions and record the results of the experiment. There are two journaling pages students can use to record their results and write about what they observed during the experiment. One journal page includes picture clues to guide students in their responses, while the other is a simple journal page for students to draw whatever they wish and then write their responses. What is the Experiment? This experiment is an apple sink or float experiment. Students will use a whole apple as well as different parts of an apple to see if they sink or float in a bucket of water. This experiment allows students to learn about buoyancy. How to Use: Students can work in small groups of 2 or 3 to complete this experiment. The teacher may also choose to lead the experiment with the whole group of students. Each method allows students to make predictions and record results on their own. This science experiment is perfect for young learners. The easy to follow instructions and scaffolded recording and journaling pages help students through completing the experiment. While setting up the experiment does take material and time to do, the recording pages and journaling pages are no-prep, making this an easy activity to prepare for students. The low prep experiment is a great addition to any busy classroom or home school environment.
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All About Insects: Guided Reading Level G with Lesson Plan
ELA, Resources for Teachers, Reading Comprehension, Reading, Science, Language Development, Vocabulary, Pre-Reading, Insects, Life Sciences, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Teacher Tools, Centers, Activities, Literacy Readers, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Assessments, Lesson Plans
This All About Insects (level g) guided reading book with lesson plan includes: Guided Reading Color Label (front cover x1) This is a quick way to match the book’s demands to what students can generally handle.. The overall goal is to use the level/color to pick books for several smaller groups. To qualify for a certain level, a student is expected to read a book from that level with about 90–94% accuracy. If a student is consistently accurate and understands, move up a level. If the student is struggling at that level, drop down and add more support. Each student will improve at completely different rates, but it is generally one of the best ways to check progress across the class. DOWNLOAD THE CATALOG TO VIEW ALL GUIDED READING BOOKS AVAILABLE (SORTED LEVELS A-Z) Pre-Reading Question (x1) Teacher asks the prompt aloud, can be while showing the cover or first page. Students share what they already know, or make educated guesses from the cover. Prompt them to use the target vocabulary. Write some of their responses on the board to look back at during the reading. Vocabulary Words (x5) Introduce the five words, best doing it one at a time. Start by saying it, while students repeat and then see if anyone knows what it means before reading further. Read through the meaning and try to briefly connect each word to a picture or gesture so it’s meaningful. Ask students to flip through the book pages and point to where they see each of the vocabulary words. While reading the book pause upon coming across one of the vocab words or read the sentence twice to make sure students understand the word has appeared. Optional: Ask students to raise hands whenever they see/hear one of the new words. Guided Reading Pages (x10) Check the book snapshot (below) for: primary topic - do you need to prep extra reading or intro materials on this? what is taught best - decide on 1-2 bullets to focus on, use the prompt or words provided here for best results. learning goals - what you are checking for students to be able to do after the session, elicit answers using prompts or words provided. key vocabulary (see section above). questions overview - so you know what is coming up and if you need to prep extra materials to assist understanding. Run the lesson You may have already looked at a few of the pages together, but you can show them some of the pictures again first to set meaning. Depending on how much time you have and how familiar your students are with guided reading class, you may want to read the book aloud first with the group first. Students whisper or partner read, while you listen in. If time, do it as a group, one student reading a page each. Use the guided page’s prompts to coach: “Check the picture / does it make sense?” “Point under the words / try the first sound” “Reread the sentence smoothly”. Try to focus more on one student per session (rotating every time), so you can work out if they are ready to move up or need to move down a level. Comprehension Questions (back cover x3) This is your way to check that students didn’t just say the words, but actually understood the text. First, let students answer by pointing to the page/picture and saying a short sentence. After any answer, follow with: “Show me where you found that in the text.” In bigger groups, have partners answer first (10–20 seconds), then call on 2–3 students to share. Differentiation tips: Emerging speakers/struggling readers: oral + pointing On-level: oral in a full sentence Higher: one written sentence or draw + label Book Snapshot Title: All About Insects Genre: Nonfiction (informational) Subject: Science (Life Science) Primary Topic: Insect body parts, features, and where they live Estimated Guided Reading Level (A–Z): G What This Book Teaches Best Explains what insects are by stating they are tiny animals that live in many places . Teaches basic insect anatomy: insects have six legs and three body parts (head, thorax, abdomen). Connects structures to functions: legs help the insect move and antennae are used to smell things . Describes common insect features: some have a hard shell that protects the body , and some have wings (dragonflies can fly fast ). Introduces early life stages: many insects come from eggs , and a larva hatches from an egg. Learning Goals Students will describe insects as tiny animals that live in many places. Students will identify that an insect has six legs that help it move. Students will name the three body parts of an insect: head, thorax, and abdomen. Students will explain that most insects have two antennae used to smell things. Students will describe details from the text about insect features (shells, wings) and how insects begin life (eggs, larva). Key Vocabulary From the Text thorax — the middle part of an insect’s body. abdomen — the back part of an insect’s body. antennae — body parts insects use to smell things. larva — a young insect that hatches from an egg. dragonflies — insects that can fly fast. Discussion Prompts Pre-reading question: Where have you seen insects living before? Comprehension questions: What does the book say insects are? Comprehension questions: How many legs does an insect have? Comprehension questions: Where does the book tell you to look to find an insect? Printing Tips 1. Best Printing Method (Recommended) “Booklet” Printing (Best if Available) If your printer or PDF viewer supports Booklet Printing , use this. Settings to use: Print mode: Booklet Paper size: Letter or A4 (either works) Orientation: Landscape Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Scaling: Fit to printable area Booklet subset: First test: Front sides only Then: Back sides only This will automatically: Pair pages correctly Put the cover on the outside Align everything for folding After printing, fold in half and staple along the spine . 2. If “Booklet” Printing Is NOT Available You can still print this correctly with manual duplex printing . Step-by-step: Open the PDF. Choose Print . Set: Orientation: Landscape Pages per sheet: 1 Print on both sides: Yes Flip on: Short edge Print all pages . Because each PDF page already contains two facing book pages, the result will still fold cleanly into a book. Thousands of Cored Education products are included with your TeachSimple membership. Download links and encyclopedia index available here.
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Tags Reading Comprehension, Reading Passages, Reading, Guided Reading, Guided Reading Lesson Plan, Guided Reading Activity, Pre-reading, Science Lesson Plans, Life Science, Insects
Life Cycle of a Snowy Owl Worksheet- Winter Animal Science Unit Study
Animals, Life Sciences, Science, Biology, Winter, Seasons, Holiday & Seasonal, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, Coloring Pages, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Parts of and Anatomy of, Workbooks, Projects, Activities
Introduce your students to the wonders of the Arctic with this Life Cycle of a Snowy Owl Worksheet – Winter Animal Science Unit Study . This engaging, no-prep activity is designed to help learners explore the unique life stages of the snowy owl while building key science and vocabulary skills. What’s Included In This Winter Bird Science Unit Pack? Life Cycle of the Snowy Owl diagram worksheet Cut-and-paste activity for sequencing the life cycle Snowy Owl in a nutshel Fun Facts Coloring Page Flashcard Why Teachers Love It: • Integrates seamlessly into life science and seasonal studies • Strengthens sequencing and vocabulary skills • Easy to adapt across grade levels • No prep required – just print and use Perfect For: • Winter animal and Arctic ecosystem unit studies • Bird life cycle lessons • Science centers or interactive notebooks • Homeschool, small group, or whole-class learning Bring science and nature together with this hands-on snowy owl life cycle worksheet —a fun way to explore Arctic wildlife during your winter lessons!
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Tags Snowy Owl Life Cycle, Winter Animal Science Unit, Life Cycle Of Snowy Owl, Arctic Bird Life Cycle, Owl Life Cycle Cut And Paste, Winter Animal Life Science, Snowy Owl Fact, Snowy Owl Adaptations, Winter Bird Life Cycle