One of the classes that I teach has been studying rocks. I continued their learning with a few rock experiments. I like the idea of giving young kids the tools that scientists use, so they used eye droppers and magnifying glasses. We then talked about the 3 types of rock. I smushed 3 colours of playdough...
Homemade paint made from rocks? It’s easier than you think! I used small groups for this activity. Students wore safety goggles when doing this activity and had one-on-one help with the hammers (if needed). Students smashed down rocks (I used lava rocks) with the hammers and then grinded them down further in a mortar and pestle. The...
This activity is really simple and easy to do, but that’s what I love about it. I think the idea of kids spreading inspiration, building each other up and getting in the habit of doing random acts of kindness is very important. I gave my group of grade 4’s the job of coming up with...
It’s a baseball bat! It’s a fairy wand! No, it’s a boat! Drama is a popular activity with teachers and students and it is always one of my favourites. I took the classes that I cover kindergarten prep for outside to do some drama games with them. We found a comfortable spot to sit as a...
I love being outside and my kids love art. We end up creating a lot of outdoor art. On a beautiful day, children collected materials as we walked around the yard. They were challenged to create a small house or structure for a small critter. They then created a small house using just the materials they...