Scientists at Work

These hard-working scientists had a great time learning about

different types of science

scientists' jobs

their 5 senses

and other

tools that scientists use

This year we will learn about

wood and paper

trees

seasonal changes

weather

penguins

insects

owls

and much more!!!

You can find more science ideas on my 

science board. 

Using Notebooks in the Classroom

I am looking forward to welcoming my new Kindergarten Friends to school next week!!

I have been busy prepping in the classroom...

One thing that I am *really* excited about is our learning notebooks.

We use our learning notebooks to record our discoveries in reading, math, and science. 

The students take serious ownership of their learning... and it lends itself to natural differentiating! 

Check out my posts for our reading notebooks

HERE

or

HERE 

I love using simple labels to indicate what we are working on...

EASY prep and leaves room for the students' drawings and writing.

You can find those labels here:

Here are some ways we use our math and science notebooks:

I am excited to share these adorable notebook covers and basket signs. 

What's included?

notebook covers for:

math

reading

writing

science

social studies

poetry

all with coordinating notebook basket signs 

Grab them both now at my 

TpT Store... everything is on sale! :)

Scientists at Work

My little scientists have been hard at work...
This week we read these great books:

We also had a great discussion answering the question: What is Science? 

We drew our thoughts and ideas about science in our new science notebooks.

We also learned about different types of scientists and shared what type of scientists we would be.

  We went out to our school's Butterfly Garden to use our senses to make observations.

We also explored a variety of science tools. 

The students LOVED using their senses to make observations about an apple. 

Scientists,

Scott and Madilynn found this praying mantis in our yard this weekend. They used their senses (eyes and hands) and some tools (magnifying glass and ruler) to make observations about this cool insect. 
Did you find anything cool to observe this weekend?
Love,