tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894200829154512002024-03-21T03:13:54.078-04:00Kelly's Classroom OnlineKelly from Kelly's Classroom Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12448710080091049527noreply@blogger.comBlogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589420082915451200.post-79781186081173434892023-09-18T16:01:00.002-04:002023-09-20T14:12:17.575-04:00Predator vs. Prey: The Food Chain GameAnimals and food chains are popular topics for children to learn during science
class. There are many books and crafts available about food chains that make
children excited about what they're learning. This post is about
<i>The Food Chain Game</i> which children can play outdoors during science,
STEM, and even recess. Keep reading to learn more!<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2023/09/predator-vs-prey-food-chain-game.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Learn about carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, predators, prey, and decomposers while playing this food chain game during your science/STEM classes." border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwGrywgHnrlUokSjqSbWNUZApbEvbcCXi0i5Hey4EtYxrgtVTKRQiYUKGf_HrWaQdyh5zpMFEZ82CXbqzATFR1Lq20KeVyEybURZR3Cbyrtpb3UZyN0Q3PT2az2jgUYMOdlY7458FFjHKXQaFfGaKPV-wwTPffOJDzYlFKDrYz2rp0Py18k7jmlenxso/w426-h640/The%20Food%20Chain%20Game%20Pin.jpg" title="Predator vs. Prey Pin" width="426"></a></div><div><div><br></div>
<span></span></div><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2023/09/predator-vs-prey-food-chain-game.html#more"></a>Kelly from Kelly's Classroom Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12448710080091049527noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589420082915451200.post-85144901255856466172023-05-17T12:24:00.290-04:002023-05-18T17:17:13.098-04:00Phases of the Moon STEM Activity + FREE PrintableStudents in second and third grade are often introduced to the basics of
astronomy in science class. They learn about how Earth rotates on its axis every
24 hours causing night and day and how a year is measured by its revolution
around the sun. They learn about how the moon revolves around Earth every 29.5
days and its effect on the tides. And, they learn how sunlight reflecting off
the moon's surface and Earth's shadow interact to cause the phases of the moon
that we see at night. The STEM minilesson below can be used to enrich your
science and STEM lessons and activities about the moon. Keep reading to learn
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<span></span><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2023/05/phases-of-the-moon.html#more"></a>Kelly from Kelly's Classroom Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12448710080091049527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589420082915451200.post-79737925861418207342023-04-03T22:40:00.002-04:002023-07-03T20:09:06.417-04:00Can You Grow Pine Trees From Seeds? STEM ActivityI remember when I was a little girl, I loved going outside and collecting
pinecones. Some pinecones I'd paint and decorate with glitter. Others I'd
smother with peanut butter and birdseed and give to the squirrels. And, others
I'd keep in a basket on my front porch just because they were pretty and I liked
how they smelled. It wasn't until I was older that I learned how important
pinecones are to a tree's life cycle.
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This is a simple STEM activity that you can use during your science lessons
about trees, tree life cycles, habitats, and the environment. It can also be
used as an Earth Day activity. Keep reading to learn more!
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<span></span></div></div><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2023/04/planting-pine-trees-stem-activity.html#more"></a>Kelly from Kelly's Classroom Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12448710080091049527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589420082915451200.post-75631268144457575342023-03-31T16:22:00.002-04:002023-07-03T20:15:17.951-04:0015 Children's Books About CrayonsI just found out that today... March 31st... is National Crayon Day. National
Crayon Day is a day in which people celebrate the joy of coloring. It is also
the day that Crayola typically retires old crayon colors and introduces its new
ones. (As far as I know, no new colors were added this year-- 2023. No colors
were retired as well.) Listed below are 10+ children's books about crayons,
markers, and other coloring supplies that'd be fun for children to read. Fiction
and nonfiction books for all ages are included. Keep reading to rediscover some
old classics and possibly find new favorites.
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in a festival specifically dedicated to cats. Yes, to cats! (I love cats.) This
festival is called <i>Kattenstoet</i> or <i>Kattenfestival</i>. On this day,
people attend Kattenstoet parades, dress up in cat costumes, and toss stuffed
toys cats in the air. Sounds like fun, yes? Keep reading to learn more about
Kattenstoet and for a quick list of children's books about cats.
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<span></span></div><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2020/08/kattenstoet.html#more"></a>Kelly from Kelly's Classroom Onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12448710080091049527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589420082915451200.post-90167204175736313432023-02-26T12:32:00.006-05:002023-02-26T18:14:10.890-05:00Craft Ideas for Making and Decorating Flowerpots<div>
In my most recent blog post, I created
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you can grow in your classroom. This blog post contains a round-up of
flowerpot crafts that you can make and decorate for those flowers. The
flowerpots featured in this round-up were created by moms and teachers from
all over the internet. If you see a craft in this post that you'd like to try,
click on its link and head to its original website for material lists,
directions, photos, etc. There are lots of terrific craft ideas in this post,
so let's dive right in!
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Spring is coming and now is a good time to plan your upcoming plant and plant
life cycle units. Many teachers integrate planting seeds into their science
units at this time of year, then use the newly sprouted seedlings as gifts for
Mother's Day. Listed below are some photos and basic information about 12
easy-to-grow flowers that'd be perfect for your indoor gardening activities.
Enjoy!
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<a href="http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multicultural Children’s Book Day</a> (MCBD) is in its 10th year! This non-profit children’s literacy
initiative was founded by<a href="https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/about/co-founders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen</a>; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all
of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get
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books for educational bloggers and social media influencers to read and write
about online. In previous years, I've written about <i>Hi, My Name is Jenny</i>, <i>A Unicorn Ate My Homework</i>, <i>Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away</i>, and <i>From My Window</i>. This year, I was given a copy of <i>Your Life Matters</i> by Chris Singleton to read. Keep reading to learn more about <i>Your Life Matters</i> and how you can integrate it into your social studies lessons.
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properties of matter, and how matter changes when heat is added or removed from
it. Making this tasty jello snack with your students is a fun way to integrate
simple cooking skills into your science and STEM lessons about matter. Keep reading to find
out how!<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kellysclassroomonline.com/2022/12/snow-jello.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Quick and easy recipe for snow jello that you can make with your students. Great way to integrate your cooking and science lessons. States of Matter." border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIS7zqtRsSYwNdvQ6QVDBtLauP2Me0s-eK9hhOfs9N0zQz6nBb0_yhMVdwpK8Rwa7uetMG0iqN2GxpHC4m2LxiwEpLjgpk-CDem0N8zj9NfQWWeTIQKqgBT_vlEAYx8dHeSGg7plF_HKieESfiqcraaVRGpO89Bt3jtsV7xOVmU-2EQKA05HO51NN/w480-h640/Snow%20Jello%20Pin%20O1.jpg" title="How to Make Jello Outside in the Snow" width="480"></a></div><div><br></div><div>
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the winter? Have you ever wondered what they like to eat? Squirrels aren't picky
and will eat almost anything. We know they like to eat acorns, pecans, berries,
apples, vegetables from the garden, and seeds just to name a few. Sometimes
squirrels will eat food meant for other animals such as birdseed, cat food, and
even dog food. But... do squirrels like to eat pumpkins? Check out this science
and STEM experiment we conducted to try and answer this question.
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Several months ago, I wrote a blog post about a
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then, I received numerous requests for part two of the experiment... the part
in which we take the apple mummies out of the salt mixture and complete the
hydration process in an oven. Keep reading to find out how it's done!
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December is here and children all over the world are getting excited about
their favorite holidays! Christmas will take place on the 25th... Boxing
Day will take place on the 26th... Kwanzaa will begin on the 26th and will
last until January 1st... and... Hanukkah often falls during this month.
But... there is another holiday in December that takes place on the 6th...
Saint Nicholas Day! Have you ever heard of Saint Nicholas Day? Who
is Saint Nicholas? What did Saint Nicholas do to deserve his own special
day? What are some of the traditions associated with Saint Nicholas Day?
Keep reading to learn more!
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Scotland is known for its tartans. China is known for its silks. And, Guatemala
is known for its huipils. Each of these is unique and beautiful in its own way.
In today's post, I'm going to introduce you to a type of fingerweaving by
Haudenosaunee artist and weaver Marilyn Isaacs. Keep reading to learn about
Marilyn Isaacs and her beautiful creations!
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camp. (It was one of my favorite parts of going to camp!) While I was there, I
learned how to do scratch art and how to make colorful drawings with it. I drew
pictures of people, flowers, animals, and places I wanted to see. What is
scratch art? How do you do scratch art? How can you use it in the classroom?
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In the game Minecraft, there are cute little axolotls that children love to
collect. They come in a variety of colors... gold, brown, pink (leucistic),
cyan, and blue... and can be found swimming in the clay pools found in lush
caves. Many children are surprised when they find out that axolotls are
animals that exist in real life and not just in the Minecraft realm. What are
axolotls like in real life? Keep reading to find out!
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together this collection of videos about <i>A Long Walk to Water</i> by
Linda Sue Park. <i>A Long Walk to Water</i> is a historical fiction
children's novel based on real people and actual events. It follows the lives of
two people (Salva and Nya) during different periods of time. Salva Dut’s story
takes place in the mid-1980s during the Second Sudanese Civil War. Nya’s story
takes place in the 2000s, shortly before South Sudan gained its independence.
Keep reading to learn about the history and events behind the story!
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and work with some pretty amazing kids. I spent most of the afternoon with a
class of fourth and fifth-grade girls and a class of eighth-grade boys. Both
classes had fun putting their geometry and engineering skills to the test. Their
mission-- to build structurally sound towers out of nothing but marshmallows and
spaghetti noodles!
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States. On Taco Tuesday, people will often make tacos for dinner or go out to
eat them at a restaurant. Some school cafeterias even offer tacos as one of
their lunch options on Tuesdays. If you are looking for some tasty children's
books to read on Taco Tuesday, check out the children's books in this post!
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Fun Fact: Did you know that the first Taco Tuesday dates back to 1989 when a
restaurant called Taco Joe's offered a special promo for... you guessed it...
tacos on Tuesdays?<br>
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classrooms for the upcoming school year. Are you one of them? Listed below are
25 motivational and inspirational quotes that would be terrific for bulletin
board displays, murals, banners, etc. There are lots of good quotes in this
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activities into your STEM and other technology lessons. Many teachers think of
science experiments when it comes to STEM, however, STEM is not just about
science. It includes the integration of math and technology as well.
<br><br>Today's post is about a pixel art STEM activity that integrates
students’ love for Minecraft with their love for Star Wars. It can be a
challenging activity and can take anywhere from several hours to several days to
complete. There is a potential for students to get frustrated with this
activity, so I recommend this activity for students in the middle elementary
grades and above.
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<b>Do You Speak Tree?</b> <b>Do You Speak Tree?</b> is a wordless
children's book with a powerful message to its readers... save our trees! It's
about a tree named Oakie who is distraught when he sees his forest being cut
down. Oakie seeks out help from his friend Art and together they organize a
peaceful protest to halt its destruction. Keep reading to discover what happens
next and to learn how you can use <b>Do You Speak Tree?</b> in the classroom.
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cheerful arts and crafts for kids. Spring flowers, types of weather, rainbows,
insects, and animals are popular themes during this time of year. The spring
crafts featured in this round-up were created by moms and teachers from all over
the internet. If you see a craft in this post that you'd like to try, click on
its link and head to its original website for material lists, directions,
photos, etc. There are lots of spring craft ideas in this post, so let's dive
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commemorates the Hebrews’ escape from Egypt. Passover lasts for seven days.
During this time families have a special meal called a <i>seder </i>and read
from the <i>Haggadah </i>that tells the story of how Moses led the Hebrews out
of Egypt and into freedom. A fun Passover tradition for families is to have a
scavenger hunt for <i>afikomen</i>. What is afikomen? What is its
symbolism? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and how to make a
simple afikomen craft.
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that occurs on the last Friday of every January. Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen
created <b>Multicultural Children’s Book Day </b>(MCBD) several years ago
as a way to celebrate diversity in children’s books while getting diverse books
into the hands of young readers, parents, teachers, and librarians. Each year
authors and publishers from around the world donate books to MCBD for bloggers
to read and review. This year I received the book
<b>Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I'm Jenny</b>.
<b>Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I'm Jenny</b>... <b>Hi, I'm Jenny</b> for short... by
Lois Petren is about a mermaid who wants to teach readers about positivity and
self-confidence. Keep reading to learn more about this book!
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Have you ever watched a cat and wondered what is going on in its mind?
Children's author Dan Bailes has! Dan Bailes recently released
<b>Marlon Finds a Way</b>, a short chapter book about a cat named Marlon who
wants to become friends with Silky the bird. Why would a cat want to become
friends with a bird? What is Marlon thinking? In today's guest post Dan
Bailes introduces us to Marlon, describes his book
<b>Marlon Finds a Way</b>, and provides some discussion questions about the
book you can use during your language arts lessons. Read on to learn more!
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