From solar ovens and sun prints to shadow tracing and sunscreen tests, these hands-on science experiments help young learners explore how the sun affects our world. Perfect for outdoor learning at the end of the school year, during summer break, or in summer camp settings—plus, I’ve included book suggestions and simple recording ideas too!
Students get so excited about Groundhog Day and I wanted a way to keep that enthusiasm going past February 2nd. So I decided that it would be fun to track the weather for the 6 weeks following Groundhog Day to see if Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction holds true. Prior to Groundhog Day students practice this poem to […]
A collection of hands-on Groundhog Day activities that help students understand shadows, make predictions, and learn the meaning behind Punxsutawney Phil’s big day—all with simple experiments, crafts, and interactive ideas that actually work in the classroom.