I have to tell you about a wonderful new Teachers Pay Teachers store! My sister,
Miss Alison is an amazing teacher, in her 7th year of teaching Kindergarten. Her teaching philosophy is all about providing students with hands-on exploration and meaningful learning experiences. I loved working in her classroom because she is so passionate about teaching and really instills the love of learning and curiosity in her students.
She created engaging activities aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards! The units can be used alone or along with the Mystery Science curriculum. I've used two bundles in my classroom but she has a few;
Plants and Animals, Forces and Motion, and
Living and Nonliving (freebie!).
I love these units! They include daily lessons which made planning super easy. There are also lists of suggested books and videos, so if you wanted supplemental activities (those who have the luxury of lots of Science time!), you don't have to waste time looking for other resources.
One of my favorite things about these units are the vocabulary cards! First off, the clipart is adorable and consistent throughout the unit, so knowledge is easily transferred from instruction to independent work. Second, the posters are simple, perfect for the little Kinder minds! I hate when posters and anchor charts have too much information, it can be so overwhelming. These posters are great for instruction and for students to refer to after the lesson.
I have worked with the Kindergarten classes at Alison's school and actually seen this unit used in the classrooms. Students loved the Science block and I loved seeing students so engaged and using academic language. Lessons are easily prepped, activities are engaging, and the units cover all the standards. What more could a teacher ask for?!
Check out her new TPT store by clicking here! Be sure to follow her and check back often because she is adding more science units! Did I mention they're all aligned with NGSS?!
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