What math concepts in kindergarten do your kids learn?
Our children learn various math topics throughout their many years of schooling. For parents, keeping up can be overwhelming.
However, it is essential that we understand the major a concepts and ideas that they are tackling in school since this will provide us the means to help or guide them with their work.
Here are some of the major math concepts in kindergarten and some exercises to help your children reinforce their learning:
Counting
As simple as it seems, kindergarten students will begin learning math through counting numbers.
They will begin to recognize written and spoken numbers and even begin writing them on their own.
Also, they will also learn to count objects and compare different sets of objects.
To improve this skill, you can encourage your child to investigate different objects and count objects out loud.
Also, encourage them to move objects from one group to another. Let them use comparing words like less than, more than, the same as ect.
Geometry
Kindergarten students are starting to compare and contrast three-dimensional and two-dimensional shapes.
Therefore, this is the right time to encourage your child to find 3-D shapes in their environment like cones, cylinders, cubes, and spheres. You can also let them draw 2-D shapes, which is easier to do. For example, have them draw rectangles, triangles, squares, circles, and hexagons.
You may also encourage them to count corners and sides of everyday things like pipe-cleaners, sticks, clay, containers, and other objects in your house. This will develop their understanding and knowledge of the primary and complex shapes in the world.
Addition and subtraction
Kindergarten students should focus on developing their understanding of addition or “putting together and adding to,” and subtracting or “taking from and taking apart.”
Pictures or objects are often used to create a visual or moving model of scenarios involving addition and subtraction.
For example, you can make stories about bunnies like this: Three bunnies jumped on the grass and three more bunnies hopped there. How many bunnies are there now?
Measurement
Our children, even at this tender age, are more aware of their physical world. It is interesting to hear the ways they compare and describe it. They even sort, classify and group objects according to a variety of categories.
So, we need to encourage our children to compare two different objects based on appropriate language like: “this tree is taller than that tree” or “Sarah’s bag is heavier than John’s bag.
This will enhance their understanding of measurement and how to use appropriate language to describe and compare a variety of objects.
As you can see, a great deal of foundational knowledge and understanding of numeracy begins at a very young age, often without us even realizing.
All we need to do is encourage our children to continue to explore their interests and understanding within these math concepts in kindergarten, and their understanding and curiosity will grow naturally.
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Opinion writing for kids in kindergarten is my favorite concept to teach. But, it’s an all-out struggle. Rightly so, five year old students come to our classes without any previous experience with getting their thoughts on paper.
Teachers often think that opinion writing has to be started in the second semester of the year in kindergarten. I disagree.
Opinion writing for kids in kindergarten is often the best way to get students motivated to use that pencil and paper quickly.
Get started immediately.
Of course, students need to know how to hold their pencils. Once students grab their pencils and begin writing, it is very hard to change their grip.
So, pencil grip should be modeled by pinching the bottom of the pencil with the pointer finger and the thumb and the rest of the fingers should support those two fingers.
For students who grab the pencil with their whole fists or students with other awkward grips (I have seen them all) purchase or borrow a pencil grip from another teacher.
Students should write for twenty minutes a day. “How is this possible?” you ask. Read on.
Teach Skills in Context.
There are certain skills students need to write a sentence. First, they need to have knowledge of sounds of letters.
Having an alphabet chart and a sight word personal word wall gives students the tools they need to develop confidence while writing.
Practicing handwriting together while modeling how to write the letters in the words “I like you “accomplishes two goals. Students are learning how to form letters while they learn to write and spell a word.
I like to teach the sight word like by singing the spelling of the word like. I sing it to the tune of It’s a Small World.
l-i-k-e that spells like l-i-k-e
l-i-k-e that spells like l-i-k-e
l-i-k-e that spells like l-i-k-e
l-i-k-e like
In the beginning weeks, I model how to write short sentences that contain sight words such as I like you and I like mom.
This is opinion writing in kindergarten. Later on, they can expand to more than just the topic sentence.
Use Portable Word Walls.
I have always had a class word wall. I place the words up that are most used by students when they are writing in their journals.
The problem is sometimes it is hard for students to copy the word when it is so far away from them.
“I can’t see, Mrs. Barton,” they yell as if I am down the hall in the cafeteria.
Then, they move closer, and slowly but surely the whole darn class is standing by the word wall.
This led me to create a portable word wall that I laminate and add words as the students need them. Some students want to always write about their sister, and some students don’t have a sister.
This enables the word walls to be personalized to each student’s individual writing needs. My free portable word wall also helps students with letters and sounds as it has a picture of a word that the letter sound makes. This makes opinion writing for kids in kindergarten easier.
Use Mentor Texts to teach opinion writing in kindergarten.
There are many great books that teach opinion writing for kids in kindergarten. Main characters often have a point of view. This can provide an opportunity for students to agree or disagree with the main character. In addition, I like to have students put their thumbs up or down in agreement or disagreement.
Turning to their shoulder partner to discuss their opinions is also helpful. One of my favorite books to teach about opinion writing for kids is I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton.
This book is great because it weaves non-fiction with a cute and colorful story. Click on the freebie that goes along with the story. There are so many great facts about spiders.
This author has other books such as I’m Trying to Love Math that would be great for opinion writing also. The kids love it, and so did I.
Before I start my journal writing each day, I teach a mini lesson. This is sometimes referred to as shared writing. It is a huge help to get students writing and expressing ideas.
Each day, I model something that the students want to write about. I choose one skill to focus on each day. Skills can be:
Capitalization
End punctuation
Topic sentence
Sight word spelling
Stretching out words
Word spaces
I write this on a white board easel. Students help me sound out words and correct mistakes.
Use Engaging Writing Prompts
Sometimes, it is beneficial to have students expand their horizons and write on a pre-determined writing prompt. When teaching opinion writing for kids, I have found that students (and teachers) are always motivated by food.
Second, another motivating topic seems to be anything holiday related.
Use Personal Journals
I use journals to let students express themselves on any topic they choose. Also, I don’t worry if they are writing on the same topic daily.
Much the same way that students learn how to read by becoming confident reading the same book over and over, students develop confidence with writing the same sentences and sight words continuously.
Using I like and having a list of their friends enables students to engage in opinion writing about their friends. I find that this is the most motivating for them. As they get better at writing and using their portable word walls, they can describe why they like their friends. This is important to teach opinion writing for kids in kindergarten.
Share, share share
When we write something, we want to publish it by sharing with others. Maybe, that is why so many teachers have blogs. We like to share.
Just like teachers, student writing is more motivating when they get to share it with classmates and beam with pride. So, I like to read the writing of one table a day. Also, I ask the class what they did well, and use their writing to point out great things they have done such as putting a period at the end of the sentence.
Pointing out positives goes along way to get gets excited about sharing their thoughts on paper.
Two things that teachers are lacking in are time and money. I may not be able to help with the time aspect, but maybe the money.
The Side Hustle is a term that has gained in popularity for teachers. Most teachers have some sort of second job to make up for the poor compensation that teachers receive. Also, teachers are very good at multitasking.
I am a teacher, and my side hustles are blogging and TPTing. I will be talk about the latter in this article.
This is something that I have done for the past ten years, and I have made 500-1000 dollars a month on average. This works well if you like to frequent stores such as Goodwill, Savers and thrift stores.
Pros-
This is a great diversion from the stress of teaching. It is extremely mindless.
It is fun if you like to shop.
When you find “treasures” and expensive items, it can be quite an adrenaline rush.
Cons-
It takes some time to determine what is profitable.
Shipping costs and eBay and Amazon fees cut into profits.
Tips-
Take advantage of the discounts available for teachers. Stores such as Savers and Goodwill have designated days where items are 50 percent off.
We have had great success with old perfume, new toys, video games, and electronics.
Use the eBay app to scan UPC tags to see what you can sell each item for. We usually only buy items that can make at least an eight to ten dollar profit.
Teachers have some of the most innate creative abilities. Many times, this is why they are in the teaching field. Etsy is an online business platform that offers unique gifts, jewelry and one of a kind items. It lends itself to being one of the best teacher side hustles.
Pros-
Product listing is very simple and straightforward.
Etsy generates some traffic if you have good keywords.
The Etsy app is very helpful for listing and keeping track of sales and products.
Cons-
Etsy takes a considerable amount of advertising to make the business profitable. Social media is very important in increasing sales and activity.
The market is saturated with ideas and items. If you have a great one, it will be soon be replicated.
Like anything, slow and steady wins the race. If you have something unique to offer, it will take time to build your store, but it can be done.
Tutoring
Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that helps connect students and private tutors together for academic tutoring and test preparation for all ages, skill levels, and subject areas.
Pros-
You can make your own schedule and choose who and what to tutor.
This company is legitimate, and tutors make 17 dollars an hour on average.
Tutoring is done online, and this makes accessibility easy.
The company is well organized and efficient.
50 dollars are given as referral incentives.
Cons-
This is an online tutoring service, and not everyone learns the best through an online platform.
Response to opportunities is key as customers can seek other tutors quite easily.
If you would rather do private tutoring in your area, rates can be much higher. Care.com is a great place to list your skills and find local students in need of tutoring services.
From their website: “Constructed-response scoring professionals are part-time employees who are Readers for the College Board’s Advanced Placement® (AP®) Program or other testing programs, and/or Raters associated with ETS’s TOEIC®, TOEFL®, Praxis® and GRE® programs.”
Pros-
Work can be done online or at test centers across the Unites States.
ETS provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities
This is a very flexible job with overall good company management.
Cons-
Training is ongoing.
Pay recently went from 20-15 dollars an hour.
Dog Watching/Walking-
If you are a dog lover, dog sitting, or walking can amount to a nice extra chunk of change in your pants pockets. Rover.Com can put you in touch with many customers that live in proximity.
Pros-
You can pick and choose how much you work.
This job provides time for exercise and the opportunity for lots of play and fun with furry friends.
Watching dogs at your own home is possible and enables a relaxed environment.
Pet sitters are usually paid 45-75 a night. Rates are flexible, and having good reviews on Rover.com will help you earn more money.
Cons-
Cleaning up poop, vomit and other dog-induced messes top the list. Dogs can destroy a toilet paper roll in one second. Be proactive in avoiding messy situations.
Walking dogs can be dangerous. Carry pepper spray in case there are stray dogs that come after you or the dog that you are walking. Make sure that your dog is secured on a leash.
Customers will call you at the last minute for emergency sitting opportunities. Be prepared to give times that you are not available.
This is an online grocery shopping business where employees fill orders that they received online.
Pros-
Schedule is extremely flexible, and you can work when you want and how much you want.
Tips can be good.
Cons-
This job has poor job security.
Reviews on this company are very poor. Employees complain about tip baiting, wear and tear on cars, and job dissatisfaction.
Employees wait to hear back from customers on replacements for items that aren’t in the store.
Surveys-
Imagine sitting on your couch with a cup of coffee and your phone. Who needs to imagine that? We do it all the time, but this time you can get paid. All you need to do is answer some questions and express your opinions. Survey Junkie is a great site to add to the list of teacher side hustles.
Pros-
You can pick and choose how much you work.
This is extremely mindless work.
Surveys take about 15 minutes to complete and the payout threshold is 10 dollars.
Cons-
This is not a huge money maker.
There is literally no job growth or potential for advancement.
This is one of the leading teacher side hustles for educators. We have all heard the stories about millionaire teacherpreneurs. Teachers Pay Teachers has replaced the old Mailbox teaching ideas that we previously bought.
Pros-
This provides a completely passive income once your store is up and running.
Teachers are in control of how much time to put into this job. You are your own boss.
Some educators make up to 2,000 dollars each month.
There are many You Tube videos available to help with the process.
Cons-
This is a long game. You cannot quit your other job overnight.
Marketing and social media are a big factor in the success of a store.
TPT stores take a lot of time and good computer skills are essential.
Teachers are often extremely successful at their jobs and their teacher side hustles. The reasons are apparent:
Great ingenuity
Efficient at multitasking
Creative
Hard-working
Empathetic
There are many other teacher side hustles out there. It just depends on your talents and interests. Here are a few other teacher side hustles that may interest you.
Everybody needs virtual kindergarten graduation ideas this year. Things will look a tad bit different.
They don’t have to be that different though. Take what you do and adapt to the virtual world. Kindergarten graduation is the first real milestone that children have in school. The kindergarten promotion songs and slideshows can still be used and adapted to digital learning.
I have created a template for a digital scrapbook that students are able to edit on the computer or there are also black and white copies. Put a graduation hat on your students to make it official.
Students can write about what they want to be when they grow up and their favorite memories.
Collecting pictures throughout the year and putting them to music is simple and easy these days. This slideshow template makes it even easier. Just add pictures and save as JPEG files. Most phones can do this with a touch of a button on I-MOVIE and other slideshow apps.
Kindergarten is a special year. This is a day that parents will often recall forever. Having a sweet song with adorable innocent pictures often evokes tears of pride.
Put the slideshow in Google classroom or make DVD’s to mail home to the students.
Kindergarten graduation is an occasion that parents and students will look back on proudly. My daughter is graduating from high school this year, but I will always remember her sweet face at her kindergarten graduation.
These virtual kindergarten graduation ideas will help you create a celebration that will be forever remembered and appreciated.
If you are having Zoom or Google Meet classroom sessions, pick one song that students can learn with you. These are some of the songs that everyone loves to sing.
This is honestly my favorite. Maybe, it is because I love John Travolta. Or, maybe it is because it lends itself to the cutest movements ever. Regardless, everyone is impressed with this kindergarten graduation song. Words can be found here.
I found this song when my daughter’s kindergarten teacher used it for her kindergarten graduation. It is so adorable that I asked her for a copy of the words. This song is a timeless favorite.
I love this one as it is so easy for the kids to perform because they are just imitating what you say. The students also love this kindergarten graduation song/chant. They cannot contain their enthusiasm when they say, “Left, right, left right.”
This song is perfect for the last song. It is very beautiful when the kids sing it with the sign language actions. Parents will be extremely touched by this number.
Kindergarten Poem
This is one of the many virtual kindergarten graduation ideas that students can do online. Give each student a letter in the word “kindergarten” and have them create a big picture of that letter.
Also, give them the line from the below poem that goes with the letter. They can then perform this on your Zoom graduation. Mute and un-mute as they say their lines.
K is for kindergarten! Hip, hip hooray!
I is for imagination. We use every day.
N is for numbers. We know, one two three.
D is for drawing, the best you can see.
E is for exercise to keep our bodies strong.
R is for reading books all day long.
G is for good friends. We make more every day.
A is for the alphabet we know how to say.
R is for remembering everything we learned.
T is for treats that we sometimes earned.
E is for excitement. This year we had some.
N is for next year. First grade here we come.
Kindergarten T-Shirts
This is a perfect shirt for this year. You can possibly drive by and deliver the shirt and do social distancing photos with your students.
I was thinking of having a virtual drive by graduation and handing out their shirts and diplomas as they drive by in their cars. Parents can decorate their cars with positive signs.
Of course, I would be wearing a mask and gloves. Make sure you get permission first.
Also, these shirts can be done cheaper at a local t-shirt creation shop. They are happy to get the business.
Our teacher shirt will say “I virtually taught kindergarten.”
Introductions
We all know that parents are going to be looking at one person: their child. Each of those special students should have an opportunity to say something if you are doing the graduation online.
Having the students introduce themselves and say what they want to be when they grow up or their favorite part of kindergarten is very entertaining.
In closing, I hope you found some virtual kindergarten graduation ideas that you can use for this year. To say the least, this was a very unique year of school.
Finding ways to make things special is what teacher do best. I am sure your students and parents will appreciate your effort in creating a memorable experience.
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While most parents support an “honesty is the best policy” approach to raising their children, it’s often hard to make good on the promise. Difficult situations arise, and sometimes it’s easiest to push off those hard conversations until your child is older.
When a relative passes away, when financial strain takes its toll, or if you and your partner go through a separation, it might seem easier to tell a fib and save the hard conversation for when your child is older.
Lying also might seem like a good solution for smaller issues like holiday traditions, missed sports matches, and broken promises.
But, while telling a “little white lie” might seem harmless, especially when your child is young, it actually occupies an ethical limbo that usually ends poorly.
Here’s the truth about telling white lies and why you should avoid them at all costs.
There Are (Almost) No “Good” Lies
Odds are, you’ve lied to your child in some way or another over the years. The good news is, you’re not alone. Studies have shown that almost all parents, across all cultures, lie to their children for various reasons.
These lies range from telling your children you’ll buy them something “later,” supporting mythical fictions like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, or that your kindergartner’s drawing is “good,” when really, it’s awful. These are surely good lies, right? Well, not always.
Researchers at UC San Diego published a paper outlining a concept called “prosocial” lying. It explains a lot about why parents might lie to their kids.
The study found that when a person cares about someone else, they’re more likely to tell a prosocial lie—that is, a lie that’s told in order to avoid causing emotional harm. However, while it might delay some hard truth or traumatizing fact, white lies are only temporary solutions.
It’s much better for you to be honest with your child from the outset. Here’s why.
No matter how sly you think you’re being, kids have an innate sense of being able to tell when something is true or not, and even if they believe you for the time being, it won’t be long until you’re unmasked.
When they find out you are telling white lies, it’ll be much harder to explain yourself than if you’d just told the truth in the first place.
Lying to your child at a young age also creates a whole bunch of negative side effects. When you lie to your kid, even if it’s something small, you’re demonstrating that you aren’t trustworthy and that lying is sometimes acceptable.
You have no control over what your child internalizes. This means, while you might not think twice about telling your kid you didn’t eat their Halloween candy (when you really did), they might see the candy wrapper in your waste bin and take it to heart.
They’ll remember the time their parent betrayed their trust, and use it as a justification for their own lies and deceits. By the time they’re teenagers, this might escalate into lying about drugs, sex, and underage drinking.
It’s best to be honest as often as you can to create open pathways of communication between you and your child. This can be tough, so here are some alternatives to telling white lies that nonetheless make those difficult conversations a little easier.
Alternatives to Telling White Lies
Apologizing
It’s always tough to admit when you’re wrong, especially to your kids, but it’s absolutely worthwhile. If you have the heart and humility to admit to your child you were wrong about something or that you handled a situation poorly, it’ll work toward building a great sense of trust between the two of you.
They may be initially hurt by whatever it is you lied about, but they’ll grow to respect your honesty and return it in kind.
Metaphors
Stories are some of the most powerful tools we have to connect with each other, and metaphors are one of the greatest ways to soften the blow of hard truths.
Death, divorce, financial burden, and illness are all things children will have an easier time understanding if you use appropriate imagery and explanations. Children’s stories are great places to look for ideas, but here are a few of my own:
Depict illness as a monster, but one that can be beaten.
Explain death as picking flowers from a garden—the most beautiful ones go first.
Getting divorced is like planting a tree—the base is still there, but branches grow apart.
Say “No”
It’s perfectly acceptable for you to refuse to answer your child. You’re the adult, and there are some things you know that your child doesn’t need to.
If they ask you uncomfortable or difficult questions about money, sex, drugs, or anything else, feel free to respond saying, “I’ll tell you when you’re older,” or “That’s something for grown ups to know.”
It’s fine for you to set boundaries between you and your child, and if you don’t have something true to say, it’s best not to say anything at all.
I hope this advice has been helpful! Next time you find yourself about to lie to your child about something, ask how it helps. I’m willing to bet it doesn’t—it just waylays some harder truth.
If you can, find a way to tell your child the truth whenever possible and develop the sense of trust you want to have with them.
Author Bio
Eric M. Earle is the founder of Tutor Portland. He used to struggle with mathematics himself, but became the premier math tutor in Portland, Oregon. He focuses on improving students’ math grades to better their college acceptance rates.
Description: With the right DIY science projects, you will be able to introduce your children to the world of science. These projects will help them develop quick and rational thinking. Learn more in our comprehensive article. Start now!
Are you on a lookout for DIY science fair projects ideas for your kids at home? Then we have got your backs! We have compiled a complete list of the best 10 DIY science projects that you can do with your kids that cover a wide range of science topics ranging from chemical reactions to outer space.
With the help of these simple science experiments, your children will understand how the world works. These fun projects and experiments for kids will spark their scientific curiosity and great for budding makers, innovators, and scientists. Similar to how you choose thebest water table, you need to look for the right science experiments.
1. Insect Hotels
Insect hotels are perhaps one of those easy DIY science projects that you can pick for your kid and participate along with him/her. The objective here is to create a hotel for insects and checking which insects have made this compartment their home. Once you create this box, all you need to do is place it outside (near the garden is the best option). This will teach your kids about zoology.
Materials needed
Items such as bits of wool/yarn, dried leaves, small rocks, bark, sticks, etc.
A hot glue gun with glue
A box with multiple compartments
2. DIY Lava Lamp
This is a DIY experiment is fun and easy science projects for kids. Your toddler will mix antacid tablets, food coloring, oil, and water to create their own lava lamp (temporary, of course). This happens because water and oil do not mix, and the antacid creates globules from the oil. The food color adds coloring.
This experiment is perfect to start on your kids about chemical reactions.
Materials needed
Antacid tablets
Food coloring
Vegetable oil
Water
3. Magnetic Slime
A scientific take on the silly putty and Play-Doh game, magnetic slime is a game that is quite fun to play. Additionally, it will also teach your kids about the basics of magnetism. While the ingredients might not be used in your household, you can easily find them online or at general stores.
Once all the ingredients are well-mixed, you can make use of a neodymium magnet to move the magnetic slime around without having to touch it; a neodymium magnet is used since regular magnets won’t be strong enough.
Materials needed
Neodymium magnet
Iron oxide powder
Adhesive glue
Liquid starch
4. Baking Soda Volcanoes
Baking soda volcanoes are one of those projects that are quite popular as class science projects for kids. It is tough to beat the excitement of seeing a volcano erupt within the confines of your own home. This experiment can be as simple or in-depth as you wish.
For the eruption, all you need are vinegar and baking soda. If you wish to add more power to the eruption, you can add dishwashing detergents. If your kid is creative, he/she can make the volcano as lifelike as they like. And might win prizes.
Materials needed
Food coloring (Optional)
Items to place around the volcano (Optional)
Aluminum foil or play-dough to create the volcano
Soda bottle or a large mason jar
Water
Dishwasher detergent
Vinegar
Baking soda
5. Tornado In A Jar Science Projects
This is one of the most straightforward science experiments that you can teach your kids. It will not take more than five minutes of your time, and you do not need a lot of materials as well.
However, once the experiment works out in the right way, your children will be amazed by their own miniature tornado. They will be able to see the vortex clearly, and the strength of the wind will depend on how quickly you swirl the jar around.
Materials needed
Glitter (Optional)
Vinegar
Dish soap
Water
Mason jar
6. Colored Celery Experiment
Yet another classic science experiment done by school kids, this celery science experiment will quite easy to demonstrate and will also provide your children with a great visual understanding of how plants transpire and get their nutrients and water.
All you need to do is plant the celery stalks in cups filled with colored water. After a day, you will observe that the leaves of the celery plants take on the color or the water. This happens because the celery stalks contain small capillaries that transport the nutrients and water throughout the plant.
Materials needed
Food coloring
Water
Glass jars
Celery stalks
7. Edible Rock Candy
This is one of those funny DIY science projects that will take at least a week to work; however, once they do, you and your kids will be able to eat the results. Once you create a sugar solution, you can fill them in jars. Once done, you can dangle strings in them that will soon be covered with crystals. Since the experiment involves pouring and heating, it should be done under adult supervision.
Materials needed
Candy flavoring (Optional)
Food coloring (Optional)
Small skewers or strings
Clothespin
Large saucepan
Sugar
Water
Glass jar
8. Water Xylophone
With the use of some necessary materials, you will be able to create a musical instrument from scratch. Additionally, it will also teach your child about sound waves. All you need to do is fill some glass jars with varying water levels.
After you line them up, ask your kid to hit each jar with a wooden stick. Make them understand how the pitch differs in each jar. This is because sound travels differently in water and depends on how full the jars are.
Materials needed
Skewers/Wooden sticks
Water
Glass jar
9. DIY Solar Oven
This is one of those DIY science projects that you can do with your kids. Once it is ready, you can make use of solar energy to melt cheese on a pizza. While the food gets cooked, you can take that time to explain how the sun rays are used to heat the food.
Materials needed
Tape
Black construction paper
Plastic cling wrap
Glue
Ruler
Permanent marker
Box cutter or knife
Aluminum foil
Pizza box
10. Sidewalk Constellation
If you can create this experiment successfully, you will see the Orion’s Belt and the Big Dipper in broad daylight. Ask your children to draw the lines of constellations on the sidewalk; they can make use of constellation diagrams for guidance. Next, place stones on the stars’ location. Then, you can see where the constellation they drew will be in the sky once you take a look at the astronomy chart.
Materials needed
Diagrams of constellations
Small stones
Sidewalk chalk
Science Projects—Conclusion
The above are some of the many different science experiments that you can do with your children. They are quite fun and will provide them with valuable insight into how the world works once they understand how to make a science projects.
What do you think?
Author’s bio:
Rachel Burns is a young mother, photographer and freelance writer with an interest in education. She blogs as a hobby and plans to write a book about parenting next year.
