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Free Find And Count Printable & Spring Activities Preschoolers Love

March 17, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Today, I have some spring activities preschoolers will love and a free find and count sprint printable. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more learning and playing ideas.

Spring is the perfect season to get the littlest homeschoolers outside learning.

Preschool kids are naturally curious about the world around them.

Everything from the ants crossing the sidewalks to the wind blowing in the tops of the trees, preschoolers find delightful.

Free Find And Count Printable & Spring Activities Preschoolers Love

There are endless opportunities to inspire curiosity and learning in young children.

With these fun and simple science activities, your preschooler can explore, experiment, and engage with the world in exciting ways.

An activity as easy as exploring colors or growing a bean nurtures a lifelong science lover.

First, look at some of these books to add to your reading day.

BOOKS ABOUT SPRING FOR PRESCHOOLERS

10 Books About Spring for Young Learners

Grab some of these fun books about the spring season for kids.

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms: A Springtime Book For Kids

Fletcher enjoys the sunny weather and the warmth of spring. But when he stumbles across snowy flakes gently floating to the ground, he spreads the news of winter’s return to all his friends. But spring is full of wonderful surprises for Fletcher and his friends.

Miss Rumphius

Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication.

Blue on Blue

Join a farming family as they experience the full range of a thrilling seaside thunderstorm—from the wild wind and the very first drops; to the pouring, pouring rain; to the wonderful messy mud after the sun returns! With gentle, rhyming text and vivid artwork from a Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator, this sublime depiction of nature’s patterns turns a storm into a celebration.

Yucky Worms: Read and Wonder

Who would want to be friends with a wiggly, slimy worm? You can’t even tell which end is which! But there’s more to these lowly creatures than meets the eye. Kids are invited to find out where worms live, see how they move, and understand why gardeners consider them friends with the help of this humorous and informative look at an unappreciated — and fascinating — creature.Back matter includes further information about worms and an index

Make Way for Ducklings

Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live.  The problem was how to get them there through the busy streets of Boston.  But with a little help from the Boston police, Mrs. Mallard and Jack, Kack, Lack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack arive safely at their new home.

Plant the Tiny Seed Board Book: A Springtime Book For Kids

Beautiful collage-and-watercolor art follows the seed through its entire life cycle, as it grows into a zinnia in a garden full of buzzing bees, curious hummingbirds, and colorful butterflies. Children engage with the book as they wiggle their fingers to water the seeds, clap to make the sun shine after rain, and shoo away a hungry snail. Appropriate for even the youngest child, Plant the Tiny Seed is never the same book twice—no matter how many times you read it!

And for curious young nature lovers, a page of facts about seeds, flowers, and the insects and animals featured in the book is included at the end. Fans of Eric Carle, Lois Ehlert, and Press Herewill find their next favorite book in Plant the Tiny Seed.

A Butterfly Is Patient:

Part of the incredible six-book Nature Books series from the award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long, A Butterfly Is Patient celebrates a dazzling variety of butterflies in all their beauty and wonder.Turn each page to explore the amazing world of these beautiful winged insects through watercolor illustrations that bring to life garden landscapes filled with flowers, vines, leaves, and sunshine.

An Egg Is Quiet:

This stunningly beautiful and wonderfully informative book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston makes for a fascinating introduction to the vast and amazing world of eggs. Featuring poetic text and an elegant design, this acclaimed book teaches children countless interesting facts about eggs. Full of wit and charm, An Egg Is Quiet will at once spark the imagination and cultivate a love of science.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows―spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.

Flowers Are Calling

In this rhyming poetic picture book, explore the wonders of natural cooperation between plants, animals and insects. Flowers Are Calling by Rita Gray and illustrated by Kenard Pak is "a sophisticated blend of scientific information and artistry" (Publishers Weekly).

Flowers are calling to all the animals of the forest, "Drink me!"—but it’s the pollinators who feast on their nectar.

In rhyming poetic form and with luminous artwork, this book shows us the marvel of natural cooperation between plants, animals, and insects as they each play their part in the forest's cycle of life.

Next, look these spring activities preschoolers will love.

SPRING ACTIVITIES PRESCHOOLERS LOVE

  • B is for Bird Craft | Bluebird Study. It’s especially fun to watch and sketch birds and their nests.
  • How to Make a Fun Paper Plate Fish | F is for Fish.Whether looking at fish in a pond or aquarium fish are fun to learn about and to make this easy paper plate fish.
  • H Horse Handprint | Horse Study. A foal is an adorable activity for preschoolers. Foals are active after birth and especially to watch as they kick around.
  • N Is For Nest Handprint | Nests Study. Do the bird study along with this nest study. You could easily spend days learning the types of nests.
  • Jumpstart Learning with the Free Alphabet Frog Lily Pad Game. Sneak in a bit of learning while learning about frogs and lily pads.
  • Strawberries are spring’s first fruits and your preschooler will love this How To Create A Sweet Strawberry Letter S Handprint Craft.
  • With my weather unit study have fun making a rain cloud in a jar and do this R is for Rainbow | Rain Mobile.
  • And also make Weather In A Bottle | How To Make An Amazing Tornado In A Jar.
  • Too, look at this ice excavation activity Exploring The Ocean With Ice Experiments: Simple Sea Animal Rescue.

Free Find And Count Printable & Spring Activities Preschoolers Love

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Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

March 16, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Grab my free printable for a Taiga Biome 3D model and everything else below to teach your child about this fascinating biome. Too, look at my page Homeschool Geography for hands-on and simple ideas and tips.

The Taiga biome stretches across the northern regions of the globe. Also, it is known as the boreal forest.

It is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth, covering vast areas of land in countries like Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, and Norway.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

The taiga is a world of dense coniferous forests, meandering rivers, and abundant wildlife.

Here there are long cold winters and short, mild summers.

Temperatures in the taiga can range from -40°F in the winter to 68°F in the summer with precipitation levels being pretty low.

The soil in the taiga is mostly acidic and nutrient-poor which makes it difficult for many plants to grow.

However, coniferous trees are well-adapted to these conditions. They dominate the taiga landscape. Common tree species in the taiga include spruce, fir, pine, and larch.

BOOKS ABOUT THE TAIGA OR BOREAL BIOME

I have a Taiga Biome 3D model that requires nothing else other than scissors, glue, and something to color in the trees and animals if you would like to do so.

First, look at some beautiful books to add to your reading day.

5 Boreal Biome or Taiga Forest Books For Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Grab  these fun books whether you’re doing a boreal unit study or learning about the forest for a day.

The Boreal Forest: A Year in the World's Largest Land Biome

Combining lyrical storytelling with expertly researched informational text, this beautiful book provides a year-long tour of the planet’s largest land biome ― one of our most important wildernesses.

The vast boreal forest spans a dozen countries in the northern regions like ”a scarf around the neck of the world,“ making it the planet’s largest land biome. Besides providing homes for a diversity of species, this
spectacular forest is also vitally important to the planet: its trees clean our air, its wetlands clean our water and its existence plays an important role in slowing global climate change. In this beautifully written book, award-winning author L. E. Carmichael explores this special wilderness on a tour of the forest throughout the four seasons, from one country to another. Evocative watercolor and collage artwork by award-winning illustrator Josée Bisaillon provides a rare glimpse of one of the world’s most magnificent places.

Life in the Boreal Forest

The great northern forest―the boreal forest―is home to a unique ecosystem of animals and plants. It covers one-third of the earth's total forest area and is home to so many birds that it is known as "North America's bird nursery." The forest is a treasure trove of riches, but it's threatened by increased human development and
climate changes. This gorgeous book teaches readers about the boreal forest and reminds them that it's up to us to make sure the beauty and bounty survive.

Wild Rescuers: Guardians of the Taiga (Wild Rescuers, 1)

From StacyPlays, creator of the mega-popular YouTube series Dogcraft, comes a thrilling illustrated novel about a girl raised by a pack of wolves and her quest to protect their shared forest home. The first in a new Minecraft-inspired fantasy adventure series! 

Stacy was raised by wolves. She’s never needed humans to survive and, from what she sees of humans, they’re dangerous and unpredictable. For as long as she can remember, Stacy’s pack of six powerful, playful
wolves—Addison, Basil, Everest, Noah, Tucker and Wink—have been her only family.  

Together, Stacy’s pack patrols the forest to keep other animals safe, relying on her wits and each wolf’s unique abilities to accomplish risky rescue missions. But as the forest changes and new dangers begin lurking, are Stacy and the wolves prepared for the perils that await them?

What Is the Taiga? (Let's Find Out! Biomes)

The taiga is unlike any other place on Earth. It is the largest biome on Earth, with long, cold winters that can reach negative 65 degrees Fahrenheit! The plants, animals, and people that live in the taiga are built for survival. This book introduces readers to the landforms, climate, plants, animals, and people of the taiga, as well as the dangers it faces. Colorful photographs and engaging text serve as a passport to this one-of-a-kind biome.

The Taiga: Discover This Forested Biome (Discover the World's Biomes)

Discusses the ecological life and inhabitants of forested taiga, describing the plants, the animals, and how they live and work together.

Then here is a fantastic vocabulary page covering 50 animals of the Taiga and a full-color printable.

And study the moose, the largest member of the deer family that makes its home in the Taiga with a Moose Nature Study for Kids.

10 FASCINATING CREATURES OF THE TAIGA

While there are many beautiful and fascinating creatures in the Taiga, today I want to focus on just 10, several of which you will find on our Taiga biome 3D model.

  1. Moose: The largest member of the deer family, moose are known for their long legs, large antlers, and distinctive humped shoulders.
  2. Gray Wolves:Apex predators that have adaptations for cold climates which include thick shaggy fur, large paws, and sharp senses. These animals hunt in packs, preying on much larger animals like moose and caribou.
  3. Wolverine: Furry but fierce predators known for their aggressive behavior and can take down animals much larger than themselves.
  4. Lynx: Lynx are elusive cats that live alone or in very small groups. They are known for their long, tufted ears and piercing green eyes.
  5. Snowshoe Hare: These rabbits have large feet, which help them distribute their weight and stay on top of the snow. They also change color with the season to camouflage themselves from predators.
  6. Red Fox: Cunning predators known for their long, bushy tails and pointed ears, they are the largest of the true foxes.
  7. Ermine: Small, white weasels with winter coats that are prized by fur trappers for their incredible softness and color.
  8. Pine Marten: These agile climbers that are a member of the weasel family are known for their long, bushy tails and dark brown fur.
  9. Siberian Flying Squirrel: These small, nocturnal rodents are known for their ability to glide through the boreal forests using a membrane between its limbs.
  10. Northern Goshawk: Powerful hawks that are the largest and bulkiest of the accipiters, woodland birds, one of two groups of hawks. They have sharp talons, keen eyesight, and a wingspan of up to 46”.
Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Encourage your learner to locate which areas of the Taiga each animal makes its home in and also have them find more animals beyond these 10.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE TAIGA BIOME 3D MODEL

You will need:

  • Free Taiga Biome 3D Model (add your email to the link at the end of this post and get the freebie instantly. no waiting)
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Print out all of the 3D diorama pages onto thick sturdy cardstock.

Encourage your child to color in the animals and trees, or leave them as they are.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Cut out each piece, leaving tabs for the base intact.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Fold the tabs in on the bottom and glue or tape to the corresponding side.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

To create a sturdy raised base, glue the two sides together.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Attach the background to the base with glue or tape.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Fold the tabs across the dotted line on the animals and trees to create an attachable base.

Dive Into The Taiga Biome: How To Make A Taiga Biome 3d Model

Place them where you would like them in the biome.

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Layers Of The Earth Easy Quick Study For Kids

March 15, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a layers of the earth easy quick study for kids who just want the facts. Also, look at my Free Earth Science Lapbook & Unit Study Ideas.

Studying about the layers earth easy study eventually moves into other topics like volcanoes and magnetic fields.

And understanding how the layers work matters because they explain how the Earth works.

Layers Of The Earth Easy Quick Study For Kids

And to learn how scientists study the Earth’s layers using special tools like seismographs which measure earthquakes to learn about what’s inside.

Too when kids learn the layers of the Earth, the crust, mantle, and core it helps explain why earthquakes happen and how volcanoes erupt.

Whether you’re interested in volcanoes, oceans, or the weather, earth science helps you appreciate our planet.

Next, look at some earth science books.

EARTH SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS

9 Books for Kids Who Love to Read About Earth Science Topics

Add these books to your learning day to learn about various earth science topics.

The Story Book of Science (Yesterday's Classics)

The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension bridge, and the caterpillars' processing, he unlocks the mystery behind thunder and lightning, clouds and rain, the year and its seasons, and volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.

Earthquakes (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

Some earthquakes are so small that you don’t even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake. Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you. 

Now with updated text and art, this classic picture book describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami). This book features rich vocabulary and fascinating cross-sections of mountains, volcanoes, and faults in the earth’s moving crust.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. The text and art were vetted by Dr. Roland Burgmann, Professor of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

The First Book of the Earth

A republication of the 1958 book by Irene Sevrey with illustrations by Mildred Waltrip, The First Book of the Earth is an elementary level natural history book that was written during a time when children's books held a student's interest and imagination because they were "living" rather than simply based on factoids and vivid pictures. It is a wonderful introduction to the subject of geology and covers the earth as a planet in the solar system and the physics of how it circles the sun, thereby defining our days and years. It then moves on to describing the earth's origin as scientists understand it and takes up the topics of the earth's composition, its structure, molecular makeup, rock families, minerals, volcanoes and earthquakes, mountains and their formation, and how glaciers and rivers affect the shaping of the earth's surface. The book ends by briefly discussing dinosaurs and the possible aging techniques used to date the earth's age in terms of epochs or periods.

Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect specimens

Earth: An Intimate History

Beginning with Mt. Vesuvius, whose eruption in Roman times helped spark the science of geology, and ending in a lab in the West of England where mathematical models and lab experiments replace direct observation, Richard Fortey tells us what the present says about ancient geologic processes. He shows how plate tectonics came to rule the geophysical landscape and how the evidence is written in the hills and in the stones. And in the process, he takes us on a wonderful journey around the globe to visit some of the most fascinating and intriguing spots on the planet.

The First Book of Caves

A book about caves with drawings for young readers with a vocabulary list and definition at the end.

Rocks and Minerals: A Guide of Familiar Minerals, Gems, Ores, and Rocks (A Golden Nature Guide)

A guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks enhanced by 400 full color illustrations. Provides much geological knowledge in how to look for surface forms, rocks, minerals etc. Includes information for the searcher and an useful list of clubs and organizations. Excellent bibliography and index.

A Whale of the Wild (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel)

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be?

Rocks, Rivers, and the Changing Earth: A first book about geology

A living book on the living earth. Told in a conversational style, the book discusses the topics of geology and provides ideas for investigations and demonstrations of the scientific principles. Illustrated throughout, this book is a favorite as an introduction to geology for young readers. This edition includes updated science information on plate tectonics and the structure of the earth.

Also, look at more hands on activities to along with the layers of the earth easy study.

LAYERS OF THE EARTH SCIENCE ACTIVITIES

  • Fun Metamorphic Edible Rocks & Notebooking Pages
  • Oceans Unit Study and Lapbook
  • EASY Hands-on Earth Science: Fun Water Testing Kit
  • Rock Activities For Kindergarten And Fun Edible Rock Cycle
  • 40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten
  • How To Make A DIY Lava Lamp Lesson Plan
  • Simple and Fun Hands-On Water Cycle Activity For Kids
  • How to Make an Edible Kindergarten Earth Science Tectonic Plate Activity
  • 10 Hands On Earthquake Activities | How To Make A Model Seismometer
Layers Of The Earth Easy Quick Study For Kids

Next, look what is included in this download.

ABOUT THE LAYERS OF THE EARTH EASY QUICK STUDY FOR KIDS

  • (3) informational pages
  • (2) 1 label page and answers
  • (2) Layers of the earth matching and answers
  • (2) Fill in the blank page and answers

HOW TO USE THE EARTH LAYERS QUICK STUDY

Because this is a quick study, use it to teach your lessons for a few days when you add the hands-on activities listed below.

Most elementary children will be able to do this on their on.

Use it for:

  • independent study for your elementary aged children
  • use them to add to a lapbook. Grab my free Earth Science lapbook and add your pages there. Look at my post How to Turn Boring Worksheets into Fun Minibooks – From Boring to Interactive to fold your worksheets to add to a lapbook.
  • Also, fold the pages as minibooks and add to your notebooks.

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Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

March 14, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Our letter L handprint craft today focuses on the lobster and is made from adorable little hands as well as footprints. Also, look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more learning and playing ideas.

Too, look at my free Oceans Unit Study and Lapbook for more ideas to include your older learners in an ocean themed study.

To teach letters, start with familiar objects.

Begin by associating letters with objects that preschoolers are familiar with, such as their names, favorite toys, or animals.

This helps them make meaningful connections and understand the purpose of letters.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Use multi-sensory activities and engage preschoolers in hands-on activities that involve different senses.

This could include tracing letters with their fingers, building letters with blocks, or creating letter crafts.

Incorporate letter songs and rhymes using catchy tunes and rhymes that focus on specific letters and their sounds.

Read aloud to preschoolers- it exposes them to a variety of letters and words.

Point out letters as you read and encourage preschoolers to identify them.

Provide opportunities for preschoolers to practice letter recognition through games and activities.

Also, writing letters by tracing letters in sand, using dry-erase boards, or writing letters with markers or crayons.

There is no reason why while you’re teaching the phonics of the letter L you can’t also include a science lesson for your child and teach them all about the lobster.

I have some wonderful facts and activities to help you do just that, enjoy a general letter L lesson or teach lobster facts and expand your child’s learning experience.

PRESCHOOL LOBSTER LESSON IDEAS

Start simple with a few facts and build on as your child indicates they understand and are ready for more.

Lobsters are crustaceans, invertebrate arthropods with a hard protective exoskeleton and no backbone.

They have two large pincher claws and 8 smaller walking legs, if they lose a claw they can grow a new one back.

Lobsters live in the mud at the bottom of the ocean and dine on bottom dwellers like clams and crabs.

They can grow to be 4 feet long and 40 lbs which is slightly larger than the average 4-year-old. Take out a measuring tape and demonstrate to your child what this looks like in comparison to their own body.

Finally, a really cool factoid is that lobsters have blue blood. Other invertebrates like octopuses, spiders, snails, crabs, and horseshoe crabs also have blue blood.

If you have an adventurous eater you can try a lobster dinner for a unique dining experience that fits right in with the lesson.

One of my favorite resources for any kind of nature activities is the series by Julia Rothman and there is a lovely spread on lobsters in the Ocean Anatomy book.

For fine motor skills and practice in following directions you can build a LEGO-ish lobster creation together to put on display.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Also, look at more letter L handprint crafts.

LETTER L HANDPRINT AND MORE CRAFT IDEAS

  • For starters here is a Free Uppercase L Printable that you can use in many ways throughout your letter L lessons as a template.
  • Lollipops not only make a great example for the letter L but also a sweet treat to reward learning throughout the week and reinforce the sound.
  • L is For Ladybug Hand Art
  • Turn those cute little hands into the cutest Lion Handprint paper craft.
  • A unique take on the letter but wonderful because it is an everyday item found in every home is L is for Lamp: A Letter of the Week Preschool Craft.
  • Sensory bins are always a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers, learn How to Make a Letter L Sensory Bin from L objects around the house.
  • How precious is this Lion Toilet Roll Craft, anything that uses basic craft items like this is always a winner in my book.
  • Here I show you How to Make Fluffy Lemonade Summer Slime With Kids
  • Make this Easy Lemonade Recipe For Kids as a delicious way to learn about the letter L together.
  • L is for laundry. This is a great time to teach your child about the basic life skills of sorting, how to add laundry soap, and maybe even some simple folding like towels or pairing socks together.

Next, look at more ideas and crafts to help your little learners learn the letters and their sounds.

LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET CRAFTS AND THEMES

  • A is for Apple Craft | Apple Study
  • B is for Bird Craft | Bluebird Study
  • Quick And Inexpensive Letter C Handprint Craft – Crafty Crab Fun
  • E is For Easy Eagle Study
  • How to Make a Fun Paper Plate Fish | F is for Fish
  • O is for Owl | Great Horned Owl Study
  • P Is For Pineapple Craft | How To Make A Fun Handprint Pineapple
  • R is for Rainbow | Rain Mobile
  • How To Create A Sweet Strawberry Letter S Handprint Craft
  • G is for Gorilla Mask | Africa Study
  • H Horse Handprint | Horse Study
  • Letter I Pre-K Measuring Inches in a Fun Way
  • K is for Kangaroo| Australia Theme
  • M is for Monkey Handprint | Monkey Study
  • N Is For Nest Handprint | Nests Study
  • T is for Teeth | Dental Unit
  • How to Make A Letter V For Volcano Handprint Craft
  • W Is For Winter | Snowman Oobleck Activity
  • How To Make A Letter Y Handprint Craft Featuring A Yak
  • X is for X Ray | Crayon Resist Skeleton

Finally, look at how to make this adorable lobster craft with precious hands and feet.

L IS FOR LOBSTER- LETTER L HANDPRINT CRAFT

You will need:

  • Craft paper
  • Red craft paint
  • Google eyes
  • Black marker for details
  • A cute little foot and hand

First, begin by painting the bottom of your child’s foot red.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Press carefully onto thick paper, be sure to push gently all over their foot or have them carefully stand and put pressure to get a good impression.

You want the toes pointed downward.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Next paint both hands red

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Press them down near the top of the paper above and on either side of the body like this.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Paint lines for crawling legs and to connect the body and “claws”

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Set aside and allow the paint to dry completely.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Once dry, use markers to finish off the details for your lobster like drawing lines to give it a hint of a tail.

Letter L Handprint Craft | How to Make a Lobster Handprint

Finally, glue on googly eyes to complete it.

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Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

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Earth day is a fun time to learn about our planet and I’m including water density experiments too. Also, look at my page Free Earth Science Lapbook & Unit Study Ideas.

So, we’re learning about water stratification by doing this fun skittles earth day activity.

This experiment is a fun way to learn about how water moves and how colors mix. And to ponder what happens when hot and cold mix.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

Before you get started on the activity, ask your kids about what they know about the temperature of water in a lake versus an ocean.

For example, the water at the surface may be warmer because it’s been heated by the sun.

However, the water deeper won’t be as warm because the sun doesn’t reach it.

BOOKS ABOUT EARTH SCIENCE

Too, add some of these books about earth science to your reading day.

9 Books for Kids Who Love to Read About Earth Science Topics

Add these books to your learning day to learn about various earth science topics.

The Story Book of Science (Yesterday's Classics)

The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension bridge, and the caterpillars' processing, he unlocks the mystery behind thunder and lightning, clouds and rain, the year and its seasons, and volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.

Earthquakes (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

Some earthquakes are so small that you don’t even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake. Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you. 

Now with updated text and art, this classic picture book describes the causes and effects of earthquakes (including a tsunami). This book features rich vocabulary and fascinating cross-sections of mountains, volcanoes, and faults in the earth’s moving crust.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. The text and art were vetted by Dr. Roland Burgmann, Professor of the Department of Earth and Planetary Science at the University of California, Berkeley.

The First Book of the Earth

A republication of the 1958 book by Irene Sevrey with illustrations by Mildred Waltrip, The First Book of the Earth is an elementary level natural history book that was written during a time when children's books held a student's interest and imagination because they were "living" rather than simply based on factoids and vivid pictures. It is a wonderful introduction to the subject of geology and covers the earth as a planet in the solar system and the physics of how it circles the sun, thereby defining our days and years. It then moves on to describing the earth's origin as scientists understand it and takes up the topics of the earth's composition, its structure, molecular makeup, rock families, minerals, volcanoes and earthquakes, mountains and their formation, and how glaciers and rivers affect the shaping of the earth's surface. The book ends by briefly discussing dinosaurs and the possible aging techniques used to date the earth's age in terms of epochs or periods.

Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect specimens

Earth: An Intimate History

Beginning with Mt. Vesuvius, whose eruption in Roman times helped spark the science of geology, and ending in a lab in the West of England where mathematical models and lab experiments replace direct observation, Richard Fortey tells us what the present says about ancient geologic processes. He shows how plate tectonics came to rule the geophysical landscape and how the evidence is written in the hills and in the stones. And in the process, he takes us on a wonderful journey around the globe to visit some of the most fascinating and intriguing spots on the planet.

The First Book of Caves

A book about caves with drawings for young readers with a vocabulary list and definition at the end.

Rocks and Minerals: A Guide of Familiar Minerals, Gems, Ores, and Rocks (A Golden Nature Guide)

A guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks enhanced by 400 full color illustrations. Provides much geological knowledge in how to look for surface forms, rocks, minerals etc. Includes information for the searcher and an useful list of clubs and organizations. Excellent bibliography and index.

A Whale of the Wild (A Voice of the Wilderness Novel)

For Vega and her family, salmon is life. And Vega is learning to be a salmon finder, preparing for the day when she will be her family’s matriarch. But then she and her brother Deneb are separated from their pod when a devastating earthquake and tsunami render the seascape unrecognizable. Vega must use every skill she has to lead her brother back to their family. The young orcas face a shark attack, hunger, the deep ocean, and polluted waters on their journey. Will Vega become the leader she’s destined to be?

Rocks, Rivers, and the Changing Earth: A first book about geology

A living book on the living earth. Told in a conversational style, the book discusses the topics of geology and provides ideas for investigations and demonstrations of the scientific principles. Illustrated throughout, this book is a favorite as an introduction to geology for young readers. This edition includes updated science information on plate tectonics and the structure of the earth.

Next, here are some more earth day activities.

EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES

  • 8 Earth Day Facts | How to Make a Recycled Robot
  • How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables
  • How to Make a Civil War Style Upcycled Necklace | 7 Little Women Book Facts
  • Get a whole other life from your egg cartons and have a simple science lesson with an Egg Carton Sea Turtle Life Cycle Activity.
  • Fun Upcycled T Shirt Library Tote Back to School Kids Craft

Also, here are some facts about water density to help as you do the skittle experiment.

MORE DENSITY WATER EXPERIMENTS

  • The Easy Sink Or Float Orange Density Experiment For Kids
  • Does it dissolve? 
  • Quick Unit Study & Easy Salt water Density Ocean Science Experiments
  • Oil and water experiment 
  • Learn about the layers of density in this How to Make a Cool Fibonacci Lemonade and 8 Things to Learn about Fibonacci activity.
  • How Do Sharks Float STEM Activity Free Shark Unit Study & Notebooking Pages
Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

And look at some facts about water stratification.

WHAT IS WATER STRATIFICATION

Water stratification happens when water forms layers based on temperature.

Hot water is lighter than cold water.

When water is heated by the sun, it becomes less dense and wants to float on top of cooler, denser water.

This is why oceans, lakes, and even swimming pools have layers of water that are different temperatures.

Finally, look at this fun skittles activity to celebrate earth day with a science twist.

HOW TO DO A SKITTLES EARTH DAY EXPERIMENT

Supplies:

  • Blue and green Skittles (found in Berry Skittles)
  • Plate (with a raised edge)
  • ¼ -½ C warm water

First, gather all the supplies needed.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

Add blue and green Skittles around the edge of the plate.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

And in the middle of the plate, make some green land formations.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

Carefully add warm water to the center of the plate.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

Add only enough to cover the bottom of the Skittles.

Easy Kids Earth Day Activity & More Water Density Experiments

Enjoy as the earth appears!

*Try different sugar-coated candies

*Try with cold water or hot water!

  • Why do the colors spread? Because of the sugar coating!

The sugar and food coloring dissolve into the warm water and then spread through the water.

  • Why don’t the colors mix? Water stratification!

Each Skittle has sugar and food coloring which are made up of different masses with different properties.

That creates a barrier that stops the colors from mixing.

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