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Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

December 22, 2022 | 2 Comments
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Homeschool kindergarten life science is one of the most fun sciences to teach. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page.

Too, with a fun nature tree study you don’t need expensive equipment or curriculum.

Add a few interesting books, a fun item or two. a backyard or a great tree filled park.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

From books to videos, I’m sharing some of my favorite resources for introducing simple botany lessons to your preschooler or kindergarteners day.

Books are always the best place to start with any unit study whether you purchase them or grab a few from the local library.

Books about Trees

Look at these beautiful books for young learners.

9 Tree Books & Resources for Kids Who Love Reading and Being Read To

You'll love using one of these books as a science reference or to use for art to inspire life science lessons.

Celebritrees: Historic & Famous Trees of the World

Some trees have lived many lifetimes, standing as silent witnesses to history. Some are remarkable for their age and stature; others for their usefulness. A bristlecone pine tree in California has outlived man by almost 4,000 years; a baobab tree in Australia served as a prison for Aboriginal prisoners at the turn of the twentieth century; and a major oak in England was used as a hiding place for Robin Hood and his men (or so the story goes…).

The fourteen trees in this book have earned the title "Celebritrees" for their global fame and significance. Both in fact and in legend, these fascinating trees remind us not only how much pleasure trees bring, but what they can tell us about history.

The Busy Tree

Spectacular illustrations rendered in oil paint, and a rhyming text that describes a tree’s activities from its roots to its branches, introduce young readers to the amazing activities that go on in a tree. Acorns nibbled by chipmunks, ants scurrying across a trunk, a spider spinning a web, leaves “breathing out air for all to breathe in”—everything adds up to a “busy tree” for all to “come and see.”

The Tree Book for Kids and Their Grown-Ups

This is a fantastic reference book to have on hand for tree studies.

It has great illustrations and covers everything from how a tree “eats and drinks” to types of trees, seeds, how they change in the seasons, why we need them and more

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world.

Trees, Leaves & Bark (Take Along Guides)

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. 

Tree Full of Wonder: An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children

Tree Full of Wonder is a vibrant, rhyming, educational and unique picture book showing the unbreakable bond between people and trees. For children ages 3-8. Kids will fall in love with nature and will become Protectors of the Trees.

The Magic and Mystery of Trees (The Magic and Mystery of Nature)

From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex “wood wide web” of roots, it’s no wonder every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland. The Magic & Mystery of Trees is a nature book that takes children on a fascinating journey of exploration, showing them just how special these mighty organisms are.

Figurines of Pine, Elm, Juniper, Monkey Puzzle, Topiary, Petticoat, Aspen, Two Maples

Learn and Play: These figurines provide a fun and educational way to learn about different tree species, promoting environmental awareness and appreciation.

Fandex Family Field Guides: Trees

Bringing the world of TREES to your fingertips, FANDEX presents a foolproof field guide. Four visual keys--die-cut leaf, bark pattern, flower, nut or seed, and photo of the full tree--plus descriptions of habitat and more combine to give a complete picture of North America's forest and backyard trees.

In addition, TREES is a cultural history--of the mighty White Oak, California Redwood, Aillanthus, the tree that grows in Brooklyn, and the stately White Ash, as important for the bows of early Native Americans as for the baseball bats of today.

However, the best part of any science for young children are the hands-on activities.

And children this age learn best through hands-on activities.

Hand-on Activities for a Tree Unit Study

Investigate, touch, experiment, draw, and play your way through learning.

First, study each of the trees parts. Study the leaves, their shape, color, and size, use an app or book to help you identify the tree.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Second, investigate the rings on a stump or cut of wood.

Then talk about how the rings indicate how old a tree is and every knot and scar in it tells a story of fires, storms, etc.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Look at what is growing on it.

Next, check out the different types of bark, peek in knot holes, and let them touch and investigate every part they can.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Third, create a science shelf in your home on a designated shelf, coffee table, or even a little wooden crate.

Make it a place your child can store his collections of leaves, pinecones, birds’ nests, and any other items of interest he finds on nature walks or in the yard.

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  • Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Fifth, make this Hands on Literature Nature Study Simple Tree Craft

Sixth, create a leaf collection book to gather specimens.

Seventh, Safari Ltd. Toob Trees are the perfect size for little hands and have a variety of uses that make them worth the investment.

They can be used along with blocks and cars in small world play, to create a themed sensory bin, or in a little diorama to give it some dimension.

On a rainy day when you can’t make it outdoors, research the type of trees each one is and learn about it.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Eighth, work in some math by measuring the diameter of smaller trees with a flexible measuring tape.

Too, sort sticks and pinecones into sizes or measure them with a ruler.

Further, use acorns and leaves as counters and manipulatives for simple math problems.

Lastly, make a leaf rubbing by placing leaves under thin copy paper.

Rubbing the side of the crayon across it to bring out the detail for the drawing.

Also, this can be done also do this on the bark of the tree as well.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

In addition to this, add videos to your learning day.

Historic Trees Nature Study

However, include your older kids too when you’re doing this kindergarten life science lesson.

Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study

I have this fun and free unit study Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study

Kindergarten Life Science Videos

Not only can videos help a child learn a topic you may be nervous about teaching, but it can give you 10 minutes to work on something else. Your child gains independence.

  • Life as a Tree -What Can Rings Tell us
  • All About Trees
  • Parts of a Tree
  • Why Do We Need Trees
  • All About Oak Trees
  • Why do Tree Leaves Change Color

As well here are some questions to help you teach kindergarten life science.

Because kids are always full of questions, a good place to start with a unit study is ask them a lot of questions like

  • For example, what kind of tree is it. Use your books, apps, and google to help you figure it out.
  • What do the seeds look like? Are they acorns, pinecones, a pit, a pod, husk, wings, or seed inside a fruit?
Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Then, what grows on it?

Moss, leaves, fungi, fruit and what kind of things are on the tree including its own parts as well as those that attach themselves to it, why do they do that?

Is it a good thing or bad? Find out together.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Another one is who lives in it.

A tree study can easily take a lot of rabbit holes learning about the birds, bugs, and other creatures that make trees their home.

Ask your child who lives in a tree and let them dictate a list to you, seeing their words written down is a powerful language learning tool.

Lastly, what do we get from trees.

This is another important question that you can ask your child and write down their answers.

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

Paper, wood, apples, bananas, nuts, gum, wax, and dye just to name a few things. 

Draw a tree on a piece of paper or better yet let them draw it and write down your child’s answers all around it.

Moreover, look at some more tips for homeschooling kindergarten. What do you think? Ready to give this lesson a try.

Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum And Crafts

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  • Pond Life for Kindergarten Activity Build a Fun Beaver Dam
  • Easy and Fun Pine Cone Snowy Owl Winter Craft for Kindergarten
  • 4 Fun and Engaging Bat Activities for Kindergarten
  • Native American Crafts for Kindergarten How to Make a Kids Pinch Pot
  • 10 Best Homeschool Phonics Curriculum For Kindergarten
  • 15 Fun Resources For History for Kindergarten Homeschool
  • 19 Fun Hands-on Rainforest Activities for Kindergarten
  • Rainforest Crafts for Kindergarten: Make an Easy Paper Plate Monkey
  • How to Create the Best Homeschool Schedule for Kindergarten (free printable)
  • 60 Favorite Top Homeschooling Materials for Kindergarten
  • 10 Affordable and Complete Homeschool Kindergarten Curriculum
  • How to Effortlessly Blend Kindergarten Homeschool Subjects & Life
  • BEST Free Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum With A Gentle Approach (List)
  • Delightful Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum Which Promote a Love of Learning

Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science - Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study

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Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

December 21, 2022 | 2 Comments
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This free amazing American Civil War lapbook is huge. And you’ll love my other lapbooks on my Homeschool Lapbooks page. And I have a HUGE unit study on my American Civil War or War Between the States here and also look at Best Homeschool Unit Studies.

We visited this unit study twice and added more minibooks for several topics we considered in our study of the civil war.

When I introduced this unit study, I shared quotes from both views of the war or North and South.

Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

First, by Abraham Lincoln.

I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free…It will become all one thing, or all the other.

“A House Divided” speech, June 16, 1858

Second, I shared this quote by Jefferson Davis.

I worked night and day for twelve years to prevent the war, but I could not.

The North was mad and blind, would not let us govern ourselves, and so the war came.

How to Teach About the War Between the States

Too, although the American Civil War was one of the ugliest time periods in American history, you have several ways you can teach it.

When it was our first time covering and my kids were younger, I focused on understanding what was going on in American history during the 1860s,.

For example, we learned about games kids played, the food they ate and defined the areas of the north and south.

In addition, if your kids are older, you can focus on locating the battle sites on a map to give your child a deeper understanding of geography.

Also, some kids may love to learn about the fashion or focus on reading the newspaper of that time, the Harpers Weekly.

Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

Additionally, we’ve studied this unit quite a few times and the minibooks I have can make at least two if not more lapbooks.

However, look at the topics of the minibooks which come in this lapbook.

Topics for the American Civil War

  • Abe Lincoln Divider
  • Abe Lincoln minibook
  • American Civil War Color the States

  • Cause of the War
  • Civil War Battles
  • Clara Barton

  • Cotton Gin
  • Cotton Plant Life Cycle and Boll Pocket
  • Eli Whitney minibook

  • Famous People of the War Divider
  • Freedom Quilt
  • Gettysburg Address and pocket

  • Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Harriet Tubman
  • Honest Abe Top Hat

  • Lincolns Cabin
  • Matthew Brady
  • North and South Leaders

  • Other Names of the Civil War
  • Slavery and the Road to War
  • Underground Railroad Data Divider
  • Weapons

Then if you’re working with multiple ages and want to create one lapbook with contributions by each kid look at my idea below.

Types of Lapbook Layout

Look at the first lapbook we made.

Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

Each of my sons created minibooks and we made one large book like layout.

Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

Then, I connected several file folders to make one book-like project.

Secondly, you can make your lapbook like most I create here which are made to open with one file folder and you place all the minibooks inside.

We added an extra top flap because we had so many topics we covered.

Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

So, the point is with this huge lapbook you have many ways use the minibooks and create one lapbooks or many.

More Hands-on History Lapbooks

Also, you’ll love these other history homeschool lapbooks.

  • Medieval Japan Lapbook for Kids and Fun Hands-on Ideas
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  • Free Native American Plains Indians Fun Lapbook for Kids (& resources)
  • 18 Colorful and Free Lapbooks for History Unit Studies
  • Awesome Ancient Greece Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Activities
Free Amazing American Civil War Lapbook and Hands-on Unit Study

How to Get the Free American Civil War Lapbook

Finally, how to grab the free 32 page lapbook. It’s a subscriber freebie.

That means when you sign up to follow me, you get access my subscribers library and this freebie.

However, not all of my freebies are in the library (wink).

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How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

December 18, 2022 | Leave a Comment
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Today, how to upcycle a monopoly game history turned medieval monopoly game is a fun twist to learn history. Also, look at the other history games on my page.

Have you ever looked at an old board game in your stash or maybe at a yard sale and think about upcycling it? Me too.

How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

So, I took an old unused monopoly game that we had and converted it into a medieval themed version with castles for properties.

Also, I added Safari Ltd Knights and fun cards with references for the time period.

Since, we are learning about the Middle Ages so for this game I decided to make it medieval themed.

However, you could take this idea and make it match any branch of history you want to include in your studies.

How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

These super fun Safari LTD Knights and Dragons have been used for sensory bins, dioramas, block play, counters, and now game pieces.

Teaching Medieval History

Next, look at some of these medieval facts to use in your unit study.

  • Most of the peasants wore plain clothing which was made from heavy wool to keep them warm in cold weather. The wealthy, of course, wore nicer clothing made from fine wool, velvet, and silk.
  • Not many people attended school in the Middle Ages. Most peasants learned a job and survival from their parents, apprenticeship, or the guild system.
  • London’s population went up 500% between the 12th and 14th centuries.
  • Marriages were often arranged. Noble girls were often married at just 12 years old and the boys at 14.
  • We got our modern piggy banks from medieval people who had saving accounts termed “pygg” meaning the type of clay the jars they were kept in were made from.
  • The first castle in England was the Tower of London’s White Tower Castle.
  • The largest castle in the world is The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork.
How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game  to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

Hands-on Middle Ages Activities

In addition, look at some hands-on activities.

  • Medieval Stained Glass Craft
  • Catapult Stem Challenge 
  • Medieval History for Homeschool Middle School
  • Medieval Chemistry and Homeschool History – Fun Hands-On Activity
  • Free Renaissance Lapbook
  • Free Glass Blowing Lapbook
  • Da Vinci’s Edible Spine
  • Da Vinci’s Parachute

Also, here are some rules I want you to know about before you turn a monopoly game board into a medieval themed board.

Monopoly Medieval Themed Board Rules

First, rather than collect Boardwalk, Park Place and the other familiar properties. we are going try to collect Medieval Castles from all over Europe.

Also, try to collect some cool Medieval collections like banners and a library and see who ends up with the most spoils at the end.

I used as much of the board as possible and stuck with the same rules to make it easier to transition to a new game. 

The property stickers will fit right under the colors so you can keep them and I made the matching property cards so players can keep track of the properties they own.

You can add a little color to the top of the cards with markers if you like to make it easier to spot them.

The rules are pretty much standard monopoly, including whatever house rules you would like to incorporate.

For example, house rules like whoever lands on free parking gets the money in the center, allowing players to buy property on the first trip around the board.

I have left out houses and hotels to simplify and keep with the time period and I did away with rent on the properties with the exception of when a card is drawn from chance or community chest which requires rent.

Too, grab my other fun history games to add to your learning day.

Fun History Games

Look at them below.

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How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

Now, let’s look at how to make the game.

How to Make A Monopoly Game to Medieval Game

You will need:

  • An old monopoly board
  • Sticker paper
  • Cardstock
  • Knight figures
  • paper cutter
How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

We are reusing the board, money, and dice.

If you like you can keep the community chest and chance cards to glue your new cards to so that the backing is stronger and will be easy to identify the stack,

If not, you can just write a C for chance or CC for community chest on the back of the card.

First, we painted over the Monopoly in the center.

Later we will add some of the stickers which I included in the printables to decorate it some. Sand it a bit so the paint sticks better. If you like, you can leave the center of the board as is.

How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

Too, each printable I created tells you whether it should be on cardstock or sticker paper.

Use them for creating the new board labels.

Cut out all of your cardstock and sticker pieces, you can use scissors but a paper slicer makes it easier.

How To Upcycle A Monopoly Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

Place all your sticker labels on the board/

The collar amounts correspond with the correct spot.

Additionally, free parking is free steed parking.

Socks is jail, go to the stocks is obviously the go to jail spot.

Besides, you can place the Medieval Collections on any of the railroad spots, as well as the two utilities.

How To Upcycle A Monoply Game to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

Setup your game board just like you would for traditional Monopoly.

And use your knights, dragons, etc. as your moveable tokens.

How To Upcycle a Game History to A Medieval Theme & Free Printables

What a fun way to learn about Medieval times.

Grab the Free Printable Cards and Stickers

Finally, how to grab the pages because it’s a subscriber freebie.

That means when you sign up to follow me, you get access my subscribers library and this freebie.

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Amazing Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study

December 16, 2022 | 2 Comments
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This amazing Daniel Boone Explorer lapbook is such a fun lapbook. It can go with a study of colonial period, American Revolution or French and Indian War. I have many more lapbooks on my Homeschool Lapbooks page.

Daniel Boone is one of the most famous figures in American history, a legendary frontiersman, hunter and explorer credited with opening up the area now known as Kentucky to settlers.

Amazing Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study

And I especially love this excerpt from a 1910 article by Genealogy Bank.

“He found more profit in the woods than in tilling the soil, and for months at a time he was away hunting beaver, otter, bear, deer, wolves and wildcats.

Garbed in hunting shirt of deerskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, and with powder horn, bullet pouch, scalping knife and tomahawk, the world afforded him plenty.

The bare ground or the bushes furnished him a bed, and the sky was his canopy. His skill with a gun or in throwing a tomahawk was marvelous. Of Indian fighting he had enough to satisfy.”

5 Benefits of History Lapbooks

But first, there are many benefits to using history lapbooks.

  1. If a child learns visually, a lapbook helps to cement important events in time.
  2. Hands-on learners grasp history points when they interact with mine timelines or maps placed in the lapbook
  3. Because minibooks can be placed in any order in the lapbooks, they can be placed in sequential order if you want your child to understand events
  4. Not all children do well with trying to memorize facts. So, by opening, closing, and folding the minibooks constantly, kids have an interactive way to relate to the historical facts.
  5. Lastly, lapbooks can be as large or as small as your child wants. If the topic has several events or persons, create more flaps. If you want to focus on a narrow topic then your lapbook adjusts to just the right amount of information for your learner.

However, add some more facts about Daniel Boone’s life to your study or lapbook.

Amazing Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study

Look below for more facts because he was the ultimate explorer.

Daniel Boone Explorer

First, Daniel Boone, a famous hunter from North Carolina, opened up a road through the forest, from the mountains of Eastern Tennessee to the Kentucky River.

It was called the “Wilderness Road,” and over it thousands of emigrants went into Kentucky to settle. Boone, with others, built the fort at Boonesboro, Kentucky, and went there to live

In his long, adventurous life, Boone was an officer in the American Revolutionary War, a captive of the Shawnees, who later adopted him into their tribe.

Also, he was a successful politician.

It was said that when he died in 1820 that all of America mourned.

Amazing Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study

Additionally, look at my post here 30 Fun Resources for Learning About Daniel Boone.

More Hands-on History Lapbooks

Also, you’ll love these other history homeschool lapbooks.

  • Medieval Japan Lapbook for Kids and Fun Hands-on Ideas
  • Amazing and Free American Revolution Lapbook for Multiple Ages
  • Fun Pharaohs and Queens Ancient Egypt Lapbook and Activities
  • Free Native American Plains Indians Fun Lapbook for Kids (& resources)
  • 18 Colorful and Free Lapbooks for History Unit Studies
  • Free Awesome Ancient Greece Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Activities

Lastly, look below at how to grab this free lapbook.

Amazing Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study

How to Get the Free Daniel Boone Explorer Lapbook 15 page download

Finally, how to grab the free lapbook. It’s a subscriber freebie.

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40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten

December 15, 2022 | 1 Comment
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These 40 awesome earth science movies for kindergarten keep science learning fun. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page.

First, there are three basic sciences that are generally introduced to younger children,

They are Physical Science, Earth/Space, and Life sciences.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten

Today l’m focusing on the wonderful and broad spectrum of Earth Science.

Earth Science can be broken down into 4 smaller sub sections.

  • Geology,
  • Meteorology,
  • Oceanography, and
  • Astronomy.

And each has a lot to teach children about the world around us.

Earth science covers natural hazards, environmental changes, fresh and salt bodies of water, earthquakes, volcanoes, tectonic activity, rocks and minerals, fossils, and the different kinds of soils.

Value of Teaching with Science Movies

Besides hands-on activities, bright and engaging videos (that are not too long) are a great way to introduce kindergarteners to various science studies.

They are especially good for things your child might not get to see up close or in person like the moon or volcanoes.

It is like a virtual field trip for kids.

Too, videos are good for all learning styles and can help you to teach a topic you may not feel prepared to handle on your own fully.

They are useful whether you use a box curriculum, unschool, or do unit studies

Geology Science Movies for Kids

First, look at these geology science movies.

Geology is the study of the physical features and history of Earth.

And this is always a fun one with especially the younger ages because they are naturally so interested in rocks.

My kids always had a pocket full of rocks that were “treasures” and kids are fascinated by volcanoes and giant glaciers.

10 Geology Videos for Young Kids

Fine one or two movies about geology to add to your day or unit study.

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What Causes Earthquakes?

What Causes Earthquakes?
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Rocks for Kids

Rocks for Kids
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Rock cycle video | Learn about Types of Rocks |

Rock cycle video | Learn about Types of Rocks | Rock cycle for kids
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Structure Of The Earth |

Learn about the Structure Of The Earth with Dr. Binocs.

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Ecosystems for Kids

Ecosystems for Kids
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Volcanoes for Kids |

Volcanoes for Kids | A fun and engaging introduction to volcanoes for children

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Be a Rock Detective!

Be a Rock Detective!

The Magic School Bus Season 2

The Magic School Bus
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How Glaciers Change the World! | Winter Science |

How Glaciers Change the World! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
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The Rock Cycle

The Rock Cycle

Next, look at these meteorology videos.

Meteorology Science Movies for Kids

Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting.

Besides, children can breeze into early lessons on meteorology by learning about snow, tornadoes, tools we use to read and learn about weather, and what meteorologists do to figure out weather.

10 Meteorology Videos for Young Kids

Add one or more of these videos to your day to change up.

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Weather for Kids | What is weather, and how does it work?

Weather for Kids | What is weather, and how does it work?
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Kids Learn About Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hurricanes, Tornadoes

Powerful Weather | Kids Learn About Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hurricanes, Tornadoes |Science for KIds
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Blippi Learns About The Weather!

Is that rain? Come along with Blippi on his fun walk to learn all about rain, sun, snow, rainbows for kids and more! Get your umbrellas kids its raining educational fun for kids with Blippi!

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Wild Kratts - Tornadoes and Thorns: A Prairie Adventure

Wild Kratts - Tornadoes and Thorns: A Prairie Adventure
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Weather Tools for Kindergarten

Weather Tools for Kindergarten
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Wild Kratts - How a Snowflake is Formed

Wild Kratts - How a Snowflake is Formed
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Types of weather

Types of weather_ Weather for kids
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Can You Guess the Weather? | Weather Guessing Game |

There’s all sorts of weather out there, so Squeaks and Mister Brown are playing a game show where they will learn all about the different types!

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How Do We Know When It Will Rain?

How Do We Know When It Will Rain? | Weather Science |
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Measuring Weather with Weather Tools

Measuring Weather with Weather Tools

Third on my list of science movies are oceanography movies.

Oceanography Science Movies for Kids

Oceanography is the study of the ocean.

This includes the water, what’s below the water, and all of the animals that live within it.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten. These 40 awesome earth science movies for kindergarten keep science learning fun. Grab my other kindergarten tips on my kindergarten homeschool curriculum page. First, there are three basic sciences that are generally introduced to younger children: They are Physical Science, Earth/Space, and Life sciences. Today l'm focusing on the wonderful and broad spectrum of Earth Science.

Additionally, I have more kindergarten resources.

40 Awesome Earth Science Movies for Kindergarten

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Take a look at these 10 videos that give simple but engaging lessons on animals, as well as ocean names, zones, and why we can’t drink ocean water.

10 Oceanography Videos for Young Kids

Grab one or two of these videos to lean about oceans.

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Learn all about the Animals and Plants that Live in the Ocean

Ocean Animals for Kids | Learn all about the Animals and Plants that Live in the Ocean
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The Five Oceans

The Five Oceans | Jack Hartmann | Oceans of the World
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Let's Learn the Ocean Zones!

Let's Learn the Ocean Zones!
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Ocean Explorers |

Wild Kratts - Ocean Explorers | Kids Videos
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Why Can't We Drink the Ocean?

Why Can't We Drink the Ocean?
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Exploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids

Exploring the Coral Reef: Learn about Oceans for Kids - FreeSchool

The Magic School Bus Volume 1

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Glowing Ocean Animals!

Glowing Ocean Animals!
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Fish for Kids

Fish for Kids
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100 Sea Animals Collection - Learning Aquatic Animals

100 Sea Animals Collection - Learning Aquatic Animals Names and Videos

Finally, look at these astronomy science movies.

Astronomy Science Movies for Kids

Astronomy is the study of outer space, everything in it.

This includes planets, stars, galaxies, comets, and black holes.

These videos explore all things early astronomy from the sun, to what astronauts do, the moon, teach the names of the 8 planets, and what are stars.

10 Astronomy Videos for Young Kids

Mix and match the videos to keep your littlest leaner interested in science.

What's Up In Space: The Solar System For Kids

What's Up In Space: The Solar System For Kids
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Let's Explore Space! | Astronomy for Kids

Let's Explore Space! | Astronomy for Kids
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What Do Astronauts Do?

You may have dreamed of being an astronaut, or maybe that’s what you want to be when you grow up! But how do astronauts become astronauts, and what do they do when they’re in space? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn what it takes to be an out-of-this-world explorer!

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I Want To Be An Astronaut - Kids Dream Jobs - Can You Imagine That?

I Want To Be An Astronaut - Kids Dream Jobs - Can You Imagine That?
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8 Planets of the Solar System Song for Kids |

The Planet Song - 8 Planets of the Solar System Song for Kids | KidsLearningTube
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Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space for Kids - FreeSchool

Exploring Our Solar System: Planets and Space for Kids - FreeSchool
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All About Stars for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children

All About Stars for Kids: Astronomy and Space for Children - FreeSchool
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Learning The Solar System With Blippi |

Learning The Solar System With Blippi | Science Videos For Kids
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The Moon for Kids

The Moon for Kids
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What Is the Sun?

What Is the Sun?

When you pair educational videos with hands-on activities kids really retain a lot of information on a subject.

Do you see a few you can add to your learning day?

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