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How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

March 25, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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In Geronimo Stilton Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15 he comes across all sorts of fantastical creatures. Also, look at my page Geronimo Stilton Books for more great activities.

For example, our brave hero comes across fairies and I thought this would be the perfect time to create a small magical fairy world in a teacup.

Geronimo goes on a mission to save the Queen of Imagination who has been injured by an evil wizard and is going to turn into lead soon.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Along the way he meets fairies, dragons, ogres and more, creating a fun imaginative story line.

We are going to recreate a little bit of this in a miniature fairy world, just small enough to fit in a teacup.

I had a few teacups on hand and made a quick trip to Dollar Tree to pick up the other supplies needed.

I also found saucers and oversized soup cups that you could use in place of delicate teacups.

Next, look at more Geronimo Stilton books.

GERONIMO STILTON BOOK SERIES FOR KIDS

Geronimo Stilton Books 1 - 20

It is not necessary to go in order, each book is its own stand-alone story, and the main characters are properly reintroduced each time.  So, you can choose the books based on your child's current interest, the season, or a unit study topic.

Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye. It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mysterious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we'd set sail for the island. It was an adventure I'd never forget....

The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid (Geronimo Stilton #2)

I'm off to Egypt! I climbed onboard a crabby old camel that would take me across the desert to the Great Cheese Pyramid. There, among mummies and hieroglyphics, I would learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World....

Cat and Mouse in a Haunted House (Geronimo Stilton, No. 3)

I was lost in a dark, spooky forest! Until I stumbled upon Curlypaw Cannycat's Castle.

I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton #4)

Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! I'm Too Fond of My Fur! I was on my way 'round the world to Mouse Everest! The trip was long and dangerous. I almost froze my tail off on the way. And then I was kidnapped by the Abominable Snowman! Yes, it was truly an amazing adventure....

Four Mice Deep in the Jungle (Geronimo Stilton Funny Tales)

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.I have never been a brave mouse... but lately, my fears were taking over my life! Soon I was too afraid even to leave my mousehole. That's when Thea and Trap decided to cure me. They dragged me away on an airplane (I'm afraid of flying!) all the way to the jungle. There I was forced to eat bug soup, climb trees as high as skyscrapers, swim in raging rivers, and even wrangle snakes! How would a 'fraidy mouse like me ever survive?

Paws Off, Cheddarface! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 6)

Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! They are whisker-licking good tales, and that's a promise!__PAWS OFF, CHEDDARFACE!It was the strangest thing... all across New Mouse City, rodents kept telling me I'd done things I had no memory of! I soon discovered why... there was a Geronimo look-alike out there, pretending to be me. He'd even fooled my sister Thea! And worst of all, he was trying to take over my newspaper. I had to find a way to strike back -- but how??

Red Pizzas for a Blue Count

They are whisker-licking-good tales, and that's a promise! Red Pizzas for a Blue Count My troublemaker cousin was trapped in Transratania! And before I could even squeak, my sister, Thea, dragged me along on her rescue mission. Little did we know that Transratania is the land of vampire bats! Holey cheese, bats give me mouse bumps! Why? Well, there's nothing a bat likes more than sinking its teeth into a nice, juicy mouse....

Attack of the Bandit Cats (Geronimo Stilton, No. 8)

Oh, what a day! I had just published New Mouse City's first phone book -- and almost every single number was wrong! My customers were out for my fur. So when Thea, Trap, and Benjamin asked me to join their quest for a legendary island covered in silver, I agreed. But no sooner had we set out than we were attacked by a ship of pirate cats! They mousenapped us and threatened to make us their dinner. Would we escape with our lives... or find ourselves in the soup?

A Fabumouse Vacation for Geronimo (Geronimo Stilton, No. 9)

Sometimes a busy businessmouse like me needs a nice, relaxing vacation. But of all the rotten rats' luck -- every time I tried to get away, disaster struck. My aunt Dizzy Fur's mouse hole caught on fire, my office was flooded, and our printing press broke down! When I was finally ready to depart, all the good trips were booked up. I was stuck in a flea-ridden old hotel, sharing a room with a bunch of Gerbil Scouts! I couldn't wait to get back to my comfy home in New Mouse City....

All Because of a Cup of Coffee (Geronimo Stilton, No. 10)

I, Geronimo Stilton, was in love! I went out for a cup of coffee one morning and laid eyes on the most beautiful rodent I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, I immediately tripped over my paws and ended up with my tail in a toaster! I was one mortified mouse. But I was determined to prove that I wasn't a complete stumblemouse. So I decided to join my family on their most daring adventure yet -- a journey to the eighth wonder of the world! There I made a discovery so truly amazing, I knew I could win the heart of my darling ratlette....

The Phantom of the Subway (Geronimo Stilton, No. 13)

When my sister Thea told me a ghost was haunting New Mouse City's subway tunnels, I knew I had to get the scoop for The Rodents Gazette! So I set off with Thea, Trap, and my assistant editor Pinky Pick. We soon discovered that Sally Ratmousen, the editor of The Daily Rat, was also on the trail of the mysterious ghost. But we were all in for the fright of our wee mouse lives... because the ghost turned out to be a CAT!

The Temple of the Ruby of Fire (Geronimo Stilton, No. 14)

It was my most thrilling adventure yet! My old friend Professor von Volt had discovered the location of the famous Ruby of Fire. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, my sister Thea had dragged me into race to be the first to find the legendary gem. The jewel was protected by thousands of ancient booby-traps -- a 'fraidy mouse's worst nightmare? Would I make it through with my fur?

The Mona Mousa Code (Geronimo Stilton, No. 15)

Do you like art? I do! So when Thea heard that there was a secret map hidden beneath Mouse Island's most famous painting, the Monamouse, I knew we had to get the scoop! Together we began to investigate, and soon we discovered secret clues that led us to the most fabumouse secret. And it all lay beneath the streets of New Mouse City!

A Cheese-Colored Camper[GERONIMO STILTON #16 CHEESE-CO][Paperback]

My grandfather William Shortpaws -- also known as Cheap Mouse Willy -- was back at The Rodent's Gazette, and he was determined to torture me. He wanted to publish a guide book to Ratzikistan, the Siberia of Mouse Island. And he ordered *me* to go there to write it! But as you know, dear reader,

Watch Your Whiskers, Stilton! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 17)

Cheesecake! A mysterious one-eyed rat was trying to steal The Rodent's Gazette from under my snout! I had to stop him -- but how? My business manager, Shif T. Paws, came up with a plan. He arranged for me to appear on a TV quiz show. If I won, the Gazette was safe. But if I lost -- SQUEAK! -- I had to give up my tail!

Shipwreck on the Pirate Islands (Geronimo Stilton, No. 18)

My sister had come up with a new way to torment me. She'd combined my two least favorite things - travel and ghosts! Thea had heard rumors of a haunted pirate treasure buried on a desert island. And before I could say "avast ye scurvy rats," she'd dragged me into her treasure hunt!

My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton, No. 19)

Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I've ever known. If you've ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent's Gazette, this is the book for you! It's a looooong story... and one that's full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!

Surf's Up, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 20)

Ah, there's nothing like a relaxing vacation on the beach! I would spread out by the crystal-clear water with a good book. What more could a mouse want? At least, that was the plan. But somehow, my vacations never seem to go according to plan. Instead of a beautiful seaside resort, I found myself in a fleabag hotel that was falling down around my ears! Oh, would I ever be able to relax and enjoy my vacation

Also, look at more hands-on activities based on the Geronimo Stilton book.

GERONIMO STILTON ACTIVITIES TO MATCH BOOKS

  • A Simple Geronimo Stilton LEGO Tutorial For Mouse Loving Kids
  • Medieval Stained Glass Craft.
  • Geronimo Stilton The Journey Through Time Fun Easy No Sew Dinosaur Mat
  • Fun Edible Spine like Davinci
  • Geronimo Stilton The Race Against Time Build a Fun Greek Water Clock
  • Geronimo Stilton Race Against Time And Make Pottery Like Ancient Greeks
  • Build an Edible Eiffel Tower
  • Barbie Mummy
  • Ancient Rome Colosseum craft
  • Mayan LEGO Temple craft
  • Make a Mosaic Roman Solider
  • Geronimo Stilton Back in Time Second Journey Through Time and Fun Mayan Mask
  • Geronimo Stilton The Second Journey Through Time Sun King Fun Medallion
  • The Race Against Time Geronimo Stilton Activity Craft Fun Dragon Eggs
  • Lost City of Atlantis Diorama

Then explain what is fantasy.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

What is fantasy? A fantasy book is set in an imaginary world and features elements like supernatural creatures- fairies, dragons, hobbits, etc…that do not exist.

Fantasy is a fun genre that triggers the creative parts of your child’s brain.

Also, it helps develop a positive worldview as your child reads about good overcoming evil and gives them a chance to escape into a make believe world for just a little while.

Geronimo Stilton’s books are wonderful for boys or girls from 7-10 years old and may still appeal to those a little younger or older.

They are usually full of rich history stories and to keep it engaging they include lots of colorful illustrations and varied text.

Get your hands on a copy of Geronimo Stilton’s Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15 and let’s begin our magical journey through reading and crafts.

Finally, look at how to make this craft to pair with the book Geronimo Stilton’s Kingdom of Fantasy Book 15.

HOW TO MAKE A FAIRY GARDEN INSPIRED BY GERONIMO STILTON KINGDOM OF FANTASY BOOK 15

You will need:

  • Teacup and saucer
  • Floral foam.
  • Craft moss
  • Small, fake flowers
  • Fairy figures and fairy accessories
  • Hot glue gun/glue sticks
How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

First, I picked up the delicate teacup and saucer set from a thrift store for just a couple of dollars and as I said before I found the rest of the items at Dollar Tree.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

They have tons of fairy garden accessories throughout spring and summer.

Start cutting a piece of foam to fill up most of the inside of the teacup, leaving the height, just slightly lower than the rim.

With the soft foam you will be able to do this with just a small kitchen knife.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Place the foam inside and then add some tacky glue or craft glue to the top of your craft foam and cover it with a nice layer of moss.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Before you go on with the details, you want to add your larger accessory pieces like fairies, little furniture pieces, or this neat fairy door I found.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

A generous puddle of hot glue will help hold pieces in place.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Finish off your magical little fairy by adding small silk flowers and any other tiny accessories that you would like to add.

I bought a bunch of flowers with the smallest blooms I could find on it and pulled them off individually.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

Utilize the saucer as well as the cup by perching a fairy on the edge or trailing flowers and moss onto it to make it all work together.

How To Make A Fairy Garden Inspired By Geronimo Stilton Kingdom Of Fantasy Book 15

You could also use mini dragons or other fun mythical creatures instead of fairies to create this little world.

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How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

March 23, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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While they don’t work exactly like a real one, these toilet paper roll kaleidoscopes are easy to make and so fun to look through. Also, look at my page 4 Weeks Free Physical Science Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas for more activities.

Kaleidoscopes are optical instruments that create beautiful and symmetrical patterns when viewed through the eyepiece.

Not only are they fun and entertaining but also educational, sparking a child’s creativity and imagination.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Kaleidoscopes work by utilizing mirrors and colorful objects or beads.

When you look through the eyepiece, the mirrors reflect the objects, creating mesmerizing patterns that change as you rotate the kaleidoscope.

Creating a homemade kaleidoscope is a fun and educational activity for children.

You can use simple materials like cardboard tubes, mirrors, and colorful beads or objects.

BOOKS ABOUT PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR KIDS

Next, look at these physical science books for kids.

10 Books About Physical Science

Physical science varies in topic. It can cover states of matter, forces and motion like push and pull, forms of energy like simple circuits, light and sound to earth and space.

What Is the World Made Of?: All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating exploration of the three states of matter. This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, uses simple, fun diagrams to explain the difference between solids, liquids, and gases. This book also includes a find out more section with experiments designed to encourage further exploration and introduce record keeping.

Matter: Physical Science for Kids

In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn’t matter, such as sound and light! In this nonfiction picture book, children are introduced to physical science through detailed illustrations paired with a compelling narrative that uses fun language to convey familiar examples of real-world science connections. By recognizing the basic physics concept of matter and identifying the different ways matter appears in real life, kids develop a fundamental understanding of physical science and are impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and
laboratories

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession. These fascinating tales follow every element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, and in the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. The Disappearing Spoon masterfully fuses science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, and discovery.

Archimedes and the Door of Science (Living History Library)

Jeanne Bendick, through text and pictures, admirably succeeds in bringing to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text.

Michael Faraday: Father of Electronics

Charles Ludwig retells Michael Faraday’s remarkable life story in fictionalized form. Here is the father of the electric motor, the dynamo, the transformer, the generator. Few persons are aware of the brilliant man’s deep Christian convictions and his determination to live by the Sermon on the Mount. For ages 12 to 15.

Junior Science Book of Electricity

Book about electricity for children.

Energy Makes Things Happen

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat? You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball.

Waves: Principles of Light, Electricity and Magnetism (The Secrets of the Universe)

Have you ever wondered why a prism turns ordinary sunlight into a rainbow? Isaac Newton knew why. How can a magnet be used to generate electricity? Michael Faraday could have told you. Can you explain how a toaster toasts bread? In this book, author Paul Fleisher answers these and many more questions as he looks at the laws that describe how waves behave. Through simple experiments, detailed illustrations and concepts that are easy to understand, readers are introduced to the basic principles of light, electricity and magnetism in a fun, exciting way.

Liquids and Gases: Principles of Fluid Mechanics (Secrets of the Universe)

Have you ever wondered why a 10-tonne boat floats but a tiny pebble sinks? Archimedes knew why. How does a basketball or tennis ball bounce? Robert Boyle could have described how! Can you explain why a hot-air balloon rises but a balloon you blow up drops to the ground? To answer these questions and many more, author Paul Fleisher explains the laws that define how and why liquids and gases behave the way they do. Through simple experiments, detailed illustrations and concepts that are easy to understand, readers are introduced to the basic principles of fluid mechanics in a fun, exciting way.

Marbles,Roller Skates,Doorknob

Explains the concepts of simple and complex machines and mechanical advantage, and describes how wheels, including gears and ball bearings, work

Next. although this diy toilet paper roll kaleidoscope is a fun creative there are educational benefits.

5 BENEFITS OF A DIY KALEIDOSCOPE

So why should you spend your time making a DIY toilet paper roll kaleidoscope with your kids? Here are 5 reasons why I think it’s a great idea.

  1. Science Exploration: Kaleidoscopes offer a glimpse into the principles of reflection and symmetry, sparking an interest in science and physics.
  2. Creativity and Imagination: Kaleidoscopes encourage children to explore their creativity and imagination as they create and observe ever-changing patterns.
  3. Color Recognition: The vibrant colors in kaleidoscopes help younger children learn about different colors and their combinations.
  4. Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating and rotating the kaleidoscope helps develop fine motor skills.
  5. Sensory Stimulation: The combination of visual and tactile stimulation provided by kaleidoscopes can be calming for children.
How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Next, look at more science fun using discarded toilet paper rolls

10 MORE AMAZING SCIENCE TOILET PAPER ROLL ACTIVITIES

  1. Get buzzing and learn How to Make a Toilet Paper Roll Honeycomb Honey Bee Activity for a wonderful activity to learn about bees, hives, and honey.
  2. Try some of these Simple Toilet Paper Absorbency Experiments for Kids to explore absorbency.
  3. Get crafty but also introduce a simple science concept with the Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars Craft for Cloud Observation.
  4. Your child can explore engineering, gravity, friction, cause and affect, as well as so much more when you learn How to Make a Cardboard Marble Run.
  5. As you learn about space with your preschooler, make a Toilet Paper Roll Satellite and talk about what it does.
  6. Here is a 4 Weeks Free Galileo Unit Study & How to Make a Telescope Craft that uses either toilet paper rolls or a paper towel roll.
  7. A great way to introduce hypotheses, variables, and outcomes is with Kids Science! Toilet Paper Comparisons.
  8. Another amazing way to explore light sources and rainbows is with a Homemade Spectroscope.
  9. The DIY Phone Speaker for Kids uses paper rolls to teach sound waves and amplification.
  10. Take a look at The Best of Shark Science: Discover Buoyancy with a toilet paper roll and a few pennies.

Who knew there were so many neat science activities that you could do with a toilet paper roll and a few other supplies?

Finally, look at how to make a fun kaleidoscope.

HOW TO MAKE TOILET PAPER ROLL KALEIDOSCOPES

You will need:

  • TP or paper towel roll, empty
  • Clear beads, glitter
  • Hot glue gun/sticks
  • Reflective paper
  • Clear plastic packaging
How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

First, let your child decorate the outside of the empty roll with markers, stickers, cardstock or washi tape.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Trace the end of the toilet paper roll 3 times on clear plastic, you want to use something sturdy and completely transparent like the plastic window on toys or food.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Add a little hot glue to one end of the roll and carefully set it down onto the first plastic circle, trim as needed.

You may want to let the glue cool for 15-20 seconds so that it doesn’t melt the plastic.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Add clear beads and glitter.

You don’t want to fill it up completely so that it can move around.

Using translucent beads helps to catch the light and make the kaleidoscope even better but you can include some glitter and other beads for added color and dimension.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Slide a second plastic circle that you cut out into the tube to cover the beads loosely.

Trace the end of the roll on the back side of your metallic paper.

 I found an entire pack at Dollar Tree that worked perfectly but I have also linked some as well.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Now you are going to fold just inside the circle you made inward on both sides to create a triangular shape.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Slip inside the tube, mark and measure so that it sits all the way inside while loosely holding the beads and lens in place. Trim to size with scissors.

Tape the open edge together.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

Place the triangle back inside the roll and glue the final plastic circle on top to hold everything in place.

How to Make Toilet Paper Roll Kaleidoscopes With Your Kids

The final result is this amazing tumbling, ever changing, multiplied window!

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Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment

March 22, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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This easy Sir Isaac Newton’s first law of motion experiment is one kids love. Also, look at my post 4 Weeks Free Physical Science Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas for more activities.

Sir Isaac Newton was famous for his work with gravity and motion.

He was born on December 25, 1642 in England and he spent his day looking at things closely and asking questions why they happened that way.

Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment

He’s the reason we understand so much about how things move.

Newton’s First Law of Motion is sometimes called the Law of Inertia.

The law is “An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion, unless acted upon by an external force.”

It may sound easy to understand, but we’re doing an experiment to visualize it.

However, you can explain to your children that an object will stay still unless it is pushed or pulled.

That is an external force.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT SIR ISAAC NEWTON

Before we do this easy experiment, look at these fun books I’ve rounded up to add to your day of learning.

7 Books For Kids Who Love Learning About Sir Isaac Newton

He was one of the most important scientists of his times. Your children will love adding some of these books to their reading day.

Newton's Rainbow: The Revolutionary Discoveries of a Young Scientist

Famed for his supposed encounter with a falling apple that inspired his theory of gravity, Isaac Newton (1642–1727) grew from a quiet and curious boy into one of the most influential scientists of all time. Newton's Rainbow tells the story of young Isaac―always reading, questioning, observing, and inventing―and how he eventually made his way to Cambridge University, where he studied the work of earlier scientists and began building on their accomplishments. This colorful picture book biography celebrates Newton's discoveries that illuminated the mysteries of gravity, motion, and even rainbows, discoveries that gave mankind a new understanding of the natural world, discoveries that changed science forever.

Isaac Newton

A biography of Isaac Newton.

Isaac Newton: Greatest Genius of Science (Genius Scientists and Their Genius Ideas)

A biography of the seventeenth-century English scientist who formulated the theory of gravity.

World History Biographies: Isaac Newton: The Scientist Who Changed Everything

Born in England in 1643, Isaac Newton grew up in the age when Renaissance thinkers were challenging accepted ideas throughout Europe. Fascinated by all earthly science, Newton developed laws of motion and universal gravitation which also furthered our understanding of the movement of celestial bodies. This vibrant biography profiles the famed physicist as an acclaimed mathematician, astronomer, alchemist, philosopher, and inventor as well. Readers will discover the genius who inspired Alexander Pope to write.

The Ocean Of Truth: The Story Of Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton is one of history's most renowned scientists. He independently developed the mathematical technique known as Calculus, wrote a treatise on the properties of light and color that is still consulted by scientists, and worked out the mathematical details of the law of gravity. What is less well known is the depth of his Christian faith, and the amount of writing, speaking, and research he devoted to defenses of the tenets of Biblical belief. This book makes Newton come alive for readers.

Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd

A surprising true story of Isaac Newton’s boyhood suggests an intellectual development owing as much to magic as science. Before Isaac Newton became the father of physics, an accomplished mathematician, or a leader of the scientific revolution, he was a boy living in an apothecary’s house, observing and experimenting, recording his observations of the world in a tiny notebook. As a young genius living in a time before science as we know it existed, Isaac studied the few books he could get his hands on, built handmade machines, and experimented with alchemy—a process of chemical reactions that seemed, at the time, to be magical. Mary Losure’s riveting narrative nonfiction account of Isaac’s early life traces his development as a thinker from his childhood, in friendly prose that will capture the attention of today’s budding scientists—as if by magic. Back matter includes an afterword, an author’s note, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.

Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids: His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities (30) (For Kids series)

Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids paints a rich portrait of this brilliant and complex man, including 21 hands-on projects that explore the scientific concepts Newton developed and the times in which he lived. Readers will build a simple waterwheel, create a 17thcentury plague mask, track the phases of the moon, and test Newton’s Three Laws of Motion using coins, a skateboard, and a
model boat they construct themselves. The text includes a time line, online resources, and reading list for further study. And through it all, readers will learn how the son of a Woolsthorpe sheep farmer grew to become the most influential physicist in history.

Next, look more hands-on activities about Sir Isaac Newton.

MORE ACTIVITIES TO PAIR WITH SIR ISAAC NEWTON’S FIRST LAW OF MOTION

  • How To Make A Newton’s Cradle With Popsicle Sticks | 5 Sir Isaac Newton Facts.
  • Gravity experiments for kids.
  • Then grab some minibooks About Sir Isaac Newton and His Apple on my Apple Unit Study and Lapbook page.
  • Newton’s egg
  • 5 Facts About Inertia And Easy Coin Drop Inertia Experiment
  • Egg Drop Experiment (Newton’s First Law of Motion)
  • 20 Lessons on Forces and Newton’s Laws Your Students Will Thank You For
  • Newton’s Laws of Motion Project
Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment

Finally, look at how to do this easy Sir Isaac Newton’s First Law Of Motion experiment.

NEWTON’S FIRST LAW EXPERIMENT

First, look at this easy list of supplies.

  • Sweet potato
  • Knife *Adult help required
  • Mallet
  • Flat surface Adult supervision and help are required
Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment

On a flat surface, insert the knife tip into the sweet potato. (make sure to point the blade away from your body)

Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment


Lift the knife and sweet potato off the flat surface.


Using the mallet tap the handle of the knife.

Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment


Watch as the knife moves through the sweet potato.

Sir Isaac Newton's First Law Of Motion Simple Experiment

Why does this happen? Newton’s First Law of Motion!

This states that objects at rest stay at rest.

An object in motion stays in motion until an object acts upon it. A force (knife) is acting and the object (sweet potato) is at rest.

Substitution for the sweet potato:
● Russet potato, apple, beet or parsnip

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Easy Study Of Photosynthesis & Plant Cell Activities For Kids

March 21, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have some fun plant cell activities for kids who love hands-on learning. Also, look at my post 4 Weeks Free Plant Unit Study And Best Hands-On Ideas for more activities.

Teaching kids about photosynthesis and plant cells doesn’t have to be boring.

So, I have a quick and easy study packet for learning what is photosynthesis.

Easy Study Of Photosynthesis & Plant Cell Activities For Kids

And photosynthesis is the process that plants use to make food.

Understanding the structure of a plant cell is another way to help kids grasp photosynthesis.

With these easy activities and the quick and easy study of photosynthesis, kids will understand how plants make food.

PLANT BOOKS FOR KIDS

9 Plant Books for Kids Who Read and Love to Be Read To

 Add a few of these books about plants to your home library or to your unit study.

Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring The Earth To Life

Living Sunlight shows children, teachers, and parents the remarkable magic of what makes us human.This informative yet dramatic book will mesmerize readers and help further a child's understanding of the energy we share with all living things in nature. We are all dancing sunlight. The book is co-authored by award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm, a leading expert on ocean science. A perfect addition to any library!

Rooting for Plants: The Unstoppable Charles S. Parker, Black Botanist and Collector

In 1882, Black botanist and mycologist Charles S. Parker sprouted up in the lush, green Pacific Northwest. From the beginning, Charles’s passion was plants, and he trudged through forests, climbed mountains, and waded into lakes to find them. When he was drafted to fight in World War I, Charles experienced prejudice against Black soldiers and witnessed the massive ecological devastation that war caused. Those experiences made him even more determined to follow his dreams, whatever the difficulties, and to have a career making things grow, not destroying them.As a botanist and teacher, Charles traveled the United States, searching for new species of plants and fungi. After discovering the source of the disease killing peach and apricot trees, Charles was offered a job at Howard University, the famed historically Black college where he taught the next generation of Black scientists—men and women—to love plants and fungi as much as he did.

Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas

How do mothers and fathers—whether they are apple trees, sheep, or humans—pass down traits to their children? This question fascinated Gregor Mendel throughout his life. Regarded as the world’s first geneticist, Mendel overcame poverty and obscurity to discover one of the fundamental aspects of genetic science: animals, plants, and people all inherit and pass down traits through the same process, following the same rules.

Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story

This picture book biography examines the life and career of naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. From the time she was a young girl, Anna Comstock was fascinated by the natural world. She loved exploring outdoors, examining wildlife and learning nature's secrets. From watching the teamwork of marching ants to following the constellations in the sky, Anna observed it all. And her interest only increased as she grew older and went to college at Cornell University. There she continued her studies, pushing back against those social conventions that implied science was a man's pursuit. Eventually Anna became known as a nature expert, pioneering a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature. In following her passion, this remarkable woman blazed a trail for female scientists today.

In the Garden with Dr. Carver

Sally is a young girl living in rural Alabama in the early 1900s, a time when people were struggling to grow food in soil that had been depleted by years of cotton production. One day, Dr. George Washington Carver shows up to help the grown-ups with their farms and the children with their school garden. He teaches them how to restore the soil and respect the balance of nature. He even prepares a delicious lunch made of plants, including "chicken" made from peanuts. And Sally never forgets the lessons this wise man leaves in her heart and mind. Susan Grigsby's warm story shines new light on a Black scientist who was ahead of his time.

A World of Plants

Covering more than twenty-five subjects, from photosynthesis and permaculture to the hidden world of Victorian plant hunters, this stylish illustrated guide is packed with scientific insight into the critical role plants play in the drama of life on Earth. Did you know that some plants steal while others defend themselves against attack? That the largest cacti can reach sixty-six feet tall and weigh more than a car? That there are meat-eating plants the size of footballs? Readers young and old will marvel at the wondrous diversity and adaptability of plants, from trees and tropical species to those that have evolved to master extreme conditions. A brisk narrative bursting with facts—all carefully organized with maps and charts in richly patterned vintage-style illustrations—make for a vivid guide to all that grows . . . and a beautiful gift book for anyone interested in the environment.

Notes on Plants and Flowers: The Nature Notebook

Originally published in the early 1900's by Anna Comstock. This book, Notes on Plants and Flowers, contains the following information: How to Understand a Plant, How to understand a flower; along with multiple forms to fill in while in the field, to aid in the identification of plants and flowers.

Anna Comstock intended that the pupil would use these notebooks to create their very own field guides by observing local flora and fauna with which they should be very familiar.

This is an 8.5x11 workbook for students, featuring short illustrated chapters on identifying parts of plants and flowers along with multiple forms for the pupil to complete.

First Studies of Plant Life (Yesterday's Classics)

A guide to discovery of the forces at work in the world of plants. Through germinating seeds and varying their growing conditions, students learn by observation the different ways seeds germinate and young plants respond to moisture and light. Further experiments shed light on the manner of nourishment, respiration, and reproduction. The reader is given plenty to ponder since the text often poses questions without supplying answers. The life stories of the sweet pea, oak, ferns, moss, and mushrooms and an account of some of the forces plants have to contend with in their struggle to survive encourage students to continue to read and interpret their surroundings. An engaging introduction to botany for middle school and beyond.

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You’ll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South), and which ones have been killing for centuries (like the weed that killed Abraham Lincoln's mother). Menacing botanical illustrations and splendidly ghastly drawings create a fascinating portrait of the evildoers that may be lurking in your own backyard. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.

Then look at some plant cell activities for kids.

PLANT CELL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

  • How to Make a Plant Cell Model Edible for Kids
  • Learn All About Cells with Slime
  • Plant Cell Model – Edible Science Project
  • Plant Cell Model Activity for Kids with Printables to Use
Easy Study Of Photosynthesis & Plant Cell Activities For Kids

Next, look what is included in this download.

ABOUT THE QUICK AND EASY PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDY

Look what is included in this download.

(3) informational pages
(2) 1 label page and answers
(2) Vocabulary matching and answers

HOW TO USE THE QUICK AND EASY STUDY PHOTOSYNTHESIS

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:

  • Also, fold the pages as minibooks and add to your notebooks.
  • independent study for your elementary aged children
  • use them to add to a lapbook. Grab my Plant 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.

HOW TO GET THE QUICK AND EASY STUDY: PHOTOSYNTHESIS

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Best Flower Crafting Ideas And Free 3D Flower Templates

March 20, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Spring is especially a good time to spend a day doing flower crafting ideas. Also, look at my Free Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook for more fun ideas.

Whether you’re studying about wildflowers or getting ready to plant a garden, these flower craft ideas are sure to add a bit of fun to your science day.

You can really use most materials you have on hand at home.

Best Flower Crafting Ideas And Free 3D Flower Templates

Too, I have a free 3d printable flower craft download which requires less materials.

Besides, flower crafting is a fun way for your children to express their creativity.

From tissue paper, buttons, to cupcake liners, you can use just about any craft material you have in your home.

First, look at some of these books to read aloud or as assigned reading while doing these crafts.

BOOKS ABOUT FLOWERS FOR KIDS

10 Wildflower Books & Resources For Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Spring is especially a good time to learn about wildflowers but you can learn about them anytime. Add a few of these hands-on resources and books and you'll have a fun multiple ages unit study for your homeschooled kids.

Botanicum: Welcome to the Museum

Botanicum, is a brilliantly curated guide to plant life. With artwork from Katie Scott of Animalium fame, Botanicum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book. From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a wonderful feast of botanical knowledge complete with superb cross sections of how plants work.

National Geographic Pocket Guide to Wildflowers of North America

With this basic beginner's field guide to North American wildflowers, all who enjoy nature and the outdoors can identify common wildflowers, from backyard weeds to dainty forest blossoms. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this new title offers key facts about 160 of the most common wildflowers and weeds, coast to coast, including Canada and Alaska.

Wildcraft! an Herbal Adventure Game for Kids

Unlike many kids games 4 and up that turn out to be too confusing for children, Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure Game, is a fun, strategic challenge that’s also easy to follow– NO READING REQUIRED. Because our learning board games feature clear illustrations and matching icons, even younger kids will learn what the different plants look like and can be used for. It’s the perfect fun game for family game night with kids, and ideal for beginners – no prior plant knowledge necessary!

Wildflower Seeds: Bulk Mix of 21 Varieties

Wide Variety Of Flower Seeds: Our wildflower seeds will provide you with a vibrant selection of flowers in your garden. You will get 21 different varieties of annual seeds including Black Eyed Susans, California Bluebells, African Daisies and more.

Wildflower Bingo Game

Do you know which flower got its name from its resemblance to the sombrero? What is the species of the bluebonnet? Lot of facts about North American wildflowers in this game.

Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (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. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested. 

Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Wildflowers

What do you call a garden filled with lots of flowers? A polli-nation! Nat Geo Kids is back with the newest fact- and photo-filled Ultimate Explorer Field Guide, and this one packs some real flower power! This guide to wildflowers will make kids stop and look for all kinds of blossoms blooming right under their noses. From buttercups to bladderworts, primroses to pitcher plants, kids will learn how, where, and when to spot these wildflowers in their backyard, down the street, or all over town! Jam-packed with tons of info, interactive prompts, tips for budding botanists, super stats, and jokes--it's the perfect companion for exploring the backyard or field trips, camping, or vacation. Durable and portable, it's just right for your pocket or backpack!

Wild Flowers of North America (Science Nature Guides)

Did you know that wild plants are still used for food, for medicines, and as dyes? Many of the plants growing in urban areas, in woods and by the side of roads are useful as well as being pretty. Other plants have small and less obvious how many have you seen and not realized that they were flowers? This book will show you the most common wild flowers and where you are most likely to find them. A nature guide designed for elementary grades 2-3, the book includes more than 20 easy-to-do science projects.

Miss Lady Bird's Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America

In this warm, engaging look at the life of a great First Lady, Kathi Appelt tells the story behind Lady Bird Johnson's environmental vision. Joy Fisher Hein's colorful wildflowers burst from every page, inviting us to share in Lady Bird's love for natural beauty. 

From a lonely childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas to an exciting life in the White House, Lady Bird Johnson loved wildflowers with all her heart. They were her companions in her youth, greeting her everywhere as she explored wild forests, bayous, and hills. 

Wild Flowers of North America: Botanical Illustrations by Mary Vaux Walcott

Published in association with the Smithsonian Institution. What does it take to paint a wildflower that blooms for a single day in a deep forest? For Mary Vaux Walcott, it involved spending up to seventeen hours a day out of doors with her paintbox to capture the shape, movement, and colors of delicate petals and leaves.

Next, look at these flower crafting ideas.

FLOWER CRAFTING IDEAS

  • Fun Kids Activity How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs
  • Easy Method When Building any DIY Giant Paper Flower
  • Hands-On Mixed Media Flower Art Fun Nature Study
  • Easy Coffee Filter Flowers
  • How to Easily Make a Simple and Fun Kids DIY Flower Press
  • Beaded Pipe Cleaner Flowers
  • Winter Craft Ideas How to Make Fun Pinecone Flowers
  • Is Sunflower A Wildflower | How to Make a Canning Lid Craft
  • Are Daisies Wildflowers | How to Make a Wildflower Pounding Towel
  • California Landmarks With Naturalist John Muir | How To Make A Poppy Craft
  • Fun Kids Dandelion Flower Unit Study and Easy Tea Recipe & Notebooking Pages
  • Free Texas Homeschool Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
  • How To Make Sunflower Craft Like Van Gogh For Young Crafters
Best Flower Crafting Ideas And Free 3D Flower Templates

Finally, look at the freebie.

Not only did I add the templates, but I added pictures so you can see how to put them together.

Too, remember to use paint, pens, or colors to decide how your flowers will look.

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