Robin Rutherford

This set contains 10 Lessons. Enough hands on experiments to keep little ones busy for 2 weeks. When I was making the lessons, I noticed how closely related the two were and decided to make it one set that would cover 2 weeks. Most of the ideas I found on Pinterest but I compiled them all in one place and in the 5 E model. There are several 18 photos of solids, liquids and gases for a class sort. Not all of the liquids are things your drink. (We tend to use so many of those that little o

This is a lab designed for pre-K, kindergarten and 1st grade. Children will observe an apple that has been cut up. They will notice that it will start to turn brown. Pose the question to ask for ideas on what we could put on the apple to help it stay white and fresh longer. They will make predictions and then they will try milk, water, soda and lemon juice. They will make a plan, watch and record the results before drawing their conclusion. This was designed after a lab sheet my nephew broug

This package contains 3 science hands on lessons on investigating primary and secondary colors with students pre-K to 1st grade, photos to use for circle maps for each primary color, 2 literacy station ideas and one recording sheet, lab sheets, suggestion for an ipad app, and youtube video links to support lessons. All 3 hands on lessons are written in the 5 E model. There are minimal materials required. They will need clear plastic cups, ice trays, white paper towels, food coloring and pla

This is a simple lab for young children to explore the magnet's properties of attraction. It can also be used as an independent science station. They will test to see if the magnet can still pick up a paperclip through a variety of substances. They will put the paperclip into an empty cup and see if they can figure out a way to get the paperclip out of the cup without putting the magnet into the cup. They can fill the cup with water an see if their solution still works without spilling the