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Dr. Debbi Bloomquist and Jamie Pafford have decades of combined experience in science education. Together, we created The Tree Lab Trio, a fun and educational science graphic novel series designed for kids ages 5–10. Through the adventures of Stacie, Sam, and Kai, students explore real-world science concepts in ways that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and often hilarious.
In addition to our book, you’ll find a variety of lesson extensions, activity guides, data collection sheets, and hands-on challenges right here to help you bring science to life all year long. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, homeschooling, or running a library or camp program, these tools are designed to make high-quality science instruction both approachable and fun.
At the heart of our resources is a powerful instructional routine:
Think it – Tell it – Try it – Test it.
This method encourages students to wonder, explain their thinking, build and create, and test ideas just like real scientists and engineers. It helps young learners deepen their understanding while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Pumpkin Mix Up: Exploring Properties with our Senses
Pumpkin Mix Up! Exploring Properties of Matter✨Get ready for some delicious fall science fun! In this hands-on investigation, students will explore how different ingredients have properties that we can observe, describe, and compare. Using their senses (safely!), students will look closely at each ingredient before mixing everything together to create their own pumpkin dessert in a bag.Students will become real scientists, observing, recording, predicting, and discussing what changes happen w
K - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.K.2
, SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
+6
Sorting Scientists: Classifying Materials by Properties (K-3)
Sorting Scientists: A Hands-On Investigation of How Scientists Observe and Group Objects✏️ Get ready to sort and classify just like real scientists!In this hands-on investigation, students will explore how scientists observe, compare, and classify objects based on their physical properties. Using a tray filled with a variety of materials, young learners will use their senses and reasoning skills to sort and group items according to patterns they notice—such as color, shape, size, texture
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.B.3
, 1.MD.B.3
+8
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Experience
Dr. Debbi Bloomquist and Jamie Pafford have decades of combined experience in science education. Together, we created The Tree Lab Trio, a fun and educational science graphic novel series designed for kids ages 5–10. Through the adventures of Stacie, Sam, and Kai, students explore real-world science concepts in ways that are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and often hilarious.
In addition to our book, you’ll find a variety of lesson extensions, activity guides, data collection sheets, and hands-on challenges right here to help you bring science to life all year long. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, homeschooling, or running a library or camp program, these tools are designed to make high-quality science instruction both approachable and fun.
At the heart of our resources is a powerful instructional routine:
Think it – Tell it – Try it – Test it.
This method encourages students to wonder, explain their thinking, build and create, and test ideas just like real scientists and engineers. It helps young learners deepen their understanding while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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Perfect for classrooms, homeschools, or science centers—bring real science to life in a way your students will love!
Awards & shining teacher moments
The Tree Lab Trio: Forces and Motion was a #1 New Release on Amazon and proudly holds a 5-star rating!
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