I'm still thrilled with our new science program!
Making a cell model with jello:
Learning taxonomy with toys:
Kingdom: Legos
Phyllum: Duplo, Lego, Quatro:
Class: Odd Shaped, Square, Rectangle:
Order: Tapered, Short, Tall
Family: Gray, Brown, Green, Yellow, White, Orange:
Genus: Light Green, Dark Green 
Species: Okay, we ran out of blocks, but we were close!
Ahhh hands on science, I love it.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a creative way to teach what can otherwise be some heavy going content matter.
More importantly, your children will have the opportunity to apply their newly acquired knowlegde in such an exciting and memorable way.
That cell structure is just about the coolest thing EVER! I am buying this book and wouldn't have known about it without you sharing it...Thanks! ; )
ReplyDeleteI love the jell-o cell! I've been trying to tell my curious three year old about cells. This will be the perfect thing!
ReplyDeleteOk, WOW! That is so cool! What a fantastic way to remember classification!
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Could the Kingdom start with Toys and then get more specific from there?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to make learning fun! I love checking in and seeing what you are doing next.
Returned home from library. Had a break on the computer. Go to Heidi's blog. Read. Copy idea. Going to do science now. (Actually, this was our last lesson, so the taxonomy application will complement it nicely!)
ReplyDeleteLove the toy taxonomy!! Fabulous idea! There's nothing better to me than finding a concept that's enjoyable & engaging and you see it "CLICK" with the kids. What a little rush!
ReplyDeleteI've tagged you through my blog.;D
~Sarah
the jello cell-o makes *way* more sense when I read it as a cell rather than thinking (as I did at first) of the musical instrument! just couldn't figure out what all the bow-tie pasta and stuff was meant to represent, but then I thought, "what do I know? I'm not a musician!" :oP I do, however, remember quite a bit about my science classes, so once I began to read the post, it all made sense *hee hee* :o)
ReplyDeleteThat cell is the coolest!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Random little info...I thought of you today when I saw the book Museum ABCs at a consignment sale. I have been looking for a copy in hardback since February when you posted about this great jewel of a book. I found it for $1.50 in perfect condition. No torn pages or anything! We read it tonight and all three children loved the pictures. Even my seven year old was captivated! Thanks for the suggestion! As usual, it took me several months to act, but it was worth the wait. I'm still looking for time to do several of your home decorating projects. They were on the March to-do list, but oh well. There's always April...or May.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love it! I can just imagine your boys having so much fun with those two activites!
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