My kids chose to study mushrooms this year, so I put together this mushroom study pack. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family did! Printable Mushroom Mini Study Learn about different types of fungi, mushroom anatomy, fungi lifecycles, mushroom characteristics, and mushroom identification with this printable 12-page study pack. This pack includes vocabulary words, 4 informational reading sheets, a mushroom anatomy coloring sheet, a mushroom lifecycle diagram, a crossword puzzle, a Venn diagram, tips for identifying mushrooms, a nature journaling sheet, and a list of additional resources to check out. Grab it here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Mushroom-Mini-Study-11726047 You may also want to check out: Dandelion Mini Study Follow me on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Teachers Pay Teachers

  Do your kids love dandelions? Mine can't get enough of these lovely spring flowers, so I put together this simple dandelion study for them. I'm hoping you will all enjoy it as much as my family did! Printable Dandelion Mini Study Learn all about dandelion anatomy, the lifecycle of a dandelion, dandelion seeds, and more with this 12-page printable study pack. This pack includes vocabulary words, 4 informational reading sheets, a dandelion anatomy diagram/poster, a dandelion anatomy coloring/worksheet, a math activity, a nature journaling activity, a crossword puzzle, and a list of additional resources to check out. Grab it here :  Dandelion Mini Study by The Barefoot Mom | TPT (teacherspayteachers.com) For more fun dandelion activity ideas, check out this blog post:  Dandelion Investigation Follow me on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Teachers Pay Teachers

I love a good scavenger hunt! They're a great way to encourage your kids to be active, get outside, and to immerse themselves in nature. They also make great group activities for co-ops and meet-ups with friends! This printable pack includes 22 nature-based scavenger hunts: -Fall Scavenger Hunt -Spring Scavenger Hunt -Summer Scavenger Hunt -Winter Scavenger Hunt -Colors in Nature Scavenger Hunt -Shapes Scavenger Hunt -Alphabet Scavenger Hunt -Mini Beast Scavenger Hunt -Zoo Scavenger Hunt -Bird Scavenger Hunt -Pond Scavenger Hunt -Park Scavenger Hunt -Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt -Backyard Scavenger Hunt -Beach Scavenger Hunt -Geology Scavenger Hunt -Senses Scavenger Hunt -Opposites Scavenger Hunt -Night Scavenger Hunt -Outdoor Photography Scavenger Hunt -Earth Day Scavenger Hunt -Halloween Scavenger Hunt Grab it here:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Printable-Scavenger-Hunt-Pack-10364261 Follow me on Teachers Pay Teachers Facebook Instagram Pinterest

  My younger two girls are crazy about snails. They love watching them crawl around under the ivy in our backyard, and they frequently spend their afternoons building villages out of rocks and sticks for their little backyard friends. I ended up putting together a snail unit study for them awhile back and thought I would share in case anyone else's kiddos love snails as much as mine do. This unit study covers snail taxonomy, snail anatomy, types of snails, snail diets, snail habitats, snail adaptations, and more. It includes informational reading sheets, worksheets, vocabulary words, coloring sheets, science diagrams/posters, a word search, instructions for a science experiment and a hands-on science activity, writing prompts, a snail racetrack, and more! *Grab it here:  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Snails-Printable-Unit-Study-9703278 *And check out my other printable resources here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Barefoot-Mom Follo...

Learn about plant anatomy, what plants need to grow, garden insects, the difference between fruits and vegetables, symmetry, how to calculate area and perimeter, and more with this 28-page printable garden study pack. This pack includes plant anatomy posters, science worksheets, creative writing prompts, math activities, garden planning sheets, journaling sheets, a garden measurement chart, a crossword puzzle, and more! Grab it here:   Learning in the Garden Printable Unit Study Pack Follow me on Teachers Pay Teachers Facebook Instagram Pinterest

It doesn't matter if it's cute furry mammals or creepy crawly insects, most kids love learning about animals. In this post I've compiled all of my zoology related blog posts and printable resources, plus links to some of my favorite books, videos, and websites for learning about the animal kingdom. Blog Posts Learning About Birds L inks to loads of activity ideas and resources for teaching your kids about birds Learning About Penguins I nformation, resources, and activity ideas for studying penguins Learning About Hummingbirds I nformation, resources, and activity ideas for studying hummingbirds Learning About Ducks and Other Waterfowl Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying waterfowl Learning About Herons and Egrets Information, resources, and activity ideas for studying herons and egrets Learning About Eagles and Other Raptors Information , resources, and activity ideas for studying raptors Learning About Owls Activities, resources, and information for stu...

Parents and educators often try to use simple language when teaching children, but I have found that kids are very capable of picking up new vocabulary words, even fairly difficult ones, especially when it is about a topic that they find interesting- like animals.  Your kids can learn how to speak like a scientist with this 17-page zoology vocabulary pack. The pack includes: 45 flash cards with vocabulary words and definitions, 4 posters, 2 worksheets, a crossword puzzle, and notebooking sheets. Grab it here:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Zoology-Vocabulary-Pack-8760739 Other Zoology Resources: - All About Insects! Printable Learning Pack - All About Birds! Printable Unit Study Follow me on: Facebook Instagram Pinterest

I made our first set of calendar wheels by hand for my oldest daughter, way back when she was preschool aged, as a simple hands-on way to learn about the passage of time and how we measure it. We ended up loving them so much that I recently made printable versions for my younger two daughters and added them as a freebie in my Teachers Pay Teachers store. The set includes a days of the week wheel, a months of the years wheel, a seasons wheel, and a weather wheel. Assembling and Using Your Calendar and Weather Wheels Grab a printable set here:  Calendar and Weather Wheel Set Cut out each wheel and each arrow. Laminate each piece and cut out again.  Poke a hole in the center of each wheel and the end of each arrow with a thumb tack. Attach one arrow to the center of each wheel with a paper fastener.  Hang on your wall or bulletin board and have your child turn the calendar wheels as the days, months, and seasons change. Turn the weather wheel daily to reflect the weath...

Here are links to all my printable products, organized by subject:   Nature Study - 365 Day Weather Tree - 30 Day Weather Tree - 31 Day Weather Tree - Insect Family Tree Sorting Chart - 12 Month Phenology Wheel - Moon Map - Birds of Central and North Texas Checklist - Butterfly Lifecycle Coloring Sheet Science - Zoology Vocabulary Pack - All About Insects Printable Learning Pack - All About Birds Unit Study - Nutrient Cycle Pack - Water Cycle Pack (includes water cycle wheel template and instructions) - Printable Rock and Mineral Journal - Printable Moon Study Pack - Owl Digestion Diagram - How Penguins Stay Warm and Dry Activity - Layers of the Rainforest Cut and Paste Activity - Feather Anatomy Worksheet Math - Emoji Math Puzzles - Emoji Math Puzzles #2 Social Studies - Calendar and Weather Wheel Set - Democratic Republic of the Congo Activity Pack Freebies - Fall Scavenger Hunt - Pumpkin Anatomy Diagram and Worksheet - 12 Month Phenology Wheel - How Penguins Stay Warm and Dry Ac...