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Make science exciting with this fun, hands-on Gummy Worm Science Experiment for Preschool and Kindergarten! Children will make a prediction, observe what happens when a gummy worm sits in water overnight, and measure the results to see how it changed.

This simple science experiment introduces young learners to the scientific process while building observation, prediction, and measurement skills. It's a great addition to a preschool science unit, a candy-themed activity, or a hands-on STEM lesson!

What's Included?

• Gummy worm science lesson plan

• Printable gummy worm science observation worksheet

Skills Practiced

• Early science and STEM skills

• Making predictions and forming hypotheses

• Observation and comparison

• Measuring with a ruler

• Comparing sizes and numbers

• Recording data

Perfect For

• Preschool and pre-K science centers

• Kindergarten science lessons

• Hands-on STEM activities

• Science experiments for young learners

• Small-group instruction

• Science journals and observation activities

• Homeschool preschool

Why Teachers Will Love It

Young children are naturally curious, and this experiment gives them an exciting way to explore what happens when a gummy worm is left in water. The printable worksheet helps guide children through the scientific process in a way that is appropriate for early learners.

It's also a great opportunity to introduce measurement and comparison in a meaningful context. Children can see the results of their experiment, measure the changes, and use their observations to explain what happened.

Bring social-emotional learning into your preschool classroom with this fun and meaningful The Grouchy Ladybug activity! Inspired by The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle, this hands-on craft encourages children to talk about their feelings, identify what makes them grouchy, and brainstorm ways to feel happy again.

Children will create their own grouchy ladybug using paper, paint, and their own picture while reflecting on emotions and strategies for managing their feelings. This activity is a great addition to an Eric Carle author study, an insect unit, or a preschool social-emotional learning lesson.

What's Included?

• The Grouchy Ladybug lesson plan

• Grouchy Ladybug Writing prompt activity

• Instructions for creating a personalized grouchy ladybug craft

Skills Practiced

• Social-emotional learning

• Recognizing and identifying emotions

• Emotional awareness and self-reflection

• Expressing thoughts and feelings

• Fine motor skills

Perfect For

• Preschool and pre-K classrooms

• Social-emotional learning lessons

• Feelings and emotions units

• Eric Carle author studies

• The Grouchy Ladybug book activities

• Insect and ladybug themes

• Counseling and emotional awareness activities

Why Teachers Will Love It

This activity combines a favorite children's book, creative art, and meaningful conversations about emotions. It gives young children an opportunity to reflect on what makes them feel grouchy and think about positive ways to respond to those feelings.

The personalized ladybug craft also helps children connect the lesson to their own lives. It can open the door to conversations about feelings, self-regulation, kindness, and healthy ways to cope with frustration.

Make learning about fossils fun and hands-on with this Playdough Bug Fossils preschool science activity! Preschoolers will explore what fossils are, observe different bug shapes, and create their own bug fossils using playdough or air-dry clay and small plastic insects.

What's Included?

• Playdough bug fossils activity lesson plan

• 8 full color bug fossil cards

Skills Practiced

• Early science skills and scientific observation

• Learning about fossils and prehistoric life

• Exploring textures, shapes, and imprints

• Fine motor skills and hand strength

Perfect for

• Preschool science centers

• Pre-K and kindergarten science lessons

• Bug and insect units

• Fossil and dinosaur themes

• Hands-on STEM activities

• Small-group instruction

• Science exploration stations

• Homeschool preschool

Why Teachers Will Love It

Young children learn best when they can explore concepts with their hands! This activity gives students a simple, concrete way to investigate what fossils are and how an object can leave an imprint. It encourages children to observe carefully, ask questions, compare shapes, and share their discoveries.

The activity is easy to prepare and can be adapted to different learners. Children can make several fossils with playdough or create keepsakes using air-dry clay.

Help preschoolers build early math skills with this hands-on Caterpillar Patterns activity! Children will use colorful pom poms or printable dots to complete caterpillar patterns, practice recognizing repeating sequences, and develop important early math and fine motor skills.

What's Included?

• Caterpillar patterns lesson plan

• Caterpillar pattern worksheets with AB, ABC, and AABB patterns

• Make-your-own-pattern page

• Cut-out colored circles to complete the caterpillar patterns

Skills Practiced

• Pattern recognition

• Identifying and extending repeating patterns

• Early math and logical thinking

• Color recognition

• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Perfect For

• Preschool and pre-K math centers

• Kindergarten readiness activities

• Small-group instruction

• Hands-on math lessons

• Independent practice

• Morning tubs and table activities

• Homeschool preschool

Why Teachers Will Love It

This engaging caterpillar activity makes learning about patterns fun and hands-on! Children get to manipulate colorful materials while practicing an important early math skill. The different pattern levels make it easy to provide extra support or challenge students who are ready for more.

Use it during a bug or insect unit, as part of a spring theme, or any time your students need extra practice with repeating patterns.