Simple machines preschool

Need a creative way to demonstrate simple machines? These hands-on simple machine projects are perfect for your next lesson.

{For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links} Before I had my boys I was a 4th/5th grade teacher and one of my favorite units to teach was Simple Machines. There were so many incredible hands-on learning opportunities with this unit that I just couldn’t fit it all in. One project I always…

Easy and fun simple machine projects! Learn about six simple machines, and how they make work easier. Plus, everyday examples.

Learn all six of the simple machines for kids with this easy, printable Simple Machines Matching Game for elementary age kids!

As soon as I start preparing and planning for my simple machines unit, I know the year is coming to a close. Well… we have about two more months. Which sounds like a lifetime. Testing always sneaks up on us, but then there is three weeks of kids going crazy and antsy in the classroom! […]

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Teach kids about the 6 simple machines with a handy, free printable booklet featuring information, pictures, and examples of each.

Exploring Force - Science Experiments for Kids as part of free 5 week Simple Machines unit for kids in K-5th grade. Lots of very clever, fun ideas! (kids activities)

I’ve made no attempt to hide the ups and downs of museum and early childhood education. I’ve talked openly about museum visits that go wrong and the ups and downs of classroom managemen…

Grab a cereal box and get ready for a fun and easy hands on activity for kids as they explore engineering and physics with homemade...