Montessori Pick of the Day

Water Cycle Printouts

 

The surface of the earth is covered by 2/3  water. Water cycles through our  environment.  Find out more and print out these reading cards at montessorimom.com

9, Sorry, 8 Planets of our Universe

 

You can print out these planets for free at Montessorimom.com. They are wonderful science reading cards to study the planets.

Learn about the Sun

The sun is the center of our solar system.  Check out the parts of the sun free printout at montessorimom.com.

Teach Kids about the Solar System

Our Solar System is an easy to understand  overview about the vast area where we live.

Enjoy learning with your children about the solar system with free illustrated vocabualary cards.

It includes printouts and reading cards about the sun, planets, dwarf planets,  the moon, stars, nebulae, black holes, constellations, asteroids, comets and meteors.

 

Volcanoes Free Printout

Check out reading/science cards about volcanoes. 

Here is how to make reading cards for your children.

Free Botany Lessons & Worksheets

Studying plant life is easy and simple by observing your surroundings. Here are some free lessons with science reading and learning printouts.

Wildflowers

Sprouts

Roots

Free Science Lessons and Printouts

It's that time of the year when school begins, budgets are slim, but not to worry. Check out some free, fun and educational science lessons.

Squirrels -printouts about anatomy and food squirrels like to eat.

Beavers - printout about anatomy and many other resources.

The Swallowtail Butterfly -beautiful printout of the butterfly life cycle.

Frogs-  great printout and reading cards of life cycle

Track Hummingbird Migration

You can find great ideas and join a group of "citizen scientists"  tracking the hummingbird migration with the Journey North website. The wonder of migration of this little bird is amazing.

Gardening Fun

You and your child can grow an indoor garden by regrowing roots. Here are some cheap and cheerful ideas.

Earthquake Science for Kids

A to Z Home's Cool has a great selection of hands-on projects about earthquakes. Check out the great resources too.

Live Butterfly Kit

If you have the time and patience, you can purchase butterfly kits in which you "grow" your own butterflies. We have had good success with Painted Lady butterfly kits.I like to do this science project when the weather and season can support the released Painted Ladies.