Teaching science to young children is most effective when it’s hands-on, visual, and easy to connect to everyday life. A great way to kick off your summer learning is with the “Make It Rain” science experiment. This simple, engaging activity helps young learners explore how rain forms by using household materials like water, shaving cream, and food coloring. It’s a simple way to explore rain and the water cycle without letting it soak your summer plans!

Even though it’s the end of the school year and your energy supply might be running on fumes, there’s still time to make a lasting impact. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, now is the perfect moment to double down on what matters most: helping students feel seen, supported, and significant. Read on to find easy, but meaningful ways to show your students they’re valued, even during the final stretch.

It’s May, which means the kids are wiggly, the teachers are running on caffeine and countdowns, and “spring fever” has officially hit the classroom. If your students are more interested in watching clouds out the window than finishing their writing assignment, you’re not alone! When classroom energy becomes scattered or sluggish, mindful movements can be the key to bringing students back into focus and ready to learn.

The groundhog may have been right, but Spring is coming! Thursday, March 20 marks the first official day of spring. For teachers, this means the end of the school year is just in sight. However, the rise in outside temperatures can sometimes correlate with a rise in student energy levels and a dip in classroom productivity. Help direct and channel that spring energy into something fun and educational with a spring science experiment: Growing Crystal Flowers. 

Pi Day (March 14) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate math in a fun and engaging way! Mathematics can sometimes feel abstract to students, but Pi Day activities make math tangible and interactive. Whether you’re teaching elementary, middle, or high school students, there are countless creative ways to make pi (π) come to life. By integrating pi-related lessons into your classroom, you can show students the real-world applications of math while fostering a love for problem-solving.

A lunar eclipse is happening right above us in just a few months—are you ready? Events like a lunar eclipse can bring classroom lessons to life while inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. This approaching celestial event promises to bring the wonder of the cosmos right to your backyard. Mobile Ed has put together a resource for educators with all the information you need to transform this event into a teaching moment.