I have been diligently working on this pack for what feels like FORVER…and I finally got to try it out with my class last week and I have to say, it ROCKED! (excuse the pun…but this pack is full of them!)
Ok, so the title sort of dates me…a little shout out to all those AC/DC fans out there.
You can find the pack {here} and it’s on sale for today!
Here is the anchor chart I shared on Instagram (follow me here) last week! My kids used it as a reference tool all week.
We created models of each type rock to add novelty and fun to the learning!
We wrote about rocks…
we went on a rock hunt outside…
we learned about where each type of rock comes from and its characteristics…
We learned that chalk is a rock and made chalk drawings outside….
we explored a rock collection I found on Amazon…
we read about rocks…
we discussed what rocks are used for….
we wrote books about rocks….
we drew our rocks…
we grew crystals on rocks….
and of course made these ADORABLE rock crafts inspired by the awesome clipart by MelonHeadz that is used throughout the pack!
Hope you LOVE it!
If you’d like a chance to win it, leave a comment, maybe about what you do when or if you study rocks. You can find my newest pack {here}
Happy Sunday, y’all!
This looks absolutely incredible!!!!!!
Way to go!!! 🙂
Oh goodness!! This looks amazing!!
Oh man! I need this packet!! Our county has a unit on "Pebbles, Sand and Silt." Yawns-ville! I find myself just skimming over it because it is so dry! Your unit is just the thing I could use to add some fun and pep into my rock lessons!
How cute….I love the red and white polka dot letters! This looks great….when we study rocks, my kids always think it is amazing how rocks compare in weight…some can be surprising!
I would love this for my son. Just yesterday we were looking at his rock collection. Each summer, we collect rocks from our travels. This unit would help us to classify them.
We've been working on rocks and my students are fascinated! They are looking everywhere to see what is made of rock and trying to find new ways we can use them.
OMG this is just the CUTEST!!! I am teaching this unit in a few weeks and would love love love to win!
Ogulnickc@gmail.com
WOW! this looks amazing and would be a wonderful addition to our science unit! I would LOVE to win this and use it with my class! thanks for the chance. rwrench64@yahoo.com
Haven't taught rocks since for many, many years. Last time I did, it was with my 3 rd graders and I haven't taught 3rd for 20 years! I think my firsties would really love this. Looking through your pics and blog has got me excited about teaching this to my kids! It looks so fun!! 🙂
We are just starting our lessons tomorrow! We have only explored so far. 🙂 ilovekkm@gmail.com
Not much out there from what I've found for youngsters and rocks. This pack would be perfect. We study rocks at the end of second quarter (January).
I am always looking for new and creative ways to teach about rocks. This looks fabulous. I would love to win a copy. We are starting this topic in a couple of weeks.
-Jaime
brightconcepts4teachers@gmail.com
Bright Concepts 4 Teachers
We teach Pebbles, Sand and Silt. I would love to have this to make our unit more engaging!
marileafawcett@yahoo.com Thanks!
I love the ways you make rocks with food. It makes it more real. I'm just starting tomorrow. Our two upcoming field trips are to a local Cavern and a limestone quarry down the street from our school. We actually drive down inside it on our bus. I always feel a bit like Ms. Frizzle!
lgnmill@comcast.net
wow, this looks like fun!
Our school has science kits which still come with a VHS!!! This would make that unit rock! Haha
livelaughilovekinder@gmail.com
This looks wonderful! I haven't ever taught about rocks, but I would love to! erinvaughn@k12tn.net
This is absolutely fantastic!! Love it!! Owlinavoweltree@gmail.com
Love these rocks- some great fun activities for a rocks unit.
This looks like such a fun way to learn about something that is sometimes a little boring. I would love to add this to my science lessons! csue1986@gmail.com
These ideas look wonderful. 🙂
What a great unit! The activities look very fun and engaging for students! kim.menning@k12.sd.us
I haven't taught rocks since I quit teaching 4th grade 7 years ago. Would love to add this to my curriculum & will try it out this summer on my son who will be a firstie next year! Chrissybryant74@gmail.com
My kids love the Rocks unit! We measure them and compare the different types of rocks. I hope to win this.
tinysmiles34@gmail.com
Love your rock unit. I do many of the same things, but your sheets are much cuter. Love melonheadz and your ideas. Fun are project I will have to try as well as the play do idea…it rocks!
Renee at The Science School Yard
I also use The book Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and do a writing activity on what their magic pebble would do.One student wrote that i would say yes about going outside to play more.
Jennifer,
This is just adorable. You know I love the polka dot letters!!! Rocks are something I don't teach, but would love to add to my lessons. I think the kiddos would love learning about them. I know my own firstie does!! This unit would be an amazing way to add rocks into my curriculum. Thanks for the chance to win it!
Melissa
Keep Calm and Love First Grade
keepcalmandlovefirstgrade@gmail.com
Love the way you put this unit together! Thank you so much for the dice games. I love them, too. Have a great week.
Looks like you had a fun week! Love your rock craft. 😉
Jada
Daisy Days for Learning
I mentioned your adorable cloud people in my blog post! Swing by and check it out!!
Brittany
Little Miss Teachy Teach
this is the most adorable packet ever!!! osimplypink@gmail.com
Your rock pack looks awesome…I salute you! 😉 I can't wait to use it next year!
I would certainly teach about rocks with this wonderful product! stpeter2ndgrade@sbcglobal.net
We just began our study of rocks now! This is ADORABLE and SUCH a rockin' pack!!!! (Your pix are to die for.) My firsties LOVE taking a rock walk at school and again at home…collecting a few rocks along the way for us to sort, investigate and wash. 🙂
Smiles – Lisa
Growing Firsties
Gah. growingfirsties@gmail.com
We are just getting ready to begin this unit and I have been looking for something for my split leveled class. This is perfect! Thanks! 🙂 Ashley
amorris@mcelwain.org
That is so much better than the pre-packaged science kits we had to use! I like how you integrate the writing. And it's so darn cute:)
Debbie
K-2 Teaching Resources
When I taught 8th grade earth science many moons ago we made sedimentary rocks with stacked starbursts and then we folded a twisted out sedimentary rock to make metamorphic rock. We also made igneous rock from melting broken lifesavers. Just sharing ideas! 🙂