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April 6, 2014 by: Jennifer

For Those About To Rock…

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!

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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    April 6, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    This looks absolutely incredible!!!!!!
    Way to go!!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Gladys says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Oh goodness!! This looks amazing!!

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    April 6, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Mrs. Brown says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    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!

    Reply
  5. Sylvia Parker says

    April 6, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    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.

    Reply
  6. H. Schmidt says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Carrie Ogulnick says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    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

    Reply
  8. teacherfirst64 says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. Sandra Jude says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    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!! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Kishbaugh Family says

    April 6, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    We are just starting our lessons tomorrow! We have only explored so far. 🙂 ilovekkm@gmail.com

    Reply
  11. Jackie Painting says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:08 am

    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).

    Reply
  12. Bright Concepts 4 Teachers says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:14 am

    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

    Reply
  13. Marilea Fawcett says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:23 am

    We teach Pebbles, Sand and Silt. I would love to have this to make our unit more engaging!
    marileafawcett@yahoo.com Thanks!

    Reply
  14. Lisa says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:33 am

    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

    Reply
  15. Rebecca Reid says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:54 am

    wow, this looks like fun!

    Reply
  16. Kimberly Ann says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Our school has science kits which still come with a VHS!!! This would make that unit rock! Haha
    livelaughilovekinder@gmail.com

    Reply
  17. Erin Vaughn says

    April 7, 2014 at 1:09 am

    This looks wonderful! I haven't ever taught about rocks, but I would love to! erinvaughn@k12tn.net

    Reply
  18. ♥ Owl in a Vowel Tree ♥ says

    April 7, 2014 at 1:14 am

    This is absolutely fantastic!! Love it!! Owlinavoweltree@gmail.com

    Reply
  19. quiltmom says

    April 7, 2014 at 1:17 am

    Love these rocks- some great fun activities for a rocks unit.

    Reply
  20. Connie B. says

    April 7, 2014 at 1:33 am

    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

    Reply
  21. LoriAnn Hewitt says

    April 7, 2014 at 1:56 am

    These ideas look wonderful. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kim says

    April 7, 2014 at 2:31 am

    What a great unit! The activities look very fun and engaging for students! kim.menning@k12.sd.us

    Reply
  23. Chrissy says

    April 7, 2014 at 2:58 am

    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

    Reply
  24. Melanie Arizmendi says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:10 am

    My kids love the Rocks unit! We measure them and compare the different types of rocks. I hope to win this.
    tinysmiles34@gmail.com

    Reply
    • The Science School Yard says

      April 7, 2014 at 3:34 am

      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

      Reply
  25. Gay Eskew says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:36 am

    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.

    Reply
  26. KeepCalmAnd LoveFirstGrade says

    April 7, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    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

    Reply
  27. jeanieb says

    April 7, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Love the way you put this unit together! Thank you so much for the dice games. I love them, too. Have a great week.

    Reply
  28. Mrs. Tolbert says

    April 7, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Looks like you had a fun week! Love your rock craft. 😉
    Jada
    Daisy Days for Learning

    Reply
  29. Brittany Fasolino says

    April 7, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I mentioned your adorable cloud people in my blog post! Swing by and check it out!!

    Brittany
    Little Miss Teachy Teach

    Reply
  30. Robyn Long says

    April 8, 2014 at 12:46 am

    this is the most adorable packet ever!!! osimplypink@gmail.com

    Reply
  31. Betsy Hanks says

    April 8, 2014 at 1:42 am

    Your rock pack looks awesome…I salute you! 😉 I can't wait to use it next year!

    Reply
  32. Marie Madden says

    April 8, 2014 at 2:26 am

    I would certainly teach about rocks with this wonderful product! stpeter2ndgrade@sbcglobal.net

    Reply
  33. Growing Firsties says

    April 9, 2014 at 2:26 am

    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

    Reply
    • Growing Firsties says

      April 9, 2014 at 2:27 am

      Gah. growingfirsties@gmail.com

      Reply
  34. amorris says

    April 9, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    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

    Reply
  35. Debbie says

    April 11, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    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

    Reply

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