Sparking Motivation: Science Vocabulary

Halloween, full moon and severe weather. 

MOST STRESSFUL DAY OF  TEACHING, EVER! 

That was my day yesterday. I not only took a nap when I got home, we all went to bed early. 

Before our severe weather lock down, we had a super fun Science Vocabulary Parade. At my school, the week of Halloween we motivate kids to get excited about Science by dressing up as a science word. I have only participated as a mom in the past. Now, that I work there, I got to see all the excitement and awesome costumes. Our parents are so creative and the whole school gets involved! It's gotten so big we have two parades, K-2 and 3-5. 

Here's some pictures. I wish I had more, there were so many amazing costumes. 

My team were the "Energy Witch Sisters". I was light energy. Unfortunately because of the severe weather situation we dealt with, we never got a team photo. 

Want to be inspired some more? Check out our school's Facebook Page. There are some really great pictures there too! 

Also, be sure to check out more motivational ideas from 

Joanne over at Head Over Heels For Teaching. 

And last of all,

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

The Foot Bone Connects to the Ankle Bone...

... n' the ankle bone connects to the leg bone ' the leg bone connects to the knee bone... 

HAHAHA! Remember that song? You can here it here, 

My son's school has a science vocabulary parade for Halloween every year. 

Last year he was a cloud. 

This year, he was a skeleton! 

Thanks to eskeleton.org, I was able to download and print a close to life size set of bones. 

Here he is:

 Here's my cuteness! 

Honestly, I really love this idea. I think it is a great way to keep Halloween educational and great visuals for kids. 

As a mom, I stress, because I am a procrastinator and we all know this is a parent project!!!  

How does  your school support Science Vocabulary?