My classes loved this activity! I have used it for many grade levels and many reasons. If you have a two column matching worksheet you can make this fun game. I am including two worksheets to download for free below. One is matching colors and the other is matching witch hats for Halloween! Stay tuned for another BLOG post where I teach you how to make a trio of light up pumpkins using the same concept of series circuits!

The purpose of this activity is to demonstrate a series circuit. Students should understand that a series circuit like a train on a track. The electricity flows along one path like a circle. If the track is broken anywhere the train stops. 

Play the Game!
Touch the free end of the alligator on the left to one of the foil answer circles in the left column. Touch the free end of the alligator clip on the right to the matching answer choice foil circle in the right column of your worksheet. If the answers are correct the light will light! 
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Trouble shooting:
If your light isn't lighting and you know the answer is correct, you may have not taped each strip of foil completely on the back of the paper. Your series circuit isn't complete. Try redoing this step. Re-watch the video below to  make sure you have connected all of your wires properly, too. If any of  the wires are touching (including the light bulb wires) this will cause the circuit to be incomplete and the light bulb will not light. 

REMEMBER- You are completing a circle of electricity from the battery through the light and your answer choices by touching the connected foil circles. If the circle isn't complete, your circuit is not complete.

Tell me about your experience with this activity in the comments! Be sure to let me know what you want to see next.

Themed curriculum gets kids excited to learn. Why settle for boring lessons this fall when you can take advantage of  my FALL CURRICULUM SALE and grab some instant digital download print and play lessons? Let me know if there is something you can't find and I will create the lesson and games for you!

All of these sets and more can be found on my curriculum page! I am having a seasonal sale right now on all of my Halloween themed sets! Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Hooray! It's finally October and we enjoy everything fall. Pumpkin spice and everything nice! I have assembled a list of fall crafts, food, and activities below for you and your family to enjoy. Check back here everyday, as I will be posting Fall and Halloween content all month long!

I hope you loved these ideas for fun Halloween themed crafts, activities, and foods. Visit all month long for more ideas! Leave a comment below with your ideas or traditions!

As parents and teachers we are always looking for books and content that are age appropriate and convey wholesome messages. I recently found this resource for print and audio books that I just love. Each story is entertaining and educational with positive messages. I love that each print book has an accompanying audio book via Spotify. So that your child can listen and follow along. This option is absolutely perfect for road trips! Below is the selection of books that they offer in their Happy Minds Bundle.

The four books listed above and an the four picture below are all included in the Happy Minds Bundle. Each story is around 4 minutes long and read by expert voice actors. I love how engaging each is. You can visit the website to hear a sample of each book too!
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The Happy Minds Bundle includes: Beyond the Wall, The Other Side, Peace is the Way, Mr. Hurry Pants, The Ladybug with the Dragon Heart, Your Thought Thinking Thinker, The Sun Loving Lad, and The Inventiest Kid.

Now you have an answer for your children when they ask can I hear another story. YES!!!! Let's find a Majik Kids Book!

Gentle parenting does not mean permissive parenting. Creating a  collaborative, empathetic, and respectful parent-child relationship while setting clear, firm boundaries is the foundation of  this style of parenting. The traditional concepts of reward and punishment are not used in this method, but rather behavior corrections occur through the three C's-- Communication, Consistency, and Compassion.  Discussion, redirection, and understanding childhood development help parents guide their child in developing self-awareness, understanding, and self-control. Picture books can be a great way to open the door to discussing troublesome behaviors. Below, I list a few books and the common issues that they address.

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Reading books with your children is a great way to start discussions about topics of concern. It's a great technique for gentle parenting! Let me know your suggestions for tackling difficult issues with your children in the comments.