Great Display and Storage Ideas for Science and Technology Centres

Wondering how to display and store your Hands On, Minds On Science and Technology Centres?

My friend Tina sent me some great pictures of how she set up the Biodiversity Centres in her classroom. 

Hanging file container with instruction cards and
materials stored safely inside. Recording booklets displayed
 in bin beside hanging files.

Biodiversity Word Wall Cards displayed in pocket
folder behind centres storage.

Everything can be packed up and put away when the unit is finished. It will be ready to go for next year!

IKEA Trofast Storage Container works PERFECTLY for
small spaces and allows students to take the bins to
where ever they are working in the classroom.

I created labels for the front of the bins, printed in colour, laminated and attached them with removable adhesive.

Laminated cards are kept together with shower hooks. I put several sets, along with the materials needed, in each bin so that more than one group of students can work on the same activity at the same time. This also works well for when you students work in pairs.

I take everything out of the bins and store materials and cards in a banker box, and plastic bin. This allows me to change up what is in the bins in the IKEA storage unit.  We're ready to start Matter next week!

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GET ORGANIZED FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

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and I have put back a HUGE giveaway for 

one lucky Canadian teacher.  

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Inside the Creative Caddy is filled with awesome supplies that every teacher can use. 

The lucky winner will also receive two BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL KIT products from Teaching Is A Gift on TpT. 

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Launching Hands-On, Minds-On Science and Technology Centres

When I started creating my Hands-On, Minds-On Science and Technology Centres a few years ago, I was determined to get them made so that teachers of single and combined grades would have a way to address the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. The centres approach is engaging for students and manageable for teachers.  

I have written several blog posts about using centres in my classroom and have directed buyers to these blog posts, but I knew that a guide filled with pictures and suggestions would make the use of centres more approachable. 

Launching Hands-On, Minds-On Science and Technology Centres guide is a FREE download from TpT store.  If you already own any of my bundles, you can download the guide as part of a NEW BONUS file which is included with your purchase. Just go to the MY PURCHASES tab after you log in to TpT, find the bundle you purchased and download the BONUS file.

If you own any of the individual centres or are just interested, you can click on the image above and get your own copy of the guide for FREE.

Please feel free to comment with questions or additional ideas about how you have made Hands-On, Minds-On Science and Technology Centres work in your classroom.

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SWEET GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY UPDATE

I am making the lemon sugar hand scrub again, well actually, the students will be making it. Below you can read all about the ingredients you need and how to put it all together for a sweet Mother's Day gift. To download all the files you will need including the ingredient list, the card inserts and the labels, CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW.

This year I am using small mason jars for the sugar scrub so I created some tags which could be tied around the neck of the jar.  

If you would like a copy just click on the image below to download from Google Drive.

Don't you just love the chalkboard gift bags? I found them at a local dollar store. We used chalk markers from Chalkola to write a message to mom on each bag. I think they look awesome!

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