Storybook Science Series 2018

Welcome to the 3rd annual Storybook Science series. March is National Reading Month so let’s celebrate by combining my two favorite things – reading and science! I’m partnering with a group of wonderful bloggers to bring you a fabulous series of science activities inspired by children’s books all throughout the month of March. This year’s themes include Sensory Science, Science for the Future, Science in the Garden, and Science with Robots. Read more about these themes below and see a list of the books and activities planned. I’ll be adding links and filling out the calendar as the month goes on.

Storybook Science

Be sure to bookmark or pin this page to see all of the posts as they go live. I’ll also be sharing weekly roundups over at Read Science. Be sure you check out posts from previous years, too.   Click here for Storybook Science 2017 posts.     Click here for Storybook Science 2016 posts.

Sensory Science

This week we’re focusing on science that involves any of the senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, etc.) An essential part of science is making observations. To make observations we use our senses.

March 1

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies inspired Piggy Let’s Be Friends from Inspiration Laboratories

March 2

Backyard Sound Observations inspired by Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? from Read Science

March 3

Nature Scavenger Hunt inspired by The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare from Nature with Kids

March 5

Rainbow Texture Explorations for Toddlers inspired by a Rainbow of My Own from Inspiration Laboratories

March 6

Exploring the Five Senses with Books inspired by What a Wonderful World from Great Family Reads

March 7

Rainbow Sensory Ice Excavation Activity inspired by What Makes a Rainbow? from To Be A Kid Again

March 8

Rainbow Sensory Bag for Toddlers inspired by A Rainbow of My Own from Rainy Day Mum

Science for the Future

Every year I have a week featuring conservation ideas and ways that can kids do to make a difference. These ideas are sure to inspire us to save the planet. They are perfect for Earth Day and gaining an appreciation for our ecosystems.

March 10

Oil Spill Clean Up Experiment inspired by Oil Spill! from Teach Beside Me

March 11

Lorax Writing Prompts inspired by The Lorax by Inspiration Laboratories

March 12

Exploring Conservation Through Books inspired by Over by the Harbour from Great Family Reads

March 13

Environmental Science for Kids: How to Have a Home Waste Audit inspired by Here Comes the Garbage Barge from Kitchen Counter Chronicles

March 14

Investigating the Impact of Humans on Ocean Animals – Plastic Bag Jelly Fish Model inspired by Follow the Moon Home from Rainy Day Mum

March 15

Make Seed Balls from Recycled Paper inspired by The Great Paper Caper from Buggy and Buddy

March 16

Outdoor Science: Biodiversity for Kids inspired by Many and Out of School and Into Nature from Edventures with Kids

Science in the Garden

This week features science that can be done in the garden or backyard. We’re focusing on plants and animals with outdoor science activities.

March 17

Dandelion Exploration inspired by The Dandelion Seed from Creative Family Fun

March 18

Garden Preschool Science Experiment inspired by The Tiny Seed from From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom

March 19

Seed Germination – Will the Color of the Egg Affect Seed Growth? inspired by Planting a Rainbow from JDaniel4’s Mom

Garden Project for Kids: Make a Toyrarium inspired by Counting in the Garden from Inspiration Laboratories

March 20

Garden Book Activities for Children Everywhere inspired by The Curious Garden from Great Family Reads

March 21

How to Germinate Seeds in One Day inspired by Seed Magic from Kid Minds

Measuring Plant Growth inspired by Zinnia’s Flower Garden from Edventures with Kids

March 22

Soil Science for Kids inspired by Zoey and Sassafras: The Pod and The Bog from Rainy Day Mum

March 23

The Science of the Venus Flytrap inspired by Plantzilla from Feel Like Home

Exploring the Parts of a Sunflower Activity inspired by This is the Sunflower from To Be a Kid Again

March 24

DIY Germination Jar inspired by One Bean from Share It Science

Science with Robots

Our last week is all about robots. Get ideas for National Robotics Week which is April 7-15th this year.

March 25

Make a Robot Cat inspired by The Robot and the Bluebird from Kid Minds

March 26

Screen-Free Coding Activity for Preschoolers inspired by Are You My Mother? from Inspiration Laboratories

March 27

Troubleshooting Your Bot inspired by Boy + Bot from From Engineer to Stay at Home Mom

March 28

Storytelling with HEXBUG Robots for Toddlers inspired by The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot from Inspiration Laboratories

Robot Books and Activities inspired by Robots, Robots Everywhere! from Great Family Reads

March 29

Launching Robot Rocket Activity inspired by Go, Otto, Go! from To Be A Kid Again

March 30

Make a Robot like Robo Pete the Cat inspired by Pete the Cat: Robo-Pete from JDaniel4’s Mom

March 31

Build a Hydraulics Elevator inspired by Elevator Magic from Teach Beside Me

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