A Christ-centered exploration of God's creation through life science, physical science, and earth science. Kindergarteners develop observation skills, ask questions, and discover the wonder of what God has made through hands-on investigations and nature exploration.
Develop curiosity and wonder at God's creation through observation and questioning
Understand that living things have specific needs and characteristics designed by God
Explore properties of matter and forces through hands-on investigation
Observe and record patterns in weather, seasons, and the sky
Practice basic scientific skills: observing, comparing, sorting, predicting, and communicating findings
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Introduction to science as studying God's creation. Scientists observe, ask questions, and discover.
Understanding what scientists dodiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Using our eyes to carefully observe details in objects from nature.
Visual observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Using our ears to identify and describe different sounds in creation.
Auditory observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring textures through touch and learning descriptive words (rough, smooth, bumpy, soft).
Tactile observation and vocabularyhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating a science journal and drawing observations of a favorite object from nature.
Recording observations through drawingprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that plants are living things created by God with special characteristics.
Distinguishing living from non-livingdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that roots anchor plants and take in water from the soil.
Identifying plant structureshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how stems carry water from roots to leaves and hold the plant up.
Understanding plant functionshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring different leaf shapes and learning that leaves help plants make food using sunlight.
Observing and comparinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Examining flower parts and learning that flowers help plants make seeds.
Identifying plant partshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Examining different seeds and discovering that each seed can grow into a plant.
Observation and comparisonhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God designed seeds to need water, warmth, and soil to sprout.
Identifying needs of living thingsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Planting bean seeds in clear cups to observe root and stem growth.
Following procedureshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Understanding the first stages of plant growth: germination and sprouting.
Sequencing life cycle stagesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning the complete cycle: seed → sprout → plant → flower → seed.
Understanding cycles in naturehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring fruits, vegetables, and grains that come from plants God created.
Categorizing and identifyinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that we eat different plant parts: roots (carrots), leaves (lettuce), fruits (apples), seeds (beans).
Classificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that cotton plants provide fabric for clothing.
Connecting plants to everyday itemsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how trees provide wood for building, paper, and furniture.
Identifying plant productshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing how God designed plants to meet our needs and practicing stewardship.
Synthesizing learningprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that animals are living things that move, eat, grow, and breathe.
Identifying characteristics of living thingsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring different body coverings God gave animals for protection.
Observing and categorizinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that animals move in different ways: walk, fly, swim, hop, slither.
Classification by movementgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that some animals eat plants, some eat other animals, and some eat both.
Categorizing by diethands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how animals make sounds to communicate with each other.
Listening and identifyinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning about mammals: they have fur, feed milk to babies, and are warm-blooded.
ClassificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that birds have feathers, wings, beaks, and lay eggs.
Identifying characteristicshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that fish live in water, have scales and fins, and breathe through gills.
Observing adaptationsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring reptiles: they have dry scales, lay eggs, and are cold-blooded.
Classificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that insects have six legs, three body parts, and often have wings.
Counting and identifying body partshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that animals are born, grow, become adults, and have babies of their own.
SequencingdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring the chicken life cycle: egg → chick → adult chicken.
Understanding life cycleshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering metamorphosis: egg → caterpillar → chrysalis → butterfly.
Sequencing stageshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning about the frog life cycle: egg → tadpole → froglet → adult frog.
Understanding metamorphosisdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing and comparing different animal life cycles through games and sorting.
Comparing and contrastinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God designed animals to live in specific places called habitats.
Understanding habitatsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring forest habitats and the animals that live among trees.
Matching animals to habitatshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering animals that live in the ocean and how they are adapted for water life.
Identifying adaptationsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning about animals that survive in hot, dry desert habitats.
Understanding adaptationshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how animals survive in cold, icy Arctic habitats.
Comparing habitatsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that all animals need food for energy and growth.
Identifying needsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that all animals need water to survive.
Understanding basic needshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how animals find or build shelters for protection and raising babies.
Observing animal behaviordiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that animals need air to breathe, whether on land or in water.
Comparing breathing methodshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Understanding our responsibility to care for animals as part of God's creation.
Applying stewardshipprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God created our bodies with amazing design and purpose (Psalm 139:14).
Understanding body as God's creationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identifying major body parts (head, arms, legs, hands, feet) and what they do.
Naming and identifying functionshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that bones make up our skeleton and give our body structure and protection.
Understanding skeletal system basicshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that muscles work with bones to help us move and lift.
Understanding muscular system basicsgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God designed our bodies to grow, change, and heal from injuries.
Understanding body processesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Introduction to the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
Identifying the five sensesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how eyes help us see colors, shapes, and movement.
Visual observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how ears help us hear different sounds and protect us from danger.
Auditory discriminationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that skin all over our body helps us feel textures and temperatures.
Tactile explorationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how tongue and nose work together to taste and smell.
Using multiple senseshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God gave us healthy foods to help our bodies grow strong.
Identifying nutritious foodshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that moving and playing helps keep our bodies strong and healthy.
Understanding exercise benefitsgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that our bodies need rest and sleep to grow and stay healthy.
Understanding rest importancediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practicing good hygiene: washing hands, brushing teeth, bathing.
Following health procedureshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Understanding that God wants us to take care of our bodies (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
Applying biblical stewardshipprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning to use descriptive words for objects: big, small, round, square, colorful.
Using descriptive vocabularyhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring texture by touching and comparing different materials.
Tactile observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing objects to determine if they are hard or soft and sorting them.
Classification by propertyhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Using a balance scale to compare weights of different objects.
Measuring and comparinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practicing sorting objects by color, size, shape, and texture.
ClassificationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identifying common materials: wood, metal, plastic, fabric, paper.
Material identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing materials to see if they bend easily or stay stiff.
Testing propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting to see which materials absorb water and which repel it.
Conducting simple experimentshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing objects with magnets to discover which materials are magnetic.
Predicting and testinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Understanding that we choose materials based on their properties for different uses.
Applying knowledgediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that pushes and pulls are forces that make objects move.
Understanding force basicsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting with pushing objects and observing how they move.
Applying forcehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting with pulling objects and comparing to pushing.
Comparing forceshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that the strength of a push or pull affects how far or fast something moves.
Observing cause and effecthands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that forces can change the direction an object moves.
Predicting motiongameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Introducing ramps as slanted surfaces that help objects move.
Identifying simple machinesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing how objects roll down ramps and exploring gravity's pull.
Observing motionhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing how ramp height affects the speed and distance objects travel.
Comparing and measuringhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Racing different objects down ramps to see which moves fastest.
Predicting and testinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how ramps help us move heavy things more easily in everyday life.
Applying conceptsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God created the sun to give light and warmth to Earth (Genesis 1:16).
Understanding sun's purposediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting with objects in sunlight vs. shade to feel temperature differences.
Observing temperature changehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing how dark and light colored materials warm differently in sunlight.
Conducting experimentshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing how sunlight can melt ice and change materials.
Observing changeshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that shade blocks sunlight and reduces warming.
Comparing conditionshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that shadows form when objects block light.
Understanding light propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating shadows with different objects and matching shadow to object.
Observing and matchinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how distance from light source changes shadow size.
Experimenting with variableshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing how shadows change position as the sun moves across the sky.
Tracking changes over timehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Playing shadow tag and making shadow puppets to explore light and shadows.
Applying concepts creativelygameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that weather describes what the air and sky are like outside.
Understanding weather conceptdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing sunny weather: clear sky, bright sun, warmth.
Weather observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning about clouds and how they affect weather and temperature.
Observing cloud coverhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring rain: what it is, how it forms, and why we need it.
Understanding precipitationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing wind and how we can see its effects even though we can't see wind itself.
Observing invisible forceshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that scientists observe and record weather daily to find patterns.
Understanding data collectiondiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating a weather observation chart with symbols for different weather types.
Recording observationsprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning to read a simple thermometer and record hot, warm, cool, or cold.
Using toolshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Using a simple rain gauge to measure rainfall.
Measuring precipitationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing the week's weather observations and looking for patterns.
Analyzing datadiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God created four seasons that repeat in a pattern (Genesis 8:22).
Understanding cyclesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring spring: warmer weather, rain, flowers blooming, baby animals.
Identifying seasonal characteristicshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning about summer: hot weather, long days, plants growing.
Describing seasonal patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing fall: cooler weather, leaves changing colors and falling, harvest time.
Observing changeshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring winter: cold weather, short days, snow, animals hibernating or migrating.
Comparing seasonsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing how trees change through spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Tracking changes over timehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning how animals adapt to seasonal changes: migration, hibernation, growing thick fur.
Understanding adaptationsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how people dress differently for each season's weather.
Making connectionshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identifying activities we do in different seasons: swimming, sledding, raking leaves.
Categorizing by seasongameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reflecting on and sharing about favorite seasons and why we appreciate God's design.
Expressing observationsprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that rocks are natural materials God created as part of Earth.
Understanding Earth materialsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing and comparing rocks by color, size, texture, and weight.
Observation and comparisonhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that soil is made of tiny rock pieces, dead plants, and living things.
Understanding compositionhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Comparing sandy soil, clay soil, and loamy soil by touch and appearance.
Classificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that plants need soil for nutrients, water, and support.
Making connectionsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that all living things need water to survive.
Understanding importancediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identifying places where water is found: oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, rain.
Categorizinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing that water can be liquid, solid (ice), or gas (steam).
Observing states of matterhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting with freezing water into ice and melting ice back to water.
Observing changeshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how we use water: drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering plants.
Making connectionsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that God created day and night on the first day of creation (Genesis 1:3-5).
Understanding biblical creationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that daytime happens when our part of Earth faces the sun.
Understanding Earth's rotationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that the moon reflects the sun's light at night.
Observing moondiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sorting activities we do during day versus night.
CategorizinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing how the sky looks different at dawn, noon, dusk, and night.
Tracking changeshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that the sun appears to move across the sky each day.
Observing patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing where the sun is in the morning (east) and how shadows look.
Directional observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering that the sun is highest in the sky at noon and shadows are shortest.
Comparing positionshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observing the sun's position in the evening (west) and how shadows lengthen.
Tracking changeshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing the sun's daily journey across the sky from sunrise to sunset.
Understanding patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing characteristics of living things: grow, need food/water, reproduce.
Identifying characteristicsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practicing sequencing life cycles of plants, butterflies, and frogs.
SequencinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Matching animals to their correct habitats and explaining why.
Applying knowledgegameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing that all living things need food, water, air, and shelter.
Synthesizing conceptsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating a project about how we can care for plants and animals.
Applying stewardshipprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing how to describe objects using properties: color, size, shape, texture.
Observation and descriptionhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing materials for various properties: flexibility, absorbency, magnetism.
Conducting experimentshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practicing sorting objects by multiple properties in different ways.
ClassificationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explaining why certain materials are chosen for specific purposes.
Applying knowledgediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating a collection of materials and labeling their properties.
Organizing informationprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing how pushes and pulls make objects move, stop, or change direction.
Understanding forcesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Competing in challenges involving pushing and pulling objects.
Applying force conceptsgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing how different ramp heights and surfaces affect motion.
Experimenting with variableshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Making predictions about how objects will move and testing them.
Predicting and testinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identifying examples of pushes and pulls in everyday activities.
Making connectionsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing types of weather and how we observe and record them.
Observing and recordinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Comparing and contrasting the four seasons through activities and discussion.
Comparing and contrastinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practicing using thermometers and describing temperature in different weather.
Using toolshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing how plants and animals change with the seasons.
Identifying patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating a book showing different types of weather and seasons.
Synthesizing learningprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning how to be good observers and respectful explorers of God's creation.
Preparing for investigationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Taking a nature walk to observe and identify different plants.
Field observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Looking for signs of animals: tracks, nests, holes, feathers, sounds.
Observing evidencehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Collecting and examining rocks and soil from different locations.
Collecting sampleshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Drawing and writing about favorite discoveries from nature exploration.
Recording observationsprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that simple machines are tools that make work easier.
Understanding toolsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how ramps help us move heavy objects up and down.
Understanding mechanical advantagehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how wheels help things move more easily.
Identifying machine partshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Experimenting with levers to lift objects using less force.
Testing simple machineshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Finding and identifying simple machines in the classroom and home.
Applying knowledgegameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that magnets are objects that attract certain metals.
Understanding magnetismdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing objects to discover which are attracted to magnets and which are not.
Predicting and testinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring how magnets can attract (pull) or repel (push) each other.
Observing magnetic forcehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Testing if magnets work through paper, water, plastic, and other materials.
Experimentinghands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering how magnets are used in everyday life: refrigerator magnets, compasses, toys.
Making connectionsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learning that sound is made when objects vibrate.
Understanding sound basicsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Touching vibrating objects to feel how they create sound.
Tactile observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Exploring volume by making loud and soft sounds with instruments.
Comparing sound propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discovering pitch by creating high and low sounds.
Distinguishing pitchhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Creating simple instruments and exploring how they make different sounds.
Applying concepts creativelyprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Playing games to review plants, animals, life cycles, and habitats.
Recalling informationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Competing in challenges about properties, materials, pushes, and pulls.
Applying knowledgegameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing weather, seasons, rocks, soil, and sky patterns through activities.
Synthesizing conceptsgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sharing favorite science lessons and discoveries from the year.
Reflecting on learningdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reviewing science journals and celebrating growth as young scientists.
Self-assessmentprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Reflecting on the wonder of God's creation and what we've learned about it.
Worshipful reflectiondiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Choosing a favorite topic and preparing a simple presentation or display.
Organizing informationprojectClick to view this day's Science lesson →Presenting science projects or favorite discoveries to family or friends.
Communicating findingspresentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Making commitments to care for God's creation as good stewards.
Applying stewardshipdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Celebrating the year of science learning with worship, praise, and thanksgiving.
Worship through sciencecelebrationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!