A wonder-filled exploration of God's creation designed for 3-year-olds. Through sensory experiences, nature observation, and hands-on discovery, students develop curiosity about the world God made. Focus areas include living vs. non-living things, animals, plants, the human body, five senses, weather, day and night, and simple physical properties. Lessons are 10 minutes of focused instruction with exploration woven throughout the day.
Develop wonder and curiosity about God's creation through sensory exploration and observation
Identify basic characteristics of living things (animals, plants, people) and understand God made them all
Use five senses to explore and describe the world, recognizing God gave us these gifts
Observe and describe simple weather patterns, seasons, and day/night cycles as part of God's design
Begin to ask questions about the natural world and make simple observations
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Explore the head and face, naming parts like eyes, nose, mouth, and ears. Learn that God made each part with a special job.
Naming body partshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discover all the things hands can do: clap, wave, hold, touch. Thank God for giving us hands.
Observing body functionsmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about feet and how they help us move. Practice different movements: walking, jumping, tiptoeing.
Understanding body movementmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Put it all together by tracing body outline and labeling parts. Celebrate that God made our whole body.
Identifying multiple body partshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all body parts learned this week. Learn Psalm 139:14 'I am wonderfully made.' Celebrate uniqueness.
Biblical integration and reviewdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that eyes help us see. Explore the gift of sight by looking at colorful objects and naming colors.
Understanding sense of sightsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Use eyes to compare sizes. Sort objects by big and little. Practice observation skills.
Visual comparisonsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Go on a color scavenger hunt. Find objects of different colors God made in creation.
Color identification and observationexplorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Identify basic shapes (circle, square, triangle) in the environment. God made things in many shapes.
Shape recognitionobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Use magnifying glasses to look closely at objects. See details God put in His creation.
Close observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that ears help us hear sounds. Listen to different sounds and identify loud vs. soft.
Understanding sense of hearingsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Listen to and imitate animal sounds. Match sounds to pictures of animals God made.
Sound identificationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore sounds from simple instruments. Create loud and soft sounds, fast and slow rhythms.
Sound explorationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Listen for sounds outside: birds, wind, leaves. God made the world full of beautiful sounds.
Environmental listeningnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Play a guessing game with hidden sound-making objects. Practice careful listening skills.
Sound discriminationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that skin helps us feel things. Explore the sense of touch by feeling different textures.
Understanding sense of touchsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find and feel soft objects (cotton, feathers, fabric). Describe how they feel.
Texture identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore rough textures (sandpaper, bark, rocks). Compare rough vs. smooth.
Texture comparisonsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Feel objects hidden in a box and guess what they are. Use only sense of touch.
Tactile identificationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Take a walk to touch different things God made: tree bark, grass, flowers, stones.
Environmental explorationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that our nose helps us smell. Explore different scents (flowers, vanilla, lemon).
Understanding sense of smellsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Compare pleasant and unpleasant smells. Learn that smells help keep us safe.
Smell discriminationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that our tongue helps us taste. Safely taste different foods (sweet, salty, sour).
Understanding sense of tastesensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Taste different fruits God made. Describe how each one tastes and looks.
Taste identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all five senses. Thank God for giving us eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
Review and integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Introduce the concept of living things. Living things grow, need food and water, and move.
Understanding living characteristicsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort pictures into living and non-living groups. Practice identifying characteristics.
Classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe a plant. Learn that plants are living because they grow and need water and sun.
Observation of living thingshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look at animals (pets, pictures, or outside). Animals are living because they move, eat, and grow.
Observation of living thingsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Realize that people are living too! We grow, eat, drink, and move. God made all living things.
Self-awareness and classificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God created every kind of animal on Day 6. Look at pictures of many different animals.
Biblical creation understandingdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore animal coverings: fur, feathers, scales, skin. Touch samples and match to animals.
Observation and classificationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that animals move in different ways: walk, swim, fly, hop. Act out animal movements.
Understanding animal locomotionmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Compare animal sizes. Sort animals by big and little. God made animals in many sizes.
Size comparisonsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review animals and their sounds. Play a matching game with animal pictures and sounds.
Sound and animal matchinggameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that pets are animals that live with people. Discuss common pets: dogs, cats, fish, birds.
ClassificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that pets need food, water, shelter, and love. Practice pretend pet care.
Understanding animal needsdramatic playClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about wild animals that live in nature, not in homes. Look at pictures of forest and jungle animals.
ClassificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort animal pictures into pets and wild animals. Discuss where each animal lives.
Classification and reasoningsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review pets and wild animals. Thank God for making animals for us to love and learn about.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about farms and the animals that live there. God made farm animals to help people.
Understanding habitatsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about cows and how they give us milk. Taste milk and dairy products.
Understanding animal productshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about chickens and how they lay eggs. Explore eggs (cooked) and feathers.
Understanding animal productssensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about sheep and how their wool keeps them warm. Touch wool and wool products.
Understanding animal coveringssensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all farm animals. Act out animals and their sounds. Thank God for farm animals.
Review and movementmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about zoos where we can see animals from around the world. God made animals everywhere.
Understanding animal diversitydiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore jungle animals: monkeys, parrots, tigers. Notice their bright colors and patterns.
ObservationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about large African animals: elephants, giraffes, lions. God made them strong and special.
Animal identificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Discover animals that live in cold places: penguins, polar bears, seals. They have special coverings.
Understanding adaptationsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Share favorite zoo animals. Draw or act out chosen animal. Celebrate animal diversity.
Expression and reviewcreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God created plants on Day 3. Plants are living things that grow.
Biblical creation understandingdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe plants and learn they need water to live. Practice watering a plant gently.
Understanding plant needshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that plants need sunlight to grow. Place plants near windows and observe.
Understanding plant needsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look at plants at different stages of growth. Understand that plants start small and grow bigger.
Observation of growthobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review what plants need. Thank God for making plants that give us food, beauty, and oxygen.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that roots grow underground and help plants drink water. Observe roots on a plant.
Identifying plant partsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that stems hold up the plant and carry water to leaves. Feel different stems.
Identifying plant partssensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant. Collect and observe different leaves.
Identifying plant partsnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that flowers are pretty parts of plants. Observe a flower and smell its scent.
Identifying plant partssensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create a plant craft with all the parts: roots, stem, leaves, flower. Review each part's job.
Review and creationcreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that plants grow from seeds. Examine different seeds and their sizes.
Observationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Plant bean seeds in clear cups with soil. Learn the steps: soil, seed, water, sunlight.
Following processhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Water the planted seeds. Learn that water helps seeds start to grow.
Understanding plant needshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe seeds daily. Learn that plants take time to grow. God makes them grow.
Patience and observationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review planting process. Sing songs about seeds growing. Trust God to make seeds grow.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God gave us plants to eat. Look at different fruits and vegetables.
Understanding God's provisiondiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore vegetables we eat: carrots, celery, broccoli. Taste crunchy vegetables.
Food identificationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore fruits we eat: apples, bananas, berries. Taste sweet fruits and describe them.
Food identificationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn we eat different plant parts: roots (carrots), leaves (lettuce), fruit (apples). Sort foods.
Classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review fruits and vegetables. Thank God for giving us healthy plants to eat.
Review and gratitudediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that trees are very big plants. God made trees to grow tall and live a long time.
Understanding plant typesdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Go outside and touch tree bark. Notice it is rough and protects the tree.
Sensory observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Collect leaves from trees. Notice different shapes, sizes, and colors of leaves.
Observation and collectionnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Stand under a tree and feel the shade. Learn that trees help keep us cool.
Understanding tree benefitsexperientialClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review what we learned about trees. Thank God for making strong, helpful trees.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Go on a walk using all five senses. See colors, hear sounds, touch textures, smell flowers.
Multi-sensory observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find something soft, something rough, something that smells good, something colorful.
Targeted observationexplorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Use different senses to identify hidden objects. Guess using touch, smell, or sound.
Sense discriminationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practice using words to describe sensory experiences: soft, loud, sweet, bright, smooth.
Descriptive languagediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Celebrate all five senses. Thank God for eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and skin.
Review and gratitudediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find red objects in nature and at home. God made many red things: apples, flowers, birds.
Color identificationexplorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore blue in God's creation: sky, water, blueberries, blue flowers. Sort blue objects.
Color identificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find yellow objects. God made the sun yellow to give us light. Explore yellow flowers and foods.
Color identificationexplorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Notice that many plants are green. Collect green leaves. God made plants green.
Color identification and observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all colors. Create a rainbow. Thank God for making a colorful world.
Review and creativitycreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find circular shapes in nature: sun, flowers, tree rings, berries. Trace circles.
Shape identificationexplorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look for square and rectangular shapes. Create shapes with sticks or playdough.
Shape identificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Find triangle shapes in nature: pine trees, leaf shapes, mountain shapes.
Shape identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Collect natural items and sort by shape. Match items to shape cards.
Classification by shapesorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review shapes found in creation. Create art using shapes. Celebrate God's design.
Review and creativitycreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Compare objects and identify what makes them same or different. Practice observation skills.
ComparisonobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort objects into groups by color. Put all red together, all blue together, etc.
Classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort objects by big and little. Create groups of big things and little things.
Size classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort items by what they are: animals together, plants together, toys together.
Categorical classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Choose own way to sort objects. Explain sorting rule. Practice reasoning skills.
Independent classificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore pushing objects. Push a ball, push a toy car. Notice things move when we push.
Understanding forcehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore pulling objects. Pull a wagon, pull a toy. Notice things move toward us when we pull.
Understanding forcehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Roll balls and cars down a ramp. Watch how they move fast downhill. Gravity pulls them down.
Observation of motionexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Compare fast and slow movements. Roll objects gently (slow) and with force (fast).
Speed comparisonexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review push, pull, fast, slow. Thank God for making a world where things can move.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore round objects that roll: balls, wheels, cylinders. Notice their shape helps them roll.
Observation of propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore flat objects that slide: blocks, books, boxes. Notice they slide instead of roll.
Observation of propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Test which objects roll or slide down a ramp. Predict and observe results.
Prediction and testingexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort objects into two groups: things that roll and things that slide.
Classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create obstacle course with rolling and sliding. Explore different ways objects move.
Application and explorationmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Feel and sort objects that are hard (rock, block) and soft (cotton, pillow).
Texture classificationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Touch and compare rough textures (sandpaper, bark) and smooth (glass, silk).
Texture classificationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Lift and compare heavy objects (book, rock) and light objects (feather, paper).
Weight comparisonhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Choose an object and describe it using many words: color, size, texture, shape.
Descriptive languagediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Describe a hidden object using property words. Others guess what it is.
Description and deductiongameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore pouring water from container to container. Notice water takes the shape of its container.
Observation of liquid propertieshands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Test objects in water. Some sink to the bottom, some float on top. Predict and observe.
Prediction and testingexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore how sponges and towels soak up water. Squeeze water out and watch it soak back in.
Observation of absorptionhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe different ways water moves: splashing, dripping, flowing. Listen to water sounds.
Multi-sensory observationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review water properties. Thank God for making water that we need to drink and use.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that weather is what it's like outside. Look outside and describe today's weather.
Observation and descriptionobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about sunny weather. Feel the warmth of sun. God made the sun to give light and warmth.
Weather identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about cloudy weather. Clouds cover the sun. Look at different cloud shapes.
Weather identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about rain. Rain falls from clouds. Plants and animals need rain. God sends rain.
Weather identificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Match clothing to weather types. Wear coat when cold, sunglasses when sunny, boots when rainy.
Application of weather knowledgegameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that air is everywhere, even though we can't see it. Feel air when we wave our hand.
Understanding invisible matterexperientialClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that wind is air that moves. Feel wind outside. Watch trees and flags move in wind.
Observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore how wind pushes objects. Blow on feathers, watch pinwheels spin, blow bubbles.
Cause and effecthands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Compare strong wind (blow hard) and gentle breeze (blow softly). Notice different effects.
ComparisonexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review what we learned about air and wind. God made wind to move clouds and help plants.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Touch ice (cold) and warm water (hot). Learn that things can feel hot or cold.
Sensory discriminationsensory explorationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore ice cubes. Watch them melt into water. Cold ice becomes liquid water when it warms up.
Observation of changehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Stand in sunshine and feel warmth. Stand in shade and feel cooler. Sun gives us heat.
Experiential learningexperientialClick to view this day's Science lesson →Match clothing to hot and cold weather. Wear mittens when cold, shorts when hot.
ApplicationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review hot and cold. Thank God for making warm sun and cool shade.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God made day and night on Day 1 of creation. Day is light, night is dark.
Biblical creation understandingdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that the sun gives us light during the day. We can see and play in daylight.
Understanding patternsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that the moon and stars are in the sky at night. Night is dark and time for sleep.
Understanding patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Sort activities by day (play, eat, learn) and night (sleep, rest, dream).
Classificationsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review day and night cycle. Thank God for giving us day to work and night to rest.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that shadows appear when light is blocked. Make shadows with hands and objects.
Cause and effecthands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Go outside on sunny day and find shadows. Notice our bodies make shadows on the ground.
Observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create shadow puppets with hands. Make animals and shapes appear on the wall.
Creative explorationcreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Move light closer and farther from object. Watch shadow get bigger and smaller.
Observation of changeexperimentationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review light and shadows. God made light on Day 1. Jesus is the Light of the World.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God made rocks as part of the earth. Rocks are hard and come in many sizes.
Material identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Examine different rocks. Notice colors, sizes, textures, shapes. Sort rocks by properties.
Classificationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Explore soil with hands and tools. Soil is where plants grow. Feel its texture.
Sensory explorationhands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look closely at soil with magnifying glass. Find tiny rocks, roots, and other things.
Close observationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Go on nature walk to collect rocks and observe soil. Start a rock collection.
Collection and observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that water is in many places: rivers, lakes, oceans, rain, puddles. God made water.
Environmental awarenessdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that rain comes from clouds in the sky. Rain waters plants and fills puddles.
Understanding water cycle basicsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe puddles after rain. Notice water collects in low spots. Safe puddle exploration.
Observation and explorationexperientialClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that water flows downhill in streams and rivers. Watch water flow with outdoor exploration.
Understanding water movementobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review where water is found. Thank God for water we drink, wash with, and play in.
Review and gratitudediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Spend time looking at the sky. Notice it is blue during day. God made the beautiful sky.
Observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Observe clouds in the sky. Clouds are white and fluffy. They float in the air.
Observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look for shapes in clouds. Do they look like animals or objects? Use imagination.
Creative observationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create cloud pictures with cotton balls on blue paper. Discuss what clouds are made of (water).
Creative expressioncreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review sky and cloud observations. Thank God for the beautiful sky He created.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that stars are in the sky at night. They look like tiny lights. God made the stars.
Understanding night skydiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that the moon looks different on different nights. Sometimes full, sometimes a crescent.
Observation of patternsobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Look for the moon in the sky (day or evening). Draw what the moon looks like today.
Observation and documentationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create night sky art with stars and moon. Use stickers or paint on dark paper.
Creative expressioncreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review that God made sun for day, moon and stars for night. All show God's glory.
Review and biblical integrationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter. Each season is different.
Understanding patternsdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about spring: flowers bloom, baby animals are born, weather gets warmer.
Seasonal identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about summer: hot weather, lots of sunshine, time to play outside and swim.
Seasonal identificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about fall: leaves turn red, orange, yellow; weather gets cooler; harvest time.
Seasonal identificationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn about winter: cold weather, snow in some places, animals hibernate, trees are bare.
Seasonal identificationdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn that God made the earth and wants us to take care of it. We are helpers.
Understanding stewardshipdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Practice picking up litter. Learn that trash hurts animals and plants. Keep creation clean.
Environmental carehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Help water plants. Learn that caring for plants is caring for God's creation.
Plant carehands-onClick to view this day's Science lesson →Learn to be gentle with animals. God made animals and we should treat them with kindness.
Animal carediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review ways to care for creation. Make commitment to be good helpers for God's world.
Review and commitmentdiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all types of animals learned this year. Act out favorite animals and their movements.
Review and movementmovementClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review animal habitats: farm, zoo, forest, ocean, home. Match animals to their homes.
Classification reviewsorting gameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review animal movements and sounds. Play games matching sounds to animals.
Review and identificationgameClick to view this day's Science lesson →Create simple book about favorite animal. Draw and tell what makes it special.
Expression and creativitycreativeClick to view this day's Science lesson →Celebrate all the animals God made. Thank Him for creating such wonderful creatures.
Review and gratitudediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review all we learned about plants. Look at seeds planted earlier. Celebrate growth.
Review and celebrationobservationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review weather types and seasons. Discuss how weather changes and God controls it all.
Review and discussiondiscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Review body parts and five senses. Thank God for making us wonderfully.
Review and gratitudediscussionClick to view this day's Science lesson →Take final nature walk of the year. Use all senses to observe creation. Collect treasures.
Multi-sensory observationnature observationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Celebrate all we learned about God's creation. Review Genesis 1:31 'God saw all He made and it was very good.'
Year review and biblical integrationcelebrationClick to view this day's Science lesson →Start with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!