I love sharing other tips and resources like homeschool science ideas for K – 2 that we used for Kindergarten Homeschool Curriculum.
I have some fun and creative ways to keep science fun.
It’s important to adopt a philosophy for how you are going to teach science, not just at this age but throughout your homeschooling journey.
Your method changes of course as your children grow, but some foundational things should never change.
For example, during the K – 2 years, I think books should be used as guides and for the littles to poke their nose in them after they have had their delight of hands-on activities.
Next, look at this list of fun things to do with your younger budding scientist.
6 Homeschool Science Ideas for K – 2
Science in the younger years shouldn’t be hard, but should be hands-on, fun, and engaging. Too, play learning is a huge part of the natural development of children at these stages. I think you’ll love using an idea or two I have here.
I started putting together my science kits but have used wonderful science kits from the Young Scientists Series and Amazon Science Kits.
Sometimes, it’s just nice having the option when you have no time to have premade kits.
Then, all of my boys read the Christian Liberty Nature Readers at this age.This colorful reader will introduce students to God's marvelous creation and reinforce phonics principles. Students will also learn beginning vocabulary skills as he is exposed to new words. A glossary of terms is also provided at the end.
Too, activities and books at this age do not have to be expensive either. Look at this website Science Bob, which have activities listed to do at home all laid out for you.
I love how The Girl and a Glue Gun made her own science kits and used the Science Bob website.
Then also look at Msnucleus website because it has free workbooks to download along with activities listed on the site too. Nice!
Great hands on learning and educational science STEM kit for boys and girls which encourages STEM learning for ages 5+.
I loved this series because they spanned a few grades and I could get my money's worth out of these activities.
More Homeschool Science Ideas for K – 2
Look at these other ideas:
- Check out a hands-on museum.
- Check out science picture books at the library.
- Check out your library to see if they loan out educational toys and things like microscopes. Our library back home had all kinds of neat things to rent.
- Check out science videos/dvds/ at the library. They may be older but still good.
- Check out the free science coloring pages too .
Science at this age is all about examining a tree, looking under a log, investigating a pond, start a birding journal, growing a bean, going on nature walks, going to the zoo, setting up an aquarium and instead of planting a whole garden, which sounded like too much energy when I was sleep deprived, we grew a few veggies in a pot on the back porch.
It had just the same ewwww and awwww factor as a garden when we grew tomatoes and a few other veggies in a pot.
Science at this age doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to consume their interests and stir their sense of wonder.
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We *just* got in on a Magic School Bus deal and I cannot wait to receive one. My three are obsessed with the series and will be over the moon when it arrives. Thanks for this!
Cait Fitz @ My Little Poppies recently posted…St. Patrick’s Day Books for Families
Hey Cait,
So HAPPY to hear this!! I wish I could go back and do more because this is such a fun age to teach.
Thanks for being here!!
Thank You, this is great!
Erin @ Nourishing My Scholar recently posted…Taekwondo Kid
So welcome Erin.
It is important to keep it hands on and fun at any age, but especially in the beginning too.
That Magic School Bus Chemistry lab looks really fun for my youngest daughter – thanks for the idea!
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You are so welcome Julie. We loved everything about that series.