Science

🌱 KinderScience by Tara West

Inspiring Curiosity & Discovery in Our Young Scientists

At our school, we use KinderScience by Tara West, a fun, hands-on science curriculum designed to ignite your child’s natural curiosity about the world. Through exploration, experiments, and real-world observations, students develop foundational science skills while having fun!

🔍 What Will Your Child Discover?

Our curriculum covers exciting, age-appropriate topics including:

• Living and Non-Living Things
  
  

• Plants and Animals: Growth, Needs & Habitats
  
  

• Weather and Seasons
  
  

• Materials and Their Properties
  
  

• The Five Senses
  
  

• Earth, Sun & Moon
  
  

• Simple Machines and Motion
  
  

🧪 How Do We Learn Science?

• Hands-on experiments and investigations
  
  

• Making observations and predictions
  
  

• Using simple scientific tools like magnifiers and measuring cups
  
  

• Group discussions to share ideas
  
  

• Connecting science to everyday life and outdoor learning
  
  

💡 Why It Matters

This curriculum is aligned with the Georgia Kindergarten Science Standards and helps children:

• Build critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  
  

• Develop scientific vocabulary and language.
  
  

• Practice collaboration and communication.
  
  

• Foster a love for science and discovery that lasts a lifetime.

OPK also utilizes the 5E model, which consists of Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The Science Box is an additional tool we use to reinforce these science concepts, creating long-term science skills and fun memories.