PreSchool Science Activities

Ready-to-Use Lessons & Experiment Sets

With discover! Science, children are empowered to ask questions, explore, investigate and formulate their own ideas. Step-by-Step guides with all the materials to complete each activity makes it easy for preschool teachers to get kids excited about science. And it’s fun! Children explore stories, new ideas, vocabulary and using the tools of science and experimentation with hands-on experiments.

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Instill Key Science Skills

Hands-On Experiences Strengthen Development

Children participate in simple investigations based on scientific principles that help them develop skills for asking questions, gathering information, communicating, predicting and finding conclusions, while simultaneously building literacy and math skills.

• Use of the five senses
• Compare and analyze same and different objects
• Develop scientific-centered vocabulary
• Engage in scientific conversation with peers and teachers
• Connect with non-fiction literature
• Explore early math concepts through science
• Learn how to use the scientific process
• Improve writing skills and demonstrate comprehension with science journals

Designed to Last for Years

Materials are Durable & Concepts are Timeless

In addition to writing activities, Hatch experts design materials and select quality products to last for years in the early childhood classroom, so teachers can really get a lot of use out of their investment.

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Developed by Education Experts

Research-Based & Correlates to Standards

Developed by early childhood experts at The University of Texas Health Science Center’s Children’s Learning Institute, discover! Science is based on research and aligns with State Pre-K Standards, EOG and Head Start Outcomes. The system encourages children to explore natural curiosities and uses developmentally appropriate activities and inquiry-based learning strategies.

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discover! Science was created with educators at The University of Texas Health Science Center’s Children’s Learning Institute, under the direction of Dr. Susan H. Landry

Explore 7 Themed Sets

Each themed set includes activity guide, a related book, manipulatives, vocabulary cards, extension activities & more!

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Nature Around Us

Comparing Trees: children take a nature walk, examine leaves and gain knowledge about growth, life cycle & more.

Let's Learn About Animals

Creating a Fish Habitat: while learning about animals, children also help care for the classroom pet fish.

Let’s Explore

Understanding How Things Change: children create physical changes and observe their effects.

Wonders of Water

Predicting Floating & Sinking: hands-on activities teach the properties of water.

All About Me

Describing My Growing Body: hands-on sensory investigations help kids learn about the different parts of the human body & how it grows.

Insects in Our World

Observing Ants & Insects: children observe and record ant behavior in indoor and outdoor environments. Extension activity features building an ant farm.

Wonders of Weather

Studying Clouds: through observation, children learn the names of cloud formations, how clouds form and how to predict weather conditions.

Designed by Hatch early learning experts, Read Aloud Labels adhere to the back of each book in Right On Target, providing teachers with conversations guides and activity suggestions.

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The Scientific Process

Follow Step-By-Step Instructions for Each Activity

The discover! Science™ Board helps to drive discussion between teacher and children. You can ask questions, build vocabulary, follow procedures, test an experiment, record research, and write conclusions all in one reusable location. There is one free-standing board for each activity, designed to encourage teacher and children to engage in science-themed educational activities:

• Questions: write questions children have about the activity that will drive research.
• Procedures: build vocabulary and understanding of the scientific process.
• Research: record the learning that is taking place during each activity.
• Conclusions: use shared writing techniques to document what children learned during research & study.
• Vocabulary: introduce specific vocabulary needed to learn the science concepts presented with each activity.