FREE Science Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten Using "Let's Read and Find Out Science"

I have collected a bunch of the Let's Read and Find Out Science books from thrift stores. Stage 1 is geared for 3-6 year olds. This post begins a new series in which I am putting together a simple science curriculum for preschool and Kindergarten age students using these books and free resources on the web. You should be able to find these books at your local library, so you shouldn't have to spend a penny to use this curriculum.


To start, we will begin with the book . This book is written very simply to explain senses to young children. Use these ideas however you wish. I believe science for preschool and Kindergarten kids should be about having fun and exploring the world around them. My basic plan is to focus on one book/topic each week and do activities and experiments throughout the week.

You can print out these fun posters to refer to throughout the week.

Kids Health has a great lesson plan on senses. You can find it under the Prek-2nd grade section under human body. It includes all printables, answer keys, and lesson plans. It has a few different simple experiments to do as well.

This 5 Senses Popcorn Investigation is sure to be a delicious hit! While you pop some popcorn have your children describe what they are hearing and smelling and write the adjectives on the popcorn printouts (or have older children write themselves). After the popcorn is finished popping have your children describe what they see, feel, and taste and again write the adjectives on the popcorn.

Here is a cute apple alternative that includes printable mini posters.


There are many videos on YouTube related to the 5 senses. A few are:

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