These lessons and activities can be implemented in any order. After its overview of the kindergarten program, the guide has a story to introduce students to the processes of scientific inquiry and the excitement of doing science. The units cover topics related to properties of objects and materials, health and safety, position and motion, and science and technology. They incorporate whole class activities, learning centers, and stories. The lessons in the units, written on cardstock paper, begin with a brief activity that involves the entire class and end with one or more assessment centers.
Teachers can find a master list of supplies at the beginning of each unit.
Color photographs and illustrations are found throughout. One activity in the unit about position and motion, asks students to move in different ways and describe their motions. The lesson is designed to develop the students' gross motor skills as well as science process skills, such as observation, imagination, and comparison. A list of descriptive scientific terms is included. The guide offers teaching strategies,such as asking one student to describe another student's movements or extending the activity onto the playground.