How to Integrate Science and Literacy in Kindergarten

If our children are to develop a love of science and the ability to think and express themselves scientifically, they need to learn about scientific concepts, methods, and attitudes while they are young. This gives them a foundation for future work in the sciences, math, language, and the arts.

Read the Program in Action "How to Integrate Science and Literacy in Kindergarten." You will find five elements involved in integrating science:

• Planning
• Hands-on experiences
• Incorporating writing and drawing
• Incorporating literature
• Asking questions to promote student-designed experiments

Reflect on how these elements have been put into practice in a unit called "Planting Pumpkin Seeds."