Description
Living and Nonliving for Kindergarten
Engage your young learners in exploring the fascinating concept of living and nonliving things with these hands-on and interactive lessons and activities. This resource is thoughtfully designed to align with kindergarten science standards, making learning fun, meaningful, and accessible from day one.
What’s Included in Living and Nonliving Resource:
Suggestions for Use Page – Creative ideas for incorporating the resource into your daily routine.
Introductory Coloring Page – A fun and friendly way to introduce key science terms.
Anchor Chart Template – Build an anchor chart as a class to compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.
4 Reading Passages – Kid-friendly texts written at an early reading level to support classroom discussions and understanding (topics include the park, the woods, and everyday environments).
Handwriting Practice – Practice 7 core vocabulary words while reinforcing fine motor skills.
Word Banks – Two vocabulary-rich pages featuring real-world examples of living and nonliving things.
What is Living/Nonliving? Sentence Pages – Scaffolded writing practice to build confidence and clarity.
“Is It Living or Nonliving?” Q&A Sheets – Six pages of visual classification activities to deepen understanding.
Drawing and Writing Pages – Two differentiated pages for students to express their thinking through art and writing.
Cut-and-Paste Sort – A classic sorting activity to reinforce core science concepts.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunts – Two hunt pages encourage students to explore and apply what they’ve learned at school or home.
Color the Objects – Two coloring sheets focused on identifying living and nonliving elements in everyday scenes.
Updated Teacher Pages – Easy-to-follow teaching suggestions and ideas for flexible use.
❤️ Why Teachers Love It:
✔️ Engaging & Interactive – Designed to keep little learners involved and curious
✔️ Perfect for Kindergarten – Language, layout, and topics are developmentally appropriate
✔️ Scaffolded for Success – Grows student understanding step by step
✔️ Supports Science Vocabulary Development
✔️ Flexible & Versatile – Great for whole group, centers, morning work, or homework
✔️ Connects School to Home – Outdoor hunts invite family engagement and discovery
Whether you’re launching your science unit or looking for high-quality supplemental activities, this resource is perfect for helping students discover, classify, and explore the world around them with confidence and joy.
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