Hello everyone, I am currently majoring in Elementary Education and planning to become an Elementary teacher. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to engage kindergarteners during a science activity. I want to make sure they are fully engaged and having fun while learning.
Always use visuals and hands-on activities. Also, rhythmic activities, songs/music/rhyme, etc...ALWAYS!
Hello Adriana, engaging kindergarden students can be a challenge and for that reason, it is important to mantain exciting hands-on-activities. One activity that always works well and does not require much is the floating and sinking experiment. It teaches students about making a hypothesis based on the objects we put inside the container with water. Have the children that think that an object may sink to the right of the room, and the students that think the object will float to the opposite side of the room. This will keep them engaged and will learn that denser objets sink. Remember to always keep them busy!
Well, that depends on the kind of science-activity. Do try to include physical activity and games if possible. Kids are more interested when games, colors, and elements of excitement are incorporated.
Agreed.
Hands-on activities are a must for the younger ones! It will keep them engaged throughout the entire lesson.
I would also agree on this! Hands on activities especially for kindergarten students are crucial for them to stay on task and learn with you.
Diving in and getting their hands dirty! A song if you can find a good one for the topic can help with recall! Having the real life experiences and activities is so much more engaging than anything else!
Forum content is subject to the same rules as NSTA List Serves. Rules and disclaimers