Teaching Motion to Kindergarten

Teaching Motion to Kindergarten: I looked back on one of my first units I created, Force and Motion Unit. I made it two years ago and it is still one of the most popular items in my store. I credit it to the fact that this topic is just so hard to teach and the teacher need some tools in their tool belt to make this unit FUN, MEANINGFUL, and EDUCATIONAL.

Teaching Motion to Kindergarten

My initial idea with this unit was to write out lesson plans to allow any teacher to follow and create a great week of learning. But, that was over TWO years ago, and like I started this post by saying I am a changin’ and so did this unit.

It NEEDED a big overhaul. First, I read every bit of feedback I get on units. You guys asked me for a book list, so I made it happen. But not without discovering some new motion books to add to it.

I also wanted to make this unit more than just lesson plans. I think you guys needed some printables to check for learning and show skills being covered. I updated the charts being used to create some student fill-in options.

I added verb cards and pictures of push and pull.

{This is only a picture of some of the verb cards. The push and pull cards are separate and I didn’t want you guys to get confused.} And I really wanted to add a sorting activity or two {or six} for assessment or such.

{Isn’t it sad we have to show a concrete example of learning based so such an abstract idea like force, motion, and gravity? My kids always learn so much more with the hands-on approach!}

And lastly, I added some additional optional activities and STEM ideas you can try in your classroom. {I am not a STEM expert, but I am learning as I go.}