Canadian Curriculum · Kindergarten Science

Kindergarten Science Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Kindergarten Science lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering shapes and colours, materials, comparing, force and motion, animals, plants, classification, ecosystems, Earth’s resources, weather, astronomy and engineering practices.

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Shapes and colours

Kindergarten Science — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Shapes and colours 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 1: Classify objects by two-dimensional shape 2: Sort objects by two-dimensional shape
September 2nd week
(Science)		Shapes and colours 2: Sort objects by two-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 2: Sort objects by two-dimensional shape 3: Classify objects by three-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 3: Classify objects by three-dimensional shape 4: Sort objects by three-dimensional shape
September 3rd week
(Science)		Shapes and colours 3: Classify objects by three-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 4: Sort objects by three-dimensional shapeShapes and colours 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Shapes and colours 4: Sort objects by three-dimensional shape 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizShapes and colours 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizShapes and colours Applied Practice Task
October · Materials

Kindergarten Science — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Materials 1: Classify objects by textureMaterials 1: Classify objects by textureMaterials 1: Classify objects by texture 2: Sort objects by texture
October 2nd week
(Science)		Materials 2: Sort objects by textureMaterials 2: Sort objects by texture 3: Classify objects by materialMaterials 3: Classify objects by material 4: Sort objects by material
October 3rd week
(Science)		Materials 3: Classify objects by materialMaterials 4: Sort objects by materialMaterials 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Materials 4: Sort objects by material 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizMaterials Applied Practice Task
November · Comparing

Kindergarten Science — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Comparing 1: Long and shortComparing 1: Long and shortComparing 1: Long and short 2: Light and heavy
November 2nd week
(Science)		Comparing 2: Light and heavyComparing 2: Light and heavy 3: Hot and coldComparing 3: Hot and cold 4: Fast and slow
November 3rd week
(Science)		Comparing 3: Hot and coldComparing 4: Fast and slowComparing 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Comparing 4: Fast and slow 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizComparing 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizComparing Applied Practice Task
December · Force and motion

Kindergarten Science — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Science
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Force and motion 1: Push and pullForce and motion 1: Push and pullForce and motion 1: Push and pull 2: Investigate pushes and pulls
December 2nd week
(Science)		Force and motion 2: Investigate pushes and pullsForce and motion 2: Investigate pushes and pulls 3: The ways things moveForce and motion 3: The ways things move 4: Force and motion — Review
December 3rd week
(Science)		Force and motion 3: The ways things moveForce and motion 4: Force and motion — ReviewForce and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Force and motion 4: Force and motion — Review 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizForce and motion 5: Concept Review 6: Lab Activity & QuizForce and motion Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Wonder and question

Start with a real-world question or demonstration that connects the week’s Kindergarten topic to everyday life.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Investigate the idea with visuals and simple experiments, then explain what was observed using key vocabulary.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short exit task so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Kindergarten Science

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Kindergarten science topic in the order your child meets it at school.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews at the end of each chapter to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & quizzes

Hands-on lab activities and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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