Resources
The below resources support the implementation of Leap into Science curricula, including Light and Shadow, Wind, and Balance themes. Training videos cover general and curriculum-specific topics, and each curriculum theme includes curriculum guides in English and Spanish and materials lists.
Training Videos
The below videos cover key concepts integrated into Leap into Science curricula and activities. Please review these videos and the relevant curriculum resources below before leading a Leap workshop.
Science & Literacy
Books and science pair perfectly to encourage active learning and support skills like asking questions, making predictions, and drawing conclusions.
Process of Science
Learning through making observations, predictions, and testing empowers people to be curious and think critically. Watch facilitators guide children through this process of science.
Core Four Strategies
The Core Four strategies are essential for engaging children and families in meaningful science and literacy learning. Download the PDF Overview.
Asking Questions
Asking questions is critical for guiding open-ended learning by promoting exploration and critical thinking.
Leap Overview
Leap into Science is a national program that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books for young children and their families.
Curriculum Resources
Explore the resources associated with Light and Shadow, Wind, and Balance curriculum themes.
Light and Shadow Curriculum Resources
Access the curriculum guides for the Light and Shadow workshops for preschool-age children, elementary-age children, and families below. A supporting materials list is available here. All materials are suggestions; links may expire.
Light and Shadow Curriculum Videos
Preschool Light & Shadow Workshop
For children ages 3-5 and caregivers
Elementary Light & Shadow Workshop
For children ages 6-10
Wind Curriculum Resources
Access the curriculum guides for three Wind workshops for preschool-age children, elementary-age children, and families below. A supporting materials list is available here. All materials are suggestions; links may expire.
Wind Curriculum Videos
Preschool Wind Workshop
For children ages 3-5 and caregivers
Elementary Wind Workshop
For children ages 6-10
Family Wind Workshop
For children of all ages and families
Balance Curriculum Resources
Explore the Balance curriculum guides for workshops for preschool-age children, elementary-age children, and families. A supporting materials list is available here. All materials are suggestions; links may expire.
Print your own Balancing Kids, as referenced in the curriculum.
Balance Curriculum Videos
Balance Family Workshop
For children of all ages and families
Balance Elementary Workshop
For children ages 6-10
Balance Preschool Workshop
For children ages 3-5 and caregivers