Winter on the Farm: A PreK–2 Hands-On Nature Study | Science Unit

(Digital Download)

Turn winter into a living science classroom with this month-long nature study.

Winter on the Farm is a complete, nature-based science unit designed for curious children ages 3–8. Instead of isolated worksheets or cartoon explanations, this unit invites your child to observe, experiment, and think like a real scientist—right from home.

Through real farm videos, guided experiments, and gentle, interdisciplinary activities, children explore how animals survive winter, how water and ice behave, and how farmers care for animals during the coldest months of the year.

This is deep, connected learning you can return to year after year.

🌾 What Makes This Unit Different

• Real-world science rooted in lived farm experience

• Hands-on experiments using simple household materials

• Designed for mixed ages (PreK–2) with built-in differentiation

• Calm, story-rich approach that supports wonder and curiosity

• Flexible pacing - Use over several weeks or at your own rhythm

🔍 What’s Included

This complete winter science unit is designed for a month or more of science and includes:

• 🧪 Multiple hands-on science labs, including:

  • Insulation & animal warmth

  • Hay vs. straw investigation

  • Water, ice, freezing, and density

  • Frost formation and winter weather

• 🎥 Real farm videos to introduce and anchor each concept

• 📓 Printable field logs, vocabulary cards, and observation pages

• 🎨 Nature-based art, sensory play, and simple engineering challenges

• ✏️ Literacy and math extensions woven naturally into the science

• 🧭 Parent guidance for pacing, age adjustments, and open-ended learning

All labs included in this unit also work together as a cohesive learning journey.

🎯 At a Glance

• Ages: 3–8 (PreK–2nd Grade)

• Subjects: Science, Nature Study, Early STEM, Literacy & Math Integration

• Format: Digital PDF + Video Access (Instant Download)

• Use: Homeschool, co-ops, nature groups, or enrichment

🌱 How This Fits Your Learning Style

• Start with the story and videos

• Choose labs and activities in any order

• Follow your child’s curiosity with no strict schedule required

This unit is designed to support learning, not rush it.

✨ Looking for Something Smaller?

Prefer to explore one topic at a time?
Individual Winter Science Labs are also available and are included within this full unit.

Family License

This license is for use in one household. Printing is permitted for immediate family use only.

Classroom License

This license allows use with one classroom, co-op, or learning group (up to 10 students). Printing is permitted for group use.