Things That Roll

Invite children to investigate the fascinating world of motion, ramps, and rolling objects with this ready-to-use curriculum guide. Through testing, building, comparing, and designing, children explore what makes something roll and how shape, surface, force, and slope affect movement.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

• A suggested 4-week exploration plan

• Hands-on investigations focused on rolling objects, ramps, surfaces, speed, and motion

• Invitations that support scientific thinking, problem-solving, engineering, and experimentation

• Opportunities for children to design balls, rolling games, mazes, ramps, and obstacle courses

• Recommended books, vocabulary, and journal prompts

• Ideas for extending the investigation through art, building, and real-world motion challenges

Perfect for kindergarten classrooms, homeschool environments, and home learning, this guide supports early science and engineering concepts through playful, hands-on exploration.