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.