Will this help with my child's Kindergarten science homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every Wisconsin Kindergarten Science strand - from basic needs of living things to weather and sky objects - so your child can find exactly the topic they need and work through it at their own pace.

How long are the video lessons for Kindergarten Science?

Most video lessons are short, focused clips designed to hold a young learner's attention. Each one covers a single concept, so your child can watch, rewatch, and then move straight into practice problems without feeling overwhelmed.

Is there a Wisconsin state science test for Kindergarten?

Wisconsin's state science assessments are given in Grades 4, 8, and 10 - not in Kindergarten. This course builds the foundational science thinking skills your child will carry into those later assessed grades.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, laptops, and desktop computers, so your kindergartner can access lessons and practice questions at home, in the car, or anywhere else with an internet connection.

Can I try StudyPug before paying?

Yes. StudyPug offers free sample lessons so you can explore the content before committing, and every paid plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not the right fit for your family.

WI Kindergarten Science Curriculum

Give your kindergartner a strong science start with lessons and practice built around what Wisconsin schools teach - from living things to the sky above.

WI Kindergarten Science Curriculum

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1.1Scientific Inquiry
- Observation Skills, Using senses to observe and describe objects and phenomena
- Basic Measurements, Simple comparisons of size, weight, temperature
- Question Formation, Asking questions about observations
2.1Basic Needs
- Habitat Components, Food, water, shelter, and space requirements
- Plants vs Animals, Basic differences in how they meet their needs
2.2Characteristics
- Plant Features, Basic parts: roots, stems, leaves, flowers, seeds
- Animal Features, Observable characteristics: shape, size, body coverings
2.3Life Cycles
- Growth and Change, Basic patterns of growth in plants and animals
3.1Properties
- Material Properties, Color, texture, hardness, flexibility
- Familiar Materials, Wood, fabric, plastic, metal, glass, sand
3.2Classification
- Sorting Materials, Grouping by observable properties
4.1Basic Forces
- Push and Pull, Effects of different strengths and directions
- Movement Types, Bounce, roll, slide
4.2Simple Machines
- Basic Tools, Introduction to simple tools and their uses
5.1Weather
- Temperature, Hot, cold, cool, warm
- Cloud Cover, Clear, cloudy, partly cloudy
- Precipitation, Rain, snow
- Wind, Calm, breezy, windy
5.2Seasonal Changes
- Seasons, Characteristics of each season
- Weather Patterns, Basic weather observations and recording
6.1Sky Objects
- Day and Night, Sun, moon, and stars
- Daily Patterns, Basic observations of sun and moon movement
7.1Problem Solving
- Design Process, Simple solutions to basic problems
- Tools and Materials, Appropriate use of basic tools
8.1Stewardship
- Conservation, Basic resource conservation practices
- Local Environment, Caring for immediate environment
9.1Indigenous Knowledge
- Local Knowledge, Traditional uses of plants and animals
- Seasonal Connections, Cultural significance of seasons and weather

Kindergarten Science

About Kindergarten Wisconsin science

Wisconsin follows the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards framework and organized around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In Kindergarten, students explore scientific inquiry, the basic needs and characteristics of living things, life cycles, properties and classification of objects, basic forces, simple machines, weather, seasonal changes, and sky objects. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems covering every one of these strands.

Strands: Scientific Inquiry, Basic Needs, Characteristics, Life Cycles, Properties, Classification, Basic Forces, Simple Machines, Weather, Seasonal Changes, and Sky Objects
Video lessons for every Kindergarten Science topic, taught step by step
Practice problems with instant feedback after every lesson
Fully aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science

Curriculum topics by strand

Browse lessons and practice questions for every strand, aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Science.

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WI Kindergarten Science Topics

Scientific Inquiry - observing, questioning, and investigating the world using age-appropriate science practices.
Basic Needs - what plants and animals need to survive, including water, food, and shelter.
Characteristics - how living things look, grow, and behave, and how offspring resemble their parents.
Life Cycles - the stages that plants and animals move through from birth to growth to reproduction.
Properties and Classification - describing and sorting objects by their physical properties such as color, shape, size, and texture.
Basic Forces and Simple Machines - how pushes and pulls change motion, and how simple machines make work easier.
Weather and Seasonal Changes - observing daily weather patterns and how conditions shift across the four seasons.
Sky Objects - recognizing the sun, moon, and stars and describing patterns in the sky.
Problem Solving and Stewardship - applying science thinking to real-world problems and caring for the natural environment.

How StudyPug Helps WI Kindergarten Science Students

When a Wisconsin kindergartner gets stuck on a science concept - whether it is understanding a life cycle or sorting objects by their properties - StudyPug provides a short video lesson that breaks the idea down into clear, simple steps. After watching, they can move straight into practice problems that give instant feedback so they know right away whether they have the right idea. For a broader look at kindergarten science help, StudyPug has resources covering the full range of early science topics.

Parents can also track progress and assign specific lessons, making it easy to focus on whichever strand their child is working on in class that week. As your child grows, you can plan ahead using the WI Grade 1 science curriculum page to see what comes next.

Aligned to WI Kindergarten Science Curriculum

Every lesson and practice problem on StudyPug is built around the Wisconsin Standards for Science, which follow the Next Generation Science Standards framework. That means the content your child sees on StudyPug mirrors exactly what their teacher is covering in class - from scientific inquiry and basic needs all the way through weather, sky objects, and stewardship - so there are no surprises and no gaps.

Written by the StudyPug Science Team

Last updated June 5, 2026

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