Real Science-4-Kids Book 1
An easy-to-teach, engaging curriculum that helps kids apply real science to real life—building confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills across all five core disciplines, with no required experiments and plenty of optional support.
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2025 First-Grade Curriculum Kit
What is chemistry, anyway? What makes biology different from geology? And why do stars fall under astronomy instead of physics? If your child is asking questions—or if you just want a science curriculum that starts with the why—Book 1 of Real Science-4-Kids is the perfect place to begin.
Designed especially for homeschooling families, RS4K Book 1 lays a rock-solid foundation by clearly and simply defining the five core branches of science:
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geology, and Astronomy.
Instead of bouncing between random topics, RS4K takes your child on a thoughtfully structured journey through the what and why of each subject area—giving him a big-picture understanding of how science works before diving into the deeper details.
The reading is engaging, the illustrations are vivid, and the concepts are made truly understandable—even if science hasn’t been your strongest subject. There are no required experiments, no complicated prep, and no pressure. Your child will build confidence and curiosity while you breathe a sigh of relief.
And when you do want to get hands-on? Just hop over to the RS4K Experiment Hub, download a simple step-by-step activity, and enjoy the fun—without derailing your week. Need a little more support? Timberdoodle includes optional digital resources like downloadable lesson plans, study notebooks, and quizzes that make it easy to tailor the program to your homeschool style.
Why parents (and kids!) love Book 1:
With Real Science-4-Kids Book 1, your child won’t just memorize facts—he’ll understand how science fits together. It’s science that makes sense… and makes him want to learn more.
Book 1 Student Pages
Your young scientist won't just read about atoms and stars—he'll draw, label, cut, glue, and maybe experiment his way through them. The Book 1 Student Pages turn curiosity into action with notebook prompts, optional hands-on experiments, and quick chapter quizzes that keep the learning real. It's everything your child needs to express his understanding of chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy in one easy book.
(All Student Page content is already included in the downloadable version that comes with the student textbook. These printed pages are simply for families who prefer a paper copy.)
Book 1 Teacher Pages
Say hello to your child's first real adventure in science! The Book 1 Teacher Pages give you everything you need to introduce big ideas to little learners—without overwhelm. This isn't just coloring pages and magnets; it's the real deal: atoms, molecules, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy—served in bite-sized lessons made for curious minds. You'll find four-day pacing guides, answer keys for notebooks and quizzes, and RATATAZ (Read, Ask, Test, Analyze, Think, Apply, Zoom!) lab instructions that make the optional experiments approachable and fun. Each lesson helps you foster observation skills and that all-important "why" curiosity that keeps science exciting from the very start.
Already have the digital download that comes with your student book? Perfect—these Teacher Pages contain the same great information, just in a convenient print format for those who love having everything right at their fingertips.
Take a look inside the Real Science 4 Kids book here:
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
Yes. It is by the same author, but has been substantially updated.
What we love about the update is that it removes the pressure of experiments and lab notebooks while retaining rigorous scientific instruction. Plus, the redesigned books are a visual step up, too.
