Play with Push/Pull and Notice Motion | Kindergarten Science

๐Ÿ“– What the Section Is About


This lesson introduces young learners to the ideas of push and pull. Students will play with objects to explore how motion changes when something is pushed or pulled. They will also begin to use motion words to describe what they observe.

๐ŸŽฏ Learning Objectives


โœ… Define push and pull as types of force
โœ… Show how pushing or pulling moves objects
โœ… Describe how motion can start, stop, or change
โœ… Observe how strength affects movement
โœ… Identify push and pull in everyday activities

๐Ÿงช Examples


โ€ข Pulling a wagon
โ€ข Pushing a toy car
โ€ข Opening a drawer with a pull

๐Ÿ“˜ Key Vocabulary and Definitions


โ€ข Push โ€“ A force that moves something away
โ€ข Pull โ€“ A force that brings something closer
โ€ข Motion โ€“ How something moves
โ€ข Force โ€“ A push or pull on an object
โ€ข Change โ€“ When motion is different than before

๐ŸŽฒ Fun Practice Activities

  1. Activity Worksheet

  2. Test Yourself: Interactive Practice Quiz

๐Ÿก Offline Homework Idea


Use a toy car and try pushing it gently and then with more force. Record how far it goes each time.