Teaching Preschool Science with The Berenstain Bears

Honest Review of The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science

If you are looking for some fun and easy to use Preschool resources for teaching science, The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science from Timberdoodle* is an option to explore! This Bernestain Bears Science Review will break down the features of this resource to help you determine if it’s a good fit for your homeschooling program.

Let’s take a look at this awesome resource for teaching science either at home or in the Preschool classroom.

Science. You either love it or its the bane of your homeschooling mom existence. Honestly on any given day…I feel like I teeter between those two extremes. We have some kiddos who LOVE science, so I’m always on the lookout for easy to use science resources for homeschooling my children.

What is the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science?

One resource I recently came across is The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science. We had the privilege of reviewing this book for Timberdoodle. Let’s take a look at what’s inside…

The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science and Nature

Based on that cute little bear family that you enjoyed as a child, this big book (190 pages) is full of fun stories and science lessons to read with your child. It’s a great way to teach PReK students all about science.

Using their clever friend, Professor Actual Factual, the foremost bear scientist of his time, children are presented with scientific knowledge about the world they live in in a fun story format that they will enjoy from day to day.

It’s set up perfectly with little mini stories that can be used as daily science lessons.

Who is the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science for?

Anyone who loves science or wants to instill a love for science in their young children can enjoy and appreciate this book. It’s a great supplement for a homeschooling program, but also can be used to read short snippets daily to introduce new scientific ideas and ways of thinking to young children.

There are a few mentions of evolutionary science in the text, so conservative homeschool families or those choosing to not teach evolution will need to reword or skip small segments. Overall, however, the text aligns with conservative principles.

Will my kids like the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science?

If your kids love reading picture books and stories, they will love this book. It definitely doesn’t FEEL like a science book. It feels like stories that just happen to teach science. This makes the process an enjoyable story time with subtle lessons being introduced.

It’s a great way to start the homeschool day or provide a snacktime story that still gives valuable information.

What are the features of the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science?

This is Three Books in One

The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science and Nature is a compilation of three books. The first book is The Berenstain Bears’ Almanac. This is all about holiday celebrations, weather, and the seasons. It’s a great introduction into time and how learning the calendar.

The second book is The Berenstain Bears’ Nature Guide. This takes a leisurely stroll through land and water for facts of the plant and animal kingdoms. This book definitely a great way to introduce biological science at the PreK level.

The third book is The Berenstain Bears’ Science Fair. This book presents a variety of machines and how they work with simple experiments to make and do. Your child will definitely have fun exploring these mechanical ideas.

It is Easy to Read and Easy to Understand

This book is FULL of colorful illustrations and reads just like a picture book. It is a great book to read and re-read as your child grows in love and understanding of science.

How to use the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science to supplement your homeschool program.

This book is a great resource for anyone teaching children at the PreK or Kindergarten level. It is a particularly great option for homeschooling.

If you are using the Timberdoodle or other PreK or Kindergarten level curriculum, it is a great supplementation to a traditional textbook. It is also a great stand alone resource for introducing science concepts to young children in a fun and engaging way.

Conclusion for the Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science:

Overall, if you are looking for a fun and engaging science story book for your Preschooler or Kindergartener, The Berenstain Bears Big Book of Science is a must have! It uses beloved characters and fun simple storytelling to teach scientific concepts to young children. If you want learning your kids will love and ask for each day…this is your book!

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