This is the Educator's Guide to work in tandem with student workbook
for Hands-on science learning.   No prior hatching experience required. The Educator guide walks you through everything. 
 
Bring science to life in your classroom with our Egg Hatching Curriculum for K–2, fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This hands-on program blends curiosity, observation, and fun with standards-based learning. Students will candle eggs to see how life begins (1-LS1-1, LS1.A: Structure and Function), act out the life cycle of a hen (1-LS3-1, LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits), and explore heat transfer by monitoring incubators and trying the Egg-in-a-Bottle experiment (K-PS3-1, PS3.B: Energy Transfer). They’ll test the strength of an eggshell and compare raw versus cooked eggs (2-PS1-2, PS1.A: Properties of Matter), while discovering the parts of an egg and how they help chicks survive (1-LS1-2, LS1.A: Structure and Function).
 
Over the 22-day journey, students track patterns of growth and change inside the egg (K-ESS2-1, LS1.B: Growth and Development), play the Egg Hatching Game to review survival needs (K-LS1-1, LS1.C: Energy Flow), and investigate floating, shrinking, and growing eggs to understand matter, structure, and change (2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-4). Along the way, they connect biology to nutrition and health through activities like Strong Bones, Strong Bodies and Food Choices for Chicks and Humans (1-LS1-1, LS1.C: Matter & Energy Flow).
 
By the end of the program, students don’t just witness chicks hatch — they understand how patterns, cause and effect, and structure and function shape living systems. This curriculum covers key K–2 NGSS performance expectations across life sciences (K-LS1-1, 1-LS1-1, 1-LS3-1, 2-LS2-1), physical sciences (2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2, 2-PS1-4), and earth/space sciences (K-ESS2-1), ensuring your class meets grade-level standards while sparking wonder and excitement.
 
This comprehensive resource includes:
A teacher’s guide packed with step-by-step instructions for incubating, hatching, and raising chicks.
Perfect for early childhood educators, homeschool families, and classroom teachers who want to inspire curiosity through STEM-based, hands-on learning.
 
What’s Included
Educator Guide
A complete step-by-step teaching resource that covers:
Curriculum Overview & Teacher Checklist
Best Practices for Egg Storage & Incubation
Four Keys to Successful Hatching: Temperature, Humidity, Ventilation, Turning
Troubleshooting Common Incubation Issues
Brooder Setup & Chick Care
Daily lesson plans with activities from Day 0 through Day 22
Q&A section + Reflection Notes for Teachers
 
Key Features & Benefits
Aligned with PreK–1st Grade standards in science, literacy, and math
Engaging for all learners – worksheets, games, stories, experiments
STEM learning through real-world application
Promotes responsibility, curiosity, and observation skills
Flexible use – perfect for classrooms, homeschools, or STEM labs
 
Sample Topics & Activities
Day 0–3: Learn about incubation, egg anatomy, and start hands-on activities
Day 7–10: Observe development, try candling, explore egg experiments
Day 13–17: Nutrition, bone strength, sprouting, chicken facts & games
Day 20–22: Brooder care, breed identification, safe handling, chick sexing
Culminating Projects: Observing embryo growth, reflection activities, and student presentations
Why Teachers & Parents Love This Curriculum
All-in-one resource – no need to piece together lessons
Hands-on and interactive – keeps young learners engaged
Flexible pacing – use as a full curriculum or pick activities to fit your class schedule
Encourages critical thinking & inquiry-based learning
Perfect For:
Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade Teachers
Homeschool Families
STEM / Science Lab Coordinators
Farm-to-School & Ag-in-the-Classroom Programs