This student workbook works in tandem with the Educator Guide and contains 88 pages.
 
Fun, age-appropriate learning materials including:
Daily Worksheets (Days 0–22)
Hands-on Experiments (Egg in a Bottle, Float Test, Bone Strength, Sprouting, etc.)
Interactive Games & Activities (Mad Libs, Egg Hatching Game, Movement Games)
Science Connections (Life Cycles, Nutrition, Reproduction Basics)
Math & Literacy Tie-ins (Counting, Predicting, Journaling, Drawing)
 
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.
 
Key Features & Benefits
Aligned with PreK–1st Grade standards in science, literacy, and math
Engaging for all learners – worksheets, games, stories, experiments
Step-by-step educator support – no prior hatching experience required
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