Math and Science of Sports – Early Elementary Curriculum

Description

Make Math and Science Exciting with Sports-Based Learning

The Math and Science of Sports – Early Elementary curriculum transforms everyday physical activity into a powerful academic experience. Perfect for Grades K–2, this 36-week course uses kid-favorite sports to introduce early math skills and foundational science concepts through movement, play, and real-world applications.

Designed for curious, active learners, this curriculum explores 13 sports—including football, hockey, basketball, track and field, gymnastics, tennis, and more. Each month focuses on one sport with four weekly lessons that cover counting, addition, subtraction, measurement, direction, speed, force, balance, timing, friction, and more.

This hands-on program includes games, movement-based math, creative science demonstrations, and real-world athlete examples. It’s perfect for homeschoolers, co-op settings, or early elementary classrooms looking to bring STEM to life through sports.

🧠 What’s Covered in the Math and Science of Sports – Early Elementary Curriculum?

• 13 sports explored over 13 months

• Weekly lessons on topics like force, balance, friction, and measurement

• Math concepts include counting, addition, subtraction, and early data comparison

• Science themes include motion, direction, speed, timing, and center of mass

• Fun athlete profiles featuring stars like Tom Brady, Simone Biles, and Lionel Messi

• Weekly quizzes, activities, and movement-based experiments

• Format: PDF download – perfect for digital or printed use

• Ideal for homeschooling, afterschool enrichment, or early STEM integration

🌟 Learning Objectives:

• Understand how math and science apply to real-world sports

• Strengthen early math fluency through interactive games and visuals

• Explore scientific ideas through hands-on discovery and physical movement

• Foster early critical thinking through guided observation and comparison

• Build early body awareness, coordination, and problem-solving

🌐 Extend the Learning:

Boost vocabulary by exploring sport-related terms with Etymonline, and discover how movement connects to language and learning through the Linguistic Society of America.

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📥 Format & Delivery:

Your purchase includes a downloadable PDF curriculum with full-color, print-ready pages. Ideal for weekly pacing over 9–13 months depending on customization.

🎯 Ideal For:

• Homeschool parents integrating STEAM with physical education

• Co-op instructors leading multi-age sports science classes

• K–2 teachers seeking to meet NGSS and math standards through kinesthetic learning

By the end of this program, learners will have a strong foundation in math and science concepts—all while exploring their favorite sports!