Story-based lesson plans & on-the-job training for early years teachers

Q: How is Kide Science different from other STEM resources I already use?

Short answer: Kide Science is story-based, which is guaranteed to generate more engagement and get better learning results than normal STEM programs. Longer answer: Our scientific research shows that kids learn better when they're playing and using their natural sense of wonder. That's why every Kide Science lesson starts with a story from an imaginary world. Stories and illustrations engage children and present research problems in a concrete, fun way - which is much more effective than science lessons with no context.

Kide's research-backed, playful inquiry lesson plans are guaranteed to engage all kinds of learners of different ages and abilities. What's even better, you can get started even today without extensive prep or fancy equipment!

Pricing Plans

Plan

Pricing

Features

Kide Free

Individual membership

One free lesson plan of your choice every week.

Free No credit card needed!

Start for free

One free lesson plan every week (access to each lesson resets 7 days after unlocking)
On-screen lesson plans only
Lesson instructions: Step-by-step guide, video guidance for teachers, educational tips, scientific explanations, and age/ability adjustment tips
Access to some of the basic printables needed to do the lessons

Kide Team

Businesses, districts & schools

Unlimited access to all lesson and training content.

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Unlimited access to all content
On-screen AND printable lesson plans
Lesson instructions: Step-by-step guide, video guidance for teachers, educational tips, scientific explanations, and age/ability adjustment tips
Access to ALL printables
Assessment materials for the classroom
Complementary video training for teachers
Teacher & school certifications
Additional home experiments for parents
Personalized onboarding training for new users
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Access to marketing materials and support with PR/marketing needs

Which plan is right for me?

We want to make Kide as affordable as possible for teachers and parents, and we've worked hard to reflect that in our business model

Individual educators and parents: start with the free plan. This plan is no-frills, but gives instant access to one free lesson plan every week, for 30 days.

Principals, headteachers, curriculum directors, superintendents, and other decision-makers: Choose the Team Plan. This plan has no user limit, and provides personalized onboarding, pedagogical support, and a dedicated success manager for every teacher in your school or district. Ask for Quote.

What’s in a Kide lesson?

An immersive story to set the stage

Illustrations to captivate little learners

Tips to adjust every lesson based on a child’s age and ability

Printouts – lots and lots of printouts!

Video instructions for teachers

Scientific explanations for all the phenomena

Why Kide?

Cross-curricular– teach STEAM, SEL, problem-solving, and so much more in one lesson!
No screens for kids here: just pure, hands-on learning
Crafted with 💜 by teachers in Finland
Activities tested in real classrooms with real children around the world
Fantastic for both teachers in a classroom and parents at home
Backed by years of academic research in the University of Helsinki

See our impact

What teachers say about us

We have been very impressed with the array of science lessons and how they can be used with the many different interests and studies of our school.
– Sara Reichstadt, Kinderberry Hill, USA

I love that it is a program that doesn’t underestimate children. Our educators value how easily accessible the platform is and how simple the equipment requirements are, meaning an enriching activity can be quickly initiated based on what the children are interested in that very day.
– Stuart Graham, The Operations Director of Monkey Puzzle, UK

I find Kide science to be a very useful tool with preschool (6 year olds) kids. It is motivating, interesting and made super easy for the teacher. Even with our special learners it has been a positive learning experience.
– Elsa Raittinen, Teacher in the Helsinki City, Finland

We wanted to start with Kide Science as we see how it expands the concepts of science and language education to the wider underpinning perspective of multiliteracy. Our teachers also value how easy the platform is for them to use and how engaging stories are in all the lesson plans for young children entering the imagination world.
– Carol Stancati, Director of the Red Balloon in School, Brazil

How can a lesson be appropriate for ages 3-8? That’s a really big age gap.

You're right! And we don't expect you to give the exact same lesson to every age group. Each experiment comes with pedagogical tips to tailor the lesson to your respective age groups.

It's the same task, but the super young scientists (Level 1) use a totally different method to measure flowers (by easing into the concept with something easy - like a finger) - whereas the older scientists use something concrete, like inches or centimeters.

Which Standards do we correlate with?

Check all of the State-level and National Standards we correlate with from here.

How is Kide Science different from other STEM resources I already use?

Short answer: Kide Science is story-based, which is guaranteed to generate more engagement and get better learning results than normal STEM programs.

Longer answer: Our scientific research shows that kids learn better when they're playing and using their natural sense of wonder. That's why every Kide Science lesson starts with a story from an imaginary world. Stories and illustrations engage children and present research problems in a concrete, fun way - which is much more effective than science lessons with no context.

What topics do you cover?

Our main topics are Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math – or STEAM! However, our ultimate goal is to give children social-emotional, critical thinking and problem solving skills they very much need to navigate the world growing up and all of our activities promote the learning of those.

Do I need a science kit or special supplies?

You won't need one! We thoughtfully designed every lesson to use common kitchen supplies only. And hey - if you don't have something: we also often list alternatives.

Is Kide Science free?

Currently, we offer a free plan with the ability to unlock one free lesson per week, for 30 days. In addition, we offer an annual subscription for teams (schools, nurseries, kindergartens, school districts, businesses, etc.). Learn more about all plans here.

Can I teach Kide lessons if I'm not a teacher?

Of course! In fact, it's one of our points of pride that you don't need to be a) a science teacher or b) a teacher at all to teach Kide lessons. All activities come with ready-made lesson frameworks, pedagogical tips and tricks, tips for adjusting to different age groups, scientific explanations, and training materials. Each lesson is tried and tested with real kids in the real classroom so you don't need to worry about whether it's going to work – because it will!

Is this for kids, or is it for adults?

Both! Kids will learn problem solving skills and science process skills while having fun, and as an educator, you will get to observe how story-based education keeps your children more engaged and focused at the task at hand (which is why teachers of special needs kids love us!).

Does this take a lot of preparation?

No it doesn't. In fact - our introductory lessons can be done right away with very basic supplies you already have on hand (like pens). On average, it takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare – including getting familiar with the lesson outline, collecting supplies, and printing out needed materials, after which you're 100% ready to do the lesson.

Can I teach Kide lessons online?

Yes - our lessons are super accessible online. If you'd like to read more about making lessons remote friendly, click here.

Everyone should have access to high quality resources regardless of their finances.

While we are a business, we are more than happy to provide our lesson plans to those that truly can’t afford it. Just get in touch with us and we’ll help you out! 💜