With appropriate guidance, students practiced and applied key scientific skills including observation, measurement, data collection, and hypothesis testing. These opportunities fostered confidence and independence, as students grew more capable of completing tasks with less support over time. Working in groups, students developed teamwork and communication skills while sharing observations and solving problems collaboratively. Real-world applications,such as growing plants, identifying local wildlife, and exploring ecosystem health, helped students make lasting connections between science and everyday life. In addition to academic growth, students refined fine motor skills and sensory processing through hands-on exploration, reinforcing their readiness for more advanced scientific learning.