There are ways in which elementary teachers in general and rural elementary teachers in particular can overcome inadequate science preparation and can upgrade the science program resources of their small schools. Parents and children should be involved in obtaining free and inexpensive science-related materials throughout the year. These can be obtained from city institutions (museums and libraries), federal, state and county offices, and national and state parks, as well as colleges and universities and public interest groups. Several children's magazines are suggested. Materials should be arranged in a logical manner in order to be useful and effective. Six major categories (with possible divisions) are suggested: Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Astronomy, Physics and Research Processes. Teaching modules containing materials, cross-references, equipment necessary, local places to visit, related references, lesson plans and activities, and tests should be compiled. The modules should be used from the receipt of the first materials and developed in an ongoing fashion. Other ways to improve K-6 programs are: videotaping television science programs, requesting science methods courses for small-school teachers, contacting interactive computer science teaching networks, and using the ERIC system. (JMM)