Preschool Science Activities
Browse through our preschool science activities. We have many preschool science activities to keep your preschooler learning on the fly, all year long. From tin can phones to magical ice, you'll find our selection of preschool science activities below.
Make a Monster Hand Print
Make a monstrous hand print with your preschooler this Halloween to help her learn about shapes and sizes while she creates a festive decoration.
Sorting and Ordering: Collect Autumn Leaves!
Here's a fun fall activity: have your preschooler take a nature walk, collect leaves, and make a pretty autumn collage while learning valuable science and math skills like sorting, sequencing, and ordering at the same time!
Make an Outdoor Fairy Dwelling
The idea that little magical creatures inhabit our world fascinates children. And what better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!
Make Homemade Ziploc Lemonade!
With summer just around the corner, this activity is a great way for your child to enjoy the warm weather and cool down with a homemade refreshment.
Learn Lessons From the Berry Patch
As Spring leads into summer, your preschooler is full of anticipation, wondering what her first year of Elementary School will be like. Summer is a great time to work on some of those skills that will serve your child well in kindergarten, while having some fun in the sun!
Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden
In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.
Make a Marble Obstacle Course
Teach your preschooler simple science like gravity and balance without losing your marbles. Well . . . there's a chance you might lose a few!
Tin Can Phone
Even in the era of the cordless and the mobile, there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned tin-can phone. There's nothing flashy about this model, and you can't send email through the wire - er, string. But it's a fun and dramatic illustration of vibration and sound waves.
Apple Slice Science!
When apples are set out in the air, they turn brown, but when they are coated with lemon juice the acid keeps the apples fresh. In this activity your child will design her own happy face snack and experiment with this kid-friendly phenomenon.
Make Rain Boot Planters!
If you find yourself with a pair of boots too cute to toss and too worn to wear, try making this fun and easy planter. It will help your child take his first steps in learning about science and how things grow!
