Science Activities and Games
Science activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy science activities to more advanced science experiments, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Try, Try Again: Practice and the Brain
Does practice really make perfect? Check out some of these ideas for how to help your child use practice to boost her brain power!
I Feel Blue: Color and the Brain
Feeling blue? Explore the world of color science with your child to expand her creative horizons and help develop brain power!
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Science doesn't have to be complicated to be educational. This simple preschool activity takes only minutes, but it will introduce your child to the scientific concept of acids and bases. What You Need: ...
Make a Geoboard!
You and your child can make your very own geoboard with only a few simple supplies from your local hardware store. A geoboard is a simple but effective way to help your child build basic math skills.
Backyard Archeology
Go on an archeological adventure by creating an excavation site in your very own backyard! This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.
Mystery Paint
Who doesn't love magic tricks? Here's an activity that's simple enough for you to make your own magic at home. Paint invisible pictures on a piece of paper that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!
Have Fun with Yellow Science
Here's an easy and fun science project that uses all things yellow! It's exciting for your preschooler because she'll get to watch substances mix together, and you'll love it because it will help her increase observation and comparing skills!
Sound Shakers
Create clear sound shakers so your preschooler can observe and compare the different sounds that objects make! He'll also get a headstart on patterning as he makes up his own musical beats.
Pipes
This simple project turns hardware store leftovers into an imaginative, interactive toy. Plastic pipes and connectors are durable and endlessly re-workable. Keep some handy for a spontaneous exercise in spatial awareness and manual dexterity anytime!
Craft an Underwater Viewer!
This activity is a learning opportunity disguised as a fun activity. Create a mini ocean floor and use a homemade underwater viewer to examine the objects beneath the surface! Your preschooler will get to practice observing, examining, and experimenting!
