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.
Cardboard Tube Critters
Reuse and recycle cardboard tubes to make spooky spiders, kooky caterpillars, wacky worms, and more. Treat your budding entomologist to this sculptural science activity that will allow him to research insects, arachnids, and other creepy crawlies.
Use Pumps to Move Water
Your child knows that when he brushes his teeth in the morning, he needs water from the bathroom sink, but does he know how the water gets there? Your child will defy gravity as he explores the forces that move the elixir of life.
Make a Bungee Scale
Teach the concepts of weight and scales to your child with this fun bungee scale. By becoming familiar with the weight of household objects, your child will get ready to understand more complex scientific principles.
Siphon Water With Suction and Gravity!
When your child's world is filled with complicated digital gadgets, simple mechanics can seem downright magical. This amazing way of using first suction and then gravityâs work of pulling will fascinate your child as she tries to figure out how siphoning works.
Create a Science Lab In Your Home!
Kids are natural scientists. Any scientist, they'll agree, should have her own laboratory! This space will give your child a nice place to work and will give you an easy place to store her experiments and activities.
Hang Materials For Bird Nests!
With this springy project, your child will make a hanger full of colorful materials for the birds to use in their nests. She'll have a great time with this craft project and science experiment all in one!
Create Magnetic Patterns
Your child can create a colorful, patterned structure using just a dowel and magnets. Experimenting with color and spacing will result in a unique design that your child will be proud to show off!
Create a Construction Center In Your Home
Your kids will love building and interacting in this home Construction Center! Give them a space where there's no right answer but always more to build.
Ping Pong Patterns
This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use colored ping-pong balls to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.
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!
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