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.
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Everyone is fascinated by optical illusions, especially children. To satisfy your kindergartner's curious mind (and help him explore the sense of sight) make your own optical illusion at home using this simple and easy activity!
Potato Maze: Make a Plant Obstacle Course!
This wonderful experiment is based on a simple principle: plants need light to grow. With this project, your child will watch a potato plant wind its way through a shoebox maze in search of sun, and learn about living things in the process.
Make a Shadow Clock!
Use your child's natural interest in shadows with this activity! Create a "shadow clock" to measure the time of day. It's a great way to help sharpen her science observation skills, and think about the concept of time!
Gluep: Solid or Liquid?
First graders enjoy studying solids and liquids because it gives them a chance to get their hands dirty. But sometimes it can get a little predictable. Shake things up with this activity and make Gluep, a goopy substance that behaves like both a solid and a liquid!
Go, Seeds, Go!
How are seeds designed for survival? Create a seed book with your first grader to see how are designed to go, go, go before they grow, grow, grow!
Have a Magnet Marathon!
Here's an activity where you can explore the power of magnets with your child in a fun way by creating your own racetrack for magnets. Are you ready to hold a magnet marathon?
Travel the Time Zones
Help your child learn the time zones by having him find vacation spots for the family around the country. Have the family compete to see who can figure out the different times in each time zone!
Experiment with "Hot Clothes"
Ever notice how when you wear dark clothing on a summer day, you feel hotter? This experiment will teach your second grader that dark colors retain more heat than light colors. He'll get some science practice while having fun in the sun!
Practice Science with a Bug Jar
Kids are fascinated with bugs. In this activity, your child will get to hunt and capture bugs to observe. It's a perfect way for her to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity all at once!
Make Homemade Ice Cream!
Enjoy a tasty summer treat without ever leaving your home! Use this activity to make homemade ice cream with your child. He'll get in some science practice, and you'll satisfy your sweet tooth!
