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.
Stained Glass Cookies
This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.
Mix Color for Rainbow Stew!
Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.
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.
It's All Natural! A Materials Scavenger Hunt
For literal-minded first graders, it's a stretch to understand that so much that we use day to day came from something in nature. Here's a way to make that connection - and encourage a young environmentalist, too.
Be a Botanist: Make Herbarium Sheets
Botanists cannot go into the field to study every single kind of plant, so they create an herbarium, which is a kind of plant library. In this activity we are going to press and dry a flower and then make our own herbarium sheet!
Grow Spring Grass!
Most of us start longing for the green season of spring when the days start getting shorter and cooler. This activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.
Build a Terrarium
In this activity, small hands can create a mini ecosystem inside a plastic bottle while learning what it takes to make them work. Plus, you can feel better about one less bottle making its way into a landfill.
Create Beetle Mania
Beetles come in many shapes and colors and make inspiring models for this craft project. Here's how your child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!
Make Backyard Ice Art!
Yard art is a fun way to brighten up the bleary winter months. This activity can be done with natural materials and ice so you have no cleanup after the weather warms up.
Let's Make Yogurt!
Make yogurt with your kindergarten scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!
