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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Make a Science Discovery Table!
Kindergarten scientists love to touch, manipulate, and generally "check out" natural items such as snake skins, seashells, and pine cones. Nurture this curiosity with this "discovery table" for your home.
Make Mushroom Prints
This activity uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful. It is an easy project for little hands to do with a little prep help from a grown up.
Make Meringue Science!
They're crisp. They're sweet. And they are even cool science! Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes.
Make a "See Through" Seed Museum
A common kindergarten science unit is life itself. Is that rock over there alive or not? How can you tell? Well, when it's a seed (which looks like a rock), things get very interesting indeed. Here's a cool way for kids to put all this together using simple household stuff.
