Kindergarten Science Activities

Browse through our kindergarten science activities. We have many kindergarten science activities to keep your kindergartener learning on the fly, all year long. From planting a mini garden to going on a science scavenger hunt, you'll find our selection of kindergarten science activities below.

Make a Bird Bath

Make a Bird Bath

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Experiment with Boiled Egg Science

Experiment with Boiled Egg Science

Try this science exploration with your kindergarten scientist, and help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise

Instant Poetry! A Writing Exercise

This activity allows your child to translate what he observes around him into a beautiful poem. Plus, the process will sharpen his awareness that words hold meaning and are a way of expressing himself.

Digital Algebra

Digital Algebra

Are kindergartners really expected to do algebra? Believe it or not, they are! In the world of kindergarten, algebra means putting like things into groups, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Make Potted Place Cards

Make Potted Place Cards

More eco-friendly than ordinary place cards, these cheerful potted place cards will surely make your guests crack a smile--and your kid will have fun making them!

Make a Handy Seed Chart

Make a Handy Seed Chart

Help your gardening scientist identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!

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!

Growing Garden Pictograph

Growing Garden Pictograph

Boost your child's math and science skills with the fun and informative garden activity! This is the perfect project for those summer months, when keeping your mind active and spending time outdoors is especially important.

Constellation Craft

Constellation Craft

Introduce your child to the concept of constellations, or commonly known groups of stars, from the comfort of home. Pick a few constellations to create a homemade placemat!

Explore the Layers of the Earth

Explore the Layers of the Earth

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

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