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.
What Has Happened to the Rain?
This activity will help your child become more aware of what happens when pollution goes into our air, and continue to reinforce that love and protectiveness she has of the environment. It might even inspire her to make some "green" changes in her life!
Backyard Astronomy
Your child will likely be amazed when she finds out that our own sun is a star. And come nighttime, she'll enjoy looking up at constellations. The best news is, star gazing is something everyone can enjoy with no special equipment needed.
Have Fun With "Weird" Water
Help your kindergartner make predictions and test them scientifically to understand the concept of surface tension. And in this experiment, spills are OK!
Craft the Frog Life Cycle
In kindergarten, students are learning the concept of a life cycle. Here’s a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.
Germ Science: Why Handwashing Matters
Kindergarteners usually believe that if their hands look clean, then they are clean. Use this very visual activity to help kids understand the power of germs while practicing the skill of scientific inquiry.
Make a Shell Craft Treasure Box
Explore the world of seashells with your kindergartener, and give him practice in scientific identification and categorization while he creates a cool treasure box.
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.
Plant a Mini Herb Garden
Grow delicious herbs while teaching kids about science and nature -- a truly tasty way to learn!
Paint with Food!
Here's one time when "playing with your food" is not only acceptable -- it's science, history, and art!
Make a Butterfly Mobile
Love butterflies? Watch them fly and flutter inside your home with a mobile that's easy for young children to create. This fun, eco-friendly craft project is the perfect alternative to catching real butterflies -- plus it teaches kids about nature.
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