Preschool Science Activities
Browse through our preschool science activities. We have many preschool science activities to keep your preschooler learning on the fly, all year long. From tin can phones to magical ice, you'll find our selection of preschool science activities below.
Hatch Your Own Praying Mantises!
No one knows better than kids do that nature is amazing. This Spring, thrill your child with the wonder and science of life as you guide her through creating a habitat in which she can hatch her very own praying mantises.
How Do Mirrors Work?
When kids are young, they're fascinated by their own reflections, and it's no wonder mirrors are amazing tools! With a few household items, your child will experiment with the properties of light and play a fun and informative "making whole" picture game.
Make an Erupting Volcano!
The papier-mâché volcano is a science project classic and a blast for kids of any age. Follow these simple instructions for a long-lasting masterpiece that will teach your kids about geology, chemistry, or even history for years to come.
Create a Construction Center In Your Home
Your kids will love building and interacting in this home Construction Center! Give them a space where there's no right answer but always more to build.
Create a Science Lab In Your Home!
Kids are natural scientists. Any scientist, they'll agree, should have her own laboratory! This space will give your child a nice place to work and will give you an easy place to store her experiments and activities.
Ping Pong Patterns
This activity is a craft project and a math workshop all in one! Use colored ping-pong balls to encourage your child to imitate, extend, and create patterns.
Hang Materials For Bird Nests!
With this springy project, your child will make a hanger full of colorful materials for the birds to use in their nests. She'll have a great time with this craft project and science experiment all in one!
Baking Soda and Vinegar
Science doesn't have to be complicated to be educational. This simple preschool activity takes only minutes, but it will introduce your child to the scientific concept of acids and bases. What You Need: ...
Mystery Paint
Who doesn't love magic tricks? Here's an activity that's simple enough for you to make your own magic at home. Paint invisible pictures on a piece of paper that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!
Pipes
This simple project turns hardware store leftovers into an imaginative, interactive toy. Plastic pipes and connectors are durable and endlessly re-workable. Keep some handy for a spontaneous exercise in spatial awareness and manual dexterity anytime!
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