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. Looking for more preschool activities? Check out the Preschool Activities section of the site before you leave!
Use Your Backyard as a Math and Science Lab!
The garden is a place for growing flowers, chasing butterflies - even impromptu tag. But you can slip in some math and science learning without drawing too much attention to yourself.
Healthy Food Hunt
Send your preschooler on a hunt for some healthy foods as she learns about which foods are good for her and which ones aren't. This is a fun activity that is chock-full of nutritional value!
Create a Clay Flower Press
Show your preschooler how to press flowers into a modeling medium to discover the wonders of simple clay play!
Make a Bin of Worms Dessert
Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!
Experiment with an Outside Oven
In this activity, your child gets to be the chef while she learns about how heat changes food. On the next warm and sunny day, head outdoors to make a yummy treat in an outside oven with your child.
Learn How to Make Bread from Yeast Dough
Try making bread with your preschooler to teach her about the fascinating world of yeast and bread baking! She'll have fun watching the yeast come alive while she learns about the science behind making bread.
Learn Lessons From the Berry Patch
Summer is a great time to work on pre-kindergarten skills that will serve your child well in her first year at school, while having some fun in the sun!
Create a Weather Mobile!
If you have a budding meteorologist in the family, treat her to this special art activity. Have your child make a funky mobile inspired by the weather outside and learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3-D!
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.
Create a Color Collage
This hands-on art activity will help your child work on her sorting skills, and make a beautiful addition to the refrigerator gallery, too!
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