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!
Make a Bungee Scale
Teach the concepts of weight and scales to your child with this fun bungee scale. By becoming familiar with the weight of household objects, your child will get ready to understand more complex scientific principles.
Design a Weather Calendar
Preschoolers are very interested in the weather. This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches her how to collect data and a basic understanding of graphing.
Practice Science with a Bug Jar
Kids are fascinated with bugs. In this activity, your child will get to hunt and capture bugs to observe. It's a perfect way for her to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity all at once!
Make Mud Brick Buildings
Young kids love the tactility of mud, and chances are your preschooler has already gotten into his fair share of mud adventures. Why not join in the fun (and make it educational while you're at it)?
Baking Soda and Vinegar
It's that old science fair classic -- a baking soda and vinegar volcano. Whether your child has never made one or made a million, this project is always a blast.
Color Blending Rainbow
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet â create a rainbow of colors out of the three primaries (and white)! Help your child to learn about the science of color through this thoroughly experimental art activity.
Learn Insect Anatomy With a Movable Mantis Puppet!
Insects are fascinating creatures, but they're awfully small and difficult to see, not to mention a little nerve-racking for some parents. This art-project-turned-anatomy-lesson will give your child a larger than life model for scientific scrutiny, right down to the movable legs!
Play a Matching Game: Missing Color
This fun matching activity will boost your child's memory and visual perceptual skills.
Get Revved Up About Preschool Physics
Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!
Make Nutty Nature People
These nature people take on their own personalities, depending on the materials uses and the clothes added. Watch your kid's imagination run free!
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