Science Activities and Games
Science activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy science activities to more advanced science experiments, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade. Here's where you can find more in depth Science Fair Project Ideas & Topics
Make an ABC Nature Book
Want to get your kids out of the house? Hunt for natural objects outside for each letter of the alphabet and compile them into a special alphabet nature book.
Make a Mind-Bending Illusion!
What happens when the eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be factual? This fun science activity can reinforce this phenomenon using simple household items.
Make a Water Well!
Where does our water come from? Most kids might say it's from the tap, but we actually use wells to get our water. And how do wells work? In this activity, help your kindergartener answer that question by constructing your own miniature well!
Make a Snow Gauge
How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.
"Oil Painting" for First Grade Scientists
Oil and water don't mix - but they can make amazing patterns. Check out this activity for the how and why.
Explore Blood Science!
Try this fun and informative activity with your kindergartner and help him build up his science skills and learn about one of the most important parts of our bodies!
Shaving Cream Paintings
Let your kindergartener squish his way to an understanding of colors with some shaving cream and food coloring. Here's a hands-on activity that shows your child how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.
How Long is Your Shadow on the Shortest Day?
Many people think of the first day of spring or the first day of school as a new beginning, but the winter solstice is a new beginning too. Explore the peak of winter!
Make Snow Paint
In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun!
Go On a Paint Chip Picture Walk
This isn't your traditional nature walk--it includes a creative, scavenger hunt-style twist! Your child will try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors, and then create a scrapbook!
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