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.
Apple Slice Science!
When apples are set out in the air, they turn brown, but when they are coated with lemon juice the acid keeps the apples fresh. In this activity your child will design her own happy face snack and experiment with this kid-friendly phenomenon.
Create Beetle Mania
Beetles come in many shapes and colors and make inspiring models for this craft project. Here's how your child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!
Make Rose Petal Beads
Whoever thought that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful! Crushing the rose petals releases the essence of the sweet scent that we all identify with roses.
Make a Snow Gauge
How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.
Create a Coiling Snake
In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil. In the end, he will have a coiling critter to hang up and enjoy!
Play Camouflage Match-Up!
When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of trees, leaves, and flowers, it's called camouflage. Here's a game that explains the concepts while building science knowledge and visual discrimination skills.
Make Mushroom Prints
This activity uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful. It is an easy project for little hands to do with a little prep help from a grown up.
Make a Science Discovery Table!
Kindergarten scientists love to touch, manipulate, and generally "check out" natural items such as snake skins, seashells, and pine cones. Nurture this curiosity with this "discovery table" for your home.
Make Backyard Ice Art!
Yard art is a fun way to brighten up the bleary winter months. This activity can be done with natural materials and ice so you have no cleanup after the weather warms up.
Create an Ocean in a Bottle
Every person who has walked along the beach wonders what will wash up on the shore with the next wave? This activity creates an ocean in a jar complete with waves, and will entrance your kindergarten child with the energy of the ocean.
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