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 a Sandcastle You Can Keep!

Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!

Here's a great summer craft that will tide you and your child over between those longed-for trips to the beach. With some sand and some cornstarch, your child can bring the beach home and create a sand castle that won't wash away.

Make a Water Well!

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!

Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science

Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science

Teach your child some scientific basics with this fun and informative experiment. Explore the densities of different liquids as you stack them on top of one another!

Build Mini Ice Sculptures!

Build Mini Ice Sculptures!

Get ready for a cool activity! Have your child build an ice sculpture that's so fast, fun, and messy that your child may not even realize he's learning a lot about science.

Explore Blood Science!

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!

Play a Matching Game: Color Names

Play a Matching Game: Color Names

Your child will begin to recognize written color names as she looks at the different patterns and matches them up with the correct color name.

Beanstalk in a Box

Beanstalk in a Box

Ever heard of phototropism? Here's a fun activity you can do at home with your kids to explore this fascinating plant adaptation.

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.

Make Marbleized Paper!

Make Marbleized Paper!

Swirling colors, bright patterns and unexpected results are what you get when you marbleize paper. It can get a bit messy, but the beautiful result of this project is well worth the extra effort!

Experiment with Diaper Science!

Experiment with Diaper Science!

This activity is designed to serve as an introduction to polymer chemistry. Sound fancy? Have no fear...you'll be using the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

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