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 Critter Dice!

Make Critter Dice!

Looking for a fun way to encourage imaginative play? Try crafting these animal-themed dice with your preschooler. All you need are two single serving milk or juice cartons!

Experiment with Invisible Writing

Experiment with Invisible Writing

Here's a project that will inspire both spies and scientists alike. Your child will draw an invisible picture that appears as if by magic when exposed to heat!

Create a Weather Mobile!

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!

A Glow in the Dark Bonanza!

A Glow in the Dark Bonanza!

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

Make Sunny Pinwheels

Make Sunny Pinwheels

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages. Your child can make his own!

Make a Pop Bottle Race Car

Make a Pop Bottle Race Car

Most kids would jump at the chance to build their own race car. Get the speed and excitement of racing without the danger or expense by making a pop bottle race car.

Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste

Indoor Gardening with Kitchen Waste

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Cleaning Copper Pennies

Cleaning Copper Pennies

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

Create Pressed Leaf Cards

Create Pressed Leaf Cards

This pressed leaf card project puts science, writing and fun together for your second grade child.

Produce a Vegetable Puppet Play

Produce a Vegetable Puppet Play

Want a creative way to get your kids to eat more vegetables? This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about the health benefits of eating vegetables while creating an fun veggie puppet play about nutrition!

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