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
Test Your Tongue: Are Strawberries Sweet or Sour?
Did you know that some people say that eating strawberries with balsamic vinegar or black pepper improves the taste? Do some taste test science in the kitchen with your child to investigate this theory.
Paint a Mural
Make your house into a public art space with a removable wall mural. This kid-directed design can be put up, taken down, or rearranged depending on your needs.
Make a Shadow Clock!
Use your child's natural interest in shadows with this activity! Create a "shadow clock" to measure the time of day. It's a great way to help sharpen her science observation skills, and think about the concept of time!
Flower Science
With just a few ordinary household items, you can make a creative bouquet with your kids and have a great time learning about plant biology in the process.
Practice Classification in Action
When scientific items are properly organized, not only are they powerful tools for scientists, they can also predict yet undiscovered items. Try this simple activity with your child to help him develop an understanding of why scientific classification systems exist and how they are developed.
Experiment with an Outside Oven
In this activity, your child gets to be the chef while she learns about how heat changes food. On the next warm and sunny day, head outdoors to make a yummy treat in an outside oven with your child.
Climb That Food Pyramid and Boost Those Kinder Reading Skills!
No, marshmallows aren't a staple food. But try telling that to a hungry kindergartner right before dinner! Want to find a better way to teach nutrition and build up his early reading skills, too? Here's an interesting and informative activity that can help.
Make Your Own Fingerprint Powder
Learn how to make your own fingerprint powder and test your CSI skills.
Experiment with Magnet Magic
Is your child struggling to get a handle on the principles of magnetism? Here's a fun activity to demonstrate polarity and understand the basic principles of magnetism.
Craft the Frog Life Cycle
In kindergarten, students are learning the concept of a life cycle. Hereâs a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.
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