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 Magic Ice
Preschoolers are fascinated by how colors can be mixed together to form new ones. This fun activity combines color mixing with the concept of melting for extra science fun!
Make a Windsock
Windsocks are used to determine the wind direction and wind speed. Your preschooler can create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a chenille stem, and yarn.
Watering Can Craft
This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for flowers and gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.
Bungee Jump ... With Eggs!
Create an egg bungee jump to explore the laws of gravity and Newton's famous equation: force = mass × acceleration. Be warned: this experiment could get messy!
Backyard Archeology
Go on an archeological adventure by creating an excavation site in your very own backyard! This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.
Explore Buoyancy: Make a Soy Sauce Cartesian Diver
Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment. With such a simple set-up, it's a fun and cheap way to dive into physics!
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.
Experiment with Balloon Science!
Whether your child loves science or just likes to be impressed, this activity will have her begging to learn how it's done. Tell your child that you're going to blow up a balloon without using your mouth. And with a little bit of yeast, you won't have to use magic to make that statement come true.
An Introduction to Induction
Experiment with the process of induction by separating salt from pepper using nothing more than a plastic spoon.
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.
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