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
Plant a Texture Garden!
This tactile activity helps kindergartners learn about texture.
Play with Pulleys
Get a handle on basic mechanics with this simple household exercise.
Take a Bug Expedition!
When it comes to kids and bugs, there's some kind of magnetic attraction. Want to take advantage of that fact while boosting math and science knowledge at the same time? Take the learning outdoors!
Grow a Miniature Container Garden
Foster your kid's interest in nature by starting a mini garden in a paper egg carton. He'll get to see the full growing cycle, from planting seeds to reaping the results.
Teach Density with Kitchen Science
The simplest concoction is all you need to think twice about what floats and what doesn't. This experiment shows that the simplest ingredients - salt and water - can make for an enlightening chemistry lesson, and will teach your child that science is all around her, all the time!
Make a "Water Scale"
Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!
Make Your Own Seed Packets
Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.
Discover Christmas Smells and Memories
Memories can be easily evoked by scents that are familiar to us. In this activity, your child will test out his smell and its connection to memories with Christmas scents.
Make a Butterfly Mobile
Watch butterflies flutter inside your home with a mobile that's easy for young kids to make. It's the perfect alternative to catching real butterflies.
Make Your Own Fossils
Make these homemade shell fossils to hang on the wall, and introduce your child to the wonders of science! Sure, they're not authentic but he'll have a great time making them, and they look great on the wall!
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