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 Fail-Safe Veggie Garden

Plant a Fail-Safe Veggie Garden

What happens when you give kids dirt, a shovel, and a squirting hose? Most likely a big mess (and a lot of fun). Get your kids into gardening by planting a veggie garden.

Make a Sundial

Make a Sundial

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Plant Your Name with Seeds

Plant Your Name with Seeds

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kids. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green growing and writing activity!

Learn About Oil Spills

Learn About Oil Spills

We all know water and oil don't mix, but it's often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.

Experiment with Balloon Science!

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.

Mystery Paint

Mystery Paint

Who doesn't love magic tricks? Here's an activity that brings the magic to your house. Kids paint invisible pictures on a piece of paper that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!

Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!

Explore the Senses with a Sensory Table!

It's a place designed for squishing, sifting, sorting, digging and pouring, where children can get messy, have fun and play freely. Learn how to make one at home!

Make Your Own Ant Farm

Make Your Own Ant Farm

All you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm for your budding first grade scientist.

Make Rose Soap Petals

Make Rose Soap Petals

The discovery of soap was one of the most important in human history. For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.

Paint a Waterlilly Watering Can

Paint a Waterlilly Watering Can

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.

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