7 Favorite Science Activities for Preschoolers
These simple science activities are easy to set up with everyday materials. Provide hands-on opportunities for kids to explore and discover the world around them with these fun activities.
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Kids are budding scientists. They have a natural tendency to explore their surroundings full on.
You might spot them peering at bugs through magnifiers; lying on their backs to watch cloud shapes float across the sky; splashing in mud puddles on a rainy day!
When they have opportunities to experiment, and participate in their own ways, they will ask questions and make observations that help them learn and grow.
That's why it's important to support early learning with hands-on activities that promote exploration and discovery.
I'm sharing a few of my favorite ideas, to make it easy to provide learning through play with science.
The activities promote hands-on discovery and creative thinking, using everyday materials, and with setups that are part of the fun and learning.
Fun science for kids
1. Mix Earth Materials in a Jar
Collect sand, soil and rocks to see how they mix in water.
2. Measure the Strength of the Wind
Observe the amount of movement of objects when placed in front of a fan.
3. Experiment with Marbles on an Inclined Plane
Roll marbles down an inclined plane and into small cups.
4. Explore an Inclined plane with Toy Cars
Experiment with the slope of a plane, create tunnels and barriers, and measure the distance a toy car travels.
5. Engage Kids with Leaf Science
Observe the change in appearance of leaves over a few days.
6. Conduct a Mini Fizzy Experiment
Mini containers provide lots of fizzy with baking soda and vinegar.
7. Observe Seeds in Different Foods
Sort seeds by color, size, texture, and quantity.
This roundup of activities is just a small example of how science can be included in your child's daily play.
Kids interactions will change as they gain more independence and broaden their interests and skill levels. As toddlers and preschoolers grow and interact with their surroundings, they want to know how the world around them works.
Support kids natural curiosity with opportunities to explore and discover.
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