Preschool science activity ideas
Ice excavations are great fun for kids of all ages. Younger children will enjoy pouring warm water over the ice to rescue small figures, while older children can use the opportunity to set up a science investigation thinking about which variables to change and which to keep constant to make it a fair test. I…
Magic opening flowers are a brilliant, super simple science investigation using just paper and water. The folded paper flowers open up as the paper absorbs the water. They are a great way to learn about capillary action and transport of water in plants too. You can make these as simple or creative as you like….
This Three Little Pigs STEM Challenge is a brilliant science experiment for learning about the stability of structures and properties of materials. It’s great for early years science age, but it can also be extended for older children. If you like this, you might also like my Gingerbread Man science experiments. We made six different types…
If you’ve got a child who loves superheroes, you’ll really love these easy superhero science activities! Each works brilliantly on its own, or several could be used for a special superhero science day! You can also find these activities in my Playful Science series, which is full of simple, play-based science for kids! Easy superhero…
This collection of science experiments for learning about the human body is perfect for encouraging kids to learn about their bodies! I’ve split the ideas into three age groups: preschool, primary age ( 5-11 ) and secondary ( 12+) but these are very loose recommendations. Hopefully you’ll find something that sounds fun to try! I’ve…
We’ve yet to see any real snow this year, despite promises of downfalls in November, so we decided to make some fake snow of our own. We made three different types of pretend snow and set about exploring their different properties for a wonderful snowy sensory experience. Don’t forget to try my other winter science…
Welcome to our Halloween density demonstration. Density sounds complicated, but it is a very cool concept to explore, leading to many fun, creative science opportunities. The image below shows a traditional density jar made with honey, golden syrup, washing-up liquid, water and vegetable oil. I adapted the activity slightly to make a creepy Halloween version! What…
I’m very aware that many nurseries, schools and other childcare providers often don’t have a huge amount of money to spend on resources, so with that in mind, I’ve put together a fun collection of very low-cost science activities perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage. Budget Science for Early Years Build and waterproof mini boats…
What is a Mixture? A mixture is a substance in which two or more substances are mixed but not chemically joined together, meaning that a chemical reaction has not taken place. Mixtures can be easily separated and the substances in the mixture keep their original properties. Imagine mixing skittles and full size marshmallows, the individual…
We’ve looked at how objects absorb water before using sponges, underpants and even the good old walking water experiment. Today, we’re conducting an absorbing experiment with a twist, aiming to halt the process and investigate which materials absorb water and which don’t. Sugar cubes work well as they absorb water quickly, and if you add…
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