Playful Science is a brand new series full of simple science-based play ideas for kids! All the activities are super easy and can be used as part of role-play games or as an exciting addition to a classroom theme.
Play is a fantastic way to spark a lifelong love of science in kids. Imagine bubbly potions, secret maps, mini archaeological digs and solving mysteries. That's the magic of simple, playful science.
STEM activities nurture natural curiosity, inspire questions and critical thinking, and build a foundation for understanding the wonderful world around us. Don't worry if something goes wrong. It's all part of the fun.
Make learning a real adventure with my playful science ideas.
Playful Science Ideas for Little Ones
Playful Science - Doctor Play
Make a stethoscope, draw around a friend and add in body parts, find out how many feet tall you are, and lots more fun doctor-themed role play ideas with fun added science!
Playful Science - Detective Play
Pretend to be a detective with these simple science activities. Use a plastic bottle to make a magnifying glass, look at your own fingerprints and read invisible messages!
Be a Palaeontologist
Find out how fossils form with air-drying clay and be a palaeontologist for a day with a DIY dinosaur dig activity.
Perilous Pirate Activities
Crack codes, hide treasure and design, test and sink pirate boats. These swashbuckling activities are great for little people everywhere.
Superhero Science
Help a Superhero float, make a flowing cape, trap a superhero in Oobleck and more exciting Superhero Science!
If you liked these ideas you'll love my FREE Early Years Science eBook with TWENTY simple science experiments for little ones.
I also have some great ideas for science experiments on a budget that would work well for younger children.
Last Updated on March 18, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
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