From science experiments to sensory explorations to STEM and STEAM activities, these science activities for preschoolers are sure to be a hit!
Science Experiments for Preschoolers
If you are looking for simple science experiments and activities to do with preschoolers, then this list is perfect for you.
Your kids are sure to have a blast exploring science!
My kids love science investigations so I am making a point of doing more of them. To get myself started, I decided create a collection of my favorite science activities.
Since I know many of you are also looking for science experiments and activities to do with preschoolers, I decided to share them here for you too.
If you are looking for science activities for preschoolers, this is going to be a HUGE help to you.
Top 30 Science Activities for Preschoolers
Lava Lamp Experiment
This lava lamp experiment is a HUGE hit with kids. It is one of our most popular science activities. I bet your kids will enjoy it too!
Leak-Proof Bag Science Experiment
Want to really WOW your kids? Try out this leak-proof bag science experiment. It’s like a magic trick, but it’s really science!
Make a Rain Cloud in a Jar
Make a rain cloud in a jar and develop fine motor skills too! This science activity allows young children to explore and investigate what happens when it rains.
Oil and Water Science Exploration
This oil and water science exploration is a fun and colorful way to observe how oil and water don’t mix together.
Fun and Colorful Skittles Rainbow Experiment
Grab some Skittles and water and make a Skittles rainbow for a fun and colorful surprise!
Magic Milk Experiment
Kids will be amazed by this Magic Milk Science Experiment!
Clouds and Rain Science Investigation
Explore clouds and rain with a simple science investigation that will totally engage young kids.
Color Changing Flowers Experiment
Dye flowers a variety of colors with this Color Changing Flowers Experiment.
Rust Resistant Magnetic Discovery Bottle
This Rust Resistant Magnetic Discovery Bottleis a super cool way to explore magnetism.
Explore Colors with fun Chemical Reactions
This science activity encourages kids to explore colors with chemical reactions. It’s also a great way to develop fine motor skills.
Fun Weather Activity
This weather activitycombines apopular book and a classic experiment to introduce kids to tornadoes.
Learn about Animal Habitats
Teach kids about animal habitats while Sorting Animals on a Venn Diagram. It’s really easy to set up and even toddlers can participate.
Walking Water Science Experiment
This awesome Walking Water Science Experimentwill wow kids all of ages!
Learn about Water Density
Make a Rainbow Jarand introduce young children to density. It’s really neat.
Dancing Raisins are a Blast
The kids will get a kick out of this super cool dancing raisins science experiment!
Water Xylophone Fun
This Water Xylophone Science Experimentcombines music and science. It’s easy enough for your kids to make too.
Dancing Rice Investigation
Amaze your kids with Dancing Rice! This baking soda and vinegar investigation is very intriguing.
Shaving Cream Clouds
These shaving cream clouds are so gorgeous! I can’t wait to do this one!
Inflate a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Did you know that you can inflate a balloon with baking soda and vinegar? You have to try this one!
Solar System Scavenger Hunt
My kids absolutely love this Solar System Scavenger Hunt! It’s a fun way to introduce preschoolers to the solar system and planets within it.
More Lava Lamp Fun
Your kids will love this super cool Lava Lamp Science Experiment.
Zones of the Ocean Sensory Bottle
Introduce preschoolers to the Zones of the Oceanwith these engaging sensory bottles!
Make a Pully to learn about Machines
Make a pulley and teach kids about simple machines with this activity that will have kids moving and learning!
Growing Plants Science Activity
This Growing Plants Science Activityis a fantastic way to teach kids about plants! It even includes a observation sheet that is easy enough for preschoolers to use. (not pictured)
Explore Ramps and Friction
Explore ramps and friction with thissuper simplescience activity for kids!
Ocean in a Bottle
This ocean in a bottle looks amazing! It is a great way to exploreoil and water.
Dinosaur Excavation Activity
Did you know you can make your own dinosaur excavation activity and only use two simple ingredients that you probably have in your house? It’s really cool!
Static Electricity Butterfly Experiment
This static electricity butterfly experiment is so neat. It’s very easy to make and you’ll be surprised by how long this will occupy your kids.
Fun Preschool Science Activities
Baking Soda and Vinegar Reactions
My kids absolutely love baking soda and vinegar reactions! This post will tell you how to get really amazing reactions.
Explore what Melts
Explore what melts in the sun with this fun science experiment. It’s perfect for a warm, sunny day.
Water Cycle in a Bag
Teach kids about the water cycle with this Water Cycle in a Bag! It’sperfect for young children.
Lego Volcano
Kids will have a blast building a LEGO Volcano and watching it erupt.
Oobleck Recipe
This oobleck recipe is a fun and easy science activity for kids! You just need 2 ingredients and your kids will be ready for lots of fun sensory play!
Keep Paper Dry under Water
Our kids loved this simple keep paper dry under water science experiment. They were amazed when the paper didn’t even get wet!
Grow a Rainbow Science Experiment
This Grow a Rainbow science experiment was a blast! It is a simple way for young kids to learn about capillary action!
Catapult STEM Activity
This catapult activity is a fun and easy STEM activity that your kids will love!
Fireworks in a Jar
Your kids will love seeing the Fireworks in a Jar reactions in this easy experiment!
Floating Dry Erase Marker
Thisfloating dry erase markerscience activity is easy and fun! You just need dry erase markers and water!
Dancing Corn Science Activity
This dancing cornscience activityis quick to setup and you just need a few ingredients you can find around your house.
