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Ice Cream in a Bag Preschool Science Activity

Making ice cream in a bag is the perfect recipe for preschoolers! There is fine and gross motor work involved plus you get a yummy treat! Try this as a team building activity or a fun special science experiment for kids. Ice Cream in a Bag Preschool Science Activity The […]

Cardboard Tube STEM

STEM Exploration with Cardboard Tubes

A simple and easy STEM activity for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten that encourages exploration and problem-solving; Pre-K STEM exploration

Season Books for Preschool Kids

Books About Seasons for Preschool

Time can be a difficult concept for preschoolers to grasp. But the changing of the seasons is a great way to begin to talk about the passage of time. Even if your area does not have visible changes for each season, your preschoolers can begin to know what happens at […]

Weather Books

Weather Books for Preschoolers

Weather is a natural science topic for young children. After all, they experience it every day! Read these weather books for preschoolers to talk about different kinds of weather and to introduce vocabulary and concepts to your preschoolers. Check online used booksellers or your local library to expand your reading […]

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Planting Pumpkin Seeds in a Pumpkin

How to plant pumpkin seeds inside a jack-o-lantern with preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten kids. Growing pumpkin seeds is a great science experiment!

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Science for Kids: Nature Investigation Table

Set up a nature investigation table outdoors for seasonal explorations of the natural world; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Growing Beans in Baggies

How to grow a bean seed in a window baggie at home or in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Learn the life cycle of a lima bean!

Books About Seeds and Plants

Books About Seeds and Plant Life Cycles

A book list of 20 books related to seeds, plant life cycles, and planting for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten classrooms or home

Best STEAM Toys for Preschoolers

Best STEAM Toys for Preschoolers

STEAM toys for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten kids at home or in the classroom. Toys to support Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.

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The Lorax: Planting Seeds with Preschoolers

Planting seeds activity that extends the book The Lorax by Dr. Seuss for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Fun for the home or classroom!

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Baby Soda Bottle Discovery Bottles

Discovery bottles to make at home or in the classroom with baby soda bottles. Fun sensory bottles for kids to use in the science center.

STEM picture books

STEM Picture Books for Preschool

STEM picture books for your preschool, Pre-K, or Kindergarten kids. A list of books to support the development of STEM skills at home or in the classroom.

Peppermint Science

Peppermint Candy Cane Science Experiment

A fun holiday science experiment exploring temperature’s effects on peppermint candies; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

body shadow science

Science for Kids: Body Shadows

This fun outdoor activity explores bodies and shadows and can build gross motor skills; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

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Science for Kids: Exploring Vegetables with the Senses

A simple science exploration for using the senses to investigate vegetables, for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

rainforest preschool activities

Rainforest Activities for Preschoolers

The Amazon Rainforest covers much of northern Brazil and extends into other South American countries as well. This large tropical region has diverse animals and plants. Your children may enjoy exploring the rainforest as part of a study of the earth and animals. You could also use these activities in […]

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A Color of His Own: Color Mixing Activity

Predict color changes in this fun activity that extends the book A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

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Science for Kids: Exploring Magnets

A simple science exploration using magnets and items from around the house or classroom; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Nature Matching Game

Nature Matching Game

This fun DIY matching game guides preschoolers to look closely at flowers and leaves and match them; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

exploring ramps science activity

Science for Kids: Exploring Ramps and Friction

Create textured ramps for kids to experiment and explore for a fun science and STEM activity; for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.