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Science for Preschoolers

Kids of all ages love science and preschoolers are no exception.  Engage your preschool kids with these fun hands-on science and STEM activities and investigations that are perfect for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten science center or science area.

Doctor Dramatic Play

Doctor dramatic play ideas

How to Create a Space Themed Playdough Tray

space themed playdough tray

Leaf Activities for Preschool: How to Investigate Leaves

leaf investigation books for your preschool science center

Pumpkin Life Cycle Activities

pumpkin life cycle feature

How to Build Towers without Blocks: 25 Engineering Ideas

20 ways to build a tower

Learning Activities with Rocks

learning activities with rocks

Fun Apple Science Activities for Preschoolers

Apple science activities for preschool and pre-k

Measurement Activities with a Balance Scale

comparing weights with a balance scale

Weather Station Dramatic Play

weather station dramatic play center for preschool

The Scientific Method for Kids

how to teach and use the scientific method to preschoolers

Make a DIY Space Jetpack

make a DIY jetpack for kids

Printable Straw Rockets

printable straw rockets

10+ Flower Science Activities for Preschoolers

flower science activities for preschool

Plant Activities for Preschoolers

plant activity ideas for preschoolers

Insect Theme Dramatic Play Area

Water Experiments for Preschoolers

Try these fun science activities with water. These water experiments for preschoolers are super easy and will help you confidently teach science to kids in an age-appropriate way. Use these scientific projects in your science center or as a small group activity. Your kids will love these dissolving activities, sink or float activities, and testing containers. Use the scientific method & make science fun for kids in preschool, prek, and kindergarten. Get the free printable guide today

Space Station Dramatic Play

make a space station dramatic play area

Geology Lab Dramatic Play Center

make a geology lab dramatic play area

Make a DIY Balance

make a DIY balance

Pumpkin Investigation

Preschool Counting & Creating Activity

counting and art mat activity

Jingle Bell Science Project

Christmas STEM activity with a jingle bell

Nature Scavenger Hunt

nature scavenger hunt printable for your preschoolers

STEAM – Easy Art Boxes

make an art box for your preschoolers

Preschool Arts & Crafts – Make Color Tubes

A preschool art and craft project - Make color tubes

Make a Tinker Tray

how to make a tinker tray

The Best Science Books for Preschool

science books for preschool

Weather Books for Preschool Kids

weather books for preschoolers

Weather Activities for Preschool

The Best Plant & Garden Books

the best plant and garden book ideas

Make a Spring Weighing Station

Create a Christmas Weigh Station

Holiday weigh station

Science Activities in the Store

The Early Learning Ideas store is filled with fun and engaging hands-on science activities.

science themed dramatic play activity bundle
comparing weight activity for a bucket or balance scale
comparing weight activity bundle for all seasons
pumpkin investigation activities for preschool and kindergarten
entomology lab dramatic play printables
space station dramatic play area
Leaf Investigation Printables for Preschool and Pre-k
weather station dramatic play area
geology lab dramatic play printables
simple science sorting and categorizing activities

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