Easy Science Projects for Preschoolers to Make Science Exciting
Don’t get stressed out finding fun & easy science projects for your preschool children! A science investigation is a fun way for kids to explore the world around them and is one of the best science projects for preschoolers. Let’s take a look at some simple science investigations that are perfect for young children.
These preschool science activities are a great way for you to introduce science concepts and encourage critical thinking through hands-on experiences to your kids in an easy way.
You and your kids will have so much fun trying out these fun ideas.
Check out these scientific investigations of apples, pumpkins, leaves, plants, and flowers.
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Easy Science Projects For Preschoolers – Investigate Apples
Your kids will learn all about apples in your science center with this easy apple science investigation that is perfect for apple season.
There are no backing soda and vinegar experiments or exploding apples in this investigation because, guess what?…..Apples don’t explode!
Your kids can examine the physical properties of apples such as their shape, different colors, weight, and diameter, and record them in a journal. They can study the different parts of their apples from their stem to the blossom end.
I bet some kids believe that apples come from grocery stores. This is also the perfect opportunity to talk about where apples really come from and the lifecycle of apples. It’s fun to show them that an apple starts as a seed that develops into a tree. The tree grows flowers and the flowers turn into apples.
You can also get their sense of taste involved by conducting some taste tests..yum. This science project is not only educational, but it’s also a lot of fun for your kids! And who doesn’t love eating apples afterward?
So, what are you waiting for? Get those apples and let the apple science project begin!
Fall Science Projects for Preschoolers – Pumpkin Investigation
This pumpkin science project is perfect for fall and all things pumpkin! This investigation will help your kids learn about the physical properties of pumpkins and the life cycle of a pumpkin in a hands-on and FUN way.
Your young scientists can examine the different parts of a pumpkin and record their observations in a science journal. They can weigh and measure their pumpkins, and compare them to other pumpkins.
You can also talk about how pumpkins grow. Pumpkins start as tiny seeds that develop into plants. The pumpkin plants then produce flowers, and the flowers turn into pumpkins.
After your kids have had a chance to explore pumpkins, you can conduct some taste tests with pumpkin pies or roasted pumpkin seeds and more.
This science project is sure to be a hit with your students!
Leaves Investigation
This leaf and tree science project is perfect for fall and your study of leaves and trees!
Your students can collect leaves from outside and examine them closely. They can identify the different parts of the leaf and record their observations in a science journal. They can classify their leaves by color, type, shape, size, and texture.
You can also talk about how trees grow. Trees start as tiny seeds that develop into seedlings. The seedlings grow into trees and produce leaves.
Check out the article about leaf and tree investigation to learn more.
Plant or Green Bean Investigation
Are you looking for a great science project for your preschoolers for spring? This plant science project is perfect for spring and your study of plants!
Your students can plant their own seeds and observe them as they grow. A bean sead is perfect because it is large and sprouts very quickly. They can record their observations in a science journal and compare the different plants that they grow.
You can also talk about how plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. Your kids can learn all about the life cycle of plants and how they produce flowers, and the flowers turn into fruits and vegetables.
Speaking of fruits and vegetables, let your kids examine some. Again, a green bean is perfect. Kids can examine and record the characteristics of their green bean. They can cut it open to find the seeds, and again they can do a taste test.
Check out my leaf investigation article to learn more.
Flower Investigation Project
This flower science project is perfect for spring and your study of flowers!
Your students can plant their own flower seeds and observe them as they grow. They can record their observations in a science journal and compare the different flowers that they grow.
You can also talk about how flowers need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. Your kids can learn all about the life cycle of flowers and how they produce pollen.
Your students can examine a flower closely and record its characteristics in their science journals. They can compare different types of flowers and learn about the parts of a flower.
Learn about even more activities for your flower science investigation today.
So, there you have it! Five easy science projects for preschoolers that are sure to be a hit! These science projects are perfect for learning about apples, pumpkins, leaves, flowers, and plants. So what are you waiting for? Get started today and let the science fun begin! Science is a great way to learn about the world around us and these science projects are the perfect way to get your kids excited about science!
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