Preschool Science

Secret sounds game Help build listening skills and encourage your child to think about cause and effect with this activity.

Blowin' in the wind Your child will know which way the wind blows after she creates a colorful windsock.

Creativity & Life Skills

Garden on a windowsill Plant the seeds of scientific learning with this simple activity.

Nature postcard prints Take a walk in nature and create beautiful postcards using what you find.

A week of weather Help your child learn about the patterns of nature by recording the weather for a week.

Bathtime bubbles Liven up bathtime by giving your child bubbles to blow, count, pop and play with.

Animal parts Teach your child the parts of the body on different animals.

Animal observations Where do pill bugs live? How do snails move? Curious children can answer questions like these by observing animals.

How can I help my child to think scientifically? Scientific thinking is based on things that children naturally have in abundance—curiosity, energy, and playfulness! While it may sound too easy to be true, a great way to develop scientific thinking is to let children explore and play. As children explore the everyday world, ask questions, and start developing theories about how the w...

How can I encourage my son to play outside and enjoy nature? Take advantage of your son’s natural curiosity, and provide him with plenty of experiences to explore nature using all of his senses. For example, go for a nature walk and let him have fun navigating his way through rocks, mud, snow, tree branches, and roots. You can also give your child a bucket so they can collect leaves, acorns, pin...