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Science Experiments for Kids

Are you looking for some really fun ideas to teach Science for kids. Whether you are teaching a toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, junior high, or high schooler – you will find lots of creative science experiments for kids to add to your free science lessons. Our science activities cover astronomy, physical science, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and more with over 2000 science projects for kids! Plus we have tons of science worksheets and free printable science experiments to take all the work and prep out of teaching. So whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – kids will be engaged while learning with our memorable science activity ideas.

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Science for Kids

Make learning and exploring exciting ,creative science experiments, projects, and science lessons for kids. Kids can dive into zoology to learn about animals, botany to learn about plants for kids, the periodic table, simple machines, the human body, weather, edible science, life cycles, geology including classification of rocks and the rock cycle, the solar system including planets / moon phases / constellations, life cycles for kids, batteries, magnets, volcano projects, states of matter such as solid / liquid / gas, baking powder and vinegar reactions, ocean life, and our five senses. Our science experiment ideas are filled with a variety or resources put together for you including seasonal science projects. Or just help spark their interest as they learn about the scientific method and explore the world around them. Each science activity includes clear directions, pictures, and an explanation.

Free Science Lessons

Our science projects for kids use common items you probably already have around the house so you can help kids learn how and why things work everyday. Common items include food coloring, printer paper, crayons, markers, pens, colored pencils, pipe cleaners, beads, oil, candy, playdough, eggs, recyclable plastic bins, rubberbands, watermelon, coffee filters, rubbing alcohol, balloons, string, borax, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, measuring cups, Alka Seltzer Antacid Tab, salt, among others.

These can be used as science fair projects with toddlers, preschoolers, prek, kindergarteners, grade 1 grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8 students, and up. Find kids science activities based on the type of science below:

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Science Experiments

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DIY Homemade Thermometer Science Experiment for Kids

If you are looking for a really cool science experiment that will wow kids, you’ve…
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How to Make a Simple Newton’s Cradle Science Experiment

Learn how energy is transfered from one object to another in this newton’s cradle activity. For…
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Look Inside a Volcano Science Experiments Project for Kids

Take building a classic volcano experiments for kids to whole new level with this volcano science…
Your kids are going to be blown away by this fun, colorful capillary action experiment that teaches a simple science principle . Use this capillary action for kids project with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. This capillary action science experiment is sometimes called a walking water experiment. No matter what you call it, this beautiful walking rainbow activity is sure to AMAZE kids of all ages!
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EASY Capillary Action Science Experiment for Kids

Your kids are going to be blown away by this fun, colorful capillary action experiment that…
1st grade

Simple Light Bulb Experiment

Teach students about electricity for kids with this simple and amazing light bulb experiment! This light bulb science…
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Color-Changing Flowers – Capillary Action Science Experiment

There are certain science projects that make you go WOW! This color changing flower activity…
Take your homemade playdough to a whole new level of FUN with this amazing Color Changing Playdough recipe. This is sure to be a hit with toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade children alike. 
Playdough Recipes

Amazing Color Changing Playdough – EASY Thermochromic Recipe

Take your homemade playdough to a whole new level of FUN with this amazing Color Changing…
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1st grade

Leak Proof Bag – Amazing Science Experiment with Everyday Materials

The goal of an amazing science experiment for kids is to grab kids attention and make them…
Even your reluctant learner will get excited to try this easy science experiment where you will product a HUGE erruption! In this classic Mentos and Soda Experiment you will mix a couple simple materials to produce a chemical reaction. This mentos in Coke project is a MUST TRY for kids of all ages from preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th graders too. Even adults love trying the coke and mentos experiment. Don't worry, we'll give you the diet coke and mentos experiment results explained so you get all the learning out of this fun summer activity for kids!
1st grade

EPIC Mentos and Soda Science Experiment

Even your reluctant learner will get excited to try this easy science experiment where you will product…
Kids are going to love learning about the Layers of the Earth for Kids with this fun lesson on what is the earth made of.  This lesson for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders will use some fun Earth Science Experiments to study the layers that make up our planet Earth.  Take a peak at our easy playdough earth layers, books, earth layers worksheet, and a fun core sampling activity for kids.
Earth Science

What is the Earth Made of? Playdough Earth Layers

Kids are going to love learning about the Layers of the Earth for Kids with this…
Get ready to WOW your kids with this magnetic slime kids activity! This magnetic slime recipe allows children to not only have fun, but explore magnets and the magnetic field they create with an epic diy magnetic slime! This magnet activity is perfect magnet science experiment for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students.
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Mind-Blowing Magnetic Slime Activities for Kids

Get ready to WOW your kids with this magnetic slime kids activity! This magnetic slime recipe allows…
Did you know you can create your own electricity from fruit? Yep! In this amazign lemon battery your children will use a couple simple materials to make a lemon powered light. This lemon battery experiment is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students to explore creating a circuit. Except in this case, we will get our electricity from lemon power! This electricity experiment for kids is sure to amaze and delight kids of all ages!
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EASY Lemon Battery Experiment for Kids

Did you know you can create your own electricity from fruit? Yep! In this amazign lemon…
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Water Balloon Science Experiment

Kids love playing with water, which makes learning from water balloon experiment so engaging and exciting….
Have you ever tried making a Rainbow in a Jar project? If you haven't tried this classic density experiment, I'm going to show you how easy it is to make with a few common household items! This rainbow science experiment is so pretty and will amaze your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. Try this rainbow experiment as part of a weather theme, St Patricks Day activity, a rainbow theme or a spring activity for kids. 
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Rainbow in a Jar Density Experiments

Have you ever tried making a Rainbow in a Jar project? If you haven’t tried this…
Rainbow Density Science Experiment
Science Experiments

Rainbow Density Science Experiment – FUN Spring Activities

Explore density for kids with this beautiful rainbow density experiment which is the perfect spring science project. Use…
Candy science is a fantastic way to demonstrate scientific principles using something kids love, candy! With these simple Colorful Candy Science Experiments, the biggest challenge is not eating all of your science supplies. These easy science projects are perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.
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Colorful Candy Science Experiments

Candy science is a fantastic way to demonstrate scientific principles using something kids love, candy!…
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Amazing Dry Erase Marker Experiment for Kids

Looking for simple, super cool science experiments to try? This dry erase marker experiment is not only…
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5 Senses for Kids Lesson with FUN Hands-on Activities

Come explore the 5 senses for kids with this fun, engaginge five senses for kids…

Science Worksheets

  • Periodic Table Worksheets, Flashcards, Games
  • Solar System Worksheets – moon phases, plantes mini book, constellation worksheets & flashcards & cootie catchers, coloring pages
  • Weather Worksheets – clouds, water cycle, seasons
  • Famous Scientists – readers, worksheets, posters,
  • Animals – Life Cycles Printables, Insect worksheets, scavenger hunts, report template, endangered animals, habitats, classifications, hibernating worksheet, biology flashcards
  • Botany – plant life cycles, flower scavenger hunt,
  • Human Body worksheets – skeletal system, brain, heart, human cells, 5 senses, printable body parts, playdough mats
  • Ocean Animals – readers, worksheets, crafts, labeling, flashcards
  • States of matter worksheets, flashcards, clip cards
  • Geology – types of rocks worksheets, layers of the Earth worksheets,
  • Simple Machines – worksheets, game,
  • Printable science experiments and scientific method worksheets

Science Printables

We also have a wide variety of free science worksheets to acompany your experiment and printables to learn about a variety of science princlipes including life cycles for kids and famous scientists too.

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Solar System

FREE Moon Phases for Kids Printable Mini Book

Learn about the moon for kids with this phases of the moon printable that folds…
Make learning the elements of the periodic table fun with this free printable science battleship game for Chemistry!
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FREE Printable Periodic Table Science Battleship Game for Students

Make learning the elements of the periodic table fun with this free printable battleship game….
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FREE Printable Panda Life Cycle Worksheets

If you are looking for a fun, simple way for kids to learn about the…
Learn about types of clouds with fun, hands-on activities, free printable worksheets, and crafts perfect for your weather unit!
Weather

Type of Cloud Activities for Kids with FREE Printable Worksheets

If you are ready to learn about the types of clouds, we have lots of fun cloud…
Handy, free printable types of rocks worksheets for learn about igneous, metamorphic , sedimentary rocks, minerals, and rock cycle too.
Earth Science

FREE Types of Rocks Worksheets (inlcudes Rock Life Cycle Diagram)

These fun, free printable Types of Rocks worksheets are a great way to learn about…
Learn about famous scientists and their inventions for kids with free printable readers about Einstein, Galileo, Newton, and others.
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FREE Famous Scientists Names and their Inventions Reader for kids

Learn about famous scientists for kids with these free printable readers! Included in this set are…
Learn about fascinating bugs for kids with free printable insect worksheets. Fun science activity for grade 1, 2, and 3 for spring!
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FREE Printable Insect Worksheets for Kids

Children will love learning about these fascinating insects for kids from around the world with…
Handy, free printable, states of matter activity to learn about solid, liquid, and gas. This science activity uses no-prep clip cards.
States of Matter

FREE Printable States of Matter Clip Cards Activity

Learning about the three different states of matter is fun with this no-prep States of…
Layers of the Earth for Kids
Earth Science

Layers of the Earth Worksheets

These free printable Layers of the Earth worksheets are a great way to learn about…
Animals

Animal Report Template

This Animal Report Template is perfect for helping kindergartners, first graders, 2nd graders, 3rd graders,…
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Human Body

Free Human Body Printable Worksheets and pdf Reader

Even young kids are curious about their body and how it works. These super cute,…
Plant Lesson for Kids
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Plant Lesson – 80 pages on Botany for Kids

Learn about the amazing plants for kids in our world with this intersting and fun botany lesson…
This Water Cycle Book is a free printable to learn about the cycle of water for hands-on science weather study w/ kindergarten, preschool, and Grade 1.
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Water Cycle Printable Book for Kids

This Water Cycle Book is a great way to work on reading and fine motor…
Grab these 10 free printable cootie catcher templates to make learning about science classifications fun with a game!
Animals

Animal Classifications for Kids Cootie Catchers Activity

Play and learn about Animal Classifications for Kids with 10 different free printable Cootie Catchers!…
This fun hands-on human body for kids project is such a fun way to learn about our amazing bodies! These Human Body Playdough Mats are a fun way for kids of all ages to learn about what is inside our body. Learn about human body parts for kids by completing the free printable playdouh mats. Children will learn about body systems for kids as they make bones, skeletal system, muscles, organs, and more! Use these playdough mats as part of a study of anatomy making human body model for kids from toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students. Simply print the playdoh mats and learn about my body parts for kids with a hands-on science activity.
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FREE Human Body Playdough Mats Printable Activity for Kids

This fun hands-on human body for kids project is such a fun way to learn about…
These no prep, free printable simple machine worksheets are a handy way to review what students have learned in a simple machines for kids science lesson. These science worksheets are a great tool to review and assess what kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students have learned.
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Simple Machines Worksheets

Are you learning about simple machines for kids? These no-prep, free printable simple machines worksheets…
HUGE Ocean Unit for elementary and middle school kids to learn about the ocean and aquatic animals with engaging lessons, hands on science experiments, worksheets, report templates, creative writing templates, and more!
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HUGE Ocean Animals Lesson

Dive in to this fun Ocean Animals Lesson filled with fascinating information about the oceans, whales,…
Teach kids to think like a scientist with these fun and free printable The Scientific Method Worksheets for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.
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FREE Printable The Scientific Method Worksheets pdf

Teach kids to think like a scientist with these fun  scientific method worksheet forms. There…
Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and space. Grab FREE pdf with astronomy for kids. 
Solar System

Solar System Worksheets

Children love learning about space with these free printable Solar System Worksheets! These planets worksheet help…

Science Lessons

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Animals
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Ocean Animals
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Engineering Activities for Kids

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This Jelly Bean Stem is an outrageously fun and educational activity! All you need are a few simple materials to help kids explore their creativity, work on problem solving, try their hand at engineering, and enjoy an easter activity for kids. This fun Easter STEM Activity is perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. So grab som jelly beans, peeps, and toothpicks and let's see what you can build with this Easter Math.
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Jelly Bean Easter STEM Activity for Kids

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Simple Light Bulb Experiment

This simple bernoulli experiment will allow kids of all ages to understand how faster air meas less pressure and allows an object to fly.With just a piece of paper and straw children can make a ping pong ball float to understand about air pressure for kids. Try this Bernoulli principle experiment with preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th graders too.  Try this fun physics experiment in just 5-10 minutes for an easy science experiment for kids!
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SIMPLE Bernoulli Principle Experiment for Kids

I honestly did not know that a few popsicle sticks, rubber bands and a bottle cap would shoot marshmallows as far as it did! I was so surprised. You've got to try this easy engineering and science project making a Popsicle Stick Catapult! This STEM project uses a couple simple materials you already have at home. This is such a fun 
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EASY Popsicle Stick Catapult – STEM Activities for Kids

Human Body for Kids

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this is such a fun kids activity to learn about the human body for kids
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Human Body Project with Free Printables

Help kids learn about what is under their skin with this fun, interactive, and hands…
Human Body Muscles for Kids
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How do Muscles Work – Human Body Project for Kids

We’ve been learning about the human body for kids in anatomy this year. We started…
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Parts of the Brain Activity for Kids, Brain Diagram, and Worksheets for Kids

Learn about the Parts of the Brain for Kids with this fun brain activity for kids…
Learn about the human heart for kids with this fun lesson on the human body for kids! Kids will learn information, discover how to make a heart model out of playodugh and a working heart science project plus review what you've learned with our free printable heart labeling worksheets. These human body activities for kids are fun for elementary age kids in first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th graders too. Simply download pdf file with label the heart worksheet and you are raedy to learn about the heart for kids!
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Human Heart for Kids: 2 Fun Heart Models plus Worksheets

Learn about the human heart for kids with this fun lesson on the human body…

Life Cycles for Kids

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FREE Apple Life Cycle Printable Worksheets

Apple season is here! The smell of freshly picked apples is amazing and so is…
Teach kids about the life cycle of a rabbit with these free printable life cycle worksheets. This rabbit life cycleactivity is great for all.
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FREE Printable Rabbit Animal Life Cycle Worksheets pdf

If you are looking for a fun, simple way for kids to learn about the…
Amaze your kids with this Guppy Fish Science Experiment where you will breed guppies while learning about genetics, life cycles, and so much more! Includes a free printable observation book to help your students write down observations.
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Guppy Breeding Fish Science Experiment for Kids

Amaze your kids with this Fish Science Experiment where your kids will breed guppies while…
Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets
Life Cycles

Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets

Kids will have fun learning about penguins with these free Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets for…

Solar System for Kids

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FREE Solar System Planets for Kids Printable Mini Book

Children will be fascinated as they learn about the planets for kids in our universe…
Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and space. Grab FREE pdf with astronomy for kids. 
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Solar System Worksheets

Children love learning about space with these free printable Solar System Worksheets! These planets worksheet help…
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EASY Paint Stick Solar System Model Project and Activity for Kids

Explore the solar system for kids with this super cute paint stick solar system project….
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FREE Printable Solar System Planet Coloring Pages

Learn about the solar system for kids with these super cute, solar system coloring pages. …
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Sun Solar System Lesson with FUN Activities, Projects, and Models

Take kids on a fun, engaging journey through our solar system for kids with this…

Weather for Kids

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Easy weather science experiments
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Cold Front Weather Science Experiment for Kids

Are you studying about weather for kids? This simple, but memorable weather science experiments will help kids…
Learn about types of clouds with fun, hands-on activities, free printable worksheets, and crafts perfect for your weather unit!
Weather

Type of Cloud Activities for Kids with FREE Printable Worksheets

If you are ready to learn about the types of clouds, we have lots of fun cloud…
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Burning Candle in Rising Water Experiment w/ FREE Worksheet

Get ready to WOW your kids with a super EASY science experiment for kids!  This…
Homemade Weather Vane Science Project
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How to Make a DIY Weather Vane and Compass Science Activities for Kids

As spring approaches we see a lot of changes in the weater which make it…
Make teaching kids about weather fun and EASY with this free weather unit. These Weather Worksheets help kids explore a variety of weather topics as well as some weather themed worksheet for early math and literacy too. Use these free weather printables as preschool, 1st grade, 2nd, grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade and kindergarten weather worksheets. Simply download pdf file with weather worksheets for kids and you are ready to learn!
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Weather Unit – Worksheets, Experiments & Activities for Kids

Make teaching kids about weather fun and EASY with this free weather unit. These Weather…
Simple and FUN water cycle in a bag project helps kids visualize this weather phenomena with a hands-on weather activity!
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Water Cycle in a Bag Weather Activity for Kids w/ Free Worksheet

Learning about weather is fascinating to kids who are very aware of the weather around…
Teach children about weather with this free printable cloud reader to discover different types of clouds for kids.
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FREE Printable Types of Clouds for Kids Mini Book

If you are teaching children about weather and clouds for kids, you will love this…
Make learning about clouds for kids FUN with these engaging cloud activities. As children learn all about clouds for kids they will try the rain cloud experiment, cotton ball cloud activity for kids, grab the cloud printables, and make a cloud in a bottle. Use the cloud in a jar experiment with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade students. Whether you do all the cloud lesson or just the hugely popular rain experiment - this is sure to be a fun spring activity for kids!
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Rain Clouds in a Jar Weather Activities with FREE Worksheet

Make learning about clouds for kids FUN with these engaging cloud activities. We have several…

Easy Science Experiments for Kids

Young learners will love these seasonal projects that help kids explore a basic science principle with a fun holiday twist!

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Kids will have fun with this melting snowman where they will melt the snowman using a fun winter science experiment. This snowman activity is perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten to sneak in a fun winter STEM activity where they will build a snowman and then melt it with snow science experiments observing simple chemistry for kids.
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Melting Snowman Winter Science Experiment

Have your kids ever played with Oobleck? Oobleck is a fascinating non-newtonian fluid that has properties of both a liquid and a solid! It really is a fascinating science experiment for kids to play and explore. We made a fun valentines day science variation of ooblek so for a really fun valentines day activity for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade students. Use this in your valentine's day theme, exploring states of matter in science, or as a fun valentines day ideas. 
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Valentines Day Oobleck – Science Activities for Preschoolers

Get ready for a REALLY fun st patricks day activity with this gold slime! It is super quick and EASY to make this gold glitter slime that looks so cool as it oozes, stretches, and drips. Use this outrageously FUN st patrick's day activities for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and grade 2 students! But watch out or sneaky Leprechauns may try to steal your gold!
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Pot of Gold Glitter Slime – St Patricks Day Activities

Kids are going to love this really fun Frozen Rainbow Eruptions science activity where kids will make beautiful rainbows as they create a chemical reaction! This baking soda and vinegar experiment! This rainbow activities for preschoolers usese a couple simple materials for a mesmerizing, colorful preschool summer activity! Use this rainbow science with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders.
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Frozen Rainbow Eruptions – Science Experiment for Preschoolers

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Silly Grass Head Plant Craft – Spring Activity for Kids

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Maze Potato Plant Experiment Activity for Kids

learn what is chromatography with this fun, hands on science project for kids from toddlers, preschoolers, pre k, kindergartners, first grader, and 2nd graders too
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Beautiful Chromatography Flowers Science Project for Kids

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Build a LEGO Model of the Water Cycle Activities for Kids

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