{"id":36450,"date":"2024-12-06T15:31:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T23:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=36450"},"modified":"2025-02-06T14:55:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T22:55:27","slug":"science-activities-experiments-for-preschooler-kindergarten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/science-activities-experiments-for-preschooler-kindergarten\/36450","title":{"rendered":"Science Activities &amp; Experiments for Preschooler &amp; Kindergarten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-printables-titlegroup\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aofl-rounded-bubble-title\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\" style=\"color:#fae550;background-color:#7956c5\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ae92e9\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-mb-3rem-padding\" style=\"font-size:4.5rem\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><strong>25+ Science Activities &amp; Experiments for Preschoolers &amp; Kindergarteners<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-3rem-padding aofl-waysToShare is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cac72e5565515bed76b2ed0d621b23ca\" style=\"color:#467ff7\"><strong>Share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-icon-color has-icon-background-color 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curiosity.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full aofl-no-margin\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-1200x525.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-1536x672.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8ca1adacc336bb714bd2bfe930d4398\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><a href=\"#mindset\" title=\"\">Encourage a Scientific Mindset<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-004618b86320a331e028c50b86645e4b\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#chemistry\" title=\"\">Simple Chemistry Experiments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5a994aa35b9aa297a1c41e2b95884ac1\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#nature\" title=\"\">Nature-Based Science Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e9adf12b111c3dca9e97b136ea44e75\" id=\"young\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#sensory\" title=\"\">Sensory-Based Science Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3fc6cc89de6db32fc80a54777ec3fa16\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#physical\" title=\"\">Physical Science Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b745071b3a90fe2d3004b1a57307cf3c\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#space-weather\" title=\"\"><strong>Space and Weather <\/strong>Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e933ff722ead3a77cb71db3187ddf22\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#everyday-science\" title=\"\">Everyday Science with Household Items<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/program\/program-science-learning-program-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Science for preschoolers and kindergarteners<\/a> is all about tapping into their desire to explore and learn about the world around them. At this stage, science typically focuses on observing, questioning, and experimenting as children go about their daily activities. Whether they\u2019re watching ants march across the sidewalk or mixing colors while painting, young children are constantly engaging in basic scientific processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">While beginning scientific concepts surround preschoolers and kindergarteners, adding in meaningful science activities can help young children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and build a foundation for more advanced science concepts, such as cause-and-effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"mindset\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Tips to Encourage a Scientific Mindset<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A young child watching an egg in a jar fun science experiment. \" class=\"wp-image-36551\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fostering a scientific mindset in young children begins with encouraging their natural curiosity and providing opportunities to explore, experiment, and learn. By guiding children through the process of asking questions, making predictions, and analyzing results, parents can help their little ones develop critical thinking skills and a love for discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9dd8b930cb4e3320732fba369476c1f5\" style=\"color:#01075f\">1. <strong><strong>Encourage Children to Ask \u201cWhy\u201d and \u201cHow\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45371b1d2bc81425b9bb4f122225270e\">\n<li>Prompt your child to ask questions about the world around them, such as, \u201cWhy do leaves fall?\u201d or \u201cHow do birds fly?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to their questions with enthusiasm, even if you don\u2019t know the answer\u2014explore it together through books, videos, or experiments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1887f6f6bb9669d350b85f1f398d824\" style=\"color:#01075f\">2. <strong><strong><strong>Document Their Findings in a Simple Science Journal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-989daf79fa1e8b561cc937b4924adb88\">\n<li>Provide a notebook for your preschooler to record or draw their observations during experiments or nature walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include prompts like \u201cWhat did you see?\u201d or \u201cWhat happened when we mixed these?\u201d to help them articulate their thoughts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7a0e30769fc314a676d7cc8b57779ca6\" style=\"color:#01075f\">3. <strong><strong><strong>Teach Them to Make Predictions and Compare Results<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c09aff30b4222f9f66d5dd8a916a51e\">\n<li>Before starting an experiment, ask your child what they think will happen. For example, \u201cDo you think this will sink or float?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the activity, compare the prediction with the results and discuss why things turned out the way they did.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#e9f5ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-916675cb44be8c376d87078f396f0022\" style=\"color:#01075f\">4. <strong><strong><strong>Show That It\u2019s Okay When Experiments Don\u2019t Go as Planned<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97567e24753a28117015c624577af7fa\">\n<li>Explain that not all experiments will work perfectly and that unexpected results are part of the learning process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celebrate the effort and use it as an opportunity to ask, \u201cWhat can we try differently next time?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">By providing opportunities for hands-on learning and scientific inquiry, parents can help young children build a strong foundation for scientific exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"chemistry\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Simple Chemistry Experiments<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Introducing preschoolers and kindergarteners to chemistry through fun and safe experiments allows them to begin exploring basic chemical reactions. These activities also aim to make complex concepts more approachable for little learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong><strong>Make a Glitter Volcano<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Add some sparkle to a classic science experiment by creating a Glitter Volcano. Wrap a small plastic bottle with textured paper to mimic a volcano and prepare a mixture of vinegar, dish soap, glitter, and food coloring. When poured into the bottle with baking soda, it creates a stunning, sparkling eruption. Get step-by-step instruction for creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/how-to-create-a-glitter-volcano\/4842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Glitter Volcano here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.45.34\u202fAM-1200x674.png\" alt=\"A DIY glitter volcano science experiment for kids from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-36497\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.45.34\u202fAM-1200x674.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.45.34\u202fAM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.45.34\u202fAM-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-10.45.34\u202fAM.png 1524w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> This activity demonstrates how baking soda and vinegar produce carbon dioxide, creating the bubbly reaction that kids love to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong><strong><strong>Make a DIY Lava Lamp<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Craft a mesmerizing lava lamp using a clear jar, water, cooking oil, food coloring, and an effervescent antacid tablet. Watch as the tablet reacts with the water, creating bubbles that rise and fall through the oil, mimicking the signature &#8220;lava&#8221; effect. Watch a video on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/how-to-craft-your-own-diy-lava-lamp\/5393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">creating your own lava lamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/how-to-craft-your-own-diy-lava-lamp\/5393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1532\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.43.44\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a YouTube video from ABCmouse.com on how to make lava lamps. \" class=\"wp-image-36461\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.43.44\u202fPM.png 1532w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.43.44\u202fPM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.43.44\u202fPM-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.43.44\u202fPM-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1532px) 100vw, 1532px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> This activity introduces concepts like density (oil and water separation) and chemical reactions, sparking curiosity and delight. Shine a flashlight underneath for added fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong><strong><strong>Make a Melting Monster Science Activity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Combine water, cornstarch, and food coloring to create a gooey substance called oobleck. Add googly eyes and craft features to form a spooky &#8220;monster.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Watch as the monster &#8220;melts&#8221; when left on a smooth surface, demonstrating how oobleck acts as both a solid and a liquid depending on pressure. Find more detailed instruction <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/melting-monster-halloween-science-activity\/25576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">creating a Melting Monster here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/melting-monster-halloween-science-activity\/25576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1384\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.49.56\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a YouTube video from ABCmouse.com on how to make melting slime monster. \" class=\"wp-image-36465\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.49.56\u202fPM.png 1384w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.49.56\u202fPM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.49.56\u202fPM-1200x673.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-8.49.56\u202fPM-768x431.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1384px) 100vw, 1384px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> Explain how this happens due to the unique behavior of non-Newtonian fluids, or fluids that change their viscosity (thickness) when force is applied to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong><strong>Blow Up Balloons Using Baking Soda and Vinegar<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Use a funnel to pour baking soda into a balloon and vinegar into a plastic bottle. Stretch the balloon over the bottle\u2019s neck and lift it to release the baking soda. Watch as the balloon inflates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> Explain that the vinegar reacts with the baking soda, forming a gas called carbon dioxide. This gas fills the balloon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong><strong><strong>Color-Mixing with Ice Cubes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Freeze water mixed with food coloring in ice cube trays. Place the colorful cubes in a clear bowl and pour warm water over them. Observe how the colors melt and mix together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> Discuss how the ice changes states from solid to liquid and explore how primary colors combine to create new ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"nature\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong>Nature-Based Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Outdoor science activities are a wonderful way for young children to connect with nature and learn about the environment. These hands-on experiences help children observe, explore, and understand the natural world while sparking curiosity and fostering a love for science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong><strong><strong><strong>Make Silly Seed Animals<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Combine creativity and science with this fun activity. Fill a piece of hosiery with grass seeds and soil, tie it into shapes, and decorate it with googly eyes and pom poms to create a &#8220;silly seed animal.&#8221; Place it in a sunny spot, water it regularly, and watch its \u201chair\u201d grow over the next week! Learn to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learn-how-to-make-silly-seed-animals\/2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Silly Seed Animals<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/learn-how-to-make-silly-seed-animals\/2012\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1526\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-9.03.00\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a YouTube video from ABCmouse.com on how to make silly seed animals. \" class=\"wp-image-36470\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-9.03.00\u202fPM.png 1526w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-9.03.00\u202fPM-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-9.03.00\u202fPM-1200x678.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-03-at-9.03.00\u202fPM-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1526px) 100vw, 1526px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> This activity teaches young children how plants grow and provides ongoing fun as they care for their sprouting creation. Learn how to make silly seed animals here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong><strong>Collect Leaves and Learn About Photosynthesis<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Take a nature walk to collect different types of leaves. Examine their shapes, sizes, and colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Use simple language to explain how leaves turn sunlight into food for the plant through photosynthesis. As you observe the veins in the leaves, note that they transport water and nutrients within the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>Build a Mini Compost Bin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Create a small compost bin using a clear container. Add layers of food scraps, leaves, and dirt, and observe how organic matter breaks down over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Explain how composting helps recycle nutrients back into the soil, teaching the importance of reducing waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong><strong>Observe a Butterfly Life Cycle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use a butterfly kit or visit a local garden to observe the life cycle of a butterfly. Look under leaves for caterpillars or chrysalises and explain that they\u2019ll eventually transform into butterflies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool2-butterfly-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"A butterfly in different stages. \" class=\"wp-image-36533\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool2-butterfly-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool2-butterfly-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool2-butterfly-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Discuss the stages of metamorphosis and how butterflies contribute to pollination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Create a Weather Journal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Help your child observe the weather each day and record their findings in a simple journal. They can draw pictures of sunny, rainy, or cloudy days and note any changes they see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept:<\/strong> Over time, look for patterns in the weather, teaching them basic observation and data collection skills. For more ideas, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/preschool-weather-activities\/752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Preschool Weather Activities<\/a> to inspire even more weather-related learning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"sensory\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong>Sensory-Based Science Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Help your child observe the weather each day and record their findings in a simple journal. They can draw pictures of sunny, rainy, or cloudy days and note any changes they see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <strong><strong>Freeze Flowers in Ice and Explore Melting<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Place small flowers in an ice cube tray, fill it with water, and freeze. Let your child explore the frozen cubes, feeling the cold surface and watching how the flowers are trapped. Try adding warm water or salt to speed up melting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-1200x502.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful flowers frozen in ice cubes. \" class=\"wp-image-36536\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-1200x502.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-768x321.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-1536x643.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shutterstock_1728115642-2048x857.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Talk about how ice changes from solid to liquid and how different things, like salt and warmth, can speed up its melting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <strong><strong>Sink or Float Experiment with Household Items<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fill a large container with water and gather various household items (e.g., spoon, plastic toy, sponge). Ask your child to predict whether each item will sink or float, then test it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Discuss why some objects sink and others float, introducing the concept of density (objects that float are less dense than water, while those that sink are more dense).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <strong><strong>Explore Smells with a Scent Matching Game<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Collect small jars or containers and fill them with items that have distinct smells (cinnamon, coffee, lemon peel). Cover the jars with breathable fabric or paper. Let your child smell each container and match it to the corresponding item or guess what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Jars full of different herbs and spices for children to smell. \" class=\"wp-image-36537\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-spices-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>This activity sharpens children\u2019s sense of smell and encourages descriptive language. Use it as an opportunity to discuss how smell is one of the five senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <strong><strong>Create Sensory Bins for Magnet Exploration<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fill a bin with materials like paper clips, flat screws, metal washers, and small non-magnetic items like plastic buttons, pom poms, and dried beans. Provide a kid-friendly magnet wand and let your child  explore what it can pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing with a large magnet and paper clips. \" class=\"wp-image-36538\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;width:725px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-magnet-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Teach them about magnetism by encouraging them to sort magnetic and non-magnetic items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. <strong><strong>&nbsp;Explore Sound Waves with a Rubber Band Guitar<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Stretch rubber bands of different thicknesses around an open tissue box or shoebox to create a simple &#8220;guitar.&#8221; Let your child pluck the rubber bands and observe the different sounds they make as they vibrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Note that thicker rubber bands produce lower sounds (pitches) while thinner ones create higher pitches. Experiment with plucking the bands softly versus firmly to explore how volume changes with force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"physical\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Physical Science Activities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Stretch rubber bands of different thicknesses around an open tissue box or shoebox to create a simple &#8220;guitar.&#8221; Let your child pluck the rubber bands and observe the different sounds they make as they vibrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. <strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Build a Simple Ramp to Test Rolling Objects<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Create a ramp using a sturdy piece of cardboard or a wooden plank. Gather objects like balls, toy cars, and blocks to roll down the ramp.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful toy truck being pushed by a child's hands. \" class=\"wp-image-36540\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-toy-tractor-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Observe which items roll faster or slower and discuss the different factors (ramp incline, weight of the object) impacting their speed and distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. <strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Explore Gravity with a Homemade Parachute<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use a plastic bag or fabric square to create a parachute. Attach strings to the corners and tie them to a small lightweight object like a toy figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Drop the parachute from a height and watch how it floats down. Talk about how gravity pulls the parachute down (and how air resistance slows its descent).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. <strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Make a Rocket Car<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Build a self-propelled rocket car using cardboard, plastic bottle caps, skewers, and a balloon for power. Once assembled, inflate the balloon and release the air to watch the car zoom across the floor. Find step-by-step <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/rocket-car-craft-for-kids\/4844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">instructions for making a rocket car here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/rocket-car-craft-for-kids\/4844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.39.25\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a YouTube video from ABCmouse.com on how to make a rocket car. \" class=\"wp-image-36512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.39.25\u202fAM.png 763w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.39.25\u202fAM-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>This activity demonstrates how air propulsion works and encourages kids to experiment with different designs for better performance.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/rocket-car-craft-for-kids\/4844\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. <strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Experiment with Domino Chain Reactions<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Set up a line of dominos and let your child knock them over to see the chain reaction. Encourage them to create different patterns or longer lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Explain how energy is transferred from one domino to the next, causing the sequence to fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. <strong><strong><strong>Design and Fly Paper Airplanes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fold paper airplanes with your child and test how far they fly. Experiment with different designs and techniques to see which one goes the furthest or stays in the air the longest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Introduce concepts like lift, thrust, and drag as they explore how small changes affect the flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"space-weather\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Space and Weather <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Introduce young children to the wonders of space and weather with these engaging activities. By exploring the skies above and the forces of nature, children can develop a sense of curiosity and begin to understand the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. <strong><strong><strong>Create a Model of the Solar System<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use foam or rubber balls of various sizes to represent the planets. If you&#8217;d like, you can paint them to match the appearance of planets, otherwise a variety of balls in different colors and sizes will do. Arrange them in order around a central \u201csun\u201d (a larger yellow or orange ball).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"A child creating a solar system with balls. \" class=\"wp-image-36542\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-solar-system-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Teach your child the names of the planets and their positions in the solar system, explaining how they orbit the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. <strong><strong><strong>Explore Shadows and the Sun\u2019s Movement<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Spend a day outside observing shadows. Trace your child\u2019s shadow in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and compare how it changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Discuss how the sun\u2019s position in the sky affects the length and direction of shadows, introducing basic concepts of astronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. <strong><strong><strong>Make a Simple Rain Gauge to Measure Rainfall<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use a clear container (like a plastic cup) and mark measurements along the side. Place it in an open area during a rainstorm.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-1200x844.jpg\" alt=\"A child measuring rain water in a measuring cup. \" class=\"wp-image-36545\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-1200x844.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-1536x1080.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-rain-gauge-2048x1440.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Measure how much rain falls, and keep a weather journal to track patterns. Discuss how rain supports plants, animals, and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. <strong><strong><strong>Use Flashlights and Balls to Learn About Moon Phases<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use a flashlight to represent the sun and a ball to represent the moon. Move the ball around a larger object (Earth) to demonstrate the moon\u2019s phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Show your child how the light changes as the moon orbits Earth, introducing concepts like full moon, crescent, and new moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"everyday-science\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>&nbsp;Everyday Science with Household Items<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Science doesn\u2019t require fancy equipment\u2014many experiments can be done with everyday items you already have at home! These simple, hands-on activities are easy to set up and offer preschoolers and kindergarteners the chance to explore key scientific concepts through observation and play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. <strong><strong><strong>Test Different Liquids for Freezing Times<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fill small containers with different liquids like water, juice, milk, or soda, and place them in the freezer. Check at intervals to see which freezes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Talk about how the properties of each liquid, such as sugar or fat content, affect freezing times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. <strong><strong><strong>Build a Tower with Marshmallows <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Use marshmallows and toothpicks or pretzel sticks to build simple structures like towers or bridges. Challenge your child to make their creation taller or stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-1200x848.jpg\" alt=\"A young boy making a marshmallow tower as a fun science activity. \" class=\"wp-image-36548\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-1200x848.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-1536x1085.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Science-Activities-Preschool-marshmallow-tower-2048x1447.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Discuss what they noticed about the structures that were more stable, introducing basic engineering concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. <strong><strong><strong>Observe How Water Moves Through Paper Towels (Capillary Action)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Place the ends of a folded paper towel into two glasses, one filled with colored water and the other empty. Watch as the water travels through the towel into the empty glass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Explain how capillary action allows water to move through the fibers of the paper towel, just as it does in plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. <strong><strong><strong>Make Your Own Bubbles and Study How They Form<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Mix water, dish soap, and a little sugar or glycerin to create a bubble solution. Use a straw, a loop of wire, or your hands to blow bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: &nbsp;<\/strong>Observe the bubbles\u2019 shapes, colors, and how they pop. Talk about how soap molecules trap air to form the bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Create a Moving <strong><strong><strong>Liquid Rainbow<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Pour whole milk into a shallow plate and add drops of food coloring. Dip a cotton swab in dish soap and gently touch it to the milk\u2019s surface to create swirling, vibrant patterns. Learn how to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/color-in-motion-diy-craft-for-kids\/6053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Color in Motion here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/color-in-motion-diy-craft-for-kids\/6053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"763\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.54.11\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a fun YouTube science craft from ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"wp-image-36521\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.54.11\u202fAM.png 763w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-04-at-11.54.11\u202fAM-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-activities-block has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Science Concept: <\/strong>Explain that before the soap is added, all the little bits of milk are holding onto each other really tightly, letting the food coloring float on top of it. When the dish soap touches the milk, all the bits of milk get &#8220;slippery&#8221; and break apart, causing the food coloring to scatter. In other words, the dish soap reduces surface tension and reacts with the fat in the milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse is here to support your child\u2019s learning journey with interactive tools, games, and lessons designed to make science and other core subjects come alive for young children. 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