{"id":37706,"date":"2024-12-19T15:40:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T23:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=37706"},"modified":"2025-03-25T06:28:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:28:32","slug":"stem-activities-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-preschoolers\/37706","title":{"rendered":"30+ Hands-on STEM Activities for Preschoolers"},"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-3e41869c 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\" 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activities.<\/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 has-custom-border aofl-no-margin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem.jpg\" alt=\"Young children playing with playdough and toothpicks.  \" class=\"wp-image-37763\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\"\/><\/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-985441f402ba810333db50201a04ff69 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"#easy-stem\" title=\"\">Easy STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-43abbb1c20f793dc66f52c3b9600d1c1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#outdoor-stem\" title=\"\">Outdoor STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d52d3ebfeaeda18469202119f112cc12 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\"><a href=\"#abcmouse-stem\" title=\"\">ABCmouse STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">When you\u2019re very young, the whole world is new and waiting to be explored, making the preschool years a great time to try STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Did You Know? <\/strong>STEM is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that focuses on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands-on, problem-based learning. It aims to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students while preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Give your little one lots of opportunities to investigate, examine, and learn about the world around them with these simple and engaging STEM activities for preschoolers.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin 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 class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;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-46526006 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3faf55fed18593aa77a4f05f3e11b238 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f\"><strong>Want More STEM Activities?<\/strong> Check out our lists of STEM ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-kindergarteners\/40186\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">kindergartners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-first-grade\/40918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">first graders<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading has-text-color\" id=\"easy-stem\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Easy STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\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>Track the Weather<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Create a chart to track the weather each day. Is it sunny or cloudy? What was the high temperature and low temperature? How much rain or snow did you get? Talk about patterns over time, and how the changing seasons affect the weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather.jpg\" alt=\"A young child looking out a textured window. \" class=\"wp-image-37735\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Create a simple rain gauge using an empty glass jar and a ruler. Use a permanent marker to mark lines on the side of the jar at half-inch and inch intervals. Set it outside in an open area, then check and empty it after each rainfall.<\/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>Categorize and Sort<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Note the different properties of items: size, shape, color, etc. Then, sort those items into groups based on their various properties. You can do this STEM activity for preschoolers with toys, snacks, shoes, rocks \u2026 anything you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/preschool-sorting-activities3.jpg\" alt=\"A young child organizing colored plastic caps in different clear glasses. \" class=\"wp-image-21506\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/preschool-sorting-activities3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/preschool-sorting-activities3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/preschool-sorting-activities3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Choose any two items, and try to find one property they have in common. This can be harder than it seems, so encourage your child to think creatively!<\/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>Use the Five Senses<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Talk about each of the five senses (smell, taste, touch, hearing, and vision), and the body parts associated with them. Actively use your senses to explore your environment by asking your child to identify what they can currently smell, hear, see, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-senses.jpg\" alt=\"A young child smelling a large sunflower. \" class=\"wp-image-37736\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-senses.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-senses-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-senses-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Experiment with blocking one of the five senses, such as by wearing a blindfold or holding your nose. How does it affect the way you experience the world? What changes do you have to make when you can\u2019t rely on that particular sense?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/create-account\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0011\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: left cartoon mouse, blue background, 'Over 1,000,000 Reviews (Average)' with red 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' button\" class=\"wp-image-97431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Over-1-Milion-Reviews-CTA-Desktop-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong><strong>See What Can Sink or Float<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Learn about buoyancy with this simple STEM activity that kids love! Fill a large container with water, then drop different items in to see if they sink or float. Try predicting the outcome in advance for each item and keep track of your results.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> As you make your predictions, ask your child why they think an item will sink or float. Sort your items by how they act in water, then see if you can find any common characteristics between those that float and those that sink.<\/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>Shoot Off a Balloon Rocket<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Draw and cut out a simple paper rocket. Then, blow up a balloon and hold it shut (don\u2019t tie it off), and tape the rocket to the balloon. Finally, let the balloon go and watch it fly!<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning: <\/strong>Ask your child to watch as you let the balloon go, and see if they notice anything about the direction it takes off in. This is a good introduction to the laws of motion: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. What causes the balloon to fly instead of just falling to the ground?<\/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\">6. <strong><strong><strong><strong>Construct a Simple Catapult<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">All you need for this STEM activity is a ruler and a small block. Balance the ruler on the block so one end touches the ground, and place a cotton ball on that end. Then, tap sharply on the other end of the ruler, and see the cotton ball soar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-catapult.jpg\" alt=\"A simple DIY catapult. \" class=\"wp-image-37738\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-catapult.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-catapult-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-catapult-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Experiment with moving the block to different places under the ruler, and note how it affects the flight of the cotton ball. You can also try varying the amount of force you use to launch the catapult.<\/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>Build With Toothpicks and Marshmallows<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">This is one of those classic preschool STEM activities that little ones adore. Provide them with mini-marshmallows and toothpicks, then let them build towers, cubes, and other creations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-marshmallow.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl playing with large marshmallows and spaghetti noodles. \" class=\"wp-image-37739\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-marshmallow.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-marshmallow-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-marshmallow-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Give your child a challenge, such as building the highest possible tower that stands on its own with a set number of toothpicks and marshmallows. Or, try creating as many shapes as possible (triangle, square, etc.), including 3D cubes and boxes for older kids.<\/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>Experiment With Magnets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">At this age, kids don\u2019t necessarily need to understand how magnets work, but they can have a lot of fun exploring what\u2019s attracted to a magnet and what isn\u2019t. Simply use a refrigerator magnet to test which items it can stick to or pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet.jpg\" alt=\"A child playing with a magnet and paper clips. \" class=\"wp-image-37741\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet.jpg 798w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-magnet-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Keep track of each item\u2019s magnetic properties (or lack thereof), then ask your child if they can find anything those items have in common. Once they think they\u2019ve figured it out, have them test their theory by predicting whether new items will be attracted to their magnet or not.<\/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\">9. <strong><strong>Turn a Hanger into a Balancing Scale<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Gather a few supplies: a clothing hanger, two clothespins, and two plastic cups. Use the clothespins to attach one plastic cup to each end of the bottom hanger rail. Then, hang the whole thing from a doorknob, and use it to compare small items to find out which weighs more.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Challenge your child to fill the two cups with items that bring the hanger perfectly level, demonstrating that these two items weigh the same. They\u2019ll have to use skills like predicting and testing as they perform a basic experiment each time they try weighing new 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\">10. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Dye Flowers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> or Lettuce Leaves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Pick or buy white flowers (like daisies or carnations) and place them in cups of water with a few drops of food coloring. In a day or so, the flower petals will have changed color to match the water in the cup! Encourage your child to think about what this tells them about the way plants \u201cdrink.\u201d<\/p>\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=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dye-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Lettuce leaves standing in different colored glasses set in rainbow order. \" class=\"wp-image-37743\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dye-flowers.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dye-flowers-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dye-flowers-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> What happens if you use colored flowers for this experiment? Can you use blue dye with a yellow flower to get green petals? Give it a try and find out!<\/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\">11. <strong><strong>Mix Paints<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Finger painting is one of the great joys of childhood, and it\u2019s also a good chance to work in some STEM learning. Using just three colors (red, yellow, and blue), mix up different combinations to see what new colors you can create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint.jpg\" alt=\"Child finger painting with red paint. \" class=\"wp-image-37745\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-fingerpaint-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> To bring another element to this activity, try mixing in white or black paint to make each color lighter or darker. You can even make a DIY color wheel to show all of the various hues and shades you created.<\/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>Measure Everything<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Early measurement activities often use non-standard measurement, rather than a ruler or scale. For example, your child might figure out how many paper clips they need to line up to measure the length of a piece of paper. Or, they could use the length of their index finger to see how tall a bottle is. Be creative!<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: If you feel like your child is ready, provide them with a very simple ruler that shows increments of one inch. They can practice taking measurements and recording their results.<\/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>Create a STEM Bin<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Fill a big bin with pieces of cardboard, wood craft sticks, blocks, tape, glue sticks, rubber bands, and other age-appropriate supplies. Then let your child tinker away, designing and building new creations. This kind of unstructured play encourages creative thinking and ingenuity.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: From time to time, you can offer your child a STEM challenge to complete using supplies from their bin. You could ask them to build a new container to hold their favorite snack, construct a garage for their toy cars, or design a marble maze. They\u2019ll practice problem-solving skills and have fun doing it!<\/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=\"outdoor-stem\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Outdoor STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. <strong><strong>Grow Seeds<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Here\u2019s another classic preschool STEM activity: watching a seed sprout and grow. The easiest way to do this is by poking a few holes in a clear plastic cup (for drainage) and filling it with potting soil. Then, plant a large seed (beans are ideal) close to the side where it\u2019s visible. Watch the seed crack open and send roots down and the seedling up!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl planting seeds in pots. \" class=\"wp-image-37751\" 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\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-plant-seeds-1-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Plant a family vegetable garden. Work together to prepare the soil, then choose the seeds and plants. Take turns weeding and watering, and enjoy a harvest together after all your efforts.<\/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;Take a Nature Walk<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">One important part of STEM subjects is learning to observe details and a nature walk is a terrific time to practice this. Look out for local wildlife, and watch its behavior. Examine flowers up close, and check out a bee gathering pollen. Repeat the walk a few weeks later and note the changes that happened since your last stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aofl-advice-image-video\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods.jpg\" alt=\"A young family on a nature walk. \" class=\"wp-image-37748\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-walk-in-woods-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Keep a nature journal together. Draw pictures of what you\u2019ve seen or record your sightings and discoveries. This is a fun, interactive way to encourage observation skills.<\/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-fac2cdea 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<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>Do a Nature Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Add another STEM activity to your nature walk with a scavenger hunt. Label each well of an old muffin tin with pictures of nature objects, like flowers, acorns, feathers, and pebbles. As you walk, keep an eye out for items to collect to fill the tin, trying to find everything before you head back home again.<\/p>\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=\"937\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-scavenger-hunt.jpg\" alt=\"Young child looking through a magnifying glass at a snail. \" class=\"wp-image-37750\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-scavenger-hunt.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-scavenger-hunt-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-weather-scavenger-hunt-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Walking with multiple kids? Try Nature Bingo instead. Label bingo grids with pictures, mixing them up to create different cards. Give each child a card on a clipboard with a pencil, then see who can fill a row and call out \u201cbingo\u201d first.<\/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>Hang a Bird Feeder<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Create a simple bird feeder by smearing peanut butter on a big pinecone and rolling it in sunflower seeds. Use a piece of yarn to hang it in a nearby tree, then watch for feathered visitors. Keep a bird guide for your area nearby, and try to identify all the species that visit.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Participate in a program like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audubon.org\/community-science\/christmas-bird-count\">Audubon Society\u2019s Christmas Bird Count<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/feederwatch.org\/\">Cornell Lab of Ornithology\u2019s FeederWatch<\/a>. Show your child the importance of citizen science by sharing your observations with the wildlife biologists who study and protect birds.<\/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>Dig in the Dirt<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">This couldn\u2019t be easier: give your child a small trowel and let them dig away! Examine the dirt itself: is it sandy, rocky, clay-like, or a mix? Then, see what you find as you dig\u2014insects, plant roots, buried rocks, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dirt.jpg\" alt=\"Small child shoveling dirt and playing. \" class=\"wp-image-37752\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dirt.jpg 776w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dirt-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-dirt-768x443.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: If you have the space, bury items for your child to dig up and \u201cdiscover,\u201d like toy dinosaurs, fake gemstones, or other treasures. Then learn more about archeologists and others who \u201cdig in the dirt\u201d for a living.<\/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>Blow Bubbles<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">This beloved childhood activity actually has a lot of STEM learning applications. Preschoolers can experiment with blowing gently or with more force and see how it affects the bubbles. They can also watch the bubbles float away, noticing how the wind catches and carries them. Plus, pay attention to where bubbles land\u2014do they always pop or do they sometimes linger on certain surfaces?<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Make your own bubble wands using pipe cleaners. How do different shapes and sizes affect the bubbles you blow?<\/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>Pick Up Rocks<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Most kids absolutely love to pick up rocks, so turn their hobby into a STEM learning activity. Examine the rocks more closely and look for similarities and differences. Compare rocks from different locations to see how the rocks vary from place to place. Collect your favorites for a display!<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Sort rocks by their various characteristics, such as size, shape, color, and texture. Older preschoolers might even be ready to learn words like<em> igneous<\/em> and <em>sedimentary<\/em>.<\/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\">21. <strong><strong><strong>Play With Water<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Whether you use a water table or just splash around in the tub with buckets and floating toys, kids can learn a lot by getting a little (or a lot!) wet. Use smaller containers to fill up larger ones, try to dam up flowing water, make and float paper boats \u2026 there are so many options!<\/p>\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=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-water.jpg\" alt=\"Young child poring water into different buckets. \" class=\"wp-image-37754\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-water.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-water-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-water-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Add some ice to your water container and observe what happens. Your child might notice things like the fact that ice floats, the chunks get smaller over time, and the water itself gets colder as the ice disappears. They\u2019ll probably even work out the fact that ice and water are made of the same thing, an early understanding of the states of matter.<\/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>Make Rainbows<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">While you\u2019ve got the hose out, make rainbows! Pick a sunny day, then experiment to find the best angles for making rainbows appear in the spray of water. Ask your child if they can figure out the necessary positions of the sun and water to create those colorful arcs.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Have your child examine pictures of rainbows, and see if they notice anything about the colors (i.e. they always appear in the same order). Learn the names and orders of the colors in the visible light spectrum.<\/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>Spin Pinwheels<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Pick up some inexpensive pinwheel toys, or use sturdy cardstock and a drinking straw to make your own. Take them outside on a windy day and experiment to find the best positions to make them spin. What happens if you turn them upside-down, back-to-front, hold them way up high, or hide them from the wind altogether?<\/p>\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=\"998\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-pinwheel.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl blowing on a pinwheel. \" class=\"wp-image-37755\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-pinwheel.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-pinwheel-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/preschool-stem-pinwheel-768x345.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning<\/strong>: Make learning about the wind even more exciting by flying a kite! Buy one or make your own, then see what it takes to get yours flying high. There\u2019s a real skill to kite-flying, and the more you know about the science behind it, the better you\u2019ll be.<\/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>Watch Clouds<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">Lay on your backs on a warm day and watch the clouds float by. Observe the different shapes and note how they move in the sky. Does it match up with the winds you feel on the ground? What happens when a cloud covers the sun? Do any of the clouds look like they could produce rain? How do you know?<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Use white chalk on blue construction paper to draw pictures of the different types of clouds you see. You can even introduce some terms like <em>cirrus<\/em> and <em>stratus<\/em> to describe the various types.<\/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\">25. <strong><strong><strong>Collect Leaves<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;font-style:normal;font-weight:300;line-height:1.5\">When you\u2019re taking a nature walk, pick up leaves and examine their size, shape, and color. Try to collect as many different kinds as you can throughout the seasons and compare their appearances in spring, summer, and fall.<\/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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Make a leaf book by gluing or tracing the various leaves into a blank notebook. Use a tree guide to figure out which type of tree each leaf comes from and help your child label each one.<\/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=\"abcmouse-stem\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>ABCmouse STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. <strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Make a Rocket Car<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" 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 has-custom-border\"><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\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning: <\/strong>Encourages kids to experiment with different designs for better performance and discuss why one design may work better than others.<\/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>Make a Melting Monster Science Activity<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/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:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. <strong><strong>Make a Glitter Volcano<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> Explain that this activity is like a chemistry experiment, as it 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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. <strong><strong><strong>Make a DIY Lava Lamp<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/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:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. <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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Take the idea of planting seeds one step further and 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning:<\/strong> This activity teaches young children how plants grow. Get kids involved in caring for their sprouting creation, helping them learn that plants need just the right amount of water and light to thrive. <\/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\">31. Create a Moving <strong><strong><strong>Liquid Rainbow<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-advice-paragraph has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" 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 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Expand Learning: <\/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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul style=\"color:#01075f;letter-spacing:0.5px\" class=\"columns-3 aofl-advice-profile-posts wp-block-post-template has-text-color is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-cda6dc4f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-233967\" class=\"wp-block-post post-233967 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-crafts tag-fathers-day tag-holidays-and-seasons\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1736\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bright sign spelling DAD with smiling children inside the letters, festive for Father&#039;s Day or family themes.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project.png 1736w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project-1200x626.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dad-Craft-Final-Project-1536x802.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1736px) 100vw, 1736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fathers-day-craft-dad-frame\/233967\" target=\"_self\" >Father&#8217;s Day Craft for Kids: Create a Dad Frame<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Create a heartfelt Father\u2019s Day photo frame craft kids can make with simple supplies, family photos, and easy step-by-step instructions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/fathers-day-craft-dad-frame\/233967\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-83499\" class=\"wp-block-post post-83499 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activities tag-activities tag-crafts tag-science\">\n<figure class=\"alignwide wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1232\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Completed craft stick catapult made with craft sticks, rubber bands, and a bottle cap\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9.png 1232w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-1200x670.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ABCmouse-STEM-Catapult-Activity-9-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7b72746bac6729e02a2f51c7a3eb9984 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/kids-science-experiment-how-to-build-a-simple-catapult\/83499\" target=\"_self\" >Kids Science Experiment: How to Build a Simple Catapult<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"color:#01075f\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8865bb1071a46029123d76d0d8967a9f wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Build a craft stick catapult in this fun STEM activity for kids. 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