{"id":40979,"date":"2025-02-07T11:41:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T19:41:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=40979"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:59:23","slug":"stem-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-kids\/40979","title":{"rendered":"90+ Engaging STEM Activities for Kids"},"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-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 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activities.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full aofl-fullbackground-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2282\" height=\"1405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration.jpg\" alt=\"The word STEM in different colored tall vertical blocks. The S with a microscope and the word science under it. The T with a lightbulb and the word technology under it. The E with a gear and the word engineering under it, and the M with a protractor and the word mathematics under it. \" class=\"wp-image-40942\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration.jpg 2282w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration-1200x739.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration-1536x946.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/stem-illustration-2048x1261.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2282px) 100vw, 2282px\" \/><\/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:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2326d2963cd5663f8ae27d884f85a10a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#stem-preschool\" title=\"\">STEM Activities for Preschool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea438cfb8214ceae1dc503219ba76e1a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#stem-kindergarten\" title=\"\">STEM Activities for Kindergarten<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-faade2f44a6253121ec54e965647ba13\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#stem-first-grade\" title=\"\">STEM Activities for First Grade<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83f6c28e6392d7df29d79bbd4373c1e0\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#stem-tips\" title=\"\">Tips for Teaching STEM to Kids <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-626197a5a6c6a2460d8b8b63bbc1a412\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#more-stem\" title=\"\">More STEM Related Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">STEM activities\u2014focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math\u2014<strong>provide young children with engaging, hands-on learning experiences<\/strong> that can help build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. By exploring real-world concepts through play and experimentation, children can develop a strong foundation in essential skills while having fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Whether they\u2019re building shapes and structures, experimenting with water and magnets, or exploring the great outdoors, <strong>these STEM activities appeal to kids&#8217; natural sense of curiosity and their love of play and discovery.<\/strong> Incorporating STEM into early education adds variety to the learning process and often comes with loads of fun and an increased interest in learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-printable-h2 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd;font-size:3rem\"><strong>STEM Activities for Kids by Grade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Our STEM activities for kids are <strong>organized by grade to help you best select those in line with your child&#8217;s skills and learning level<\/strong>. However, every child learns at their own pace, and you may find your preschooler is ready to try a few STEM ideas designated for kindergarteners. <strong>Look through all of the STEM activities for kids and select those that feel suitable for your child<\/strong> and the time and materials you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Each article includes 30 or more hands-on activities for indoors and outside, simple ideas for busy days, and more complex ideas for deeper learning. <strong>Every idea also includes ways to expand on the learning that&#8217;s occurring<\/strong>, leaving it up to you and your child to decide if you want to dig deeper into the activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stem-preschool\"><strong>STEM Activities for Preschoolers<\/strong><\/h2>\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-water.jpg\" alt=\"A young preschooler playing with water pails. \" class=\"wp-image-37754\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" 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\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">From experimenting with what can sink or float, creating a balloon rocket, or simply planting seeds, our STEM activities for preschoolers focus on helping children develop curiosity and foundational problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-preschoolers\/37706\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See Preschool STEM Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0010\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Desktop.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Desktop-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Desktop-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0010\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ABCmouse-40M-CTA-Mobile-197x300.png 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stem-kindergarten\"><strong>STEM Activities for Kindergarten<\/strong><\/h2>\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\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten.jpg\" alt=\"A young kindergartener playing with blocks for a STEM activity. \" class=\"wp-image-40341\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/dad-child-blocks-stem-kindergarten-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">At the kindergarten level, STEM activities introduce basic concepts of cause and effect and simple engineering through play-based learning. Engaging in activities like building structures, experimenting with magnets, or exploring concepts like electricity can help children develop critical thinking skills while learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-kindergarteners\/40186\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See Kindergarten STEM Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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\" id=\"stem-first-grade\"><strong>STEM Activities for First Grade<\/strong><\/h2>\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\/2025\/02\/balloon-experiment-stem-first-grade.jpg\" alt=\"Two young boys looking in awe at a water bottle with a balloon on top in this fun STEM activity. \" class=\"wp-image-40947\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/balloon-experiment-stem-first-grade.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/balloon-experiment-stem-first-grade-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/balloon-experiment-stem-first-grade-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Our first grade STEM activities are slightly more structured and aim to help children apply logical reasoning and develop problem-solving strategies. Whether watching baking soda and vinegar inflate a balloon or practicing graphing skills with snacks, these STEM ideas for first graders are designed to enhance early math and science skills while fostering perseverance and a deeper understanding of the world around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/stem-activities-for-first-grade\/40918\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See First Grade STEM Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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\" id=\"stem-tips\"><strong>Tips for Teaching STEM to Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><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 has-link-color wp-elements-25ec825049d4ded109b541f9178f6ffb\" style=\"color:#01075f\">1. <strong>Make it hands-on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6f9d9d61517bbf26c22a5523d4c76202\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Utilize everyday materials like cups, containers, cardboard, tape, straws, and building blocks to create open-ended building challenges, design simple machines, or experiment with different textures and shapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcaac39d0ec58b11ef1149579cef7ff5\" style=\"color:#01075f\">2. <strong><strong>Ask open-ended questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-080958d3d4035ab0fac69aacf835247f\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Encourage critical thinking by asking questions like &#8220;What do you think will happen if&#8230;&#8221; or &#8220;How can we make this stronger?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0b58b003d181afb064904108cb03921b\" style=\"color:#01075f\">3. <strong>E<strong><strong>ncourage trial and error<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c8db722b15a595c0d746e2ea1fe51c4\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Help children see that mistakes are a valuable part of learning. Encourage them to test ideas, adjust, and try again to build problem-solving and resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76b9733b392409588734003657fce580\" style=\"color:#01075f\">4. <strong><strong>Focus on basic concepts:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1f9f3811e3937318eb6ab51c8ec1306e\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Introduce simple science concepts like buoyancy, gravity, magnetism, and life cycles through activities like floating boats, observing plant growth, or playing with magnets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d142874e269402fe8acaaa45def8d4bb\" style=\"color:#01075f\">5. <strong><strong>Incorporate math into play:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6162784b2427428e5461d1aef8c4de15\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Use counting, sorting, and patterning while playing with toys or during everyday activities like baking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0ebf529cd638046850d53ba58751fc1\" style=\"color:#01075f\">6. <strong><strong>Read STEM-related books:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f77f6d7419380f0e35b2db1fd3f9d81\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Choose picture books that introduce science and engineering concepts in a fun and accessible way.&nbsp;For example, read a book about bridges before building one or explore nature after reading about wildlife or forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bfea92f189bb67be5f74c68de169aca7\" style=\"color:#01075f\">7. <strong><strong>Explore nature:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f012233e45efc9ed39be639b497c65d\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Go on nature walks to observe insects, plants, and weather patterns, discussing how they relate to science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4afcbcfc4e5256817a466a8bd188d78e\" style=\"color:#01075f\">8. <strong><strong><strong>Encourage creativity and experimentation:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7536d969113e0dadb2884f7482d75926\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Let children explore different materials and approaches to solve problems, even if they don&#8217;t get it right the first time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1413f8c3c60ab917b59c5eb91a234c9\" style=\"color:#01075f\">9. <strong><strong><strong>Mix STEM with art (STEAM)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b5527657262f2ccaeb8f084759c6a23\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Encourage creativity by integrating art into STEM activities, like designing structures, making patterns, or using colors to explore light and reflections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbb3dbe160eb5f60eea2be9036c4f4a8\" style=\"color:#01075f\">10. <strong>Connect to the Real World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cbf8ad530794c490e547f6847f06af91\" style=\"color:#01075f\">Show children how STEM is all around them. Talk about how things work\u2014like why the sun makes shadows or how a simple machine like a lever helps us lift things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" 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\" id=\"more-stem\"><strong>More STEM Related Activities for Kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The following activities provide more fun and creative ways to bring science and math into your home. ABCmouse also offers an extensive collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-printables-worksheets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">free printable worksheets<\/a> and online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">educational games for children<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Science Activities &amp; Experiments for Preschoolers &amp; Kindergarteners<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><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=\"A young girl doing a fun Science experiment for this STEM activity. \" class=\"wp-image-36529\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" 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<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">While beginning scientific concepts surround preschoolers and kindergarteners,<strong> adding in meaningful science activities can help young children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills <\/strong>and build a foundation for more advanced science concepts, such as cause-and-effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/science-activities-experiments-for-preschooler-kindergarten\/36450\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See Science Experiments &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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\"><strong><strong>Engaging Math Activities for Kindergarteners<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border aofl-advice-image-video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1279\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kindergarten-math-skills-5.jpg\" alt=\"A young kindergartener counting paper clips \" class=\"wp-image-5300\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kindergarten-math-skills-5.jpg 1279w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kindergarten-math-skills-5-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kindergarten-math-skills-5-1200x563.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kindergarten-math-skills-5-768x360.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Kindergarten math introduces important foundational concepts, from counting and comparing to patterns and problem-solving. Here\u2019s a list of fun and engaging activities designed specifically for kindergarteners. <strong>Each activity supports hands-on learning and can be adapted to fit your child\u2019s skill level and pace.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/math-activities-for-kindergarten\/30364\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See Math Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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\"><strong><strong>Hands-On Math Activities for Preschoolers To Second Graders<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\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\/02\/hands-on-math-2.jpg\" alt=\"Two young children playing with an abacus and counting for this fun STEM math activity. \" class=\"wp-image-11562\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hands-on-math-2.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hands-on-math-2-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hands-on-math-2-768x371.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">By bringing hands-on activities into your home, you<strong> provide engaging and entertaining activities that use different parts of the brain<\/strong>. Using a variety of approaches helps children find different ways to connect with what they\u2019re learning.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-mb-3rem-padding aofl-orange-btn 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 has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/activities\/hands-on-math-activities-for-preschoolers-to-second-graders\/11556\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>See Hands-on Math Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/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 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<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-printable-h2 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0515bd;font-size:3rem\"><strong>STEM Related Games on ABCmouse <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mini-reg-modal has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse features hundreds of online learning games in all core subjects, including science and math. Please note that some of these games may require an <a href=\"#mini_reg\" title=\"\">ABCmouse subscription<\/a> to play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top star-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">\u2b50 ABCmouse Science Games<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/br1\/online-science-learning-games~291a0ae5724297e6922ff322d376231a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM-1200x850.png\" alt=\"Build it matching Science habitat game on ABCmouse.com. \" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-41192\" style=\"border-color:#0515bd;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM-1200x850.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM-1536x1088.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-9.28.41\u202fAM.png 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/br1\/online-science-learning-games~291a0ae5724297e6922ff322d376231a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Build It Matching: Animals and Their Habitats<\/a><\/strong> is just one of the many science games included in an ABCmouse subscription. Check out more of the ABCmouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/br1\/online-science-learning-games~291a0ae5724297e6922ff322d376231a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">science games here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top star-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:2px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f\">\u2b50 ABCmouse Math Games<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM-1200x862.png\" alt=\"Draco's number dash game on ABCmouse.com fun math game. \" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-41208\" style=\"border-color:#0515bd;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM-1200x862.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM-1536x1103.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-05-at-10.06.36\u202fAM.png 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">In <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/games\/br1\/online-math-learning-games~85cdae6b2596e698de46619143a3a42d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Draco&#8217;s Number Dash<\/a><\/strong>, kids help Draco the dinosaur run and jump his way through numbers, landing on only those that are even. This interactive game is one of many math games included in an ABCmouse subscription. 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