Early Childhood Science Activities : Page 4

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Make these homemade shell fossils and introduce your child to the wonders of science!

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

This crafty activity provides a hands-on way for your child to illustrate how the trees look during each season of the year.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Make an adorable nut buddy by crafting nature people out of nuts in shells! Buddies will take on their own personalities depending on the materials you use.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

Have your child make a special mobile inspired by the weather outside. Learn about seasons, the environment, and art in 3D.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Your child will be delighted to learn about and gaze upon his favorite constellations with this set of stellar homemade placemats!

Make an edible play dough with your child to help her develop her sensory and motor skills.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

This fun, think-outside-the-box activity introduces kids to gravity and other basic scientific concepts as they construct an impressive marble run!

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Discover the wonders of simple clay by pressing flowers into a modeling medium!

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Make homemade lemonade in a baggie with your preschooler with this fun and easy recipe.

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.