Preschool - 2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 17

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

Your child can use Styrofoam, green paint and toothpicks to create her own cactus plant sculpture.

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.

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Get ready for a yummy taste test! Just pour the milk -- and make sure you have some chocolate chip cookies on hand.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!