it is fall It’s also the perfect time to explore nature. Here are some fall science activities for preschoolers that will help them investigate science concepts and the natural world around us.
Fall Science Activities for Preschoolers
1. Apple Science Experiment (Preschool Page)
Explore how different liquids affect apples.
2. Explore Acorns (a little box for little hands)
Develop fine motor skills and study acorns.
3. Will fall or float (B inspiration mom!)
Predict how a dropped item will sink or float, then experiment!
4. Dissolving Peeps (The Adventures of Lemon Lime)
Find out how long it takes for Peeps to dissolve in different liquids.
5. Pinecone Weather Station (Science Spark)
Use pinecones to map weather changes.
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6. Mini pumpkin volcano science experiment (small box for small hands)
Set pumpkin eruption.
7. Sorting leaves and seeds (Inspiration Lab)
Collect various leaves and seed pods and sort them.
8. Pumpkin Oobleck (Inspiration Lab)
Explore the properties of non-Newtonian fluids (made from the inside of pumpkins).
9. Witch’s Brew: Fall STEM sensory play (still played in school)
Create your own mix with fall items.
10. Fall STEM Challenge: Leaf Sculpture (Educator’s Spin)
Take on the challenge and create a 6-inch leaf sculpture.
11. Rotten Pumpkin Science Experiment (Children’s Activity Blog)
Investigate and chart what happens to pumpkins as they rot.
12. Exploring Pumpkins (PreKinders)
Look at the inside and outside of the pumpkin.
13. Explore the life cycle of pumpkins (kindergarten teaching)
Learn how pumpkins grow.
14. Pumpkin Lava Lamp (Science Sparkle)
Mix water, oil and effervescent tablets and watch what happens.
15. Qiuhua Water Science (pre-school teaching)
Explore fall flowers in a birdbath.
16. Exploring Autumn Seeds (Preschool)
Check out all the different kinds of seeds.
17. PreKinders
Get hands-on with the gourd.
18. Setting Science for Fall (Preschool Inspiration)
Get ready for fall exploration.
19. Apple Oobleck (a little litter box for little hands)
Play with another non-Newtonian fluid made from applesauce.
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Rainbow Science Experiment (Preschool Page)
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