10 Preschool Science Experiments Little Ones Will Love
Preschoolers are so much fun because everything is a game to them. They are happy to play and explore with the objects around them, which is what the foundation of the scientific process is all about! Don’t let these crucial exploration years pass your kids by. Before it’s too late, foster a love of science in your kids with these preschool science experiments.

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There are TONS of science experiments for older kids, but my little preschooler often feels left out of the fun when she can’t do the experiments with us. Luckily, preschool science experiments do exist, and I’ve found some of the best ones out there for you today.
You might be surprised just how much your preschooler learns with these simple science activities.
10 Preschool Science Experiments Little Ones Will Love
Your littlest scientists will absolutely LOVE these adorable and simple science experiments! Preschool science has never been this much fun before. My kids always have a blast when we do the activities on this list.
Our #1 science favorite on Life Over C’s for 10+ years…. Play Dough Volcano Eruptions!
Kids will love learning about surface tension in this beautiful magic milk rainbow experiment.
Find out how ocean currents work in this super-simple science activity for preschool.

Learn about the parts of a flower in this flower exploration activity .
Explore how to grow plants with this easy seed germination in a bag activity.
Preschoolers will love trying out chemical reactions in this glitter science experiment.
Chemical reactions have never been as fun as they are when making a fizzing rainbow!
Learn all about capillary action, color mixing, and how plants drink water in this walking water rainbow experiment.
Make your own tornado in a jar in this simple activity idea perfect for little ones!
Explore density with this oh-so-easy density experiment using simple kitchen ingredients!
More Science Activities to Try:
More Hands-On Activities for Preschool:
- Toilet Paper Roll Sunshine Painting
- 5 Exciting Flower Projects/Crafts
- Ocean Sensory Bin with Soap Foam
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Thank you so much for sharing my pre k class will love trying out these experiments