Preschool Science Activities to Ignite the Spirit of Discovery

Preschool science activities in the early childhood classroom can help you meet so many standards, and have fun doing it. One of my favorite learning centers is the preschool science center.  Because I don’t have space to have a designated science center in my classroom, I have to get creative. So, I keep a cache of preschool science center supplies in my storage closet ready to go. Therefore, I can make any area a fantastic science center! And so can you!

Benefits Preschool Science Activities

The science center like all preschool centers will be a place of learning and developmental growth. For one thing, children will learn to form a hypothesis, watch cause and effect in action, make predictions, and see results in real time.  Likewise, there is social and emotional development as well.  As children work together to conduct experiments, they learn to share and take turns.  Similarly, with preschool science activities children develop fine and gross motor skills.  Another area of learning math concepts. Almost every experiment deals with the concepts of weight, measurement, capacity, and volume.  As you can see, there is almost no end to learning and growing in the science center.

Science Center Materials

There are a lot of science center toys and materials that will help in setting up your classroom. As a result, you might be surprised that so many commonly used items can become great preschool science center supplies.  Below is a partial list of things you will need.

Toys

• Magnet Wands
• Magnifying Glasses
• Tweezers
• Bucket Balance

Supplies

• Bowls and Spoons
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Mason Jars
• Craft Sticks
• Plastic Cups & Shot Glasses
• Pipettes or Droppers
• Baking Soda
• Vinegar
• Club Soda
• Flour
• Salt
• Dish Detergent  
• Shaving Cream
• Food Coloring
• Borax
• Corn Syrup
• Seeds
• Potting Soil
• Water Pitchers
• Tongs
• Scoops

With the supplies above and a little research, you can make a fantastic science center. Furthermore, you will be prepared to add science centers into your weekly plan without a lot of prep. Above all, make a great science center that will engage your students and get them fired up about science!