Skill: Communicating Scientific Thinking
Materials: Scissors, Acorns, Bowl, Water Assembly Directions: Print Directions for play: Students will use the recording form to record their observations. Learning Standards: Learning about the natural environment An engaging and hands-on preschool activity! Print these pages to explore sink or float with acorns. Perfect for teaching scientific thinking and fine motor skills.
Materials List: – 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread starter (see below) – 1 cup oil – 1/2 cup milk – 3 eggs – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 2 cups all-purpose flour – 1 cup sugar – 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon […]
In the fall many animals are getting ready to hibernate and take a long winter nap. This 9-page printable activity set includes the following activities for your preschool aged children to learn more about animal winter homes:
Your preschooler will love learning about birds while they build important math and literacy skills. This set includes a variety of fun preschool activities and games.
Materials and directions can be found inside the product I’d make this more interesting than simply testing a whole apple. Children could investigate: Will it sink or float? Whole apple Half apple Apple slice Apple seed Apple stem The worksheet could have three columns: Apple Part | My Prediction | What Happened With simple SINK […]
Materials List: – Apples (1-2 per child) – Plastic knives (1 per child) – Cutting board – Plates – Rulers – Marker – Paper – Sticky notes – Optional: peanut butter, raisins, cheese slices, etc. for additional toppings Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop fine motor skills through slicing apples – Explore concepts of engineering by […]
Materials List: – Empty liter bottle – Baking soda – Vinegar – Balloons Preschool Learning Objectives: 1. Develop fine motor skills by pouring and measuring the baking soda and vinegar. 2. Observe and describe changes in materials as the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar inflates the balloon. 3. Understand cause and effect relationships […]
Learn about the accomplishments and contributions made by so many African Americans to history and our society. This preschool black Inventors and Scientists activity pack explores several African American inventors, scientists, and mathematicians. In addition to a short biography, this set also includes a supplemental preschool activity related to each person featured in this set.
Materials List: – 1 board book and 1 paperback version of the same title – Magnifying glasses (optional) – Chart paper or simple t-chart (“Board Book / Paperback”) – Sticky notes or markers Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop observation skills through hands-on exploration – Compare and contrast different book formats – Use descriptive language to […]
Materials: Writing/Coloring utensils, Candy, Candy bucket, Pumpkin, Scale, Measuring tape Assembly Directions Print one worksheet per student. Directions for Use: The student will color the bucket to look like theirs. The student will predict whether their candy bucket weighs more than a pumpkin then weigh their bucket and compare. The student will spread their candy […]
Materials and Resources: – White flowers (such as daisies or carnations) – Food coloring in various colors – Clear cups or small containers – Water – Scissors – Optional: droppers, magnifying glasses, paper and markers for recording observations Step-by-Step Instructions: 1. Start by introducing the concept of color mixing to the students. Explain that they […]
Materials List: – White flowers (such as carnations or daisies) – Small cups or jars – Food coloring in various colors – Water – Scissors – Optional: magnifying glasses or microscopes for closer observation Preschool Learning Objectives: – Develop curiosity and interest in science – Explore color mixing and absorption – Observe changes in materials […]