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FREE 5 Easy Screen-Free Activities | Preschool Science Printable | Toddler STEAM
Looking for a 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 or a low-prep 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 that actually teaches something and gets them off the screens? Welcome to 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿, a beautifully designed STEAM series for ages 3-6 that turns your living room into a laboratory! We believe that science starts with a spark. No expensive supplies, no complicated setup—just household items, simple instructions, and pure magic. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS2-1
The Rainbow Unicorn – Free Capillary Action Exploration for Early Childhood
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰? Your little scientist builds a paper towel unicorn — then watches colors climb against gravity using nothing but water. No kits. No prep. Just wonder. This free early childhood science activity introduces 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 through hands-on play, movement, and discovery. Designed for ages 3–6 and up, it works beautifully as a preschool science experiment, a kindergarten STEM activity, or a home
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
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Preschool Garden Scavanger Hunt / Spring Science Activity /Outdoor learning Free
Weather Scavenger Hunt Freebee!A fun, low-prep outdoor activity where children explore weather in the garden! ✔ Color + black & white versions ✔ Easy checklist format ✔ Perfect for preschool & kindergarten, but my daughter, who is in 2nd grade, enjoyed it too!
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Chickenology - Egg Candling
This activity is one of several that is part of an Independent Summer Study on hatching chickens from eggs with an incubator. This activity can be completed with the unit or as an independent activity.
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, General Science
Matching Colors Worksheet | Preschool & Kindergarten Color Recognition Activity
Make learning colors fun and engaging with this Matching Colors Worksheet set—perfect for Preschool and Kindergarten students! This printable PDF resource helps young learners develop essential early skills through interactive, hands-on activities. Children will match colors, improve visual discrimination, and build confidence in recognizing basic colors. ✨ What’s Included: 2 printable worksheet pages Color matching activities (cut & match or draw lines) Kid-friendly, clean design Ready-to
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Other (Arts), Visual Arts
4 Seasons Flashcards | Preschool & Kindergarten Nature Science; Calendar Visuals
Brighten Your Classroom with these 4 Seasons Flashcards — for FREE!Teach the cycle of the year with this high-quality, adorable set of 4 Seasons Flashcards. Specially designed for Preschool, Kindergarten, and ESL/ELL students, these visual aids make learning about Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn simple and engaging. Each card features a charming, personified tree character that illustrates the changes in nature, helping little learners build a connection with the environment. What’s Includ
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Vocabulary
FREE Pirate Observation Hunt- Properties of Matter Activity | K-2 Science
Ahoy, Future Scientists! Ready to turn your science lesson into a treasure hunt? This FREE Pirate-Themed Brain Teaser helps early learners practice their observation skills by describing objects using specific scientific vocabulary. Instead of boring drills, students join a pirate adventure where they must "unlock" the next step by correctly describing objects (like a pencil, a parrot, and a cave) using the properties of matter: Shape, Color, and Texture. What’s Inside this Freebie:Story-Driv
K - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
2-PS1-1
Free volcano eruption experiment STEM science activity teacher guide
Volcano eruption experiment for preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten. Make science erupt in your classroom with this hands-on activity! Students combine baking soda and vinegar to create an exciting eruption while learning about the environment, chemical reactions, observation, and cause-and-effect. 📦 What you'll receive: Step-by-step teacher directions Materials list, basic and optional extras Prep and clean-up tips Discussion prompts and extension ideas Quick science connection explained for ki
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Winter Enrichment Packet – 5 Fun Activities Aligned to 5th TEKS
Keep students engaged and learning during the winter season with this 5-activity enrichment packet designed for 5th grade! Aligned to TEKS standards, this resource includes a variety of fun, low-prep worksheets: ❄️ TEKS-aligned Winter Bingo Board ❄️ Creative STEM Challenge ❄️ Complete the Drawing art prompt ❄️ Printable Paper Games ❄️ A clever Rebus PuzzlePerfect for early finishers, sub plans, centers, or winter break review!
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Other (Science)
Yellow Canary Jigsaw Animal Puzzles – Fine Motor PreK & Early Learning Printable
🌟 Yellow Canary Jigsaw Animal Puzzle Pack – Up to 20 Variants Per Puzzle (4–64 Pieces)(PreK & Early Learning · Printable · US Letter · Fine Motor · Hands-on · Designed within the BelaCoo Jigsaw Puzzle Framework) Brighten your classroom with this cheerful Yellow Canary Puzzle Pack, designed to bring color, fun, and fine-motor practice to your learners! This printable resource includes up to 20 variants per puzzle, each with black or grey cutlines, allowing you to choose exactly the level of
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Visual Arts, Vocabulary
STEM Scientist Profile Mini-Cards – Freebie
STEM Scientist Profile Mini-Cards – FREEBIEThis free resource is designed to spark creativity and curiosity in your students as they imagine themselves as scientists and inventors. Students will draw their own portraits, write their names, and describe the inventions they’d like to create. What’s Included: 1 example card (completed) 3 blank scientist profile cards in different colors Teacher instructions pageGrade Levels: Perfect for Grades 1–4 (can also be adapted for Kindergarten or upper grad
K - 4th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
+1
Sweet or Sour? Fruit Sorting Worksheets (PreK–K)
A fun and simple fruit sorting activity for young learners! Children highlight the correct answer (Sweet or Sour) while learning fruit names, identifying tastes, and practicing fine motor skills. This set includes 10 printable worksheets featuring cute fruit illustrations—perfect for morning work, centers, small groups, or at-home learning. What’s Included: • 10 Sweet vs Sour sorting worksheets • Highlight-the-answer format • Colorful fruit images • Suitable for Preschool–Kindergarten Skill
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Ms. Keici's Atomic Journey
"Ms. Keici's Atomic Journey" is an engaging, 3D animated storybook that dives into what atoms are, transforming a regular lesson into an exciting journey for the students. This visual resource makes learning highly interactive and memorable for them.
6th
Basic Principles
Basic Shapes Flashcards - Speech Therapy & Parent Resource
These shape flashcards are a fun and engaging way for young children to learn and review basic shapes like the star, pentagon, square, circle, triangle, and hexagon. With bright, simple visuals and clear labels, they help kids build shape recognition, vocabulary, and early math skills. Perfect for teachers, speech-language pathologists, and parents, these 16 flashcards can be used during circle time, in learning centers, or for at-home practice to make learning shapes interactive and enjoyable.
PreK - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Basic Principles
Hands On Learning Boards
This packet includes 23 learning boards which give a visual/hands-on addition to many teaching topics: number correspondence, same/different, sorting by attributes, counting, spatial relationships, alphabet, shapes, patterns, etc. Simply add manipulatives with these visuals and create hands-on fun with some very abstract concepts that can be difficult for students to grasp. Adding this visual board will also grab the focus of your students, especially those who struggle to attend. Have fun teach
PreK - K
Alphabet, Basic Principles, Other (Math)
CCSS
RI.K.10
, RF.K.1d
, SL.K.1
+2
Ms. Keici's Cretaceous Class Trip
The story features Ms. Keici shrinking down for an immersive lesson to teach about dinosaurs in her fashionable 3D style.
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles
Science KWL Chart
This is for a Science themed KWL pre-teach/post-teach. Hope it helps make your day run smoother!
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Preschool-Kinder Review
Perfect for daily review, or assessment. Covers the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, days of the week, and months of the year. Hope you enjoy!
PreK - K
Basic Principles
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