What are the best sensory science activities for kids? Read more about how to combine the senses and science, along with helpful tips. You’ll also find our top sensory science activities that combine science, sensory play, and fun!
💡 Check out these fantastic science and sensory play ideas below, which are so easy to set up! Each one incorporates at least two senses. Scroll down further for sensory science tips!
Grab a free 5 senses coloring pages pack and explore fantastic hands-on activities for the 5 senses!
Share a simple chemical reaction the kiddos will love to try over and over again. This erupting science experiment uses baking soda and vinegar for an easy science activity for preschoolers. We have a number of fun themes for you to try.
Let’s show the kiddos how to make these fantastic DIY crayons from old crayons instead of throwing away all those bits and pieces. Plus, making crayons from old crayons is a simple science activity illustrating physical change.
Ice melting is so much for kids and these frozen dinosaur eggs are perfect for your dinosaur fan and easy sensory science! Ice melting activities make awesome simple sensory science activities. Check out more Dinosaur Activities.
Get ready to experience this amazing sensory science activity with our 2 ingredient oobleck recipe. Is oobleck a liquid or a solid? Make some and find out for yourself!
Have fun with this taste safe sensory play foam made with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen! This edible shaving foam or aquafaba as it is commonly known is made from the water chick peas are cooked in.
Sensory science is an appealing form of play and learning for my son. We have done many hands-on sensory science activities that spark curiosity and develop a love of learning! In this activity you will explore what happens to ivory soap when you heat it in the microwave.
What is it about blowing bubbles? It’s all about surface tension and cohesion. Mix up your own inexpensive bubble recipe and get blowing. Can you make a bouncing bubble without it breaking? What about bubbles with different shapes? Or even blow a huge bubble snake!
Water activities are so easy to set up and perfect for young kids to play and learn with science. Everyday materials and supplies become awesome science experiments. Explore absorption as you investigate what materials absorb water with this fun experiment.
Ice melt, sensory play, parts of a flower, and fun all in one easy to set-up sensory science activity!
Collect interesting branches, leaves, and clippings from outside and turn them into nature’s paintbrushes! Or paint with pinecones!
Engage the sense of smell with homemade spice paint!
Choose one of our easy playdough recipes, (this one is our favorite) and a printable playdough mat for fun sensory science. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to practice fine motor skills, color and shape recognition, and counting while learning.
Add any of these free playdough mats below to your early-learning science activities!
Explore light and movement fun shadow activities!
Make sound with a homemade water xylophone and introduce physics through play.
Kids love fluffy slime because it’s SO fun to squish and stretch but also light and airy as a cloud! Learn how to make fluffy slime so quickly you won’t believe it with our easy fluffy slime recipe. Also, learn about the science behind this fun activity.
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Perfect for young kids, especially toddlers, who like to taste stuff but still want to enjoy the slimy experience. Making and playing with slime is an amazing tactile sensory experience (cool science too) whether you make it with borax or marshmallows.
It combines science and sensory play for young children who are still exploring the world around them and learning simple science concepts.
When we think of sensory experiences, we think of the five senses: sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell! These senses play an important role in learning and understanding the world.
Incorporating the senses into science activities for kids aged 3-6 can enhance their curiosity and engagement, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable.
Here’s how you can integrate each of the 5 senses into simple science projects.
Multisensory Approach: Whenever possible, combine multiple senses in an activity to enrich the experience and reinforce learning.
Hands-On Activities: Provide hands-on experiences that allow children to manipulate materials and interact with their environment!
Explore Nature: Use outdoor environments to encourage the exploration of various sights, sounds, textures, and smells found in nature.
Ask Questions: Encourage kids to ask questions and discuss their observations during the science activities. This promotes critical thinking and curiosity.
Here are a few resources to help you introduce science more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
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Each unit contains approximately 15 activities, with instructions and templates as needed. Hands-on activities are provided to keep it fun and exciting. This includes sensory bins, experiments, games, and more! Easy supplies keep it low cost and book suggestions add the learning time.
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