20 Engaging Fall Science Experiments for Preschoolers

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Pumpkins, apples, leaves, and more! Come discover 20 engaging fall science experiments for preschoolers! Hands-on learning for the season.

Kids will get their hands dirty and learn more about pine cones, leaves, pumpkins, and apples with this awesome collection of autumn science activities for kids.

Explore crystals, mold, chemical reactions, and more. There are enough ideas here to keep your kids engaged in autumn science all season long.

Fall Fun Science Experiments

Autumn is almost here, and it’s the perfect time of year to explore the life cycle of a pumpkin with your preschoolers! Homeschool Preschool

Do your preschoolers know why pine cones open and close? You can explain that concept with hands-on pine cone experiment. Parenting Chaos

Let your preschoolers explore chemical reactions with this fun fizzy pumpkins Halloween activity. Mess for Less

Are your kids up for a challenge? Encourage them to get creative and put their problem solving skills to the test with a fall STEM challenge: Leaf Sculptures. The Educators’ Spin On It

Kids can explore fall colors in this easy fall leaf science experiment which will help them understand the role of chlorophyll when leaves change colors. A Little Pinch of Perfect

Explore the fact that corn kernels pop open to make popcorn with this hands-on corn vs. popcorn experiment for kids. A Little Pinch of Perfect

Explore crystals with your preschoolers with this salt crystal pumpkin activity. Schooling a Monkey

Your kids will love making pumpkin volcanoes. Messy science is the best science! The STEM Laboratory

Make pumpkin goop (oobleck) with real pumpkin guts for some seasonal messy play! Sun Hats and Wellie Boots

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Explore how different liquids affect apples with this autumn apple science experiment. Pre-K Pages

Explore force and motion with a flying pumpkin catapult contest this fall. The Owl Teacher

This salt crystal leaves activity is another fun way to explore crystals with your little ones. Living Well Mom

You don’t have to wait until pumpkin season to make a volcano. This apple volcano science experiment can be done today! The Resourceful Mama

Your little ones are sure to be amazed at the thought of growing a pumpkin inside a pumpkin. Life with Moore Babies

If your kids love candy science, show them how to make a magic pumpkin with Reese’s Pieces. Playdough to Plato

With so many fun science experiments to explore this fall, which one will you start with?

PRESCHOOL SCIENCE BOOKS

Fill your book basket with a great collection of preschool science books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

The Curious Kid’s Science Book – Children will learn to ask their own scientific questions, discover value in failed experiments, and — most importantly — have a blast with science. The 100+ hands-on activities in the book use household items to playfully teach important science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

Awesome Science Experiments for Kids – Getting kids excited about science can be difficult. Science Experiments for Kids provides young scientists ages 5-10 with hands-on experiments that teach them how to apply the scientific method.

Steam Play & Learn – Preschoolers will love tackling these 20 fun, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects as they learn about STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math).

RESOURCES I LOVE

Everyone loves an apple. Yum. Dig right into the core of the apple with this interactive felt labeling set. There are labels for the inside and outside including ones to show what happens to the flower during the apple life cycle.

Practice counting apples with this fun apple counting baskets felt board set. Children will love placing the correct number of apples in baskets. They’ll learn to recognize numerals, number words and counting to five.

Looking for a fun way to help your little ones practice counting and number recognition? These apple-themed fall number worksheets are perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners!

We hope you enjoy these free printable science color by number worksheets. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know in the comments below.

Be sure to check out our other resources for homeschooling families and educators. Have fun learning with your little one!