Winter Science Experiments for Preschoolers
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Encourage your young learners to explore all that winter has to offer with these amazing winter science experiments for preschoolers!
I have rounded up an amazing collection of preschool winter activities that are sure to keep your kids busy all season long!
If you have unique science activities that you do in the winter, leave a message in the comments so we can all try them this winter.

Whether you add these activities to your everyday homeschool lessons or you use them to make a snow day educational, these winter science activities are perfect for kids of all ages.
Winter Science Experiments for Preschoolers
Colour Mixing in the Snow
Little ones can explore coloring mixing in the snow! This one can be done indoors or out. Adventure in a Box
How to Make Frost in a Can
Explore the ice science experiment. Schooling a Monkey
Winter Snowflake Slime Recipe
Teach little ones about basic chemical reactions by making winter snowflake slime. Little Bins for Little Hands
A 2 for 1 Snow Experiment
This activity allows kids to explore two different aspects of snow science. They’ll explore whether or not their snow is clean and how much water is left when snow melts. Share It Science
Snowman Weather Gauge STEM Activity
Make this fun snowman craft that will help your kids measure the snowfall this winter. Preschool Tool Kit
Winter Animals Preschool Theme
Teach your kids about animals in winter. Carrots Are Orange
Hot Chocolate Science Experiment
Oh yum! Hot chocolate science! Creative Family Fun
Taste Safe Ice Painting
Ice painting is a great open-ended activity for kids of all ages. Messy Little Monster
Kids Get Crafty: Ice Ornaments
Explore the snow and ice by making nature ornaments for your outdoor trees. Red Ted Art
Snow science experiment for kids
Does snow change its form when it freezes? Find out with this experiment. Sparkling Buds
Does Snow Sink or Float | Winter Science for Kids
Learn whether snow sinks or floats. Lemon Lime Adventures
Ice Science Experiment: Can You Get Ice to Burn?
Can you get ice to burn? Find out how with this amazing ice science experiment! Schooling a Monkey
Snowflake Oobleck Winter Science Experiment for Kids
Snowflake oobleck is another fun winter sensory activity for kids of all ages. Little Bins for Little Hands
Frozen Bubbles and the Science of Ice Crystals
If it’s cold enough in your town, you could try freezing bubbles. We actually did this a few years ago, and it’s pretty amazing! Share It Science
Kids Fizzing Snow Activity
Fizzing snow is sure to be a hit this winter! There’s Just One Mommy
Hockey Science Experiment
Hockey science will get kids thinking about what slides best on ice. Creative Family Fun

Snow Storm in a Jar | Weather Science for Kids
Create a snowstorm in a jar! Lemon Lime Adventures
Penguin Science Experiment
Explore how penguins stay dry. Raising Little Superheroes
How Arctic Animals Stay Warm in Icy Water
How do arctic animals stay warm in icy water? I Can Teach My Child
What Makes Ice Melt Fastest? Science Experiment
Explore what makes ice melt. Raising Little Superheroes
Super Bouncy Snowballs Recipe
Make super bouncy snowballs with just a few simple ingredients. Coffee Cups and Crayons
Engineering for Kids | Building Igloos with Marshmallows
Building an igloo with marshmallows will keep kids busy on a cold winter afternoon! Lemon Lime Adventures
Melting Snowman Science Winter Snow Experiment
I love this melting snowman science experiment, and I bet the kids will, too! Little Bins for Little Hands
Super Fun Melting Snowman STEM Activity
If it doesn’t snow in your part of the country, you can still have fun melting snowmen. Check out this fun idea. There’s Just One Mommy
Simple Winter Science | How to Catch Snowflakes
Teach kids how to catch snowflakes, and then let them examine the snowflakes with a hand lens. Lemon Lime Adventures
PRESCHOOL BOOKS WINTER FUN
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about winter. 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.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland – The classic and beloved winter holiday song “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” is brought to life with bright and colorful illustrations.
Ten on the Sled – In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribou’s sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off . . . until just the caribou’s left, only and lonely.
The Biggest Snowman Ever – When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever. But building a huge snowman alone is hard! They work and work, but their snowmen just aren’t big enough.

Teaching Resources
This “ARCTIC WILDLIFE” quiet book introduces your baby the Polar animals, helps to develop imagination and fine motor skills!
This Arctic small world sensory bin filler includes everything your child needs to engage in beneficial sensory play. Sensory play encourages children to explore their senses and enhances creativity.
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