Science is one of our favorite subjects to explore, especially when it’s hands-on and fun. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or learning at home, these science activities and printables make complex topics more engaging for kids.
From life cycles and weather to STEM challenges and themed worksheets, this collection includes a wide variety of science ideas for elementary students. Scroll down to find interactive resources that help spark curiosity and make learning stick.
STEM subscription boxes have been a huge part of our homeschool over the past few years. Instead of scrambling to plan science projects or hunt down supplies, these kits arrive ready-to-go, packed with experiments and activities that actually work. If you’re deciding which subscription to try, here’s a breakdown of the best STEM subscription boxes…
Thanksgiving homeschool activities are one of my favorite ways to keep learning fun during the holiday season. When my son was younger, we always slowed down that week, but I still wanted lessons to feel meaningful. Adding Thanksgiving-themed games, worksheets, and crafts gave us just the right mix of structure and celebration. Whether you’re cooking…
Vegetable coloring pages are one of my favorite ways to help kids connect with the foods they eat while sneaking in a bit of science and early literacy. When my son was younger, he loved learning where different veggies grow, whether underground like carrots or on a vine like peas. These printable pages make that…
These free dinosaur coloring pages were inspired by my son’s obsession with dinosaurs when he was little. He went through a stage where everything had to be T-Rex or Triceratops. I put this set together as a fun way to channel that excitement into something creative and a bit educational at the same time. Inside…
Solar system activity worksheets are an easy way to help kids connect with space in a hands-on way. This free pack is designed for ages 5–9 and includes seven activities plus answer sheets and a cover page. Kids will color posters, label planets, solve clue-based questions, and play simple matching games, all while practicing early…
A planet word search is a simple way to help kids build space vocabulary while keeping them engaged with a quiet, screen-free activity. Whether you’re learning about the solar system at home or in the classroom, this printable puzzle offers a fun way to reinforce what they’ve learned. With 17 themed words to find, it’s…
Life cycle playdough mats ended up being one of our favorite ways to explore science at home. My son would get completely focused—rolling tiny eggs, squishing larva, and proudly showing off each stage he made. These free printable playdough mats gave us a creative, hands-on way to dig into animal life cycle activities without feeling…
This life cycle of a penguin worksheet is a fun and engaging way for kids to explore how penguins grow, from egg to adulthood. With a mix of coloring, labeling, writing prompts, and memory games, it’s ideal for 1st to 4th grade and works well in both homeschool and classroom settings. We’ve used it as…
These free parts of an ant worksheet pages have been a great way for us to explore insect science at home, and they fit right in with our other animal anatomy worksheets. My son enjoyed learning the names of each part—head, thorax, abdomen, legs, antennae, and mandibles—while coloring and labeling the ant in different ways….
Ant activities for preschoolers have been some of our favorite ways to mix learning with play. When my son was younger, we explored how ants live and work together through crafts, sensory bins, and preschool science worksheets. These kinds of hands-on activities always sparked his curiosity—and they’re perfect for helping preschoolers build fine motor skills…
Hedgehog printables have become one of our favorite ways to combine learning and fun during fall nature studies. From life cycle diagrams to alphabet tracing pages, these activities have kept my son engaged while exploring everything from hibernation habits to woodland habitats. Whether you’re planning a themed week at home, adding to your classroom centers,…
This free scientific method worksheet is a simple way to introduce kids to science without overwhelming them. I designed it to make the process feel approachable—especially for younger learners who are just starting to ask big questions and explore how things work. The layout walks kids through each step, with space to write and illustrations…
Earth science worksheets have always been one of our favorite ways to explore natural phenomena in a hands-on way. As a homeschool mom, I’ve found that topics like rocks, weather, and landforms are much easier to understand when kids have visual, interactive activities in front of them. From rock cycle coloring pages to Earth Day…
The life cycle of a butterfly worksheet is a great way for kids to learn about metamorphosis in a hands-on way. From egg to caterpillar, chrysalis to butterfly, this transformation is one of nature’s most fascinating processes. Our free life cycle worksheets make it easy for young learners to explore each stage through fun and…
The life cycle of a frog activities make science exciting by turning a simple lesson into something kids can see and understand. From tiny eggs floating in water to tadpoles sprouting legs and leaping onto land, this transformation is full of fascinating changes. Whether kids are learning through hands-on crafts, worksheets, or real-life observations, seeing…