Real Egg STEM! Ditch the plastic eggs and try out these egg activities with real eggs. Pull out a dozen eggs and use them for math, science, and engineering. Weigh them. Sink them. Drop them. Explore gravity, sink/float, and density. We love simple egg experiments with inexpensive household items!

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Real eggs make for awesome play and learning! We have already done a egg drop challenge suitable for preschoolers. These egg activities below are definitely hands on learning for preschool!

I set up a variety of easy experiments and activities including weight, gravity, and sink/float salt water density. Grab a carton of eggs, a kitchen scale, and a few household items and let your egg STEM learning begin!

Supplies You Will Need:

  • Carton of eggs
  • Scale
  • Salt
  • Water
  • Container for water
  • Cardboard and plate

7 Preschool Egg Activities For STEM

1. Sink or Float

Fill a tub or basin with water and have preschoolers predict whether eggs will float or sink. Let them place eggs gently into the water and observe what happens. This activity introduces concepts of buoyancy and density. Learn more here.

2. Salt Water Density

Add salt to water, and again place the eggs gently in the mixture and observe what happens. Learn more about how salt affects density.

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3. Weight and Volume

Use a simple scale to find out the weight of one egg. Then add the egg to water to measure the volume. See our preschool volume activity.

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If you don’t have a special balance scale, you can also use a small kitchen scale and a container. Take a look at how much the eggs weigh. Either one at a time or all together, practice reading the numbers on the scale.

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4. Dissolving Eggshells

Place raw eggs in different liquids (vinegar, soda, juice) and observe how the eggshells dissolve over time. This experiment demonstrates the effects of acidity on the calcium carbonate in the eggshell. See our naked egg experiment.

5. Egg Drop Challenge

Challenge preschoolers to design and build containers to protect raw eggs from cracking when dropped from different heights. Provide materials like cardboard, cotton balls, tape, and feathers for insulation. See our Egg Drop challenge ideas.

6. Egg Rolling

Make a simple ramp from cardboard or wood and roll hard boiled eggs down. Change the angle of the ramp and observe what happens.

Egg STEM wouldn’t be complete without a simple egg roll to take a look at gravity. He knows that gravity pulls stuff down. He wished there weren’t any gravity. Make sure to also check out these Gravity Experiments for more ideas.

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7. Cook An Egg

Of course, we had to just straight drop the egg onto a plate. It didn’t go to waste! We explored irreversible change next. One minute in the microwave and we have an edible egg!

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TIP: Give children room to explore and experiment without constant directing!

Lots of awesome Egg STEM activities for preschoolers. It’s also a great opportunity to practice moving slowly and carefully! You could also use hard boiled eggs for a bit less mess if you think the eggs might break easily! We had a blast with all of these preschool egg activities.

Fun Egg Books To Pair With These STEM Activities

“The Great Eggscape!” by Jory John and Pete Oswald: This humorous picture book follows Egg and his friends as they attempt to escape from the evil chefs who want to cook them. It’s a fun and entertaining read with colorful illustrations.

“Egg” by Kevin Henkes: In this charming story, a little egg named Egg patiently waits for something to happen. It’s a tale of anticipation and surprises, perfect for young children.

“The Good Egg” by Jory John and Pete Oswald: This heartwarming book tells the story of a good egg who feels pressured to be perfect all the time. It’s a delightful story about self-acceptance and the importance of balance.

“Egg Drop” by Mini Grey: In this imaginative book, an egg named Humpty Dumpty sets out on an adventure to find the perfect place to hatch. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and learns valuable lessons.

“Where Are Baby’s Easter Eggs?” by Karen Katz: This interactive lift-the-flap book is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. It follows Baby as she searches for Easter eggs hidden throughout the house.

“The Golden Egg Book” by Margaret Wise Brown: This classic picture book follows a curious bunny who discovers a golden egg. It’s a sweet story about friendship, discovery, and the magic of new beginnings.

“Eggs 1, 2, 3: Who Will the Babies Be?” by Janet Halfmann: In this educational book, children learn about different animals and their eggs. It’s a counting book that introduces young readers to the diversity of life in the animal kingdom.

“Easter Surprise” by Roger Priddy: This colorful board book follows a group of animal friends as they prepare for an Easter egg hunt. With simple text and bright illustrations, it’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

“Dinosaur Eggs” by Jennifer Dussling: In this non-fiction book, children learn about dinosaur eggs and how scientists study them. It’s an engaging introduction to paleontology for young readers.

TIP: Check out fizzy dinosaur eggs and frozen dinosaur eggs for fun preschool activities!

“The Odd Egg” by Emily Gravett: In this charming book, Duck finds an egg that looks different from the others. As he waits for it to hatch, he discovers a surprising new friend. It’s a sweet story about acceptance and friendship.

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What’s Included:

There are 12+ preschool themes to get you started. This is an ” I can explore” series! Science, STEM, Math, Seasons, and more.

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 to the learning time.

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  1. Great ideas! I love that you are sharing ideas for making STEM accessible at home. I try to do that too, it is so important!

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