I just love fall, and fall science activities. The season is changing with beautiful leaves. There are acorns and nature to explore! The smells are amazing! Crisp fall air, apple orchards, and harvesting.
There are so many opportunities to experience fall with easy fall science experiments and hands-on activities. Fall science is a great way to learn about the many parts of fall we enjoy so much! Many of these science and STEM ideas below are favorite science experiments with a fun fall twist!
FALL SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS
FALL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
Each link below shows the how to’s of great fall science activities and experiments to try with your kids. These fall science activities also incorporate a great deal of sensory play and sensory system stimulation. Easy enough to do with even the youngest child. Great fall science activities for preschoolers!
GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK WITH THESE FALL SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
- What do you see?
- What do you hear?
- What do you feel?
- What do you smell?
- Even what do you taste? {like our apple 5 senses taste test!}
- What is happening?
- What would happen if…?
FALL SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
Our favorite fall themes include changing leaves, apples, and pumpkins! We love heading out to the orchards and pumpkin patches as well as wagon rides. There is always so much to explore.
Apple Volcano
Share a simple chemical reaction demonstration the kiddos will love to try over and over again.
Applesauce Oobleck
Easy Fluffy Slime For Fall
Exploring Acorns
Fall Sensory Science Table
Fall Sink or Float Experiment
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Exploring Fall Colors with Gourds
Parts of an Apple
Red Apple Slime
Apple 5 Senses Activity
Apple Gravity Experiment
Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
EXPLORE NATURE FOR FALL SCIENCE TOO!
Simply getting outside and going on a fall-themed scavenger hunt is a terrific way to start off a fall science lesson. You can collect samples to add to a fall-themed discovery table. We made these simple FALL DISCOVERY BOTTLES when we were hanging out in our backyard.
MORE PRESCHOOL FALL EXPERIMENTS WE LOVE!
The fall experiments below are from around the internet where I have met tons of cool moms who also love fall-themed play! Take a moment to visit their ideas too!
Fall Oobleck Sensory Science/ Craftulate
Fall Nature Sensory Jars Fun Littles
Autumn Nature Table Exploration/ The Imagination Tree
Sorting Leaves And Seeds/ Inspiration Laboratories
We also have put together a bunch of great FALL STEM ideas too!
ARE YOUR READY FOR FALL SCIENCE WITH PUMPKINS?
Just like all the cool fall activities above, these pumpkin science activities feature lots of play and rich sensory experience for young kids. Awesome hands-on learning with real pumpkins too! Click on the photo below!
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Popsicle Stick Spider Craft