When the weather outside gets frightful, our kids winter activities for science and sensory play will be quite delightful! I love to experiment with playful science and hands on learning, so we like to include tactile sensory play with many of our science ideas too.

KIDS WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR SCIENCE & SENSORY PLAY

The classic science choice for Winter is ice, but we enjoy slimes, eruptions, and nature as well! Simple science concepts are perfect for young children. Experimenting leads to discoveries and discoveries spark curiosity. Check out our 20 Playful Winter Science Activities.

 KIDS WINTER ACTIVTIES  

These Winter themed activities and ideas are simple to set up and use only a few materials. Little on supplies but big on fun and learning possibilities! Young children are still learning about how the world works! Make sure to also check out our collection of awesome kids science experiments for the whole year. Click on the links below to learn more about each activity.

 Arctic Slime

Use our simple and easy to follow slime recipe to make your own perfect icy arctic Winter science sensory play!

 Melting Castles Frozen Inspired Baking Soda Science

Just a couple kitchen cabinet cupboard ingredients make a great Winter sensory science activity with lots of action!

 Arctic Icy Rescue

Grab a container for this Winter sensory science activity! Freeze overnight and get ready to play and learn.

Hot Chocolate Cloud Dough

Another great kitchen cupboard sensory play idea for quick and easy Winter themed sensory play {12 great recipes}

Snowflake Slime

Our favorite homemade liquid starch slime recipe with sparkling snowflakes

Snowman Slime or Snow Slime

Another favorite slime play but this time with a melting snowman theme. My son loves this one!

Melting snowmen {frozen baking soda science}

Fizzing snowmen are the best. Classic baking soda science meets snowmen.

Real Snow Snowman Science Activity

Bring your snowman indoors and set up this easy experiment.

Snowflake Oobleck

Another classic science activity with a winter theme!

Winter Ice Melt

Incorporate nature into a simple ice melting activity that kids love.

Outdoor Bubble Science

Take your bubbles outside and see if you can make a freezing bubble!

What a fun collection of kids winter activities with something for everyone to enjoy this season.

KIDS WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR SCIENCE AND SENSORY PLAY

Click on the pictures below for more great ideas to try out this winter.