Thanksgiving science activities for preschoolers are tons of fun to try, because preschoolers are naturally curious!
These preschool Thanksgiving STEM activities and Thanksgiving STEM activities for preschoolers are perfect for preschool-aged learners.
When it comes to STEM activities for kids, we love doing seasonal STEM activities (check out the complete list of Thanksgiving STEM activities here).
Thanksgiving STEM for preschool is extra fun because preschoolers are so curious about the world!
It’s fun to see them learn more about the world and get answers to the questions they ask 1000 times a day.
Add these Thanksgiving STEM activities for preschoolers to your STEM centers or at-home STEM activities this year!
The Benefits of Preschool Thanksgiving STEM Activities
Preschoolers are naturally innovative, curious, and learners. A preschooler is interested in learning more about how the world works.
A lot of early education is designed to capture the magic of a preschooler’s natural curiosity and guide it into a lifelong love of learning.
Since preschoolers love learning about the world, STEM activities for preschool are some of the best ways to start teaching about the world to kids.
The benefits of STEM activities is that they start giving structure to a child’s natural curiosity.
And best of all, preschoolers who get exposed to hands-on STEM activities are more likely to develop a lifelong love of problem-solving and scientific thinking.
This will benefit them throughout life regardless of if they go into a STEM field as an adult.
Supplies for Preschool Thanksgiving STEM Experiments
You’ll want to make sure you’ve stocked up on these Thanksgiving STEM supplies before starting your preschool STEM activities!
The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based ProjectsBall Regular Mouth Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, 16-Ounces (4-Pack)
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 32 Ounce
Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)
Alka-Seltzer PFY BXAS50 80659297 Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine, Two-Pack (Pack of 50)
Kadaon 10X Handheld Magnifier Antique Mahogany Handle Magnifier Reading Magnifying Glass for Reading Book, Inspection, Coins, Insects, Rocks, Map, Crossword Puzzle
BORAX 20 Mule Team Laundry Booster, Powder, 4 Pounds
Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt – (1) 16 Ounce Resealable Bag of Nutritious, Classic Sea Salt, Great for Cooking, Baking, Pickling, Finishing and More, Pantry-Friendly, Gluten-Free
McCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Food Coloring – 12 Color Vibrant Cake Food Coloring Set for Baking, Decorating, Fondant and Cooking – Upgraded Liquid Concentrated Icing Food Color Dye for Slime Making, DIY Crafts – .25 fl. oz. Each
30% Pure Vinegar – Home&Garden (1 Gallon)
Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, 5 lb
Argo Corn Starch 16 oz. Box (Pack of 4)
Thanksgiving STEM Activities for Preschoolers
If you are teaching preschool, operating a daycare, or are just a parent or grandparent who would like to introduce more STEM education into your preschooler’s life, these Thanksgiving STEM experiments for preschoolers are a lot of fun to try!
Not only do they provide a fun way to involve sensory learning for preschoolers, but they help explain the science behind common Thanksgiving activities like baking, cooking, and nature!
Thanksgiving Science Experiments for Preschool
When it comes to science and Thanksgiving, there is so much to learn!
Even during preschool!
Determine what causes bread to mold in the bread mold experiment.
Learn about the parts of a pumpkin along with density when you make this Pumpkin Density Column Experiment!
Preschoolers will have a lot of fun making and playing with this Fall Leaf Slime.
This taste-safe cranberry slime is perfect for preschoolers!
Thanksgiving Technology Activities for Preschool
Technology is so important to the world, even at Thanksgiving!
Introduce these STEM activities with a technology focus to the preschool classroom this year.
Make a turkey transporter and learn about how technology improves our lives.
See if you can build a dugout canoe that really floats!
Thanksgiving Engineering Activities for Preschool
Preschoolers will have a lot of fun with these Thanksgiving engineering challenges.
Try the turkey Egg Drop Project with Popsicle Sticks!
Explore how to use different building materials with these Pumpkin Activities for Preschoolers.
Make the egg carton turkey craft and design your own turkey!
Read these Books about Pumpkins for Preschool and get the whole picture of what a pumpkin lifecycle looks like!
Thanksgiving Math Activities for Preschool
Try these super fun and creative math activities this Thanksgiving!
Make this fall leaves number match game and explore counting and basic addition and subtraction.
Preschoolers will have fun with this Thanksgiving counting book.
Thanksgiving snap cube puzzles are fun for preschoolers.
Young kids will enjoy this Thanksgiving color by number worksheet!
These Thanksgiving number puzzles introduce the basic concepts of math problems to preschoolers.
More Thanksgiving STEM Activities
Simple Thanksgiving Science Experiments for the Elementary Classroom
Thanksgiving Engineering Activities for Elementary
