One of my favorite things to do with my kids are STEM activities and science experiments for kids. Aside from writing, science is my second-favorite subject to teach. We didn’t do many science experiments growing up, so I love the chance to do more hands-on science with my kids. Here are 18 winter science experiments for preschool and toddlers that are interesting enough for older, kids, too! This will keep both Bo and Monkey happy this winter.

18 Winter Science Experiments for Preschoolers

Try these fun hands-on winter science experiments for preschoolers!

This winter, don't wait for it to freeze outside to learn about frost! Make your own frost using this simple guide on how to make frost at home!

Learn to make frost in a can!

This simple recipe for winter slime is basic, fun, and so simple that kids can make it themselves! The perfect winter boredom buster!

Try your hand at winter slime!

Little Bins for Little Hands has a fun wintery twist on baking soda and vinegar experiments with a wintery twist! Toddlers and preschoolers alike would love touching the strange fuzzy bubbles.

Carrots are Orangehas an entire preschool unit study based around the scientific study ofanimal’s winter habits. Even my 8-year-old would love learning about how different animals do different things during the winter!

If you don’t live in a snowy area (we rarely get snow), your preschoolers will love helping you may this faux-snow dough from Huckleberry Love.

Here is a fun experiment that preschoolers will love from Mom to 2 Posh Little Divas. What makes ice melt the fastest?

Ever wonder how to make frost? This frost-making experiment from Science Sparks will amaze preschoolers and delight toddlers.

We always have way too many candy canes after Christmas. What better way to use them than in a tot-friendly science experiment? TeachPreschool shows you how its done.

Your preschoolers will love learning how to make a snowstorm in a jar. Don’t be surprised if your kids ask to do this project over and over! Growing a Jeweled Rose has the tutorial.

Preschoolers will love this magical way to create ice from super-cold water. How does it work? Watch the video from TeachPreschool to find out! What preschooler doesn’t like hot cocoa? Fantastic Fun and Learning has a fun twist on baking soda and vinegar using hot chocolate. You’ll probably want to also have some actual cocoa on hand to prevent a riot. :-)

If it’s below freezing where you live, your tots and preschoolers will love blowing frozen bubbles. What Do We Do All Day offers tips for making it work better.

Preschool Inspirations offers some helpful tips on how to make a winter nature walk science-oriented. Preschoolers will love searching for all kids of things outdoors!

Here is another fun science experiment from Little Bins for Little Hands. This can be done indoors or out, and teaches preschoolers about how different liquids respond to freezing temperatures.

What better winter science activity than learning about penguins? Little Bins for Little Hands offers several fun hands-on projects for learning about these cold-weather birds.

How amazing is this snow volcano from Science Sparks?Preschoolers and toddlers will love watching snow erupt into colorful goo.

If your preschoolers have ever wondered how frost forms, The Homeschool Scientist has an excellent post about how and why frost forms.Experiment with trying to make your own frost at home!

These colorful icicles from Housing a Forest would make an amazing and memorable science experiment for preschoolers about how ice forms! Visit Housing a Forest for instructions.

If you live in an area where it doesn’t freeze much, your preschoolers may like learning about rain and cold weather during the winter. Here is a fun experiment on what makes rain fall that preschoolers will love.

These study ideas from Inspiration Laboratories shows preschoolers how to examine pine trees using the scientific method.

Seasonal science is a fun way to learn about winter and ice with preschoolers (and older children). Try out some of these winter science experiments next time you have a few minutes to explore! You may all learn something!

18 Winter Science Experiments for Preschoolers

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