Science Worksheets for Ages 3-6
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Explore our engaging science worksheets designed specifically for children aged 3 to 6! These interactive resources encourage young minds to discover the wonders of the world around them through fun activities and colorful illustrations. Our worksheets cover essential topics such as animals, plants, habitats, and basic physics concepts, fostering curiosity and a love for learning in early education. Each printable resource is crafted to support developmental milestones while enhancing fine motor skills and critical thinking. Perfect for preschool or home learning, our science worksheets make exploring the universe enjoyable and educational. Start your child's scientific journey today!
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Comparing Solutions Worksheet
Juan can't get his veg garden growing as he'd like, planted on a steep hill. Help your child practice problem-solving by comparing solutions and rating them from most to least effective. With this thought-provoking worksheet, learners can hone the important skill of finding the best solution from a range of options.
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Beaver Pond: Comparing Solutions Worksheet
Got a problem? This science worksheet is great for helping your child compare solutions and pick the best one. Kids get to rate each option's effectiveness by ticking off boxes, from most to least. It's a great way to encourage problem-solving skills, while having fun!
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Beaver Pond: Looking for a Solution Worksheet
Beavers are building dams and flooding the local pond! Help your child practice problem-solving skills by reading through and selecting from possible solutions, with this fun PDF worksheet. See how your child's skills are improved!
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Developing Solution Worksheet
Facing a challenge? Boost your child's problem-solving skills with this science worksheet from Kids Academy! Kerry is eating an ice cream cone and it's melting too fast. Read through the suggested solutions and help your child pick the best one! With this activity, your child will understand the cause of the problem and learn to act accordingly.
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Pond Trouble Worksheet
This fun worksheet will get your child's brain buzzing! They must help the characters solve the mystery of a flooding pond by reading the explanation and carefully considering each answer choice. Encourage them to think deeply about the possible cause before picking the most likely one.
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Identifying a Problem Worksheet
Help Juan figure out why his vegetable garden isn't doing well! Print this PDF science worksheet. Read the explanation and observe the scene. What could be causing the problem? Check off the correct answer to complete the challenge. Weather or soil conditions may be the cause – analyze to find out!
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Counting Birds Worksheet
Introduce your child to the exciting activity of bird watching! This PDF worksheet features a tally chart of the different types of birds Will saw on his walk. Have your kid use the tally chart to organize information and use it to answer the questions that follow, thus boosting early science and math skills.
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Gathering Information About the Weather Worksheet
Teach your child to interpret a weather forecast with this helpful science worksheet from Kids Academy! Guide them to analyze the data, figure out what the weather will be like on each day and answer the questions at the bottom by checking off the correct answers. This will help them understand and plan for their week!
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Saguaro Cactus Life Cycle Worksheet
Teach your child about the saguaro cactus, which takes 35 years to bloom and can live up to twice the lifespan of a human! Print this free PDF worksheet to engage learners with an interesting passage. Check off the correct answers to reflect their learning!
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Young and Adult Plants Worksheet
Examine the sprouts, then compare the leaves of the nearby trees. Check the box next to the tree that looks similar to the sprout to complete the worksheet. Problem-solving and analysis skills will be put to the test! 80 words.
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Rainforest Plants Worksheet
Rainforests get lots of rain, so plants need to adapt to survive! Pointy leaves help shed water, while tall trees reach more sunlight. This worksheet teaches kids how plants adapt. Explore the fascinating ways they stay alive!
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Pond Plant Adaptations
Plants can grow almost anywhere, even in water! How? Pond plants have amazing adaptations like free-floating, large leaves with long stems reaching down to the ground. Help your student learn about these adaptations by doing this fun worksheet.
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The Cactus Plant Worksheet
Encourage your little scientist to review cacti with this free biology worksheet. Check off the correct answer to show how the cactus survives its harsh desert environment! With sharp spikes and the ability to store water like a camel, the cactus is a remarkable plant that has adapted to its climate.
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Plants and Sunlight: Part 2 Worksheet
Place a houseplant near the window and observe how it bends to get more sunlight! The sun's effects on plants and trees are amazing - flowers opening and closing, trees growing stronger branches on the south side. Let your child learn with this free Kids Academy printable science worksheet!
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Plants and Sunlight: Part 1 Worksheet
Plants need the sun to grow big and strong, just as much as they need water. Without sunlight, plants can’t grow or flower. Use this worksheet to teach your child the importance of sun for plants. Have them read the passage and analyze the pictures to determine which plants are struggling due to lack of sunlight.
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Types of Flowering Plants Worksheet
Help kids explore the variety of plants around them! Have them discover trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with this fun science worksheet. Print it and let them match the plant pictures to their correct names. It's an exciting learning experience that'll let them check off the right images and explore the botanical world.
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Moon Journal Worksheet
Observe the moon and its 8 phases with your child by downloading this free PDF worksheet from Kids Academy! Review the moon phases with them then help them label Kyle's moon journal. Select the right moon phase for each picture to complete the page!
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Stars and Constellations Worksheet
Learn about stars and constellations with this entertaining worksheet! Read the passage at the top of the page to gain an understanding of stars, then test your child's knowledge with the questions below. Check the right answers and finish this science worksheet with your child - they'll be amazed that stars can make their own light, just like the sun!
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Night Sky Search Worksheet
Gaze up into the night sky and spot the stars! Your little astronomer can learn about Aries and Big Dipper constellations with this science worksheet. Simply find the ram for Aries and check the box for Big Dipper. Then, when the weather is right, go outside and look for them in the night sky!
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Guess the Season Worksheet
Winter and summer bring different weather! Help kids recognize the changes with this free Kids Academy PDF worksheet. Students read each description, look at the pictures, and check the box next to the season depicted. Make learning fun and easy with interactive activities.
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Temperature Patterns Worksheet
Adam has recorded temperatures in his area. Help your child use the data to predict temperatures for one month in each season. Check the box next to the correct temperature for each row in this worksheet. In America, temperatures vary by climate and season - colder in winter, hotter in summer.
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Seasons Match Worksheet
Preschoolers should begin learning about seasons and weather early. Most can tell what season it is by upcoming holidays or school activities. Test their knowledge with a printable PDF worksheet. It asks them to match each image with its corresponding season!
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Predicting Weather Worksheet
Observe weather patterns to make a prediction! Use this worksheet to help your little scientist. Kids will analyze data, make a scientific prediction, and explain their responses. Colorful and fun, this activity will bring the lesson home.
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Observing the Sky Worksheet
Look up to the sky and observe day and night objects! See a rainbow or some clouds by day and stars and the moon at night. Help your little learner review this science concept with Kids Academy's fun and colorful worksheet. Have them sort and check off the objects seen by day or night, going down the column in the center.
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Science for ages 3-6 is crucial for several reasons. It ignites curiosity, often inherent in early learners, and fosters a spirit of inquiry that prompts questions about the world around them. At this age, children are naturally exploratory; engaging them with basic scientific concepts—through observation, hands-on experiments, and play—encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for lifelong learning.
Moreover, early exposure to science lays a strong foundation for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. As technology and science continue to shape our future, building familiarity with these subjects helps children develop proficiency and comfort as they progress through their education. Science education during these formative years promotes creativity and imagination, allowing children to hypothesize, experiment, and discover, which enhances their cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
Engaging young learners in science also encourages teamwork and communication as they may work together in groups during experiments. Finally, a passion for science nurtured early can lead to increased interest in scientific fields later in life, creating future innovators and problem solvers who will contribute positively to society. For parents and teachers, fostering a love for science in young children is an investment in their holistic development and future success.
