Physical Science Worksheets for Ages 3-8
85 filtered results
Difficulty Level
Grade
Age
-
From - To
Subject
Activity
Standards
Discover our engaging collection of Physical Science worksheets tailored for children aged 3 to 8! Designed to instill a love for learning, these printable resources encourage young minds to explore fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and the physical world around them. With hands-on activities and colorful visuals, our worksheets promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while making science fun and accessible. Ideal for classrooms and home education, these materials support early scientific understanding and inquiry. Whether you're teaching gravity, states of matter, or simple machines, our worksheets are the perfect tool to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong passion for science!
Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
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!
Assign to My Students
Identifying a Problem Worksheet
Worksheet
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.
Temperature Patterns Worksheet
Worksheet
Lights for Safety Worksheet
Teach kids safety light messages to stay safe. Print this worksheet and ask students to identify the objects in the pictures. Then, ask them to check off the safety light messages which warn people to watch out. This helps keep kids safe at all times.
Lights for Safety Worksheet
Worksheet
Safety Sounds Worksheet
Teach your kids about safety. Explain the rules and let them know what sounds to be aware of. Review the worksheet with pictures of objects and ask them to recognize which ones produce safety sounds. Have them check their answers. Doing this will help ensure their safety and that of others.
Safety Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet
Remind students that transparent objects allow us to see through them, translucent objects let some light pass through, and opaque objects block all light. Have them look at pictures and decide if each object is transparent, translucent, or opaque.
Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet
Worksheet
How Light Travels Worksheet
This colorful worksheet teaches students about light travel: beams move in a straight line and can't go around corners. Students view pictures and check off all the correct examples.
How Light Travels Worksheet
Worksheet
Light Reflections Worksheet
Teach your students that some objects reflect light and form a reflection. Ask them to name examples, then look at pictures and check off which objects can do this. Have them note how the light bounces off these surfaces, and observe their own reflections.
Light Reflections Worksheet
Worksheet
Which Is Brighter? Worksheet
Before the exercise, ask students to recall sources of light. Use this worksheet to explain that the brighter the light source, the more space it can light up. Identify the different light sources in the pictures, then check the brighter light source in each pair. The biggest natural source of light is the sun.
Which Is Brighter? Worksheet
Worksheet
Noisy Park Worksheet
Get your students ready for the exercise by asking them to name things they see and do at the park. Then, have them identify the things in the picture, look for objects that make sounds, and verify the answers.
Noisy Park Worksheet
Worksheet
How We Hear Sounds Worksheet
Before beginning this worksheet, make sure your students are aware of the five senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing. This worksheet will help them explore how we hear sounds with our ears. Read or listen to the text, study the images, and answer the questions. Check off the correct answers.
How We Hear Sounds Worksheet
Worksheet
How We See Objects Worksheet
Remind your students of our five senses! This worksheet will teach them more about sight: read/listen to the text, look at pictures, then help them complete sentences. Check off the right words!
How We See Objects Worksheet
Worksheet
Seeing and Hearing Worksheet
Before beginning this worksheet, ensure your students know that we have five senses: eyes (seeing), tongue (tasting), skin (feeling), nose (smelling), and ears (hearing). This worksheet will explore seeing and hearing - ask your students what they can see/hear in the picture and get them to check it off.
Seeing and Hearing Worksheet
Worksheet
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet
To help your child with multiplication, teach them some simple tricks. For example, when multiplying 10's the product always ends in a 0, and when multiplying by 5, the product will end in 0 or 5. Look at the problems in this worksheet and help your child find the product. Then, check the thermometer with the correct answer.
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Part 2 Worksheet
Worksheet
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Worksheet
To help your child learn their times tables, here's two tips. When multiplying by 10s, the product always ends in a 0. When multiplying by 5s, the product will end in either 0 or 5. Have a look at the problems in this worksheet, help them find the product and check the thermometer to verify the answer.
Multiplying 5’s: Telling Temperature Worksheet
Worksheet
The Water Cycle Worksheet
Do your students know about the water cycle? Show them the picture in this worksheet. Explain the stages: collection, evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Read the sentences and have them check the true or false questions. After this, they will understand the cycle water goes through.
The Water Cycle Worksheet
Worksheet
Forces Worksheet
Teach your child about forces! Ask them to identify which of six pictures shows push, pull or gravity. Read the words beside each picture and have them circle the correct one. It's a great way to learn about forces; push, pull and gravity!
Forces Worksheet
Worksheet
What Are Solids? Worksheet
Help your kids understand matter's three forms - solid, liquid, and gas - with examples. Ask them to give their own and where to find them. Then, read and discuss the worksheet's facts about solids. Afterward, have them circle the solids among the provided objects.
What Are Solids? Worksheet
Worksheet
Matter Word Search Worksheet
Matter is anything with weight and taking up space. It exists in three forms: solid, gas and liquid. Examples of these are ice, air and water. Help kids find the words in the puzzle, which are written forward, backward, horizontally and vertically. Connect the letters!
Matter Word Search Worksheet
Worksheet
What Is Matter? Worksheet
Matter is anything that occupies space and has weight. Show your child examples, like people, cars, food, animals, objects etc. Ask them to name more. Help the thirsty kids in the picture find liquids - have them trace the path in the tracing sheet.
What Is Matter? Worksheet
Worksheet
Multiplying 3s with Force Worksheet
Help your kids understand force. Examples: jumping in a playground, wind blowing leaves, pulling a wagon. Show them how to use force to pull the wagon in this worksheet by drawing a line through all the correct multiplication facts.
Multiplying 3s with Force Worksheet
Worksheet
Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet
Assisting your kids with math homework has no limits. After mastering addition and subtraction, the next step is multiplication. Initially, it can be intimidating. However, with the right tips and worksheets like this one, they'll see it's not so tricky. Show them how multiplying by 1 keeps the number the same. Use the tracing sheet to help them work through multiplication facts.
Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet
Worksheet
Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Have your child guess some of the inventors of the popular items we use today. For instance, the light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison. Look at Ben Franklin's inventions and help your kids match the arrays to the correct multiplication fact. Check the box and circle the product.
Ben Franklin’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Worksheet
Thomas Edison’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Test your students' knowledge on history by asking them what Thomas Edison invented. If they get the right answer, provide more information on other inventors. Check out this printout of Edison's light bulb inventions laid out in arrays. Get them to match each array to the correct multiplication fact.
Thomas Edison’s Invention Arrays Worksheet
Worksheet
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
Teach positional words "front" and "behind" with this fun worksheet! Students identify where the squirrel is in relation to the object - in front or behind. It's a great exercise to practice early geometry skills and understanding object movement.
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
Worksheet
Join Kids Academy for Free
Who is primarily going to use this learning content?
.jpg)
Parents and teachers should care about Physical Science for ages 3-8 because it lays the foundation for critical thinking, problem-solving, and a genuine curiosity about the world. At this young age, children are naturally inquisitive, constantly asking questions about how things work. Introducing them to physical science concepts—such as forces, motion, and basic chemistry—encourages exploration and fosters a love of learning.
Engagement with physical science helps children develop essential skills like observation, prediction, and experimentation. These skills not only inform scientific understanding but also translate to better performance in various academic subjects. For example, recognizing patterns in nature, understanding basic mathematics concepts through measurement, or grasping cause-and-effect relationships cultivates a well-rounded intellectual capacity.
Moreover, incorporating physical science activities can enhance fine and gross motor skills through hands-on experiments and manipulation of objects. Group activities also promote teamwork and social skills. As children learn to inquire about and interact with their environment, they become responsible citizens who can make informed decisions about scientific issues later in life, such as health and technology. By prioritizing physical science education, caregivers can empower young learners to become curious, thoughtful innovators of the future.
