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Discover our engaging Physical Science Worksheets designed specifically for children ages 3-6! These fun and interactive resources help young learners explore foundational concepts in physics and chemistry through colorful illustrations and simple activities. Each worksheet promotes curiosity and encourages children to ask questions about the world around them. Topics include concepts like matter, force, motion, and simple experiments, making science accessible and enjoyable. These worksheets are perfect for parents and educators looking to enrich early learning experiences and foster a love for science in young minds. Explore the wonders of physical science and watch children develop essential critical thinking skills!


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Worksheet: States of Matter
Worksheet: States of Matter

Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet

Kids must identify a substance as solid, liquid, or gas to master physical science. Help them understand elements in the world with this engaging worksheet!
Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet
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Temperature Patterns Worksheet
Temperature Patterns 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
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Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your students' knowledge of pushing, pulling, ramps and wind with this worksheet. The first task requires them to identify push or pull pictures. The second asks them to identify a ramp and the third to explain which direction a ball will move when exposed to wind.
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Safety Sounds Worksheet
Safety Sounds 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
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Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Your child can identify force examples by checking the pictures. There are 8 images of kids engaging in activities and objects in motion. Get them to name the activities and objects, or if they know, explain force and interaction.
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
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Light Reflections Worksheet
Light Reflections 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
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Worksheet: Sink or Float
Worksheet: Sink or Float

Sink or Float Printable

They'll learn why some things stay on the surface and others sink to the bottom. (80 words)
Sink or Float Printable
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Going up or Down? Worksheet
Going up or Down? Worksheet

Going up or Down? Worksheet

Young students learn the concept of up and down with this geometry worksheet. They trace lines to identify relative positioning as an object travels. Kids can use position words to describe an object's movement, enhancing their spatial relationship skills - an important geometry foundation.
Going up or Down? Worksheet
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Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

See how well your child can identify the different forces. Explain to your child that force is what causes objects to move, such as wind blowing a branch or an object going down a ramp. Ask them to circle images that show a force and assess how well they can identify them.
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
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Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Can your kids name a light source? Challenge them to name the sun and moon, then point out objects they use when the sun sets. Look through the worksheet with them and ask them to identify the light sources. Help them check off the correct answers.
Light and Sound: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Which Is Brighter? Worksheet
Which Is Brighter? 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
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Sources of Light Worksheet
Sources of Light Worksheet

Sources of Light Worksheet

Help your child explore sources of light with this printout exercise. Ask them if they know the sun is the reason for day and night. Then point out other common light sources, then work together to guide them through the maze from start to finish.
Sources of Light Worksheet
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Over or Under? Worksheet
Over or Under? Worksheet

Over or Under? Worksheet

Math for young kids isn't just about numbers and counting, but also spatial concepts like geometry. This worksheet helps students learn "over" and "under" by tracing the movement of caterpillars and butterflies. Downloadable for free, it's an effective teaching tool for early learners.
Over or Under? Worksheet
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Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet
Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet

Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet

Teach your students about shadows with this printout. Ask them to check off the boxes next to the pictures that create a shadow. Explain that some objects block light, forming a shadow, while others don't and thus don't create a shadow. Your students are likely already familiar with their own shadow.
Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet
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Basics Of Sound Worksheet
Basics Of Sound Worksheet

Basics Of Sound Worksheet

Sound is the result of vibrations. As a violinist creates music on her instrument, we can observe how the vibrations start and stop, producing a pleasing sound. This worksheet helps kids understand the basics of physical science behind sound.
Basics Of Sound Worksheet
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Identifying a Problem  Worksheet
Identifying a Problem  Worksheet

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!
Identifying a Problem Worksheet
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Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet
Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet

Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet

Explain to your students: when objects are blown by wind, they will move in the opposite direction. In the worksheet, there are pictures of wind sources and objects being blown by the wind. Ask your child to identify and check the direction each object will move.
Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet
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Noisy Park Worksheet
Noisy Park 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
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How We Hear Sounds Worksheet
How We Hear Sounds 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
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Ramps Worksheet
Ramps Worksheet

Ramps Worksheet

If your child has seen a ramp, they'll find this worksheet easy. A ramp is sloped for objects to move quickly downwards. The printout has images of objects on different ramps. Ask your child to identify which object will move faster.
Ramps Worksheet
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Water Cycle Worksheet
Water Cycle Worksheet

The Water Cycle Worksheet

Kids love science because it sparks their curiosity, so use this worksheet to introduce them to earth science and build a strong foundation for future learning.
The Water Cycle Worksheet
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Matter Word Search Worksheet
Matter Word Search 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
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Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque Worksheet
Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque 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
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1st grade worksheet: Push or Pull
1st grade worksheet: Push or Pull

Push or Pull Worksheet

and which involve pulling! With this fun worksheet, your child will learn about force and its simple application in everyday activities. Get them started with Push or Pull! (80 words)
Push or Pull Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should care about Physical Science for ages 3-6 because it lays the foundational blocks for critical thinking, curiosity, and problem-solving skills that are essential for lifelong learning. At this young age, children are naturally curious about the world around them, displaying an innate desire to understand how things work. Engaging them with fundamental concepts of Physical Science, such as the properties of matter, forces, and simple machines, helps to harness their curiosity in a structured way.

Introducing science concepts through play-based learning can significantly enhance cognitive and motor skills, allowing children to learn through exploration and experimentation. Activities like building with blocks, observing sounds, or playing with water and sand foster creativity while teaching basic scientific principles.

Moreover, fostering an early interest in science builds confidence and encourages children to ask questions, observe, and make predictions, which are integral aspects of scientific inquiry. By prioritizing Physical Science education for young learners, parents and teachers equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their environments and inspire a passion for discovery that can lead to further educational pursuits in STEM fields. Emphasizing these early connections can lead to empowered, inquisitive, and knowledgeable individuals in the future.