Winter is here, and it’s time to have some fun with your kids. Explore snow, ice, and polar animals with these winter science activities.
Do you enjoy the winter months? I do not love the cold, but I do love the snow. Looking at it, that is. Going out in it means I am going to be cold.
However, I do love that wintertime brings about a whole new opportunity for unique homeschool lessons. Lessons you cannot teach any other time of year. Lessons that focus on snow and ice and animals in polar regions.
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Winter Science Activities
Have you taken advantage of all that the winter months have to add to your homeschool studies? If not, I’m here to help you.
I have rounded up an amazing collection of winter-themed science activities that are sure to keep your kids busy all season long! If you have unique science activities that you do in the winter, leave a message in the comments so we can all try them this winter.
Whether you add these activities to your everyday homeschool lessons or you use them to make a snow day educational, these winter science activities are perfect for kids of all ages.
Some of these activities are geared toward tots and preschoolers and will offer them an opportunity for hands-on fun. Others are activities your kids can enjoy while outside in the snow.
There are experiments that teach about polar animals and others that teach about snow and ice.
Do your kids enjoy exploring the great outdoors no matter how cold it is? There are nature activities that they’re sure to enjoy, too!
30+ Winter Science Ideas
DIY Crystal Snowman
Make crystal snowman for a fun indoor activity.
Can You Get Ice to Burn?
Can you get ice to burn? Find out here!
Winter Snowflake Slime Recipe
Teach little ones about basic chemical reactions by making winter snowflake slime.
Snowflake Oobleck
Snowflake oobleck is another fun winter sensory activity for kids of all ages.
Melting Snowman Science
I love this melting snowman science experiment, and I bet the kids will, too!
A 2 for 1 Snow Experiment
This activity allows kids to explore two different aspects of snow science.
Animal Tracking Scavenger Hunt
Get kids outdoors with this fun animal tracks scavenger hunt.
Frozen Bubbles and the Science of Ice Crystals
If it’s cold enough in your town, you could try freezing bubbles. We actually did this a few years ago, and it’s pretty amazing!
Science of Sledding
Explore the science of sledding with your kiddos.
Kids Fizzing Snow Activity
Fizzing snow is sure to be a hit this winter!
Super Fun Melting Snowman STEM Activity
If it doesn’t snow in your part of the country, you can still have fun melting snowmen. Check out this fun idea.
Snowman Weather Gauge STEM Activity
Make this fun snowman craft that will help your kids measure the snowfall this winter.
Winter Animals Preschool Theme for Your Home & Classroom
Teach your kids about animals in winter.
Hockey Science Experiment
Hockey science will get kids thinking about what slides best on ice.
Taste Safe Ice Painting - a fun painting idea for toddlers
Ice painting is a great open-ended activity for kids of all ages.
Kids Get Crafty: Ice Ornaments
Explore the snow and ice by making nature ornaments for your outdoor trees.
Snow science experiment for kids
Does snow change its form when it freezes? Find out with this experiment.
How to Catch Snowflakes
Teach kids how to catch snowflakes, and then let them examine the snowflakes with a hand lens.
How Arctic Animals Stay Warm in Icy Water
How do arctic animals stay warm in icy water?
Building Igloos with Marshmallows
Building an igloo with marshmallows will keep kids busy on a cold winter afternoon!
What Makes Ice Melt Fastest? Science Experiment
Explore what makes ice melt.
Super Bouncy Snowballs Recipe
Make super bouncy snowballs with just a few simple ingredients.
FUN SNOWMAN BOOKS FOR KIDS
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about snowmen. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
Sneezy the Snowman - B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and make him feel "just right".
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! - This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be able to guess!
Snowmen at Night - Snowmen play games at night when no one is watching.
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These are wonderful ideas! Thanks for compiling the whole list!