These Fall STEM Activities are sure to be a hit with your kids. From science fair projects, to simple play ideas for toddlers and preschoolers, there’s something for kids of all ages to enjoy.
Preschoolers and kindergarteners are going to love the Fall Activity Pack. It’s filled with educational print and play activities that teach kids essential skills through play.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
Fall STEM Activities for Kids
1. Pumpkin Seeds Count and Clip Cards for Kids (Free Printable)
Don’t miss out on the FREE Pumpkin Seed Count and Clip Cards – an exciting math activity designed for little kids! Perfect for Fall or Halloween lessons.
2. Free Fall I Spy Printable for Kids
Get ready for Fall with this free Fall I Spy printable for kids! Ideal for preschool and kindergarten math centers. Download these helpful free printables now.
3. Fall Pattern Cards (Free Printable)
Fall pattern cards for kids: Enhance math skills with free printable Autumn-themed cards. Ideal for preschool and kindergarten math centers!
4. Leaf Chromatography
Uncover the secrets of fall hues with this leaf chromatography activity! Engaging and educational, perfect for exploring the wonders of the Fall season.
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5. Why Do Apples Turn Brown?
Explore the science behind apple browning with this exciting experiment! Keep apples fresh this fall while enjoying hands-on Fall STEM projects.
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6. Apple Life Cycles
Discover the magic of apple life cycles with this hands-on apple science activity! Perfect for preschool and kindergarten learners.
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7. Parts of an Apple (with Printable)
Teach kids the parts of an apple in a fun way! Download the free printable worksheet and coloring page and get started.
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8. Pumpkin Geoboard
Looking for a fun fall STEM activity? Try making a pumpkin geoboard! Explore creative ways to play and learn with this engaging educational idea.
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9. Pumpkin Volcano Experiment
Looking for a thrilling fall activity? Try this pumpkin volcano experiment! Watch as kids create a spectacular chemical reaction with just a few simple ingredients.
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10. Parts of a Leaf
Looking for a great way to teach kids about the different parts of a leaf? Download this free Montessori printable and enjoy a fun, fall-themed STEM activity!
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11. Apple Taste Test
Tantalize your senses with a great apple taste test activity! Learn a bit of math, science, and the fascinating world of apple trees in a fun-filled lesson.
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12. Edible Apple Fractions
Edible apple fractions made fun! Dive into math with this free printable worksheet for a hands-on learning experience. Discover the joy of learning fractions with real apples!
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13. Pumpkin Tracing
Little kids will love pumpkin STEM activities like this pumpkin tracing project! Perfect for your own little pumpkins to try these fall months.
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14. Why Pine Cones Open
Dive into the realm of pine cone science with this student-led experiment! Delve into why some cones open and others remain closed in cooler temperatures. Explore now!
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15. Tracing the Veins of a Leaf
Get creative with tracing leaf veins in this fun project designed for preschool and kindergarten children.
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16. Dissolving Peeps
Dissolving Peeps: Let your kids have a blast with this engaging fall science experiment. Kids are guaranteed to have a great time as they watch these sweet treats disappear before their eyes!
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17. Sprouting Indian Corn
Discover the secret to sprouting Indian corn! This is an engaging fall science activity for kids of all ages, who will love watching the corn grow day after day.
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18. Pumpkin Potions
Explore the enchanting world of pumpkin potions with these easy fall science experiments for kids. It’s also perfect as a sensory play activity for kids who love to get messy.
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19. How to Preserve Autumn Leaves
Preserve autumn leaves with PVA glue or contact paper! Learn how to create a leaf or stick man in these hands-on science experiments.
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20. Pumpkin Pendulums
Pump up your critical thinking skills with pumpkin pendulums in this exciting fall experiment!
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21. Fall Nature Table
Introduce preschoolers to the beauty of fall through a nature table. Encourage hands-on learning with simple materials for a memorable science experience.
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22. Fall Sink or Float Experiment
Fall STEM activities just got more exciting with this sink or float experiment! Uncover the scientific method joyfully this season.
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23. Gourd Sorting
Engage preschoolers with gourd sorting, a great activity that combines fun and learning.
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24. Pumpkin Decomposition Experiment
Empower young scientists with a pumpkin decomposition experiment! Free lesson plans make it easy to explore this fun and educational activity with your preschool to elementary school kids.
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25. Fall Density Tower
Fall STEM challenge: Create a vibrant fall density tower with layered liquids! Test the different objects for a fun science experiment!
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26. Observing Spiders
Great idea for your next adventure: observing spiders in your next Fall themed science center! Get up close with these fascinating creatures in a thrilling setting.
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27. Salt Crystal Leaves
Create stunning salt crystal Fall leaves this fall with an engaging STEM activity for young minds!
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28. Building Candy Pumpkin Structures
Build problem-solving skills by building structures with candy mini pumpkins in this fun Fall STEM experiment!
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29. Leaf Sculptures
Kids will love building leaf sculptures and learning about traditional fall foliage with hands-on STEM activities like this.
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30. Pumpkin Catapult
Explore the engineering design process with this pumpkin catapult. A must-try Fall activity for homeschoolers and hands-on learners.
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31. Stacking Pumpkins
Stacking pumpkins in a fun STEM challenge for Fall! Try this Stacking Pumpkins activity inspired by Five Little Pumpkins. How tall can your pumpkins get? Perfect time to engage kids!
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32. Balancing Pumpkins
Balancing pumpkins with cardboard tubes: this is one of my favorite Fall STEM activities for toddlers!
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33. Build Lego Apples
Fall is the best time to build LEGO apples. Create your own with basic bricks and spark creativity in kids of all ages.
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34. Stacking Apples Game
Apple tree fun: Engage in a delightful stacking apples game! Create lasting memories and bond with your child over this interactive fall STEM activity.
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35. Fall Lego Task Cards
Grab your copy of these Fall lego task cards. They’re a fun way to spend the afternoon with your kids, and best of all, you can save them for next year too.
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36. Pumpkin Patch Lego Maze
Get lost in a pumpkin patch LEGO maze! Engaging STEM activity for kids with a festive twist on learning and play.
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27. Apple Boats
Use apple boats to learn about density and buoyancy with this engaging STEM activity for kids. Perfect if you’ve just gone apple picking with your kids.
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38. Dancing Corn
Unleash the wonder of science and learn how to make corn dance. This is a simple science activity that kids will want to try again and again.
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39. Pumpkin Batteries
Create your own pumpkin battery and learn how pumpkins produce electricity to light up LEDs. This is a great project if you’re looking for Fall STEAM activities.
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40. Pumpkin Clock STEM
This idea is the same as making pumpkin batteries, however now you’ll be using it to power your own pumpkin clock.
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