Simple Science Experiments for Preschoolers: Sparking Curiosity at Chroma Early Learning Academy

At Chroma Early Learning Academy (ChromaELA), we know that every preschooler is a natural scientist. From asking “Why does that happen?” to exploring with their senses, children are constantly experimenting with the world around them.

That’s why we make science a joyful part of our daily program—through safe, simple, and hands-on activities designed just for young learners. Not only do these experiments inspire wonder, but they also build skills that will serve children for a lifetime.

Why Science Matters in Early Childhood

Science at the preschool level is more than a subject—it’s a way of thinking. Through playful experiments, children learn to:

• Ask questions and look for answers

• Predict outcomes and test ideas

• Build fine motor skills through pouring, scooping, and mixing

• Develop confidence as they see the results of their actions

• Communicate clearly by describing what they see, hear, and feel

At ChromaELA, science is woven into play so naturally that children don’t just learn facts—they learn how to learn.

3 Simple Science Experiments We Love at ChromaELA

1. Sink or Float

In the Classroom:
We fill a large clear bowl with water and let children guess whether items—like toy blocks, coins, or leaves—will sink or float. Then we test and see!

Learning Focus:

• Understanding density in a hands-on way

• Making and testing predictions

Try at Home Tip:
Use kitchen-safe items like spoons, corks, and fruit slices for variety.

2. Color Mixing Magic

In the Classroom:
Children begin with cups of bright red, yellow, and blue water. Using droppers, they mix two colors to see what new color appears—orange, green, and purple always get big smiles.

Learning Focus:

• Color recognition

• Cause and effect relationships

Try at Home Tip:
Bath time is perfect for safe color mixing—use plastic cups and a little food coloring in warm water.

3. Mini Volcano

In the Classroom:
With a small cup, baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring, we create fizzing, colorful “eruptions” that never fail to amaze.

Learning Focus:

• Observing chemical reactions

• Engaging sensory excitement through sight, sound, and touch

Try at Home Tip:
Do this outside for easy cleanup—try different colors for extra fun!

Making Learning Magical

At Chroma Early Learning Academy, science is more than an activity—it’s a spark for lifelong curiosity. Whether children are watching a coin sink, seeing colors swirl, or cheering as a volcano erupts, they’re learning through experience, exploration, and play.

We believe that when children are encouraged to ask “What happens if…?” they develop the confidence and skills to become creative thinkers and problem solvers.

Want your child to experience the joy of learning through science every week?
Come visit Chroma Early Learning Academy for a tour and see our engaging, hands-on program in action.