Science experiments in a Montessori classroom aren’t just fun—they’re an incredible way to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and build foundational skills for lifelong learning! From bubbling reactions to growing plants, science taps into a child’s natural desire to explore the world around them.
Did you know that many practical life activities are already mini science experiments? Measuring, pouring, mixing, and observing changes are all key scientific skills. Some fun ways to blend science and practical life include pouring dry and liquid materials using a variety of containers, mixing materials, planting seeds and watching them grow, and even measuring to get the correct amount or quantity of something! Science experiments also strengthen critical thinking, language, and math skills too, helping them make predictions, observe changes, and draw conclusions. Children learn new words, practice counting, strengthen spatial awareness, develop problem-solving skills, patience, and focus—important traits that support all areas of learning.
There are many science experiments that only require a few materials that can make a lasting impact, including:
- · Walking Water Experiment: Watch colors mix as water "walks" from cup to cup.
- · Sink or Float?: Test different objects and make predictions.
- · Magnet Discovery: Sort items into magnetic and non-magnetic groups.
Science in a Montessori classroom is all about hands-on discovery, joyful learning, and encouraging a lifelong love of exploration. So, let’s roll up our sleeves, grab some beakers (or just a bowl and a spoon!), and let the experiments begin!
