At Ivy Prep, science isn’t just a subject—it’s a way to explore, wonder, and grow. We’ve gathered our favorite hands-on science materials for little learners: from dinosaur puzzles and solar system activities to metamorphosis kits, magnets, and pre-med pretend play. Whether your child is building a volcano, watching a caterpillar transform into a butterfly, or learning about bones during our Preschool Pre-Med Week, they’re building more than knowledge—they’re building their brain.

Preschoolers are natural scientists. They ask questions, make observations, and test ideas—all foundational skills for both science and life. Engaging in early science exploration:

• Builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strengthens language and vocabulary through observation and explanation
• Supports fine motor development through hands-on activities
• Encourages focus, patience, and persistence
• Sparks a lifelong love of learning

When children explore how magnets work, dig for rocks, study butterfly wings, or learn the names of planets, they’re doing more than memorizing facts. They're making connections between cause and effect, learning to predict outcomes, and discovering how the world works.

• Solar System – Space puzzles, planet models, and astronaut dress-up spark big curiosity about our universe.
• Metamorphosis & Monarch Butterflies – Caterpillar-to-butterfly kits and butterfly life cycle figurines are perfect for learning about change and growth.
• Dinosaurs & Rocks – Dig kits, fossil exploration, and rock collections bring Earth’s history into tiny hands.
• Preschool Pre-Med – Pretend play doctor kits, anatomy puzzles, and doctor costumes introduce body awareness and empathy.
• Physics & Magnets – Simple machines, magnetic discs, ramps, and balls let kids test gravity, force, and motion through play.
• Oceanography – From ocean floor puzzles to sea creature matching games, kids dive into ocean habitats and marine life.
• Simple Chemistry – Safe reactions like vinegar and baking soda, mixing colors, or dissolving solids in water.
• Ecology & The Earth – Rainforest animal figures, plant-growing kits, and habitat books help children explore how living things interact with each other and the world around them.

We’ve carefully selected science-themed books, activities, and learning tools that are fun, developmentally appropriate, and designed to grow with your child.