These storybook-themed science experiments are easy science investigations linked to children’s books! Finding science in stories is a great way to inspire a science activity and combine literacy and science in one activity or topic.
Make a rocket for Baby Bear in Whatever Next, find the most absorbent materials for the alien’s underpants, build a zip line for Jack, a raft for the Billy Goats and lots more.
Many of these activities are suitable for preschool-age children and upwards. They can be extended for older children who can create a science investigation by thinking about variables and how to make the experiment a fair test.
This STEM challenge template might also be useful for some of the activities! It has three pages with space for considering the advantages and disadvantages of different designs and making conclusions.
Book themed science experiments for kids
If you’ve enjoyed these book-themed science experiments, you might also like my collection of FREE printable science experiments!
