Halloween STEM Activities | 6 Hands-On Science Experiments | PreK-2

Halloween STEM activities featuring six hands-on science experiments with a printable teacher guide, student recording sheets and an interactive 39-slide PowerPoint for Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2.

Make Halloween science engaging with six hands-on STEM investigations designed for Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2.

This resource includes everything you need to guide each investigation, with a printable teacher guide and an interactive student PowerPoint featuring visual instructions, learning objectives and discussion prompts.

What’s Included:

Teacher Guide (PDF)

6 Halloween science experiments
Materials lists
Step-by-step instructions
Discussion questions
Student recording sheets
Student PowerPoint (39 Slides)

Interactive experiment menu
Learning objectives
Visual materials lists
Prediction prompts
Child-friendly instructions
Observation prompts
Discussion slides
Experiments Included

Pumpkin Slime
Dissolving Candy Corn
Erupting Pumpkin
Witch’s Cauldron
Bubbling Ghosts
Balloon Ghosts
Skills developed:

Make predictions
Observe changes
Explore materials
Record observations
Discuss their thinking
Develop inquiry skills
Perfect For:

Preschool
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
STEM Centers
Halloween Science
Whole-Class Lessons
Small Groups
Homeschool
Materials Used:

The investigations use inexpensive, easy-to-find materials such as pumpkins, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, candy corn, balloons, corn syrup, food coloring and other common classroom supplies.

File Types Included

PDF Teacher Guide
PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx)