Matter and Simple Experiments Worksheets

The activities are arranged around familiar science and EVS topics. Children can sort living and non-living things, predict what will sink or float, test the pull of magnets, and identify solids, liquids, and gases. The category also includes light and shadow worksheets, simple machines worksheets, and guided science experiments for kids. Start with one topic at a time, then connect the ideas to objects around your home or classroom. For example, a child can learn about forces with a magnet and later notice how a wheel, lever, or ramp helps make work easier.

For ages 5 to 7, begin with picture sorting, simple matching, and prediction tasks. Living and non-living things and sink or float worksheets are useful starting points because children can discuss familiar objects. For ages 7 to 9, try recording results from magnets, light and shadow, or states of matter activities. Children aged 9 to 12 can compare results, label diagrams, and explain why an object floats or why a shadow changes. Read the instructions first and choose a page that gives your child a small amount of challenge without needing too much writing.

At home, pair a worksheet with a short observation task. Your child can test a spoon, pencil, leaf, and stone in a bowl of water, then mark the results on a sink or float page. For shadows, place an object near a torch or a sunny window and draw what changes when the position moves. In class, let small groups make a prediction before testing, then share their findings. Keep a tray of safe everyday items ready for sorting, magnet tests, or identifying solids and liquids. An adult should supervise experiments and check materials before use.

Choose a topic page and open the printable activity you need. EarlyActivity files are PDFs, so you can save the file and print it for home use or in your own classroom. You need a free account to download, and free accounts can download up to 20 printables a day. The files are sized for A4 and US Letter paper. In your printer settings, select Actual size or 100% so diagrams and answer spaces keep their intended proportions. Do not share or resell the files.