Fun and Engaging Printable Science Worksheets for Kids Aged 3-5: Discover Physical Science Concepts Through Play

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Introducing our captivating collection of Physical Science worksheets, meticulously crafted for children ages 3-5. These engaging and educational sheets are designed to spark young minds' curiosity, laying the foundation for a lifetime of scientific discovery. With a variety of fun and interactive activities, our worksheets cover basic physical science concepts in a manner perfectly tailored to preschoolers. From exploring the wonders of the natural world to understanding how things move, these worksheets make learning an exciting adventure for your little scientist. Dive into our Physical Science for Ages 3-5 collection today and ignite your child's passion for exploration and knowledge!


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Worksheet: States of Matter
Worksheet: States of Matter

Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet

Kids must identify a substance as solid, liquid, or gas to master physical science. Help them understand elements in the world with this engaging worksheet!
Physical Science: States of Matter Worksheet
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Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet

Test your students' knowledge of pushing, pulling, ramps and wind with this worksheet. The first task requires them to identify push or pull pictures. The second asks them to identify a ramp and the third to explain which direction a ball will move when exposed to wind.
Force and Interactions: Assessment 1 Worksheet
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Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet

Your child can identify force examples by checking the pictures. There are 8 images of kids engaging in activities and objects in motion. Get them to name the activities and objects, or if they know, explain force and interaction.
Force and Interactions: Review 2 Worksheet
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Worksheet: Sink or Float
Worksheet: Sink or Float

Sink or Float Printable

They'll learn why some things stay on the surface and others sink to the bottom. (80 words)
Sink or Float Printable
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Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet

See how well your child can identify the different forces. Explain to your child that force is what causes objects to move, such as wind blowing a branch or an object going down a ramp. Ask them to circle images that show a force and assess how well they can identify them.
Force and Interactions: Review 1 Worksheet
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Going up or Down? Worksheet
Going up or Down? Worksheet

Going up or Down? Worksheet

Young students learn the concept of up and down with this geometry worksheet. They trace lines to identify relative positioning as an object travels. Kids can use position words to describe an object's movement, enhancing their spatial relationship skills - an important geometry foundation.
Going up or Down? Worksheet
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Over or Under? Worksheet
Over or Under? Worksheet

Over or Under? Worksheet

Math for young kids isn't just about numbers and counting, but also spatial concepts like geometry. This worksheet helps students learn "over" and "under" by tracing the movement of caterpillars and butterflies. Downloadable for free, it's an effective teaching tool for early learners.
Over or Under? Worksheet
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Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet
Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet

Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet

Explain to your students: when objects are blown by wind, they will move in the opposite direction. In the worksheet, there are pictures of wind sources and objects being blown by the wind. Ask your child to identify and check the direction each object will move.
Which Direction Will it Go? Worksheet
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Ramps Worksheet
Ramps Worksheet

Ramps Worksheet

If your child has seen a ramp, they'll find this worksheet easy. A ramp is sloped for objects to move quickly downwards. The printout has images of objects on different ramps. Ask your child to identify which object will move faster.
Ramps Worksheet
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Water Cycle Worksheet
Water Cycle Worksheet

The Water Cycle Worksheet

Kids love science because it sparks their curiosity, so use this worksheet to introduce them to earth science and build a strong foundation for future learning.
The Water Cycle Worksheet
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Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Earth's Systems: Assessment 1

Check your child's knowledge of weather basics with this quick printable worksheet! Using colorful pictures, instruct them to determine which thermometer shows a hotter reading and if water would be warmer in the sun or under clouds. Encourage kids to identify types of weather on the bottom of the page. Assess their readiness to move on!
Earth's Systems: Assessment 1
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Push or Pull Sorting Worksheet
Push or Pull Sorting Worksheet

Push or Pull Sorting Worksheet

Show your child the pictures in this worksheet. Ask them to tell you what each child is doing. Then, ask them to identify whether it's an example of pushing or pulling. Ask if they know what these terms mean and if they can provide examples.
Push or Pull Sorting Worksheet
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Ramps All Around us Worksheet
Ramps All Around us Worksheet

Ramps All Around us Worksheet

Ask your kids if they know what ramps are, then have them give you examples of places they've seen them. This worksheet has pictures of ramps - have your child identify and circle them.
Ramps All Around us Worksheet
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Rainy Day Printable Maze
Rainy Day Printable Maze

Rainy Day Maze Worksheet

Help your child use critical and problem solving skills to choose the right items! With this fun rainy day worksheet, they'll have a blast helping the character in the maze while learning about weather. Let’s get started!
Rainy Day Maze Worksheet
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Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet
Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet

Help your child see the difference between push and pull with this fun worksheet. Ask them to match each picture to the right group. The "push" is on the left and the "pull" is on the right. Assist them in tracing the activities and explain what it is the people are doing.
Force and Interactions: Assessment 2 Worksheet
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In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet

Teach positional words "front" and "behind" with this fun worksheet! Students identify where the squirrel is in relation to the object - in front or behind. It's a great exercise to practice early geometry skills and understanding object movement.
In Front or Behind: Part 2 Worksheet
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Will it Move? Worksheet
Will it Move? Worksheet

Will it Move? Worksheet

Does your child know about force? If yes/no, this worksheet can help. Force is invisible - like wind - but it moves objects. Ask your child to complete the maze, following the path of items moved by the wind. 80 words.
Will it Move? Worksheet
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Down it Goes Worksheet
Down it Goes Worksheet

Down it Goes Worksheet

Explain gravity to your child using this fun worksheet. Ask them to give examples of things pulled down with force, then instruct them to circle the pictures that show this. It's a great way to help them understand the concept of gravity.
Down it Goes Worksheet
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Energy sources worksheet PDF
Energy sources worksheet PDF

Energy Sources Printable

Introduce energy sources with this worksheet PDF — explore the sun, batteries, and more! Get your mini scientist excited about energy and power up their learning.
Energy Sources Printable
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Physical Science for Ages 3-5 introduces young learners to the fascinating world around them through engaging and age-appropriate worksheets. These educational tools are incredibly useful for a variety of reasons. Firstly, they lay the groundwork for a lifelong interest in science by introducing basic concepts in a fun and interactive way. From exploring how objects move to understanding the properties of different materials, these worksheets make learning about the physical world exciting for young minds.

Moreover, Physical Science worksheets for Ages 3-5 are designed with young learners in mind, incorporating colorful illustrations and activities that are just right for their developmental stage. This ensures that children are not only learning but also enjoying the process, which enhances their retention of knowledge. By engaging with these worksheets, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills early on, as they make observations, predict outcomes, and draw conclusions about the physical science experiments and activities presented to them.

Additionally, these worksheets provide a foundation for future scientific learning. As children grow, their early exposure to physical science concepts through these worksheets will help them grasp more complex topics more easily. In conclusion, Physical Science for Ages 3-5 worksheets are a valuable educational resource, fostering curiosity, enhancing cognitive development, and preparing young learners for a lifetime of scientific exploration.