Infant Science Activities

Infants are naturally curious to learn about the world that surrounds them. From touching building blocks to moving toy cars across the floor, babies are always exploring. Science is important to infants because it taps into and nurtures this natural curiosity. While they may not be old enough to comprehend more complicated science ideas, you can use the subject to help them better understand their surroundings.

  1. Leaf Mobile

    • Find clean, colorful leaves in your backyard or anywhere you can locate them. Make sure they have varying sizes and textures. Attach the leaves to sturdy twigs using tape or another non-toxic adhesive. Hang the twigs atop your infant's crib or somewhere they can see and touch them. Tell your infant about the leaves' different sizes, colors and textures. This helps them understand how leaves look and feel.

    Birdfeeder

    • Place a birdfeeder on a branch near a window where your infant can see it. Put sunflower seeds and birdseed in the feeder to attract birds. Position your infant near the window as birds arrive and begin feeding. Tell her about the birds, which species they are and what they are doing. Describe their colors, beaks and any other visible features. This helps introduce your infant to birds and a different animal species.

    Nature walk

    • Take your infant for a stroll through the neighborhood. Point out different nature aspects, such as plants and animals. Point to a field of daisies, for example, and describe their lush colors to him. Direct his attention to things such as a squirrel searching for nuts or a dog chasing after a ball its owner just threw. Educate your infant on everything going on around him. Briefly let him hold something from outside, such as a grass blade or small stick. Make sure he doesn't eat it or injure himself. Let him feel and experience the outside world for himself.

    Zoo

    • Bring your infant to your local zoo. Visit every section you can. Tell your infant about the gorillas, lions, tigers and any other animals you pass by. Research the different animals at the zoo before coming so you can better describe them. You can also use a zoo guide if you cannot find any adequate research. Take pictures of the animals and show them to your infant. Tape them to a wall near his crib so he can always see them. Take your child to the petting zoo as he becomes a toddler, so he can have an up close and personal experience with the animals while learning more about them.

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