Does It Float Or Sink? Worksheet for  Kindergarten Science Activity 

Get ready for a hands-on activity in Kindergarten Science! In this float or sink worksheet, young learners will discover the basics of observable properties of matter. Designed for our littlest learners, this fun and simple activity helps children demonstrate their knowledge of objects that sink and float.

Why download this free float or sink worksheet? Here are just a few reasons why you and your students are sure to love it!

⭐ Easy to Use: Just print and go! This resource saves valuable prep time for engaging lessons

⭐Hands-On Learning: Foster active engagement with this interactive sorting exercise, perfect for tactile and visual learners.

⭐Skill Enhancement: Boost your students’ sorting skills while guiding them in distinguishing between objects that float and sink.

Sink or Float? Worksheet

This resource download includes a printable Sink or Float? worksheet. To complete the activity, students cut out the objects shown and sort them into two categories based on whether they think the object will sink or float. This would be a perfect way to get your students to make predictions prior to an in-class Sink or Float? Demonstration.

Download Your Kindergarten Sink or Float Worksheet

This Kindergarten Sink or Float Worksheet is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or Printable PDF Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copies, pass them out to your students, and you’re ready to begin!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Looking for more ways to introduce your kindergarteners to matter and its properties? We recommend pairing this Sink or Float Activity sheet with the following resources. Make sure you check them out before you go!

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