Science projects for kindergartners should be kept simple. Explore topics such as gravity or magnets with individual science projects or in small or large groups. Individual students can explore a topic and bring the findings to class to share with classmates. A group of youngsters may enjoy taking on a more complicated science project and working together to discover and share their findings. A whole class can take on a science project where each student has a small contribution to a larger whole.
Teaching kindergartners to be community minded is an important skill that will benefit them for the remainder of their lives. Have students help brainstorm about problems in the community and possible solutions. Hold a coat drive to give warm winter coats to homeless people in the community. Develop a food or book drive to donate to a food bank or shelter. Students may want to donate toys from their own collections to a family who has recently experienced a fire, or for less fortunate children at Christmas time.
Arts and crafts projects will not only entertain kindergartners, but will also reinforce studies and help develop imagination and fine motor skills. Arts and craft projects can range from simple drawings on white paper or necklace making to elaborate murals for a dramatic performance. Students can work individually or as a group to create something new.
Teach children to take responsibility for their own personal and shared spaces by encouraging them to participate in a school beautification project. Although students may want to help clean the classrooms or pull weeds in the school flower beds, due to the need to use sharp instruments and potentially harmful chemicals, it's best to keep projects to less risky activities. Encourage students to pick up their own trash, keep their desks clean and create a beautiful art piece; all are safe ways for students to beautify their spaces.