14 PBS KIDS Games for Learning Science and Engineering
Science and engineering can be intimidating subjects. However, we don’t need special training in science or engineering to help our children develop skills in these topics.
Young children already use basic science skills every day: They wonder, they observe and they experiment. These habits are essential to the work of real scientists, and they build upon children’s natural desire to understand how the world works.
Here is a list of our favorite PBS KIDS games that all center around learning different science and engineering concepts, and build upon children's natural curiosity.
These free learning games are all available to play on the PBS KIDS website and the PBS KIDS Games app.
Science and Engineering Games for Ages 2-5
Elinor's Nature Adventure
Use binoculars, a magnifying glass and more to observe and discover Elinor's world!
Sorta-ma-gogo
Nick and Sally are sorting items by type and color. Your child can help them by gathering items based on attribute and then sorting them into their proper bins.
Elinor Pond Life
Is your child curious what lives under the surface of a pond? Elinor, Olive and Ari are too! They can create their own pond ecosystem and see what creatures and plants grow.
Nature Cat Adventure
Go on missions to help the animals and save the day! Tally ho!
Builda-ma-loo
Explore art and engineering in this game where your child selects wheels to carry the builda-ma-loo art machine across various terrains.
Seasons Spinner
Spin up some fun with Abby and Rudy while exploring and learning about all four seasons…winter, spring, summer, and fall!
Arcade Escapade
Play three carnival games to explore force and motion with the Cat in the Hat. Try your hand at the Slammer Hammer, Bumper Shuffle, and Toss Boss games.
Science and Engineering Games for Ages 6-8
Amazin' Amazon
The Amazon rainforest if full of wild and wonderful creatures. Your child can learn more about these creatures by going on an animal rescue adventure in this game from The Wild Kratts.
Creature Duty
Odd Squad agents take care of all sorts of creatures. Using math skills such as color and shape matching, fair shares and fractions, your child can help feed and care for these adorable creatures.
Veggiezilla!
Grow giant vegetables with Molly and Trini for the Alaska State Fair! Learn about how to keep the plants healthy, and watch out for hungry hares.
Mission Earth
Mindy and Jet are on a mission to send photos of Earth back to Bortron 7. Your child can navigate the game terrain to find and take photos of plants and animals, land and water features, earth materials such as rocks and sand, and seasonal and weather changes.
Team Hamster! Power Painters
Players help the tiny hamsters fix large paintings that Janitor Ruff accidentally messed up. This STEAM-focused game takes a whimsical approach to learning about simple machines, using gears, ramps, springs, and pulleys to create different shapes.
Super Seasons Snapshots
In this online game, your child can explore a park to learn how animals and plants change during spring, summer, fall and winter. Use the camera feature to snap a photo of each animal to earn Hero Elementary badges.
Fish Force
Ruff Ruffman's plushie has gotten stuck in the middle of an ice pond. Using knowledge of force, friction, and angles, your child can help Ruff push the plushie across the ice and back to safety.
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