Here is a simple Chemistry storytime you can do with preschoolers. For a craft activity, make streamers of color or fireworks in a glass , or make slime.
Barton, Chris. THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. In this Sibert Honor book, learn the true story of how Bob and Joe Switzer invented fluorescent paint.
Beech, Linda. THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS GETS BAKED IN A CAKE: A BOOK ABOUT KITCHEN CHEMISTRY. Ms. Frizzle and her students learn about chemistry.
Katz, Alan. STALLING. Dan stalls bedtime with various activities, including mixing up leftovers to make slime!
Plourde, Lynn. SCIENCE FAIR DAY. Ima asks all the other students what they are doing before working on her own project.
Seuss, Dr. BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK. A green, slimy substance comes to earth – can Bartholomew save everyone from the disaster?
Sierra, Judy. THE SECRET SCIENCE PROJECT THAT ALMOST ATE THE SCHOOL. In this rhyming story, a girl sends away for super slime to use for her science project.
Wilson, Karma. WHOPPER CAKE. In this rhyming story, Grandpa makes Grandma an enormous birthday cake.