Science Center Posters
By Preschool Vibes

Quick Answer

This three-poster set anchors your preschool science center with clear visuals that encourage curiosity, exploration, and scientific thinking—without worksheets or step-by-step directions.

What’s Inside

This resource includes three simple, reusable posters designed to support inquiry-based, play-centered science:

• I Am a Scientist
  Builds confidence and identity, helping learners see themselves as scientists who observe, test, and explore.

• Tools I Can Use
  Visual reference of common preschool science tools, with simple labels to support vocabulary, independence, and purposeful use.

• Science Questions
  Features three open-ended prompts:

  • What do you notice?

  • What do you wonder?

  • What happens if…?

How to Use

Display these posters in your science center or investigation area. They work with any theme—shadows, magnets, plants, insects, weather, water, and more. The posters guide thinking and behavior without directing play, allowing learners to explore materials freely and intentionally.

Why This Works

• Supports play-based, inquiry-driven learning

• Encourages observation, curiosity, and cause-and-effect thinking

• Builds science vocabulary naturally

• Works year-round with rotating materials

This poster set creates a calm, intentional science space that grows with your learners and pairs easily with any hands-on science materials.