Discover exciting STEM activities for kids! From science experiments and engineering challenges to hands-on math and technology projects, these activities foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young learners.
These Easter Lego mats turn a bin of building bricks into an Easter activity. Kids build 10 pictures, like a bunny, a chick, an Easter basket and a Peep, right on top of the mat. Every mat also has kids tally their bricks, fill a ten frame and trace and write the word, so there’s … Read more
If you’ve ever played with Lego, you know how much fun it can be to build and create. But did you know that Legos can also be an excellent tool for early childhood learning? With its endless possibilities for creativity and problem-solving, Legos are a must-have in any classroom or home. Benefits of Using Legos … Read more
Can a lemon power a light? With a little copper and zinc, it can! This lemon battery experiment is a fun first look at electricity and circuits. One lemon makes a tiny bit of power, so you’ll link a few together to light an LED. Ages 6 and up Time 30 minutes Science Chemical energy, … Read more
Want to catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day? This leprechaun trap uses a coffee can, a popsicle stick ladder and plenty of shiny bait. It’s a fun STEM challenge that gets kids planning, building and testing, with a little magic mixed in. Ages 4 to 9 Time 45 minutes plus drying Type STEM project … Read more
These zoo STEM challenge cards give kids a problem to solve: build a pool for the walrus, a tree for the koala or a ticket booth for the zoo, using everyday materials. Planning and reflection sheets walk kids through the engineering process, so they plan, build, test and talk about their designs, at home or … Read more