We have such fun with easy LEGO creations. Building with LEGO is a fun way to practice basic engineering and design skills with kids and it helps them think about things creatively and engage in problem-solving in a fun way. For this LEGO project, we decided to build a simple LEGO flower, but the catch …
Engineering Activities
We love STEM activities. A few Easters ago, we started the tradition of using Peeps in STEM activities. These Peeps STEM activities are a highlight of our Easter every year! The kids don’t really like the taste of Peeps, but now, each year when Peeps first arrive in the store, the girls are begging to …
In 1st grade, STEM activities should be fun! That’s why we have so many Thanksgiving STEM activities and Thanksgiving science experiments at STEAMsational! This list of Thanksgiving STEM activities for 1st grade is designed with 1st-grade kids in mind and the STEM challenges can be done in the classroom or at home during Thanksgiving break! …
STEM activities for kids are some of our favorite things. That’s why we love engineering kits! As part of our STEM gifts series, we checked out these hands on engineering kits for kids to find the very best kids engineering kits! We decided to do this because we are never far from thinking about STEM activities …
When I was a kid, we had a book about this egg drop engineering project, and ever since then, I have wanted to try it. We live on the third floor, so we have quite a long drop from our balcony, which is perfect for this experiment. If you don’t live in an apartment or …
When it comes to easy LEGO creations, we like to set a few rules. First, the projects should be able to be made with bricks that most people have, for the most part. Next, the projects should be creative and fun! That’s why this fall we decided to create this 3D LEGO pumpkin and display …