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The Ultimate List of STEM Activities for Kindergarten

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These STEM activities for kindergarten are the perfect way to introduce STEM to the youngest learners!

Children in kindergarten have a natural and innate curiosity about the world they live in.

If you’ve checked out any of our STEM activities before, you’ll know that STEM projects integrate learning across the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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STEAM activities for kindergarten allow young children to investigate and explore, learning in an active, hands-on way that makes the child an active participant in their own learning.

And for those who know a kindergarten-aged child, there is no doubt that they learn best when they are active and engaged!

Today, I’ve collected together 21 great STEM activities for kindergarten children aged around 5-6 years (though many of them are fun for older kids too).

For convenience, the list is divided into the four main STEM categories however these activities all integrate learning across two or more of the four subject areas – plus they’re simply lots of fun!

Science, technology, engineering, and math are important skills for kids. These STEM activities for kindergarten fit the bill! You'll have a blast with these kindergarten STEM activities. Best of all, STEM challenges for kindergarten don't have to be hard! Take your STEM ideas for kindergarten to the next level! #stem #stemed #stemactivities #kindergarten

21 of the best STEAM Activities for Kindergarten

Kids will have a blast learning with these science experiments and stem activities!

What Are Kindergarten STEAM Activities?

STEM is not so much a topical study as it is an approach to teaching and learning the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Kindergarten STEM projects use all of these subjects together to solve real-world problems.

STEM challenge cards for toddlers and preschoolers.

A STEM activity uses elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to solve problems. All STEM activities are inquiry-based, which means they are designed to answer a question (often a question the child creates herself).

STEM activities encourage children to see subjects like math and science in a new light, and how to use those subjects to solve their day to day problems and the problems that they might face as adults.

All STEM activities should contain elements of at least two disciplines in STEM, and all of them when possible!

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As critical thinking and creative thinking become more and more important, STEM activities provide a safe and fun way for children to explore the concepts of science, math, engineering, and technology in a kid-friendly and fun way.

Even if a child never goes into a STEM field as an adult, engaging in STEM activities will encourage problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity in any industry.

At the pre-elementary and elementary level, STEM is about exploring STEM subjects in a fun and hands-on way. 

We’re passionate about STEM activities and have tried hundreds of projects over the years. Use this resource as a simple way to get started with your own STEM challenges for kindergarten.

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What are the Benefits of STEM Projects for Kindergarten?

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Many schools require some form of STEM education in the classroom. But you don’t have to be a teacher to do STEM activities with kids. You can also try some at home, during school holidays or over the summer.

Not only do STEM activities help children learn how to solve problems on their own, but it also allows hands-on kiddos to learn in a way that makes sense to them.

Children who need to touch and feel to learn effectively will thrive in a STEM-focused classroom or home.

Start when kids are young, and they will have a love of science and exploration that will last throughout life!

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What Should I Include in a Kindergarten STEM Bin?

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There is a whole article on how to set up a science center in your home, and how to set up a STEM lab in the classroom.

But, if you’re not ready to set up a completely dedicated space, you will find this list of science abd STEM resources helpful.

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The Complete List of Kindergarten STEM Activities

You'll have a blast with these kindergarten STEM activities. Best of all, these STEM projects for kindergarten are easy.

Try these fun STEM activities with kids in kindergarten. They will love these fun hands-on ways to learn through science! Kindergarten STEM activities have never been so fun before.

Seasonal Kindergarten STEM Activities

All of these kindergarten STEM projects have a seasonal twist!

Valentine’s Day STEM Activities for Kindergarten

Try these Valentine’s Day STEM Activities for Kindergarten and learn science about the heart, hot chocolate, and candy!

Easter STEM Activities for Kindergarten

Kids will have fun with these Kindergarten Easter Activities with a STEM Twist!

Halloween STEM Activities for Kindergarten

These Halloween STEM Activities for Kindergarten are fun, not spooky!

Thanksgiving STEM Activities for Kindergarten

In November, don’t miss these Thanksgiving STEM activities for kindergarten!

Christmas STEM Activities for Kindergarten

Find our favorite Christmas STEM activities for kindergarten here!

Winter STEM Acivities for Kindergarten

These winter STEM activities for kindergarten are so much fun to try in the winter months!

Low-Prep Kindergarten STEM Activities

Your STEM activities will take very little prep if you pull from this list!

KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

These science experiment ideas are perfect for kindergarten age kids.

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are important skills for all kids. These STEM activities for kindergarten are perfect for early learners!

Flower Dissection

Walking Rainbow

Growing Ice from

Cleaning Coins from

Make your own mini Microscope

KINDERGARTEN TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES

Technology can be used even by the youngest learners!

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are important skills for all kids. These STEM activities for kindergarten are perfect for early learners!

Painting Brush Bot

Building with Blocks & Technology

Rainbow Photo Hunt

Make Your Own Scanner Drawing Prompts

Coding a Lego Maze

KINDERGARTEN ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES

Learn the basics of engineering in kindergarten with these engineering activity ideas.

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are important skills for all kids. These STEM activities for kindergarten are perfect for early learners!

Build a Lego Rainbow

Build a Winch

Button Stack Challenge

DIY Magnetic Marble Run

Gumdrop Bridge Building

KINDERGARTEN MATH CHALLENGES

Try your hand at learning with these fun math activities for kindergarten.

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are important skills for all kids. These STEM activities for kindergarten are perfect for early learners!

Counting Bears Math Challenge Cards

How Long Are Your Small Intestines?

Flexible Straw Shape Building from

Patterning with Flowers

Play dough Math Challenge

Learning Symmetry with Lego from

STEM challenge cards for toddlers and preschoolers.

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About Brenda Priddy

Brenda grew up thinking she hated science.

But when her 4-year- old daughter was more interested in reading science facts than fairy tales, Brenda realized she had to learn more about science to keep up with her daughter.

Through simple at-home science experiments, Brenda developed a passion for science and now acts as an advocate for STEM education for kids at her website STEAMsational.com.

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What is STEAM?

STEAM activities for kids promote the idea that science, technology, engineering, art, and math can all work together to help kids become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators!

Join us on our journey to discover just how much fun science experiments can be.

What we do… 

STEAMsational offers STEM and science lesson plans and teaching resources to provide a firm STEM foundation for children in the classroom or home.

All you need to do is find your supplies, gather your scientists, and let the innovation unfold.

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