Looking for a summer STEM calendar? This summer STEM activity calendar has over 30 projects to transform your summer into a summer of STEAM!
It’s hot outside and summer is here.
Does that mean kids should just watch TV all day?
Of course not!
But if kids aren’t inspired or excited, they won’t want to do anything but play video games all day.
Inspire your kids to do fun hands-on STEAM activities with a summer STEM calendar!
Kids will have a blast with these projects, and every single one of these activities have been tested and approved by my own kids (2nd and 8th grade).
Keep scrolling to grab your FREE Summer of STEAM Calendar!
How to Use a Summer STEM Calendar
Using the summer STEM calendar is easy. Just click the link below to download and your calendar will be e-mailed to you for FREE!
Once the calendar arrives, you can print a version to use in-person, and click the links in the PDF file to find the instructions for each challenge.
If you like, you can laminate the calendar and cross activities off as you do them.
How to Maximize Summer Learning
Kids won’t want to learn on their own during the summer if they can avoid it.
But if you make learning activities fun, kids will be on board.
That’s why I like to do hands-on STEM activities in the summer that are fun, colorful, and have impressive results.
We don’t focus so much on doing official science experiments with the entire scientific method during the summer. Instead, we focus on how science and STEM can be fun, cool, and colorful.
This helps sustain a child’s interest in science even through the slightly boring tests and assignments they will get in school.
Where to Buy Supplies for Summer STEM Projects
We like to get most of our STEM supplies from Amazon (because they have everything). Here are some of our favorite STEM supplies to keep on hand for projects:
The Mason Jar Scientist: 30 Jarring STEAM-Based ProjectsBall Regular Mouth Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, 16-Ounces (4-Pack)
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 32 Ounce
Barbasol Soothing Aloe Thick & Rich Shaving Cream 10 Oz (2 Pack)
Alka-Seltzer PFY BXAS50 80659297 Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine, Two-Pack (Pack of 50)
Kadaon 10X Handheld Magnifier Antique Mahogany Handle Magnifier Reading Magnifying Glass for Reading Book, Inspection, Coins, Insects, Rocks, Map, Crossword Puzzle
BORAX 20 Mule Team Laundry Booster, Powder, 4 Pounds
Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt – (1) 16 Ounce Resealable Bag of Nutritious, Classic Sea Salt, Great for Cooking, Baking, Pickling, Finishing and More, Pantry-Friendly, Gluten-Free
McCormick Assorted Food Color, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Food Coloring – 12 Color Vibrant Cake Food Coloring Set for Baking, Decorating, Fondant and Cooking – Upgraded Liquid Concentrated Icing Food Color Dye for Slime Making, DIY Crafts – .25 fl. oz. Each
30% Pure Vinegar – Home&Garden (1 Gallon)
Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda, 5 lb
Argo Corn Starch 16 oz. Box (Pack of 4)
Where to Download the Summer STEM Calendar
Click the link below to download your Summer of STEAM calendar!
Here are some of the projects you’ll find in the summer STEM calendar:
make a magnifying glass from ice
Ice can become a magnifying glass! Learn how with the ice magnifying glass challenge.
color changing lemonade
Did you know you can use science to change the color of lemonade? The secret is a natural pH indicator found in wild pea flowers!
Kids will have a blast drinking their lemonade that can turn colors from yellow, to pink, to purple and blue!
crystal garden experiment
Crystal gardens are a super fun way to build crystals. All you need are some charcoal bricks and some salt (plus a few extra things to get things started).
You can keep your crsytal garden growing all summer long!
elephant toothpaste explosion experiment
Nothing says sumemr science like explosions, and the elephant toothpaste is a kid-safe explosion that is just a delight to do!
rainbow salt circuit
Did you know that you can make circuts out of salt? Turn the circuts rainbow-colored for even more fun.
We like to use Squishy Circuits kits because they come with everything you need to make kid-safe electrical circuits.
spirolateral math art
Did you know that multiplication patterns can make art?
Math really is beautiful! Kids will have fun completing the spiralateral math art challenge.
mirror reflection STEAM art activty
Take a mirror and transform art into a kelidescope of color! Kids will love this mirror reflection STEAM art activity.
baking soda powered boat
Take a bottle, take some baking soda, take some vinegar, and turn it into a boat!
My kids love making baking soda powered boats, and they usually empty an entire bottle of vinegar every time we do this project.
coding apps for kids
If you want your kids to learn a new skill, why not make it coding?
These coding apps for kids provide age-approriate coding activities from preschool to high school.
create a baking and soda vinegar volcano
Who doesn’t love the baking soda and vinegar volcano?
Try the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano, or try this fun slime volcano version.
make expanding ivory soap
Ivory soap is made to float, which means when you put it in the microwave, it expands! Try out the expanding ivory soap experiment this summer!
ice cream in a bag
Ice cream in a bag is a classic summer science experiment that takes less than 10 minutes to complete. And it’s super tasty!
But there are lots more in the calendar, so make sure to grab your copy today (it’s free!)!