We love using holidays and seasons as the inspiration for our STEM activities, and one of our favorite holidays to turn into a STEM holiday is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day for kids is often just about eating candy or little cardboard Valentine exchanges that almost no kid reads. So instead of just those unhealthy and …
When it’s cold outside, try these fun winter science experiments as a great way to learn more about the winter season! Add these easy science experiments to your winter theme and use them as part of your winter STEM activities for kids! When cold temperatures hit, young children can complete an easy science experiment to …
If you love snow and are lucky enough to have some this winter season, try these super-fun snow science experiments! Winter science experiments have never been so fun for little scientists. Snow is one of our family’s favorite things. Unfortunately, we live in Texas, where we are lucky to get even a light dusting of …
Looking for a fun popcorn experiment? This dancing popcorn experiment is the perfect way to test the duration and effectiveness of different chemical reactions, and it takes just 3 ingredients to complete! This is one of our favorite quick STEM activities to try in the classroom or at home. And who doesn’t love popcorn science? …
If your kids love sensory activities, then they will love learning how to make sand slime! Sand slime has a similar texture to wet sand on the beach. Its stretchy texture, combined with the sand’s roughness, makes it ideal for fun at any time and one of my favorite slime recipes without contact solution! Toddlers, …
STEM activities (activities with elements of science, technology, engineering, and math) help children see that science and math can have a creative element, too. Try these quick STEM activities when you don’t have tons of time to plan! In today’s world, technology seeps into everything we do, and children can be taught to approach all …