Check out this list of fun winter STEM activities for 3rd grade!
If you are teaching third-grade students, leading an after-school STEM program, or just want to have fun STEM-themed activities to do at home, these easy winter STEM activities for kids are perfect for the winter months.
Before we get to the list of winter STEM activities for third grade, check out some of the “why” behind 3rd grade STEM activities and make sure you have everything you need for your winter STEM activities before you get started!
Super Easy and Fun Winter STEM Activities for 3rd Grade
Third grade is a huge transition grade for kids. In this grade, they are moving from primary learning to secondary learning, and for many kids, third grade is the first year they get a big standardized test.
Third grade is a time for applied learning, and a really fun time to show kids how the knowledge they learn in school can be applied in the real world to solve problems.
Many third graders are starting to realize that the world isn’t a perfect place and want to do something about it.
STEM activities can help children see that science, techology, and what they have learned in school can be applied and used to make the world a better place!
I like to bring in seasonal STEM activities to help kids who may be reluctant to do science experiments. Adding a fun seasonal element always makes things more fun!
This winter, why not add these winter STEM activities for 3rd grade to your activity list?
You can do just one or two activities to supplement your regular curriculum, or add in more for extra seasional fun.
Winter STEM Extensions for 3rd Grade
During the winter, third graders can learn a lot about weather, chemical bonds, seasons, the earth’s rotation, earth and space, preparing for severe weather, how weather is tracked, and a whole lot more!
Don’t miss using the January STEAM pack and the February STEAM pack to make your winter STEM lesson planning a cinch!
Each activity pack comes with 8 complete lesson plans.
Winter STEM Supply List
Before getting started with your winter STEM activities for third grade, make sure your classroom and STEM center is completely stocked!
If you need help setting up a STEM center, here is how to set up a STEM center at home.
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)
Winter STEM for Third Grade
All of the activities on this list are STEM activities, with applicaitons in multiple STEM disciplines in each activity, but I’ve sorted them below by the main focus of the activity.
The winter math activity section has specific winter-themed math activities that are independent from the other winter STEM activities.
Winter Science Activities for 3rd Grade
Third graders will have a lot of fun with these 3rd grade winter science projects.
These winter science experiments can be done in a jar!
3rd graders will enjoy learning about chemical changes when they make winter slime.
3rd grade children will have a lot of fun trying these must-try ice science experiments.
In the Convection Heat Science Experiment 3rd graders can learn about the types of heat and which types are more efficient.
Try making yoru own Snow Storm in a Jar to learn about snow storms!
Winter Technology Activities for 3rd Grade
These winter activities for third graders all have a technology twist.
Learn about the technology used ot make ice cream and make yoru own Ice Cream in a Bag!
Design a new way to catch snowflakes to examine them.
Explore where its snowing using Google maps and find out how climate zones work.
Design a digital snowflake and find out the composition of snowflakes without leaving the classroom!
Winter Engineering Activities for 3rd Grade
Make engineering fun with these winter engineering activities for 3rd grade!
Try this super fun engineering activity where kids learn How to Make a Magnifying Glass- from ICE!
With a bit of science and engineering, kids can learn How to Make Instant Ice in 5 Seconds.
Design your very own Easy Homemade Snow Globes.
3rd grade students will enjoy making these Super Fast Borax Crystal Snowflakes.
Winter Math Activities for 3rd Grade
Third grade math doesn’t have to be boring, and it won’t be with these activities.
Teachers will love this no-prep winter math set!
Send these Winter holiday math pages home with your third graders.
Winter math for big kids can still be fun!
Try this fun Winter color by number math challenge with your third grade class.
