Make a rainbow paper craft that changes colors as the paper is tipped back and forth in sunlight! Create gorgeous rainbow patterns and designs while teaching children the basics of thin film interference. Add this rainbow paper experiment to your list of simple experiments for kids and creative art and STEAM projects!
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …
Articulated Grabber - Engineering Project for Kids: Have you ever dropped something behind the couch and couldn’t get it? Or perhaps your parents keep the best snacks on the top shelf, out of reach? If so, this project is perfect for you! This’ll extend your reach by over 30" (76cm)! I’ll show you ho…
Choose from 58 fun STEAM art projects and activities for kids to explore art while learning science, technology, engineering, and math, too!
Get up close with the photosynthesis process by painting with chlorophyll. This STEM chlorophyll science lesson will be memorable for all.
This week we’re focusing on rainbow science for kids by exploring prisms. Prisms can provide such a fun, hands-on way for kids to observe and hypothesize about light. Here’s some fun ways to use prisms with preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students. *This science activity correlates with Next Generation Science Standard (NGSS) 1-PS4-3. Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! …
Combine STEM and art with these easy and fun STEAM activities for preschoolers to elementary. Enjoy art with a bit of science.
Lots of EPIC Simple Machine Projects for students to make using things around the house! Learn about simple machines for kids!
A whole month of daily low-prep STEAM activities for kids. You are going to love all of the low-prep STEAM activities that we have in store!
Balloon rockets, naked eggs, and biodomes ... so many hands-on ways to learn!
The newly crowned Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier from Virginia, did a chemistry demonstration for her talent. It was an elaborate version of the classic elephant toothpaste experiment. This was the first time a Miss America participant has ever won with a science experiment for their talent. Unfortunately, I have seen people criticize her talent […]
Free STEM Websites, teacher Resources with fun activity ideas & well designed lesson plans focusing on thinking skills. Science Technology Engineering Math
Explore the science of sound with these fun music STEM activities for kids. Discover 12+ musical STEAM projects for all ages, from preschool to middle school.
It’s easy enough to tell kids that sounds are caused by vibrations, but that can be a tough concept for them to really grasp! Here are two simple demonstrations that allow kids to actually SEE sound waves in action. This post is the final installment in the Summer STEAM Camp that we have been taking […]
Over 3000 STEM (Science Technology Engineer Math) activities for kids compiled by top science museums in the country, all are free.
Kids will LOVE these engineering challenges with craft sticks, cups, and wood cubes. Engaging, open-ended, and creative!
Simple science experiment and explanations for the classic question on natural phenomenon -- Why is the sky blue for kids.
How the stomach breaks down food: a hands-on demonstration to understand the two ways in which the stomach breaks down food during digestion.
Make a homemade spectroscope with a few simple materials and explore the spectrum of different light sources. You’ll see all kinds of rainbows! This science activity for kids makes a great addition to a unit on light or weather and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Light …
This Salt Painting Science Experiment is a fun way to combine art and science. It is also a visual and hands-on way for children to learn about absorption.
Teach kids about temperature as they perform easy science experiments with hot and cold water and the our free printable.
Easy at home science experiments using simple materials: salt and water experiment, egg in salt water, salt and ice. No-prep quick STEM activities kids love.
Try making a cool homemade thermometer science experiment with kids. This is a great way to help them learn about temperature and heat!
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One of my boys' favorite things in the world is a STEM challenge. And guess what? They are becoming one of my favorite learning tools, too! Could it be? A simple learning setup that I LOVE that my boys LOVE just as much?! Adding STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to your kindergarten—or
Kids love to learn through play. Making this simple egg carton spine model will get your child interested in the human body and how it works.
Balloon magic - a fun science activity where you inflate a balloon using baking soda and vinegar.
Learn how your kids can make designs and patterns on colored paper simply by using the power of the sun! Your kid will love this easy STEM activity.
Soap and pepper experiment for kids! Easy & fun science experiment to show kids how soap works against germs. STEM for preschool & toddlers.
10 free STEM activities you can do with empty cardboard tubes from toilet paper or paper towel tubes.
500 science activities for each month of the year, with season themes, for kids from preschool kindergarten to high school. Making teaching STEM easy.
Easy rainbow salt circuit experiment for kids. Create a gorgeous circuit that lights up an LED bulb. Inspired by the book STEAM Play & Learn.
Learn about polar molecules and absorption with salt painting, an easy art project for kids with science! Great for preschoolers to tweens!
Developing skills in STEAM and STEM will also develop creative thinking and problem-solving. Check out this list of STEAM + STEM activities for homeschoolers!
Your kids will be amazed at the effect of hot and cold water on a balloon in this easy and simple Hot and Cold Balloon Science Experiment.
Make a homemade spectroscope with a few simple materials and explore the spectrum of different light sources. You’ll see all kinds of rainbows! This science activity for kids makes a great addition to a unit on light or weather and is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day too! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Light …
How can you stand on a paper cup without breaking it? The secret is in how you place the cups. Paper cup STEM Challenge for kids.
These STEAM lesson plans can be used and adapted for any STEM activity. Just find a fun STEM project or challenge (such as this edible DNA model for example), print off these free STEAM lesson plans, and go through the prompts with your kids!
Here is a collection of our favorite rainbow science activities for kids. These rainbow STEM and/or STEAM activities are perfect to do around spring, St. Patrick’s Day or any time of year and make a great addition to any science units on weather and light! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! Exploring the …
Get ready to eat your science with fun food activities for kids that are completely edible! Easy set up & tasty makes the perfect activity.
Provide a hands-on STEAM learning opportunity with the DIY Robot Hand Activity! Children will love making their own robotic hand with straws, string, and paper.
This easy electrical circuit activity for kids is a hit! Create a simple glowing salt circuit that lights an LED. Halloween STEAM activity
Articulated Grabber - Engineering Project for Kids: Have you ever dropped something behind the couch and couldn’t get it? Or perhaps your parents keep the best snacks on the top shelf, out of reach? If so, this project is perfect for you! This’ll extend your reach by over 30" (76cm)! I’ll show you ho…
