Building for kids

Five engineering challenges for kids – with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It’s a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building sets! These simple materials were a huge hit with my boys. The first time we got them out, Owen (almost 7) spent well over an […]

Here’s a fun STEM building challenge for kids! Set up this bridge building activity and challenge kids to construct a sturdy LEGO® bridge that spans the width of the river. I love activities like this because they are beneficial and engaging for a wide range of ages. In order to build a bridge, kids need […]

Building gumdrop structures is an awesome way to practice both engineering skills and fine motor skills for a great STEM activity.

30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.

Explore a collection of over 45 hands-on STEM challenge ideas that kids are sure to love at home or in a classroom. What will you build?

This STEM activity requires no prep and kids will love creating and building. STEM activities are a great hands-on learning activity!

Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!

Stick Raft Building STEM Project. Can you build a raft that really floats? How much weight can your stick raft carry? Can your raft cope in a real stream? This STEM challenge is great fun for kids and a super way to get them stretching and developing their skills and engaging with Nature.

Looking for lego challenge ideas for your kids? Check out these aweseme lego challenge prompts (with optional guiding questions) to get your kids building. These lego challenges make a great indoor activity for a rainy day or a classroom activity to support literacy (even if that "classroom" is actually at home!). Perfect for all ages -- Have fun and get building! #legos #kidsactivities #preschool #preschoolactivities

14+ engineering activities for kids to try today - includes a free printable #FunADay #STEM #Engineering #Preschool #Kindergarten #KidsActivities #PreschoolActivities #EarlyLearning #FreePrintable