Elementary stem activities

Here’s a fun STEM challenge, and the materials couldn’t be simpler! Challenge kids to build the longest possible paper chain with just one sheet of paper and tape. That’s it! This math activity will appeal to a wise range of ages. I’d recommend it for kids age 5 to 10. If they can safely cut […]

Build a marshmallow and toothpick tower for a fun and budget-friendly way to explore STEM with kids. Free printable.

Learn new tricks for domino chains with these awesome engineering challenges! There are 8 printable domino challenge cards which will inspire hours of fun!

Learn about the phases of the moon with a favorite cookie. Here's how to make Oreo moon phases for fun edible astronomy.

Challenge your kids to build the best marble maze in this open-ended paper plate maze STEM challenge! Kids will have a blast!

I just love this color changing flowers science experiment! It's a fun spring science activity for kids in preschool and elementary. Free printable recording sheets too!

We have entered full summer funschooling mode here and that means I’m on the lookout for projects that I can use for some fun hands on learning, and in this case I wanted some fun science lessons. Enter Kim from Learning Hypothesis. She told me she had a new ebook coming out full of science […]

STEM Challenge- build an elevator that will lift an object by using a cranking device. Perfect for upper elementary students. Students must build a platform and a crank that will work to lift a load. #teachersareterrific

STEM drawers are a simple, easy to implement STEM activities even if you have a small classroom. Just add challenge cards and sketch paper. Perfect for preschool, pre-k, and elementary classrooms.

How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!