Looking for a free STEM activity for the elementary classroom? Teachers are loving STEM because it's fun, hands-on, and engaging. The challenges are great for team building. This challenge is free and easy to implement. Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. I usually use this challenge for back to school stem, but it can be done at any time. Students will have a great time working together to discuss, design, build, and reflect.

March has finally arrived and in just one short week selection Sunday will be upon us and the madness will begin. Unfortunately, the madness that I am referring to does not just apply to basketball. After being cooped up inside during the winter months, the warmer weather seems to trigger some kind of alarm that tends to set students off. Students in the upper grades are also on edge due to standardized testing.Why not give your students a break and allow them to embrace the madness? Allow…

Use the Build a Name STEM activity as a get to know you activity in the first week of school. Pair with Your Name Is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.

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 […]

Using just a few supplies around the house, you can challenge your child to make a tape bridge. This fun preschool STEM activity by Stay at Home Activity Mom focuses on problem-solving, fosters curiosity and creativity, and works on fine motor skills! Click to see the activity in action and learn more today.

Build a Catapult in this STEM Challenge and learn about the engineering design process, math and physics. Includes design challenge games.

How to Make a Pom Pom Shooter. This is a fun STEM activity for preschool and kindergarten kids to make. #stem #preschool #kindergarten

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "First Grade STEM Team Building via HexBug Grand Prix 🏁 The best activities are those where everyone gets to contribute! #STEM #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #backtoschool #firstgrade #teambuilding #classroom"

10 fun STEM games for kids of all ages! Engaging, educational games that make learning FUN! #stem #stemeducation #games #gamification

In early childhood education it's no secret that we are consistently fostering curiosity and developing essential skills. And, STEM education is a huge component on building those critical skills that preschoolers will take with them through life. Are you