LEGOS are such a motivating way to teach kids math! These fun-filled addition cards take learning to a whole new level of cool by helping kids see how two sets of LEGOS can be added together to make one sum. The LEGO addition cards are great to use as a math center, building station or homeschool activity. They’re…
LEGOs have stood the test of time. Even with competing video and computer games, most kids still love building with bricks. These fun LEGO STEM activities give children hands-on practice with science, technology, engineering and math – skills they’ll rely on for years to come. Once you’ve exhausted this awesome list, check out our Epic…
This giant collection of LEGO challenge cards is a simple prep, fun way to sneak some STEM learning (science, technology, engineering and math) into the day. With cards that range from easy to difficult, little engineers will love tackling the designs. Snag your set below and for more building fun, check out our Landmark STEM Challenge Cards!…
Our Famous Landmark Challenge Cards have been a huge hit! So, I was eager to pull together a new batch of building cards with a fall-themed twist! These building LEGO activity cards are perfect to use in STEM centers, makerspaces, or math stations. Grab your free set below and then hop over and snag our…
Erupting LEGO volcanoes are as cool as STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities come! Young builders of all ages will love designing, building and erupting LEGO volcanoes again, and again… and again. For more amazing STEM, check out our Epic STEM Bundle in our shop! Getting Ready Although LEGO volcanoes have major “wow” factor, the prep…
STEM activities are those that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Math. Ideally these activities involve two or more of these disciplines. But it can be hard to conceive of engaging activities that are easy to accomplish in the classroom, but also really teach and reinforce the needed STEM concepts. The best STEM activities involve…
We’re all born as scientists. Right away, we see kids experimenting in every surrounding all day long. Whether they’re throwing oatmeal on the ground, noodles at the wall, blowing bubbles in the bathtub, building forts or stacking blocks, kids experiment. Give your students the extra, mind-blowing and hands-on science experiments in the classroom using stuff that…
Swapping themes from season to season is a great way to teach students about the passage of time. These activities can provide kids in preschool, kindergarten and first grade helpful ways to explore the whole year. Whether you’re looking for apples, leaves and pumpkin centers in the fall or snow, penguin and hot cocoa themed…
Holidays are such an exciting time for kids and when you’re able to bring hands-on, fun activities into the classroom you can amplify their joy! We’ve compiled a list of many easy-to-set-up centers to celebrate throughout the entire year with your PreK, Kindergarten and first grade students. Whether you’re looking for centers to be completed…
Ten frames are often used as a tool to teach counting, but did you know that they’re also a fabulous way to work on early addition skills too?! This playful back to school variety is great to pull out at the start of school to reinforce different combinations that make ten. Grab your set below…
These apple tree counting cards are perfect for the beginning of the school year! Students will love using all kinds of manipulatives to build numbers, work on fine motor skills AND practice number writing at the same time! Getting Ready To prep the activity, I printed all of the pages on cardstock and laminated them for…
When it comes to teaching kids about linear measurement, this playful, hands-on scavenger hunt is a quick and easy way to make practice fun. Snag your copy below and then hop over and grab our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle in our shop! Getting Ready Prepping this linear measurement activity was as quick as it comes!…
Board games are a HUGE hit in my first grade classroom, and this ten frame addition board game is no exception! My students loved solving addition problems as they raced to the finish line. It was the perfect addition to our math centers. And speaking of math centers, check out our Editable Math Fact Games…
Want an easy way to sneak some STEM learning into your building center or LEGO bin? These 4 seasons challenge cards are the perfect solution. Kids simply grab one and start to build! Or, for students who are ready for a challenge, have them map out their STEM design on the printable brainstorm sheet beforehand. Grab…
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors or you want to sneak in a little learning into your summer days, these 15 backyard engineering projects for kids are must-tries. Scroll below to check them out! And for more activities for your little engineer, check out our Epic STEM Bundle! Race LEGOs down DIY…
If you’re teaching number bonds and would love a break from worksheets, these engaging, hands-on number bond activities are a must. Solve missing addends with playdough, set up a fun math center with write and wipe cards… there are so many possibilities! When you’re done, head over to our shop and grab some super fun…
Summer sun means watermelon fun! Watermelon is the perfect way to add some science and math to summer plans… especially when your hands-on STEM can later be turned into a snack! This watermelon STEM book is the perfect summer activity. Scroll down to snag your free STEM book and then hop over and grab our…
My kids are in love with OBSESSED with LEGOs, so I was excited to create a STEM challenge that would stretch their building skills. Voila! That’s how this famous landmark STEM challenge was born. It’s a cult-favorite! And it’s perfect to use in STEM centers or makerspaces. Grab your set in our shop! Prepping the…
There are so many fun ways to learn with conversation hearts and these simple STEM popsicle stick catapults rank as one of our favorites! With just a few supplies, kids can build a catapult that really launches. It’s an engineering project little scientists will beg to build over and over again. To boot, it’s a…
Did you know that you can launch Easter egg rockets up into the air with just a couple of common household materials?! The kids will not only love this egg-citing science activity, they will also learn about the cool chemical reaction that makes it happen. Follow the surprisingly simple step-by-step below and then hop over to…
If you’re looking for easy-to-follow, engaging STEM challenges (science, technology, engineering and math) your kids will beg to repeat over and over again, you’ve come to the right spot! These epic activities are packed with kid-tested challenges that build problem solving, teamwork and (of course!) STEM skills. Grab more than 150+ motivating STEM challenges in…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging kindergarten STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! STEM is our “thing” and we’re excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark this…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging Pre-K STEM activities, you’ve come to the right spot! STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is our “thing” and we’re excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark this…
If you’re looking for fun and engaging first grade STEM centers (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! STEM is our “thing” and we are so excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin…