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Scientific Method Posters
The Scientific Method is the process researchers use to complete science experiments and find answers to scientific questions. These colorful, kid-friendly posters bring the process alive for young scientists as they work through all six steps: asking a question, researching, making a hypothesis, running an experiment, analyzing the data, and drawing a conclusion. Grab your free set below and then…
Exploding Baggie
Combining baking soda and vinegar is a classic science experiment that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser every single time. But mix the two ingredients in a sealed plastic baggie and the excitement goes through the roof! The exploding baggie science trick is sure to knock kids’ socks off. Check out the simple step-by-step below and…
DIY Smart Phone Projector
Wondering what to do with your overflowing recycling bin? This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There’s no stopping the possibilities in a simple cardboard box! Check out the simple step-by-step below and then hop over to our shop to snag our 30 Science Experiments kids will love! Getting…
Magic Milk Fireworks
Magic milk fireworks are a surprisingly simple Fourth of July science activity that kids will beg to repeat over and over again. With just a few common ingredients, they’ll turn ordinary milk into an explosion of red, white and blue fireworks. It’s perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July… or anytime you need a guaranteed boredom buster! …
LEGO Volcano
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…
50+ Genius STEM Activities for Kids
With a name like The STEM Laboratory, it’s no surprise that we’re obsessed with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities for kids. These 50+ STEM projects are sure to keep little scientists engaged, learning and well-prepared for their STEM-filled future. Get inspired below and then sign up for our 5 Day STEM Challenge! Not only will…
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Hey there! I’m Malia and I’m excited to officially welcome you to The STEM Laboratory family.About 10 years ago, I launched my first teaching blog while I was on maternity leave with our second son, Grant.And that little hobby quickly became an obsession.Teachers started emailing me to ask for help with all sorts of things –…
How to Make Bouncy Balls
Looking for a fun and simple science activity that’s sure to entertain the kids?! In this quick, five minute experiment, little chemists mix up their own homemade bouncy balls. Making bouncy balls is a hands-down science favorite for kids! And for more kid-approved science, check out our awesome 30 Science Experiments in our shop! Getting Ready To…
Seasonal Centers
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…
LEGO STEM Activities
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…
Conversation Heart Popsicle Stick Catapult
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…
Second Grade STEM Activities
If you’re looking for fun and engaging second grade STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! STEM is our “thing” and I’m excited to pass along these fun ideas for the classroom so that you and your students grow a love for it, too. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark…
Ultimate STEM Gifts for Kids
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is all the rage and kids love that these STEM gifts are hands-on and engaging and grown ups love that they prepare students for their STEM-filled future. Whether you’re on the hunt for a birthday gift, holiday present or just-because treat, these STEM gifts are sure to be a…
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges
These Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges are a must-try! Use a simple box of candy hearts to dive into weight, length AND science. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab even more STEM challenges kids will love with our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle! Peek Inside The math and science Valentine’s Day activities are perfect to…
First Grade STEM Activities
If your first graders constantly ask how and why things work, then they are ready for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)! These fun, hands-on STEM activities are just right for first grade. They’re the perfect compliment to our jam-packed STEM Challenge Bundle. First grade is a wonderful time to introduce STEM topics on a deeper…
Kindergarten STEM Activities
Kindergarten kids will love these brilliant and simple STEM activities! These Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities provide hands-on, educational activities covering STEM topics perfect for kids from 5 to 7. They’re the perfect compliment to our best selling Epic STEM Challenge Bundle! Kindergarten STEM Activities Kindergarten is a wonderful time of exploration and activity. Kindergarten…
Human Body Systems
Make it fun for kids to learn about five critical human body systems: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous and skeletal! The Human Body Activity Pack includes everything you need to differentiate for kids from preschool through second grade. Grab your set in our shop! Peek Inside Inside the set, you’ll find information-packed posters for each of five systems (circulatory,…
Light, Sound and Heat!
Bring light, sound and heat alive for kids with 10 hands-on and motivating science centers and activities. Study light, sound, heat, refraction, reflection, transparent, translucent, opaque, volume and pitch. Grab the bundle in our shop! Peek Inside The engaging set includes 10 kid-friendly posters, an interactive flip book, dabbing sheets, and “Name that Energy” clip cards so kids can…
Light, Sound and Heat
Bring light, sound and heat alive for kids with 10 hands-on and motivating science centers and activities. Study light, sound, heat, refraction, reflection, transparent, translucent, opaque, volume and pitch.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 10 posters
–> Interactive heat, light and sound flap book
–> Name that energy clip cards
–> Paper cup phone science center and record sheet
–> Straw pan flute science center and record sheet
–> Loud or soft dauber sheet
–> Water magic science center and record sheet
–> All about light activity sheet
–> Is it transparent? dauber sheet
–> The speed of heat science center and record sheet
Plant Activity Pack
Looking for fun ways to teach kids about plants?! These 11 science activities and experiments are the perfect addition to any preschool, kindergarten and first grade plant unit.
Make a sprout house, try your hand at leaf chromatography, turn a flower not one but TWO colors and more!
Check out all the motivating details below.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
PLANT SCIENCE ACTIVITIES
–> Plants Are, Can, Have, Need…
–> Parts of Seeds, Plants and Photosynthesis Posters
–> Plant and Seed Labeling Pages
–> Living/Not Living Clip Cards
–> Sunflower Life Cycle Hat
–> Sprout House Experiment
–> Plant Journal
–> Two Tone Flower Experiment
–> Leaf Chromatography Experiment
–> 2 Foldable Life Cycle Craftivities
–> Pumpkin Life Cycle Sequencing
–> Flower Interactive Lapbook
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