When it comes to setting up your science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center, picking the perfect spot can make or break it. To do it right, you’ll need two things: Plenty of room for kids to work and Enough space to store your supplies STEM centers are often the most popular spot in the…
Did you know that you can inflate a balloon WITHOUT blowing air into it? It’s true. In this simple experiment, young scientists use yeast to magically inflate a balloon. How cool is that?! Check out the simple step-by-step below and then snag our 30 Science Experiments that are kid-approved! Getting Ready We headed into the kitchen…
Geoboards are a motivating, hands-on way to work on so many STEM skills at once – 2D shapes, measuring, counting, angles, scaling… Add these free geoboard challenges to your collection and then hop over and snag our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle for more fun! Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed the cards on cardstock…
Looking for easy to follow and engaging STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for kids this Valentine’s Day?! We’ve got you covered with 14 projects that are great to use as STEM centers, whole class activities, Makerspaces or homeschool activities. Grab the instant download HERE! Then, for more STEM fun, snag our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle in…
This simple Valentine’s Day crystal heart science experiment is a must-try! With just a few ingredients, kids can make a sparkly, gorgeous heart AND learn about chemistry at the same time. Want more science? Check out our kid-approved 30 Science Experiments (complete with a no prep journal to record results!) in our shop. This post…
Whether you’re creating Makerspaces, STEM centers or early finisher activities, these tips and tricks make it so easy to pull together effective and engaging STEM boxes in your primary classroom or homeschool. P.S. Grab our popular Endless STEM Challenge Bundle HERE! Find out tons of sanity saving teacher hacks. And, to help you get started fast,…
Add the challenge of a maze to the magical appeal of magnets and you have a fun STEM activity that will have your inquisitive little scientists begging for more. It’s a good thing these paper plate mazes are easy to adapt for multiple levels, since magnets seem to attract no matter the kids’ ages! For…
Inspire kids to LOVE science with this mega bundle of science units! It’s jam packed with easy prep, engaging experiments teaching kids about weather, outer space, force and motion, the 5 senses, plant life cycle, and so much more.
The science bundle is perfect to use for whole class lessons, small group work or science stations in Pre-K, Kindergarten, First or Second Grade.
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is all the buzz in education. And for good reason – parents and teachers want their kids to be prepared for our STEM-filled world. And speaking of STEM, check out our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle in our shop! We need scientists to find cures to diseases. We need computer…
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…
Learning 3D shapes just got WAY cooler! These engaging, hands-on 3D shape activities teach kids about cones, cubes, cylinders, hemispheres, hexagonal prisms, pyramids, rectangular prisms, spheres and triangular prisms.
They’re great to use as math centers or math lessons in kindergarten, first grade or second grade.
Looking for easy prep, fun to solve STEM challenges for kids?! This epic bundle combines ALL of my STEM challenges into one easy purchase – my best-selling landmark cards, toothpick and playdough STEM structures, weight and length challenges… they’re all here! And that means you’ll get an entire year of STEM challenges in one easy download.
Each activity pack includes easy to follow instructions, challenge cards, record sheets and answer keys.
AND THE BEST PART IS…
All 150+ challenges use simple supplies like toothpicks, pattern blocks and paper so you can quickly gather what you need without breaking the bank or making late night Target runs.
Teaching kids how to write computer code has never been easier! This STEM challenge pack explains what “binary computer code” means and how computers, CDs, DVDs and apps use it to communicate.
Then students jump in and start writing code of their own!
The pack is a perfect STEM challenge or MakerSpace for first grade, second grade or third grade.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 30 pre-written computer coding cards for beginners
–> 10 blank coding cards for students with more experience
Can your kids build the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China AND the Empire State Building in one afternoon?! These 47 STEM challenge cards use real pictures of famous landmarks from around the world to inspire kids to build those three sites and so many more.
The STEM challenge cards are a great way to help kids develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills.
Just cut apart the cards and grab a batch of building blocks for some serious STEM fun.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Great Wall of China // China
–> The Twelve Apostles // Australia
–> Mount Everest // Nepal
–> Piazza San Marco // Italy
–> The Hollywood Sign // USA
–> Mount Eden Crater // New Zealand
–> Neuschwanstein Castle // Germany
–> Agia Sophia // Turkey
–> The Great Buddha // Japan
–> White House // USA
–> Pyramids of Giza // Egypt
–> Saint Spyridonas Church // Greece
–> Tower Bridge // England
–> Notre Dame Cathedral // France
–> Sphinx // Egypt
–> Golden Gate Bridge // USA
–> Burj Khalifa // United Arab Emirates
–> Leaning Tower of Pisa // Italy
–> Forbidden City // China
–> Jefferson Arch // USA
–> Saint Basil’s Cathedral // Russia
–> Sydney Opera House // Australia
–> Parthenon // Greece
–> Space Needle // USA
–> Taj Mahal // India
–> Eiffel Tower // France
–> Angkor Wat // Cambodia
–> Kukulcan El Castilla // Mexico
–> Easter Island Statues // Chile
–> Empire State Building // USA
–> Colosseum // Italy
–> Arc de Triomphe // France
–> Machu Picchu // Peru
–> Statue of Liberty // USA
–> CN Tower // Canada
–> Tower of Hercules // Spain
–> Rialto Bridge // Italy
–> Stonehenge // England
–> Sucevita Monastery // Romania
–> Petronas Towers // Malaysia
–> Potala Palace // China
–> Red Fort // India
–> Wat Phra Si Sanphet // Thailand
–> Butchart Garden // Canada
–> Ayers Rock // Australia
–> Red Fort // India
–> Cologne Cathedral // Germany
For students who are ready for a challenge, the pack includes 4 different record sheets to choose from too!
Mad scientists will love this awesome twist on the classic sink or float science experiment! Using only a few supplies, kids can make a Squidy that magically dives and rises with just a squeeze of the hand. If you’re looking for more science fun, hop on over to our shop to snag our 30 Science Experiments that are…
Warning: This is not your average color matching activity! Preschoolers will beg to do this brilliant twist on regular old color sorting over and over again as they practice color and visual perception, fine motor skills and cutting skills. Looking for a way to bring more STEM into your classroom? Try our 5 Day Challenge to help build a system for teaching…
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…
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 –…