Stem for 1st grade

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.

Here’s a fun STEM challenge: Build working gears out of plastic caps, popsicle sticks, and a cardboard box! This project demonstrates mechanical concepts using materials you probably already have. Kids will be able to explore how gears mesh together to create motion. We started our project with a sturdy Amazon prime box, an assortment of […]

Here's simple and engaging ways to teach shapes for preschool and kindergarten. Includes shape activities and printable shape worksheets.

If you love STEAM activities for kids but hate having to buy a ton of extra materials and tools, you are going to LOVE these free STEM activities.

Getting Started With First Grade STEM Activities and Challenges

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This simple STEM challenge will be perfect for Pre-K, kindergarten or first grade. My kids love STEM activities! #stemforkids #stemlearning #steamkids #kidsstem #stem #kidssteam

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Awesome STEM activities for first grade. Tons of ideas for STEM centers, science projects and math games. And they're all just right for first graders!