Low prep steam activities

Use STEM engineering activities in elementary school as a fun, engaging, and meaningful way to tackle the Next Generation Science Standards.

Science and STEM Activities that use craft sticks to inspire learning in elementary students. Learn how to build a crossbow launcher, a harmonica, a Newton's Cradle, a catapult and so much more. All with budget friendly craft sticks (popsicle sticks) #craftsticks #popsiclesticks #science #engineering #stemactivities via @steampoweredfam

What could possibly be a better combination than FREE and STEM?! Ok, maybe there are a few, but It’s a pretty amazing paring. I’d love to send you 2 low-prep STEM Activities for kids! E…

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "Straw Rockets! 🚀 Looking for an activity that requires low prep, simple supplies, and is K-2 friendly? Look no further than Straw Rockets! Makers build their own rocket and observe it's flight pattern by adding tail fins. You can even modify the lesson for older students by playing a game of UFO Hunter where you can turn the rockets into balloon blow darts! You can find this lesson on my TPT. I also recorded a student friendly build along for my YT…

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "Storm Drain Valuable Retrieval Challenge K-5 Makers are having a blast with this weeks challenge. Can they retrieve their item in time to make their flight? Watch to find out! This awesome challenge was inspired by @mrerdreich #stem #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #engineering #challenge #designprocess #makerspace #handsonlearning #elementaryteacher"

The Pipe Cleaner (aka "Fuzzy Sticks") Challenge is one of my favorite STEM activities to introduce students to STEM learning. This is a fun, inexpensive, and engaging challenge that can be tailored to different ages, settings, and time-frames. This challenge is also an excellent

Simple paper plate STEM activities. Low prep and high engagement! Meredith Anderson on STEM Activities for Kids

Winter in an elementary classroom can either be full of fun and chaos or feel like it’s never going to end, so it’s important to plan activities that will hold your student’s attention from December to February. STEM activities are a great way to get your students excited about learning and incorporate some fun, hands-on […]

Set up these quick STEM activities with only a few materials. Perfect for older toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. The kids will play for hours!