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The 'M' in STEAM refers to mathematics. Math is considered to be a universal language, and it is something that we find in almost all of our day to day activities.

Math is a skills driven discipline that builds upon itself. Math is also conceptual and figurative. It works in both logical principals and with figurative ideas.

STEAM education is directed toward making math more applicable to daily life. It works to make math more equitable, accessible, and exciting.

Most of today's job market concerns itself in one way or another with mathematical skills. So, it is essential that our students have math literacy, and know how if they hope to be competitive in today's job market.

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What Role Does Mathematics Play in Real Life? | Lesson Plan | PBS LearningMedia

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Examine the importance of mathematics in everyday life through the eyes of a baseball player and a pipefitter. Then collaborate with classmates to create a commercial to promote math in the real world.

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Geometry of Bubbles | Lesson Plan | PBS LearningMedia

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Help students learn how to determine the diameter and circumference of a circle using the media resources and bubble activity.

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3 Ways I could use the 'M' in STEAM in my classroom!!

1. Have my students create a checkbook and bank statement for a character in the book. They could use their skill of characterization to create a log of what sort of spending their character would potentially make in the book. It is an inferential activity. They would have to use their knowledge of both math and literature to complete.

2. Create a mathematical spreadsheet to figure out what the cost of migrating to America would be. This would be a real life activity, that would help them to empathize with the characters from the book, Refugee by Alan Gratz

3. Have my students work on creating a classroom fund and managing it for the books that we all want to buy. They could fundraise, they could manage the library, and they could learn the real world math behind saving and spending.

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If you're looking for math activities for kids, you already know that standard math problems are boring, and sometimes hard for kids to get. That's why hands-on STEAM math activities are incredibly valuable!

The math activities on this list combine elements of math with other things, like art, science, and other methods of hands-on learning to make the experience of learning math concepts a lot more fun!

What are STEAM Math Activities?

A STEAM math activity usually has one of two variations.

1. An element of hands-on activity or art is added to the math activity to make it more fun for kids and help them understand the concepts in a concrete way. The spirolateral math art project is an example of this.

2. The math problem is used to solve real-world problems or ideas, such as this math challenge where kids are asked to estimate how long it would take Santa to deliver presents.

A STEAM math activity has the goal of helping children maximize their understanding of a math concept while also showing them that math skills are necessary to solve many of today's problems and that a lot of the day-to-day problems they encounter can be solved with math.

What Supplies Do I Need for Hands-on Math?

You'll want to have several math manipulatives on hand for these STEAM math activities ( here is a full list of what we recommend).

But for these STEAM math activities, having something physical to help solidify math concepts can be really helpful. Here are a few STEM math manipulatives you might want to invest in for your classroom or home:

Hands-on Math Activity Books

There are a few hands-on math activity books that we really love. If you want even more hands-on STEAM math ideas, you might want to pick up one of these books!

Hands-on STEAM Math Activities for Elementary Kids

While we often spend a lot of time at STEAMsational on science experiments for kids and quick STEM activities for kids, math skill are important as well!

We've done a lot of hands-on math projects over the years, and my girls love doing these math activities a lot more than standard worksheets!

The math STEAM activities on this list are suitable for both classroom use and as a supplement at home as well.

Parents and caregivers will be able to follow the instructions and the activities are fun enough that you won't lose your kids along the way, even if its a summer holiday.

Some of the activities on this list are designed for early elementary, while others are designed for upper elementary.

Pick the math activity that aligns with the concepts that your students or children are learning at the time.

Take a look below at these hands-on STEAM math activities for elementary kids!

More Math Activities for Elementary Kids

If you love math activities for kids, try these hands-on math activities for elementary kids!
6 Fun Hands-On Math Projects for Elementary Kids
Fun Hands-On At Home Math Activities and Games

Make Math Fun with a Hands-On Valentine Bingo Game

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STEAM Math Activities for Curious and Bright Kids

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If you're looking for math activities for kids, you already know that standard math problems are boring, and sometimes hard for kids to get. That's why hands-on STEAM math activities are incredibly valuable! The math activities on this list combine elements of math with other things, like art, science, and other methods of hands-on learning to make the experience of learning math concepts a lot more fun!