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Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering, but I was also overwhelmed as a simple Google search for "Space STEM activities" gives you a mere 89 million hits. Wading through a lot of junk eventually brought some gems that I could implement, and I leave it to another post to rant about the lack of quality in many activities that claim to be "STEM."

One great idea I found was from a NASA activity based on designing a landing craft. My Vivify partner, Claire, and I modified the idea to involve aliens, a topic middle school students find particularly fascinating. The design challenge is presented as follows:

An alien spacecraft has been spotted orbiting Earth. They are a peaceful species and wish to share their advanced technology with the human race. But they need our help! They do not have a way to land on Earth. Your mission: Design and build a shock-absorbing lander to protect two aliens during impact on Earth. Only the supplies available on the spacecraft can be used.

Basically, the teams need to engineer a lander that can keep two "alien" marshmallows inside a cup when dropped. Students learn about shock-absorption and stability, and then using items such as straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows, they build their lander. The key is to keep testing and modifying the design to enhance stability and absorb the shock from impact. This project is exciting because there are so many ways to use the materials, and they can quickly see if their design works. Side note: Students will try to eat, squish, and draw on the "aliens"!

Like every STEM challenge, I start this one with a hook that connects the activity to an exciting real-world application. I love the following video by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory that details the challenges of landing the Curiosity rover on Mars. This is a very dramatic and exciting video with narration by NASA engineers. The music alone will catch their attention!

After the video and a discussion on the challenge constraints, the student teams should jump right in. My Space Club students loved this challenge! At the end, we made this into a classroom competition to see who could go the highest. Students stood in a circle, and teams came up one by one to test their lander. They cheered and groaned, and the entire class was actively engaged. I was also amazed at the variety and creativity of lander designs!

I love this challenge so much that I have repeated it for outreach presentations from upper elementary to high school students. This activity is engaging, cheap, easy to implement, and a great connection to many math and science subjects. Teachers can incorporate geometry, algebra, physics, and more!

If you would like ideas on how to implement this in your classroom or program, you can check-out the Vivify product here. This activity is over 30 pages including:

Detailed teacher guide with rubric

Student handouts guiding them through the engineering design process

Student recording sheets

Math connections including: ratios, geometry, graphing, and equations (in both SI and Metric units)

Alignment to the Common Core and NGSS Engineering Design Standards

Now updated with a digital and printed STEM journal - perfect for distance learning! Click here!

Looking for more STEM activities for your classroom or program? From icebreakers to engineering design challenges, we have a variety of activities tailored for elementary and middle school grades. Check out our most popular STEM challenges below!

We hope your students enjoy this activity!

Source: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Space-Lander-Mission-Hands-on-STEM-Engineering-Project-1992894

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Конспект НОД по познавательному развитию "Органы чувств" для детей старшей группы
Интеграция образовательных областей:
- познавательное развитие

- речевое развитие
Виды деятельности:
- познавательно-исследовательская;

- коммуникативная;

- игровая.
Формы работы:
- решение проблемной ситуации;

- отгадывание загадок;

- экспериментирование.

Цель: формирование понятия " органы чувств ", выявление роли и специфики разных органов чувств.
Задачи:
Образовательные:

Публикация "Конспект НОД по познавательному развитию „Органы чувств" для детей старшей группы" размещена в разделах

- активизировать познавательный интерес к своему организму и его возможности, знать, что полезно, а что вредно для организма;

- закрепить знания детей о функциях органов чувств, уточнить с помощью опытов, для чего нужны те или иные органы, тренировать способность приобретать знания путём экспериментирования, формировать умение объяснять полученные данные;

- формировать умения вести диалог; пополнять словарный запас словосочетаниями "орган зрения", "орган обоняния", "орган слуха", "орган вкуса", "орган осязания", расширять кругозор.

Развивающие:

- развивать любознательность, наблюдательность, логическое мышление, сообразительность, умение внимательно слушать, делать выводы.

Воспитательная:

- воспитывать желание заботиться о своём здоровье, бережное отношение к органам чувств.
Ожидаемый образовательный результат:
-формирование у детей ценностного отношения к собственному здоровью, укрепление здоровья детей, профилактика заболеваний.
Методы и приемы:
- наглядные (показ, демонстрация);

- словесные (загадки, беседа, вопрос-ответ);

- игровые (сюрпризный момент, игры);

- практические (опыты).

Педагогические технологии: личностно-ориентированная, исследовательская, игровая.

Здоровьесберегающие технологии: гимнастика для глаз, массаж ушей, носа.
Материалы и оборудование:
1. Таблички с надписью "Лаборатория №1,№2,№3,№4,№5";

2. Доска магнитная;

3. Солнце с лучами;

4. Магниты;

5. Загадки об органах чувств;

6. Карточки с изображениями органов чувств;

7. Мяч;

8. Баночки, в которых находятся чеснок, кофе, колбаса копчёная, апельсин, ватный диск, пропитанный духами;

9. Музыкальные инструменты (колокольчик, бубен, маракас);

10. Конфета, тёмный шоколад, огурец солёный, лимон на шпажках, стакан с водой, салфетки;

11. Бутылка со льдом или снегом;

12. Рабочие листы "Органы чувств";

13. Фломастеры.
Ход НОД:
Воспитатель: Так принято в нашем мире, что при встрече люди приветствуют друг друга словом "Здравствуйте", что означает "Здоровья желаю", "Будьте здоровы!" Давайте и мы поздороваемся друг с другом.

Здравствуй, солнце золотое!

Здравствуй, небо голубое!

Здравствуй, милый друг!

Здравствуй мир вокруг!

Дети садятся на стульчики. Дети, сели все ровненько, спина прямая, ноги вместе.

Чтобы быть здоровыми, нужно знать, как устроен наш организм, что полезно, а что вредно для него.
Мотивация:
Сегодня в наш детский сад пришло письмо от улитки.

"Здравствуйте, дорогие ребята! Как прекрасен и удивителен мир, который нас окружает! Я познаю мир с помощью своих "рожек", это мои глаза и нос. Ещё я чувствую прикосновения к своему телу. Но, мне очень хочется узнать, чем вы, ребята, чувствуете мир вокруг себя".
Постановка цели детьми:
Воспитатель: Ребята, вы хотите помочь улитке?

Дети: Да.

Воспитатель: Что вам нужно для этого сделать?

Дети: Надо рассказать ей чем мы чувствуем мир вокруг нас.
Совместный поиск способа действия с детьми:
Воспитатель: Тогда я приглашаю вас в настоящую лабораторию органов чувств. А вам предлагаю быть моими помощниками-лаборантами. Добро пожаловать в лабораторию №1 (дети подходят к первому столу)

Итак, обратите внимание на нашу доску. Что там изображено?

Дети: Солнце с лучами.

Воспитатель: Правильно! Оно нам сегодня подскажет, какие органы чувств есть у человека, за что они отвечают и как за ними ухаживать.

Сейчас я возьму первый лучик и прочитаю загадку.

Загадка №1

Видеть папу,

Видеть маму

Видеть небо и леса

Помогают нам...

Дети: Глаза.

Воспитатель: Конечно же, глаза!

Воспитатель: Варя, возьми, пожалуйста, карточку с нужным органом чувств и помести её на доске.

Сейчас я предлагаю вам провести эксперимент. Вы сейчас закроете глаза, только никто не открывает их, а то эксперимент не получится! Итак, что я вам сейчас показываю? (показываю мяч). А что я сейчас делаю? (подбрасываю мяч). Открывайте глаза! Ребята, почему вы ничего не могли угадать?

Дети: Потому что у нас были закрыты глаза!

Воспитатель: А какой вывод мы можем сделать из этого? Для чего нам нужны глаза?

Дети: Чтобы видеть, определять цвет, форму, величину предметов и их расположение.

Воспитатель: Глаза - это один из органов чувств человека. По-другому можно сказать, что глаза - это орган чего?

Дети: Глаза - это орган зрения.

Воспитатель: Как вы думаете легко жить человеку, который ничего не видит?

Дети: Нет.

Воспитатель: Вы правы, конечно тяжело, и таким людям, общество может помочь. Врач рекомендует таким людям очки, издаются специальные книги с выпуклыми буквами, устанавливаются звуковые сигналы на пешеходных переходах, на помощь приходят специально обученные собаки - поводыри.

Воспитатель: А как нужно беречь глаза и ухаживать за ними?

Дети: Мыть их, беречь от пыли, от острых предметов, нельзя долго смотреть телевизор и играть в компьютер, читать при плохом освещении.

Воспитатель: Для укрепления нашего зрения можно делать специальные упражнения - гимнастику для глаз.

Гимнастика для глаз "Стрекоза"

Вот такая стрекоза -

Как горошины глаза.

(Пальцами делают очки).

Влево-вправо, назад-вперёд -

(Глазами смотрят вправо-влево).

Ну, совсем как вертолёт.

(Круговые движения глаз).

Мы летаем высоко.

(Смотрят вверх).

Мы летаем низко.

(Смотрят вниз).

Мы летаем далеко,

(Смотрят вперед).

Мы летаем близко.

(Смотрят вниз).

А теперь мы с вами переходим в лабораторию №2 (второй стол)

Загадка №2

Оля слушает в лесу,

Как кричит кукушка,

А для этого нужны -

Нашей Оле...

Дети: Ушки.

Воспитатель: Правильно ребята! Что помогают нам чувствовать уши?

Дети: Уши помогают нам слышать, чувствовать звуки.

Воспитатель: Значит, уши - это орган чего?

Дети: Уши - это орган слуха.

Воспитатель: Сейчас мы проверим это. Но сначала, Василиса, возьми, пожалуйста, карточку с изображением органа слуха и прикрепи на доску.

Итак, предлагаю вам поиграть в одну игру "Угадай по звуку".

Приглашается ребенок, который за спиной детей издаёт звуки колокольчиком, бубном, маракасом. Дети угадывают звуки музыкальных инструментов.

Воспитатель: Молодцы, вы справились с заданием! А что вам помогло услышать звуки?

Дети: Уши.

Воспитатель: Люди, у которых отсутствует слух, общаются с помощью мимики и жестов.

А чтобы уши не болели, как нужно за ними ухаживать?

Дети: Нельзя ковырять, засовывать различные предметы, нужно их беречь от ветра, шума и воды.

Воспитатель: Ребята, давайте с вами поиграем.

Ушки ты свои найди

И скорей их покажи.

Ловко с ними мы играем,

Вот так хлопаем ушами,

А сейчас все тянем вниз,

Ушко, ты не отвались!

Следующая лаборатория №3 (третий стол)

Загадка №3 Сейчас я прочту загадку на третьем лучике, а вы постарайтесь её отгадать:

Запах хлеба,

Запах мёда,

Запах лука,

Запах роз.

Различить поможет...

Дети: Нос.

Воспитатель: Правильно! Что мы делаем через нос?

Дети: Через нос мы дышим.

Воспитатель: Проверим, так ли это? Закройте одной ладошкой нос, а другой рот. Что вам захотелось сделать?

Дети: Вдохнуть.

Воспитатель: Верно, значит, нос нам нужен для того, чтобы дышать. Но у него есть и еще одна обязанность. Что ещё помогает нам чувствовать нос?

Дети: Нос помогает нам чувствовать запахи.

Воспитатель: Маша, возьми, пожалуйста, карточку с изображением носа и расположи её на доске.

А мы с вами продолжаем экспериментировать. У меня есть баночки, в которых что-то лежит. Вам нужно только по запаху определить, что там. Предлагаю детям понюхать баночки.

Дети: Ответы детей (чеснок, кофе, колбаса копчёная, апельсин, ватный диск, пропитанный духами).

Воспитатель: Какой вывод мы можем сделать? Для чего нам нужен нос?

Дети: Чтобы чувствовать запахи.

Воспитатель: Может быть, кто-нибудь из вас знает, как можно по-другому назвать нос? Нос - это орган чего?

Дети: Нос - это орган обоняния.

Воспитатель: Всё верно. А когда мы перестаём чувствовать запахи?

Дети: Во время насморка, когда нос не дышит.

Воспитатель: Ученые нашей лаборатории предлагают вам массаж, чтобы носик всегда дышал.

Точечный массаж для носа.

Воспитатель: А как ещё нужно ухаживать за носом?

Дети: Промывать его водой, не засовывать посторонние предметы, не ковырять пальцами.

Переходим с детьми в лабораторию №4 (четвёртый стол)

Воспитатель загадывает загадку.

Загадка №4

Всегда он на работе,

Когда мы говорим,

А отдыхает,

Когда мы все молчим.

Если б не было его,

Не сказал бы ничего.

Дети: Язык

Воспитатель: Что мы можем почувствовать с помощью языка?

Дети: Вкус.

Воспитатель: Всё верно! Язык - это орган чего?

Дети: Язык - это орган вкуса.

Воспитатель: Правильно! Марк, прикрепи, пожалуйста, к доске соответствующую картинку. А теперь я предлагаю вам поиграть в игру "Угадай на вкус".

Дети закрывают глаза, воспитатель кладёт в рот им конфету, кусочек лимона, тёмного шоколада, солёного огурца на шпажках, дети отгадывают что они съели и называют вкус.

Одному из детей можно предложить стакан с водой, ребёнок делает вывод, что вода безвкусная.

Воспитатель: Орган вкуса помогает нам определить продукт на вкус (кислый, горький, солёный, сладкий, безвкусный, а ещё он помогает нам разговаривать.

Воспитатель: Чтобы наш язычок помогал нам хорошо выговаривать все звуки, нужно делать артикуляционную гимнастику:

"Вкусное варенье":

Как будто варенье лежит на губе -

Слижу его язычком в ротик себе.

Дети проходят в лабораторию №5 (пятый стол)

Загадка №5

Воспитатель: Дальше продолжаем, в пятом лучике загадку читаем:

Наше тело покрывает,

От ненастья защищает.

Чтобы выглядеть моложе,

Крем хороший нужен.

Дети: Коже.

Воспитатель: Конечно же, коже. Что помогает нам чувствовать кожа?

Дети: Кожа помогает нам чувствовать прикосновения, тепло, холод и даже боль.

Воспитатель: Как вы думаете, где находится самая чувствительная кожа?

Дети: На руках, на пальцах.

Воспитатель: Всё верно, пальчики - наши лучшие помощники при знакомстве с новыми предметами. Майя, найди пожалуйста картинку и закрепи её на доске с другими органами чувств.

Воспитатель: Ребята, погладьте себя ладошкой, а теперь локоточком. Какие ощущения вам понравились больше?

Дети: Когда мы гладили себя руками.

Воспитатель: Давайте проведём ещё один эксперимент. Возьмите друг друга за руки. Давайте сделаем большой круг. Что мы чувствуем, когда держим соседа за руку? Какая рука у соседа?

Дети: Тёплая, приятная.

Воспитатель: А теперь прикоснитесь к бутылке со снегом. Что вы чувствуете?

Дети: Холод.

Воспитатель: А сейчас попробуйте себя немножко ущипнуть. Что вы почувствовали?

Дети: Боль.

Воспитатель: Так что же нам чувствовать помогает кожа?

Дети: тепло, холод, боль, поверхность предметов.

Воспитатель: Кожа - это орган чего?

Дети: Кожа - это орган осязания.

Воспитатель: А как нужно беречь кожу?

Дети: Нужно одеваться теплее, не раниться, беречь кожу от перегревания, от переохлаждения.

Самостоятельная деятельность детей:

Воспитатель: Я предлагаю вам интересное задание "Органы чувств".

Необходимо соединить линией картинку с органом чувств с картинкой, на которой нарисовано, что он помогает нам чувствовать.

Воспитатель: Молодцы, ребята. Вы справились с этим заданием.

Рефлексия:
Дети и воспитатель встают в круг.

Воспитатель: Ребята, давайте повторим для улитки, чем человек чувствует окружающий мир.

Дети: Глазами, ушами, носом, языком, кожей.

Воспитатель: Для чего нам нужны Глаза? Уши? Нос? Язык? Кожа?

Дети:

Глаза - орган зрения, мы видим глазами;

Уши - орган слуха, ушами мы слышим;

Нос - орган обоняния, мы чувствуем носом запахи;

Язык - орган вкуса, языком мы чувствуем вкус;

Кожа - орган осязания, кожей чувствуем прикосновения, холод, тепло, боль.

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One of my boy's favourite things in the world is STEM challenges. And guess what? They are becoming one of my favourite learning tools. Could it be? A simple learning setup that I LOVE that my boys LOVE just as much?!

Adding STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) activities to your kindergarten (or any grade!) lesson plans is a great way to include hands-on learning fun into your week!

Before we get into all of the fun STEM activities for kindergarteners, I want to share these printable constellation cards with you. They go perfectly with a stars or space-themed unit study-in fact, they are used in my Stars & Constellations Family Unit Study! Simply print them off, poke some holes, and see your constellations come to life. It truly is magical!

Okay, let's get into it! Below you will find some of the best STEM activities for kindergarteners from across the web. Including literature-inspired STEM activities, artistic STEM activities or STEAM activities, nature-inspired STEM activities, math-focused STEM activities, science-focused STEM activities and engineering-focused STEM activities.

STEM activities are a great way to round out your kindergarten homeschooling curriculum. Get inspired with these 30 STEM projects to include some hands-on science, technology, engineering and math learning.

Literature Inspired STEM Activities

3 Little Pigs STEM Challenge by Sweet Sounds of Kindergarten - This Kindergarten STEM challenge goes along with the story The 3 Little Pigs. The kids are challenged to build a little house that will withstand the huff and puff from the big bad wolf!

3 Billy Goats Gruff Storybook STEM by Teach Beside Me - This literature-inspired STEM project will challenge your kindergartener to build a bridge strong enough to hold 3 billy goats. The best part is it only uses basic craft supplies!

Storytime STEAM - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Preschool STEAM - This fantastic storytime STEAM activity goes along with the classic alphabet book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and is perfect for kindergarten! You'll need some colorful letters, green popsicle sticks and wooden blocks.

Stack the Cat's Hat by Little Bins for Little Hands - For this Dr. Seuss inspired STEM activity, you'll need some red plastic cups and squares of card stock. Then challenge your kindergartener to stack the cat's hat as high as they can!

Apple Boats STEM Activity by A Dab of Glue Will Do - This simple STEM activity pairs perfectly with any apple-themed book. It's a great way to teach your kindergartener about buoyancy and density.

Artistic STEM Activities

LEGO Duplo Pendulum Painting by Stir the Wonder - Building a LEGO Duplo pendulum is a fun way for kindergarteners to practice engineering skills. Then they can have lots of fun learning physics while getting creative with paint!

Chromatography Art Project by Buggy and Buddy - Turn science into art with this beautiful chromatography STEAM project. All you will need are some strips of chromatography paper, markers and cups of paper.

Make Sun Prints by There's Just One Mommy - This is a wonderful STEAM activity for kindergarteners to do on a sunny day! Gather up some items around your home and place them in the sun on some black construction paper to make creative print art.

Homemade Wigglebot by Research Parent - This cool STEAM project is a neat introduction to robotics that is perfect for kindergarteners! All you need is some basic household supplies, AAA battery holder, AAA batteries and 1.5-3 V DC motor.

LEGO Duplo Paint Machine by Stir the Wonder - This amazing LEGO Duplo paint machine is a creative way for kindergarteners to learn engineering skills. All that is needed are some Duplo bricks, paint, a brush and paper.

Nature Inspired STEM Activities

STEM Challenge: Nature Boats - Take your kindergartener outside for this nature STEM challenge! You'll need a variety of natural materials and a puddle or bucket of water. Then see what your kids come up with and put them to a float test!

Seed Germination for Kids - This classic STEM activity is perfect for kindergarteners. Test a variety of seeds to see which ones germinate the best or the fastest. Keep a daily journal of your results.

Why Do Leaves Change Color? Science Experiment - This nature-focused STEM activity explores the question, "why do leaves change color?". With some colorful leaves and basic household supplies, you and your kindergartener can learn all about the nature of chlorophyll.

Nature Sculpture STEAM Challenge by Share It Science - Get your kindergartener outside, gather up some natural materials and challenge them to design some creative sculptures. This STEM challenge uses engineering skills and is also artistically creative.

Invitation to Build a Dam by Kitchen Floor Crafts - Head outside with plenty of building materials and a roll of tin foil. Then invite your kindergartener to use the materials to build a dam to stop the water from flowing down the river.

Math Focused STEM Activities

Playing with Volume in the Rice Table - This simple sensory STEM activity is a fun, hands-on way to teach kindergarteners about volume. All you need is some different shaped containers, measuring cups and a bin of rice.

Geoboard STEAM Activity by Little Bins for Little Hands - Use this DIY geoboard and rubber bands to create different shapes and designs. This is a fun STEM activity for kindergarteners to learn all about shapes and how they work together to create different designs.

Measuring Growing Dinosaurs by Early Learning Ideas - For this STEM idea, you'll need some creatures that grow in water and a ruler of some sort. It's a great way to teach kindergarteners about length measurement.

Weight STEM Challenge by Mrs. Richardson's Class - This fun weight STEM challenge will add some mystery to your kindergarten lessons. All you need is a balance scale, paper bags and some mystery items.

Measuring Distance with Catapult by Stir the Wonder - This hands-on STEM challenge will have your kindergarten kids launching balls or candy and measuring the distance that they fly.

Science Focused STEM Activities

Toilet Paper Roll Experiment - Kindergarteners will love this simple STEM experiment that you can take outside! For this STEM activity, you'll need a toilet paper roll, a balloon and tape.

Turn Milk into Plastic! - This fun science-focused STEM activity will teach your kindergartener some chemistry and about chemical reactions. You can create neat crafts with it too!

Water Suspension Science Experiment by A Mothership Down - This easy science demonstration is a great way to begin to teach kindergarteners about making predictions and the scientific method. All you need is a clear glass and a bowl of water.

Tornado in a Bottle Science Activity by Stir the Wonder - This science activity is a great addition to a kindergarten weather unit. All you need is two clear bottles, duct tape and water.

Color Changing Flowers Science Experiment by Fun Learning for Kids - This classic science experiment is a great way to teach kindergarteners how plants take in water and nutrients. All you need are some white flowers, cups of water and food coloring.

Engineering Focused STEM Activities

Amazing Outdoor Fort Ideas Using Sticks - Fort building is a quintessential childhood activity. It is also an excellent engineering-focused STEM activity! This post includes many great ideas for building forts outside using sticks!

Make a Snack Pulley by Left Brain Craft Brain - Challenge your kindergartener to build a pulley for their snacks. All you need are some household recyclable items and basic craft supplies.

Hexbug Mazes and Structures by Buggy and Buddy - Use fun building toys you already have to build mazes and structures for hexbugs. This is a great engineering STEM activity for kindergarten.

Cardboard Tube Marble Run by Learn with Play at Home - This simple STEM project is perfect for kindergarteners. You will need some cardboard tubes, tape and marbles.

Rubber Band Powered Car by Little Bins for Little Hands - Making a rubber band-powered car is a cool STEM project that kindergarteners will love! It's a great STEM project that incorporates engineering, technology and math.

So there you have it! 30 STEM projects that are perfect for kindergarteners! I hope you have been inspired to incorporate some STEM activities into your kindergarten homeschooling curriculum by these fun, hands-on STEM projects.

Ready to take your homeschooling to the next level? If you have a little one between the ages of 3.5 and 6 years old, you need to check this out! Kindergarten at Home is for problem solvers, critical thinkers, and kids who love to have fun while they learn! (It is also for parents who need an easy and amazing year.)

Thank you so much for reading, sweet friend,

Sarah

P.S. Don't forget to grab your FREE Printable Constellation Cards & Myths!

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Kids are curious and always looking to explore, discover, check out, and experiment to discover why things do what they do, move as they move, or change as they change! My son is now 13, and we started with simple science activities around three years of age with simple baking soda science.

Here are great tips for making science experiments enjoyable at home or in the classroom.

Safety first: Always prioritize safety. Use kid-friendly materials, supervise the experiments, and handle potentially hazardous substances yourself.

Start with simple experiments: Begin with basic experiments (find tons below) that require minimal setup and materials, gradually increasing complexity as kids gain confidence.

Use everyday items: Utilize common household items like vinegar and baking soda, food coloring, or balloons to make the experiments accessible and cost-effective.

Hands-on approach: Encourage kids to actively participate in the experiments rather than just observing. Let them touch, mix, and check out reactions up close.

Make predictions: Ask kids to predict the outcome before starting an experiment. This stimulates critical thinking and introduces the concept of hypothesis and the scientific method.

Record observations: Have a science journal or notebook where kids can record their observations, draw pictures, and write down their thoughts. Learn more about observing in science. We also have many printable science worksheets.

Theme-based experiments: Organize experiments around a theme, such as water, air, magnets, or plants. Even holidays and seasons make fun themes!

Kitchen science: Perform experiments in the kitchen, such as making ice cream using salt and ice or learning about density by layering different liquids.

Create a science lab: Set up a dedicated space for science experiments, and let kids decorate it with science-themed posters and drawings.

Outdoor experiments: Take some experiments outside to explore nature, study bugs, or learn about plants and soil.

DIY science kits: Prepare science experiment kits with labeled containers and ingredients, making it easy for kids to conduct experiments independently. Check out our DIY science list and STEM kits.

Make it a group effort: Group experiments can be more fun, allowing kids to learn together and share their excitement. Most of our science activities are classroom friendly!

Science shows or documentaries: Watch age-appropriate science shows or documentaries to introduce kids to scientific concepts entertainingly. Hello Bill Nye and the Magic Schoolbus! You can also check out National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, and NASA!

Ask open-ended questions: Encourage critical thinking by asking open-ended questions that prompt kids to think deeper about what they are experiencing.

Celebrate successes: Praise kids for their efforts and discoveries, no matter how small, to foster a positive attitude towards science and learning.

Free Science Journal Worksheets

Create a science notebook with these easy-to-use science worksheets to accompany any experiment. Grab your free science process journal pack!

What is the Scientific Method for Kids?

The scientific method is a way scientists figure out how things work. First, they ask a question about something they want to know. Then, they research to learn what's already known about it. After that, they make a prediction called a hypothesis.

Next comes the fun part - they test their hypothesis by doing experiments. They carefully observe what happens during the experiments and write down all the details. Learn more about variables in experiments here.

Once they finish their experiments, they look at the results and decide if their hypothesis is right or wrong. If it's wrong, they devise a new hypothesis and try again. If it's right, they share their findings with others. That's how scientists learn new things and make our world better!

Go ahead and introduce the scientific method and get kids started recording their observations and making conclusions. Read more about the scientific method for kids .

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These STEM activities for kindergarten are the perfect way to introduce STEM to the youngest learners!

Children in kindergarten have a natural and innate curiosity about the world they live in, which makes it the perfect time to try kindergarten STEM activities!

If you've checked out any of our STEM activities for kids before, you'll know that STEM projects integrate learning across the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

STEAM activities for kindergarten allow young children to investigate and explore, learning in an active, hands-on way that makes the child an active participant in their own learning.

And for those who know a kindergarten-aged child, there is no doubt thatthey learn best when they are active and engaged!

Today, I've collected over 50 great STEM activities for kindergarten children aged around 5-6 years (though many of them are fun for older kids too).

For convenience, the list is divided into the four main STEM categories however these activities all integrate learning across two or more of the four subject areas - plus they're simply lots of fun!

50 of the Best Kindergarten STEM Challenges

Kids will have a blast learning with these science experiments and stem activities!

What is STEAM for Kindergarten?

STEM is not so much a topical study as it is an approach to teaching and learning the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Kindergarten STEM projects use all of these subjects together to solve real-world problems.

A STEM activity uses elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to solve problems. All STEM activities are inquiry-based, which means they are designed to answer a question (often a question the child creates herself).

STEM activities encourage children to see subjects like math and science in a new light, and how to use those subjects to solve their day to day problems and the problems that they might face as adults.

All STEM activities should contain elements of at least two disciplines in STEM, and all of them when possible!

As critical thinking and creative thinking become more and more important, STEM activities provide a safe and fun way for children to explore the concepts of science, math, engineering, and technology in a kid-friendly and fun way.

Even if a child never goes into a STEM field as an adult, engaging in STEM activities will encourage problem-solving, logical thinking, and creativity in any industry.

At the pre-elementary and elementary level, STEM is about exploring STEM subjects in a fun and hands-on way.

We're passionate about STEM activities and have tried hundreds of projects over the years. Use this resource as a simple way to get started with your own STEM challenges for kindergarten.

What is the benefit of a STEM curriculum for kindergarten?

Many schools require some form of STEM education in the classroom. But you don't have to be a teacher to do STEM activities with kids. You can also try some at home, during school holidays or over the summer.

Not only do STEM activities help children learn how to solve problems on their own, but it also allows hands-on kiddos to learn in a way that makes sense to them.

Children who need to touch and feel to learn effectively will thrive in a STEM-focused classroom or home.

Start when kids are young, and they will have a love of science and exploration that will last throughout life!

What Should I Include in a Kindergarten STEM Project?

There is a whole article on how to set up a science center in your home, and how to set up a STEM lab in the classroom.

But, if you're not ready to set up a completely dedicated space, you will find this list of science abd STEM resources helpful.

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The Complete List of STEM Ideas for Kindergaten

Try these fun STEM activities with kids in kindergarten. They will love these fun hands-on ways to learn through science! Kindergarten STEM activities have never been so fun before.

Seasonal Kindergarten STEM Activities

All of these kindergarten STEM projects have a seasonal twist!

Try these Valentine's Day STEM Activities for Kindergarten and learn science about the heart, hot chocolate, and candy!

Kids will have fun with these Kindergarten Easter Activities with a STEM Twist!

These Halloween STEM Activities for Kindergarten are fun, not spooky!

In November, don't miss these Thanksgiving STEM activities for kindergarten!

Find our favorite Christmas STEM activities for kindergarten here!

These winter STEM activities for kindergarten are so much fun to try in the winter months! You can also try these winter science experiments for kindergarten.

Kindergarten kids will like these winter sensory activities, too!

Low-Prep Kindergarten STEM Activities

Your STEM activities will take very little prep if you pull from this list! You can find more no-prep science experiments here.

Learn about the parts of a flower with Flower Dissection.

Make your own Walking Rainbow and learn about color mixing!

Create some instant ice and learn about how ice forms!

Learn how to turn a penny green in this classic science experiment!

Make a tornado in a jar to learn about the weather.

Kindergarten kids will love doing this butterfly life cycle science activity!

Kindergarten Science Experiments

Here are the NGSS lesson plans for kindergarten that we use when designing our projects.

During the winter, try these winter science experiments for kindergarten!

Kindergarten kids will get a kick out of the hand washing science experiment.

Try these rainbow science experiments with your kindergarten students.

And here are some super fun science experiments with food coloring!

Here are simple science experiments in a jar that are all perfect for kids 5-6.

Kindergarten Technology Activities

Technology can be used even by the youngest learners!

Create a Painting Brush Bot and explore how technology and art can work together.

Building with Blocks & Technology is a fun way to bring technology into classic play!

Go on a Rainbow Photo Hunt !

Make Your Own Scanner Drawing Prompts

Coding a Lego Maze is a fun way to explore coding with hands-on activities.

It's not too early to learn about light refraction in kindergarten! This light refraction experiment shows you how.

Kindergarten Engineering Activities

Learn the basics of engineering in kindergarten with these engineering activity ideas.

Build a Lego Rainbow and learn about colors!

Build a Winch and explore how tools can help make things easier.

Kindergarten kids will love this Button Stack Challenge

Try your hand at this DIY Magnetic Marble Run

Gumdrop Bridge Building is super fun for kindergarten kids.

Kindergarten Math Challenges

Try your hand at learning with these fun math activities for kindergarten.

These Counting Bears Math Challenge Cards are perfect for kindergarten kids!

Kindergarten kids will love to learn How Long Are Your Small Intestines?

Try creating shapes with this Flexible Straw Shape Building challenge!

Patterning with Flowers is a fun way to learn about patterns!

Try these cookie play dough counting mats!

Explore patterns by making pattern hearts!

More Kindergarten STEM Activities
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Over 50 kindergarten STEM activities that make learning fun for kids while remaining easy for you! Science, technology, engineering, and math!

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Understanding the benefits for STEM in kindergarten will help you embrace it in your classroom and at home with your young learners.

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If you're looking for fun and engaging kindergarten STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you've come to the right spot!

STEM is our "thing" and we're excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level.

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Just click one of the skills below and you'll be taken to a huge collection of motivating, creative ways to make learning fun for kids - and easy on you!

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This is just the tip of the iceberg to the sanity-saving resources that are waiting for you inside The Plato Pack!

Science Experiments

Take all the guesswork out of lesson planning with our treasure trove of pre-kindergarten science activities.

Technology Activities

Familiarize kids with technology using these engaging apps and coding activities.

Engineering Activities

Help students build a solid foundation of engineering skills (literally!) with hands-on projects.

Math Centers

Get inspired by addictively fun math centers your students will actually ASK to repeat!

Seasonal Centers

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Looking for engaging STEM activities to do with your kids? Whether you're looking to inspire creativity, develop critical thinking skills, or just have some fun, there's something in these STEM Activities for Kindergarten for everyone.

If you enjoyed these STEM ideas, check out more Fun STEM Activities for Kids!

From building structures with marshmallows and toothpicks to exploring magnets and water play, these activities are sure to engage your child's natural curiosity and love of learning.

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Importance of STEM Education for Kindergarteners

Every parent dreams of providing their child with the best education that would help them succeed in the future. An excellent education begins with STEM education, which focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Kindergarten is the perfect place to start teaching STEM concepts.

Incorporating STEM curriculum early on prepares children for future learning experiences and career opportunities. It provides an opportunity for children to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

By promoting STEM education for Kindergarteners, we start eliminating gender stereotypes in STEM fields. Engineers, scientists, computer programmers, and mathematicians are in high demand.

Let's start developing a love for STEM education in our children when they are still young.

Recommended STEM Activity Books

Packed with age-appropriate activities, hands-on experiments, and problem-solving challenges, these books foster creativity, critical thinking, and exploration in an enjoyable and easy-to-understand manner.

Recommended STEM Activity Kits

Unleash your child's inner genius with our amazing collection of STEM Activity Kits for Kids. Give your child the gift of hands-on learning and watch their love for STEM grow with these incredible activity kits!

Remember that the key to effective STEM learning is to make it fun, hands-on, and interactive, allowing children to explore, experiment, and learn through discovery.

So, go ahead and dive into the exciting world of STEM with your kindergartner - the possibilities are endless, and the rewards will be invaluable!

More STEM Activities
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Valentine's STEM Activities for 4th Grade by STEAMsational

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WHY NOT TRY A FUN SCIENCE EXPERIMENT RIGHT NOW?

Here's list of great science experiments with instructions that you can do right at home or at school. In order for your science experiment to be safe and successful, be sure to:

Get your parent's or teacher's permission, and their help

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Incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math activities into our kindergarten curriculum may seem like a challenge. However, with a few creative kid-approved activities, you and your students will be eager to incorporate STEM activities into your everyday learning. Kindergarten STEM activities give you the perfect opportunity to have your students practice their fine motor skills, critical thinking strategies, and collaboration skills. Here are a few super fun activities to get you started on your kindergarten STEM journey.

What is STEM?

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. STEM projects require students to use skills from all of these areas to solve problems and complete tasks. Exposing students to STEM activities helps them to build essential 21st-century skills.

In addition to the academic skills in these areas, here's just a few of the other important life skills students will work on with STEM activities:

Creativity

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Analysis

Collaboration

Inquiry

Skills, Skills and More Skills

Even our youngest students can build these important skills. By adding STEM into the primary classroom, these thinking and problem solving skills become a natural part of the learning process.

In addition to these amazing thinking skills, STEM activities provide young students with opportunities to develop fine motor skills too. STEM activities lend themselves to being more hands-on than other classroom activities. Many STEM activities include building, cutting and small object manipulation. And . . . while the focus might be on science, technology, engineering and math, there are also elements of reading and writing that are an important part of STEM activities. I don't know about you, but when an activity can do all of that, I want it to be part of my classroom.

Connecting to the Standards

If you struggle with trying to fit it all in - I get it! What made a big difference for me was breaking down all the standards and skills that a specific STEM activity would work on. When you see it broken down in this way it is really easy to add it into your lesson plans knowing that it is a lot more than just a fun activity for the kids.

Start Out Simple

Like most activities, you can find a range of STEM activities that can go from fairly simple to quite complicated. Just like you would with any new skill or concept you teach, start simple and gradually build. This gives you time to introduce students to STEM related vocabulary and processes. If you've never done STEM activities in your classroom before, the thought of jumping into STEM can seem overwhelming. Trust me when I say it doesn't have to be!

STEM and Play

I actually love using STEM with young students because I find that there is a natural connection to play. When children play, they naturally pull from all skills they know. They get an idea and they problem solve and "figure it out." They often plan and collaborate with friends to meet a common goal in their play activity.

STEM activities just build on this and begin incorporating new skills and thinking abilities. And . . . while we teach kids to apply what they have learned by using STEM activities, there's also a lot of learning that happens through these activities too!

Introduce and Get Out of the Way

STEM activities are a little different than teaching a new reading or math concept. When I teach an academic skill I always model the activity we are learning. I show students what I'm doing and thinking in order to teach them how to do the same.

However, in STEM activities I try to avoid modeling the activity. After all, getting students to develop those thinking and problem solving skills is one of the goals. Instead, I focus on explaining the STEM process and providing some helpful guidelines for collaboration.

I have learned that our most successful STEM activities are the ones where I introduce the activity and get out of the way. This opens the doors for students to do the discovery and not just copy what they saw me do. It's not our natural tendency as teachers - but it is just want our kids need in order to get the most out of STEM.

Planning and Preparing

It takes a little planning to incorporate STEM activities into your classroom routine. Unlike the core academic subjects, STEM activities often use supplies that aren't always found in the classroom. While most are very common at home, it can be difficult to pull together a spur of the moment STEM activity.

Involve Parents

I have had great success asking parents for help with providing the supplies we need for our STEM activities. Each month as I plan out STEM activities, I send home a note to parents asking for donations. Over the years I've learned that parents want to help and be involved, they don't just always know how. By providing a detailed list of exactly what we need, they are eager and excited to be able to help.

I like to provide a deadline about a week before the STEM activity. This gives me plenty of time to follow-up with any parents who might be late sending supplies in. It also gives me time to get to the store to purchase any remaining supplies we will need.

Kindergarten STEM Activities For Any Day

STEM projects can be incorporated into your everyday classroom routine, or used in conjunction with a specific unit of study. I actually love to do both in my classroom. Sometimes a STEM activity fits right in with what we are studying and other times they don't.

I've done a SUPER STEM DAY where we spend the entire day rotating through STEM activities. (Hint: This is a great time to ask for parent help too!) And other times we do a single STEM activity that may or may not have anything to do with the month, season, holiday or academic concepts we are learning.

There's no right or wrong time to use STEM activities. The key to making them successful is to make them fit you and your unique classroom.

Full STEM Ahead!

I hope you are so excited to try out some STEM activities with your kiddos! I can't get you pumped up about STEM and then just leave you hanging. So I have pulled together our class favorite kindergarten STEM activities that we use throughout the year.

I've even put them together based on the time of year I use them in my classroom.

Inside each STEM pack is everything you need to implement these engaging activities (except for the supplies). I've even included a note you can send to parents with a list of supplies all ready for you.

Each STEM activity includes detailed teacher instructions along with pictures to give you an idea of what the project should look like. I also share all my tips, tricks, and lesson ideas to make sure your STEM challenges are a success. Then just to make it easy, I have prepared some coordinating worksheets for each activity. These worksheets provide a place for students to make a hypothesis, plan activities, record observations, and more.

Kindergarten STEM challenges are always a huge hit in my classroom. While the students think they are fun, I know they are so.much.more! I can't imagine going back to a time when I didn't incorporate STEM challenges into my curriculum.

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There's no better time to start STEM than today! But I get it if you aren't quite ready. Pin this to your favorite classroom Pinterest board so you can quickly come back for these kindergarten STEM activities and teaching tips.

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Science Buddies' kindergarten science projects are the perfect way for kindergarten students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our kindergarten projects are written and tested by scientists and are specifically created for use by students in kindergarten. Students can choose to follow the science experiment as written or put their own spin on the project.

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