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A little while ago, I wrote a post on seed germination for kids where I showed you exactly how we set up a seed germination experiment using glass jars, paper towels, water, and of course, seeds! In that post, I told you I would do a follow-up post on the seed activities for kids we did as the seeds were growing, and about the results of which seeds grew fastest (or grew at all!).

Well, wonderful news! You no longer need to wait with bated breath-the results are in! We have found out which seeds sprout the fastest, which are the easiest to grow, and which simply look AWESOME.
But before we get started, be sure to download your free seed germination tracker for your little to record what they observe! So, without further ado, here are our results as well as some fabulous seed activities for kids!
One of the reasons I love doing seed germination with kids is how quickly the seeds start to grow. It was Day 2 this time when our first seed started to root. By the next day, there were sprouts too. And by Day 5, three of our four seeds were growing strong!

These are the seeds that we chose to germinate:

Here is a little run down of our results, though yours may, of course, be slightly different.

Day 1 - Despite checking a gazillion times, nothing happened.

Day 3 - Snap Pea started to sprout and Bean started to root.

Day 4 - Bean started to sprout and Swiss Chard started to root (though it was tricky to see!).

Day 5 - Snap Pea, Bean, and Swiss Chard were all rooted and sprouting.

Day 6 - Bean overtook Snap Pea for the tallest and strongest plant.

Day 7 - All growing strong! (Except for the Cucumber ...)

There you have it! We had the best success with snap pea and bean seeds. Both grew fairly similarly, easily, and strongly. The roots to the snap pea were a bit easier to see, but the bean seed looks really neat as it sprouts!

So, if I were forced to choose between a bean or a snap pea seed to germinate with my little ones, I would choose (after a long and restless night's sleep debating the choice) a snap pea! The root system on a snap pea is really fascinating-and that is why I do seed germination for kids in clear jars with paper towels: so they can see the root system.

Truthfully, we didn't do too many activities while we were observing our seeds sprouting. It was mostly casual conversations. But conversations themselves can be one of the most powerful learning tools of all.

We made predictions, comparisons, developed some new vocabulary, and most importantly marveled at how miraculous the whole thing is.

This is one of the very simplest ways to introduce little ones to seed germination. It can be kept as simple as we kept it, or made to be quite the all-encompassing endeavour! Whatever floats your boat. Our boats are currently floated in a shallow stream... some days a puddle...

This is a great seed activity for kids because it is quick, easy, and almost completely fail-safe.

If you're looking for more seed activities, be sure to check out these 35 Seed Activities for Kids. And if you're feeling crafty, I have tons of Seed Art Ideas for Kids as well!

I hope you find these seed activities for kids helpful for you and yours! They are such fun for early Spring.

Thank you for reading friends!

xo Sarah
P.S. Don't forget to download your FREE Seed Germination Tracker:
TONS of Seed Activities for Kids
You'll also love these How Wee Learn best-sellers:

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Seed Germination for Kids - The Results!

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Here are the results of our seed germination for kids spring science experiment! The best seeds to grow, fastest to sprout, and coolest root structure.

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Learn how to grow a crystal rainbow. This is such a fun STEM experiment for the kids. Perfect for rainbow fun paired with learning, too.

Now that spring is here, it's time to start thinking about sunshine and all things rainbow. This is why we love this simple crystal rainbow activity. It's a fun way to let the kids create an experiment that also looks really fun and cool as well.

If you're looking for a super fun science activity for the kids, don't miss out on this one! It's a super exciting way to grow your very own rainbow! We always do this activity during the spring months and it's just so much fun to do!

The kids look forward to this every single year and they really never get tired of this activity! It's one that you can easily do in a short amount of time as well.

Do you want more activities? See our list of Colorful Rainbow Activities for Kids.

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How to Grow a Crystal Rainbow

The really great thing about growing crystals is that it's an engaging activity for the kids. They'll love seeing the science behind it to create a really great rainbow as well. The more that they are interested in projects like this, the more that they're going to want to learn more!

You can easily use this as a fun homeschooling activity or as a fun weekend science project, too. This simple rainbow activity is a great way to try something new and fun.

Who says you have to wait until the rainbows happen outside when you can easily make your own rainbow at home.

If you love this activity, be certain to check out our Rainbow Foam Dough as well.

What is the purpose of growing crystals?

This activity is for fun! It's also a great way to introduce a simple science experiment to the kids. This will show them that hands-on learning is so much fun to do!

Make certain to have the kids document what they think is going to happen. This can be as simple as documenting what steps they feel is going to happen.

Have them develop a simple thought process of what they think will happen as each hour passes so that they can see how it changes over time.

Do crystals continue to grow?

They won't but it's fun to try out that theory with the kids! Have them make notes of what it looks like and then compare it again the next day. This is a simple activity for them to take notes and pay attention to.

Supplies needed for this Rainbow Crystal

How to grow a crystal rainbow

Make certain to let the kids help out with this. Be there for parental supervision but have them help out with the steps.

Most of these steps are super simple and are great for the kids. They'll start by twisting together the different colored stems so make certain that they do that to start the project.

If they're having a hard time with this step, show them the visual below. Some kids are visual learners and this might be just what they need!

Part of this activity will have to be done on the stove so this is where you come in as the parent. Boil the water and be careful around the kids. You'll also have to pour this into a jar so be very careful with this as well.

Be certain that you pour in the mixture slowly so it doesn't break or crack the glass.

How long does it take to grow a crystal rainbow?

This is actually a quick process. They'll start making crystals almost immediately but you'll want to give them at least 24 hours to do their thing fully.

You'll notice that once that timeframe is up, the growing of the crystals is done.

Are borax crystals safe?

While this is a great learning project, make certain that the kids don't try to put this in their mouths. It's not safe for them to eat or ingest.

Why didn't my borax crystals work?

If the activity didn't work, there's a good chance that the water mixture wasn't hot enough, to begin with. You want to be really certain that your water is hot so that the borax gets dissolved into it.

What would happen if you put borax crystals back in hot water?

This could be a super fun experiment. Find out what would happen if you put the crystal rainbow back into the hot water.

Would more crystal rainbows start to grow? Or would it wash away the current rainbow cystals? You'll have to see to find out!

Be careful and do this part of the experiment since you'll be messing with hot water again.

More Rainbow Activities
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Do you want to try some colorful STEM activities? You need to try everything in this list of rainbow STEM activities! They're so cool!
Rainbow Science Experiments
Gear up for some fun and colorful science experiments from this amazing list of rainbow science experiments!
Rainbow Slime Recipe Rainbow Foam Dough
Watercolor Rainbow Process Art by 3 Dinosaurs

More Science Experiments for Kids
St. Patrick's Science Experiments
Are you in need of awesome science activities for St. Patrick's Day? You're in luck! Check out this list of St. Patrick's Science Experiments and try them with your kids.
Cool Christmas Science Experiments Fall Science Activities

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Don't miss out on the fun of this Space Counting Game. You'll love that the kids will not only be playing a fun game but learning and working on their counting at the same time. You'll love this list of space activities for kids.

The best part about using a game to combine learning is that they're having so much fun that they don't even mind that there might be a little bit of learning going on, too. In fact, they probably aren't even going to realize it at all!

Since this learning game is simple to play, just print it out and get started. Before you know what's happening, the game is going to be going strong!

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Space Counting Game

Since we're always focused on having fun learning themes in our house, this is one of our favorite counting games to play. It offers the kids views of some of their favorite things and space and helps them work on their listening and direction-following skills, too.

One thing that I've learned with the kids is that they love playing games as long as they like what the game is about. (and let's be honest, we're all like that, right?)

So if your kids love space, they're going to love this fun space counting game. It's a simple way to get the kids excited about learning and excited about space, too.

Teaching younger children their numbers

Finding fun ways to work with kids on their numbers is important. The last thing that you want to do is get them frustrated and not want to learn about a topic or a subject anymore. If this happens, it can be a hard rut to get out of.

More often than not, kids will react in a positive way to learning when it's about a subject that they love. This is why space activities work so great in our house.

We can easily work on our numbers and talk about all the fun things that we love about space, too.

Once your kids gain confidence in their number skills, it's a great way to have them learn about addition and subtraction and multiplication and division, too.

Space Books for Kids

Check out the best space books for kids. We're huge readers in our house and I can't wait for them to continue to grow their love for reading as they get older, too.

We're big fans of space and this is why we have a ton of space books around the house. Since I've been reading about space with the kids, we've really had fun diving into these books.

One thing that I've learned about books is that they really do allow you to transport to a whole different world. The kids always seem so engrossed with the images and words on the pages, and I totally get why.

These are some of our favorite space books but don't be shy about finfding more. There are so many great resources out there for having the kids learn to love and read about space.

Your kids will learn about the solar system and beyond with these awesome space books for kids! Grab one for your space lover now.

How To Use This Space Counting Game

It's really quite simple to use. Just print out, grab some pom-poms, and get started. You'll see the space board game is a windy pattern that has cute pictures on it to keep the kid's attention.

The board will have numbers 1-25 for the kids to follow along with and learn on as well. They need to start at the START and end at the END to start and finish the counting game.

This game comes with a deck of cards that you print, and laminate. (or not but I highly recommend laminating so they last!)

Then you just shuffle the cards and have the kids draw and take turns drawing to get started.

Once they draw, they just have to follow the directions and move the moves and use the numbers as they go.

Take turns and let the kids have fun! This game will work on their numbers and direction listening skills, too.

You can even ask them their thoughts and opinions about the game and see if they have any opinions about ways to play this game as well.

Some of the best games are games that bend the rules!

Recommended Space Activity Kits
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Space
Do you have a space lover? You'll love these other space vocabulary cards, writing worksheets, interactive notebook pieces, and more in the Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Space.
Space Science Craft Kit
Learn about space in a creative way with these fun crafts!

Fun Ways to Alter This Space Counting Game

While I'm pretty sure that this game is pretty awesome as is, you can always tailor it to fit your child's learning level, too.

We've also used this with dice which is really fun and gives you a lot of great options. You can have the kids rolls the dice and then move that many spaces or have them roll it twice and add or subtract the numbers to move that many spaces.

There are so many ways that you can change up this game and keep it fresh and new.

The biggest thing to keep in mind with this game is that it's great for kids. They'll love the fact that they can easily play a game without the need of anyone else.

This will help them build confidence and be happy with being able to make their own choices and decisions, too. As long as you stay close to help out, there shouldn't be any issues.

Use this fun space counting game as a great way to bond as a family, too. Even though this learning game is geared towards the younger kids, everyone can join in on the fun. The whole point of fun learning games is to sit down and spend time together.

After you get done with this game, go outside and see if you see anything fun up in space! It's a great way to get the kids outside and to have them look up at the sky!

More Space Activities
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Kindergarten is the perfect age to spark a love for all things dinosaurs. With their curious minds and natural fascination with prehistoric creatures, this list of fun Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten is surely a hit.

If you enjoyed these dinosaur ideas, check out more Fun dinosaur activities kids will love!

From digging for fossils to creating their own dinosaur crafts, the possibilities for engaging and hands-on learning are endless. Watching the kids' faces light up as they participate in activities that are both fun and educational is genuinely priceless!

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Benefits of Dinosaur Activities

Engaging in dinosaur activities can bring a wide range of benefits to children, making it an exciting and educational experience for parents to consider. First and foremost, dinosaur activities spark curiosity and promote a love for learning. Kids can explore the fascinating world of prehistoric creatures, discover different species, and delve into the mysteries of the past.

These activities also enhance cognitive abilities as children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and observation skills while examining fossils and engaging in interactive games.

Dinosaur activities encourage creativity through art projects, storytelling, and imaginative play, allowing children to express themselves and expand their imagination.

These activities foster social interaction and teamwork, as kids can collaborate on dinosaur-themed puzzles, participate in group excavations, or visit museums together.

Overall, dinosaur activities provide a multi-faceted learning experience that stimulates children's minds, encourages creativity, and nurtures their passion for discovery.

Recommended Dinosaur Books for Kids

Do you have a dinosaur lover? Grab one of these wonderful dinosaur books that will make learning about these amazing creatures even more fun.

When it comes to dinosaur-themed activities for kindergarten, the possibilities are endless. Here are some additional activity ideas to engage and educate young children:

Dinosaur Excavation: Create a sensory play experience by burying toy dinosaurs in a sensory bin filled with sand or kinetic sand. Let the children use brushes and tools to excavate the dinosaurs, mimicking the work of paleontologists.

Dinosaur Fossil Prints: Make dinosaur footprints using plastic dinosaur toys and plaster of Paris. Once the prints have hardened, let the children paint and decorate them, creating their own dinosaur fossil art pieces.

Dinosaur Diorama: Provide materials such as construction paper, clay, and craft supplies for the children to create their own dinosaur dioramas. They can design habitats, add paper cutouts of different dinosaurs, and use their imagination to bring prehistoric scenes to life.

Dinosaur Storytime: Read dinosaur-themed books aloud to the children and encourage them to participate by asking questions, making predictions, and discussing the story elements. This activity enhances their listening skills and fosters a love for reading.

Dinosaur Alphabet Hunt: Hide dinosaur-themed alphabet cards around the room or outdoor area. Encourage the children to find the cards and match them to the corresponding letters on a poster or whiteboard, reinforcing letter recognition and early literacy skills.

Remember to adapt these activities based on the age and abilities of the children. Adding hands-on, interactive experiences helps stimulate their creativity, fine motor skills, and knowledge about dinosaurs.

Have fun exploring the fascinating world of dinosaurs with your kindergarteners!

Recommended Dinosaur Activity Kits

Dinosaur activity kits are a perfect way to engage children and make learning fun. So why not add some excitement to your child's day and let their imagination run wild with a dinosaur activity kit?

Recommended Educational Dinosaur Worksheets
Dinosaur Museum Pretend Play Pack
This play pack has tons of fun printables that include museum tickets, dinosaur pictures with facts, signs, labels, and more to let them have the most awesome pretend dinosaur museum!
Dinosaur Letter and Number Tracing Book
Develop your kids' fine motor skills with this Dinosaur Letter and Number Tracing Activity book. They'll love the dinosaur theme!

I hope you found a fun dinosaur activity to do with your child from this list.

More Dinosaur Activities
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Get inspired and make learning fun for your little ones with these engaging homeschool Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten.

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Do your kids love spiders? The spider egg carton craft is an enjoyable way to spark creativity and imagination in your child's mind.

If your kids can't get enough of these creepy crawlies, check out my list of fun spider activities for kids.

Using simple supplies like used egg cartons, paint, and other easy-to-find art materials, your kids can transform these everyday materials into a beautiful and creative spider creation!

Your kids will have so much fun building their own unique spider designs - from the traditional black spiders complete with furry legs, to even making a variation of an eight-legged monster full of color. You won't believe what your kids can come up with!

This fun spider egg carton craftivity will just take a few minutes of your time and make sure to gather the necessary art supplies before getting started!

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Spider Egg Carton Craft Supplies

Here are the materials you'll need to get started with this fun craft!

Recommended Spider Books for Kids

Reading is one of the best ways for your kids to learn more about a topic they are interested in. Introduce these 8-legged arachnids to your young learners through reading! You can start with this collection of spider books to add to your reading list.

Spider Printable Activities for Kids
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Spiders
Encourage your homeschooled kids to not fear spiders! Instead, learn more about them with the help of this fun spider printable activity for kids.
Bats and Spiders Bundle
This fun printable bundle about bats and spiders will take your kids on an enjoyable ride of learning more about these not-so-creepy creatures! A perfect addition to your child's biology learning materials.

Recommended Spider Activity Kits for Kids

From 3D puzzles to life cycle sets, these recommended spider activities will bring a fun variety of learning materials for your young spider lovers at home.

Spider Egg Carton Craft

Introduce your kids to a unique and exciting craft perfect for Halloween or any other day - the spider egg carton craft! Not only is this spider craft an excellent way to bond and spend quality time together with your little ones, but it's also a fantastic way to help improve their self-expression, imagination, and fine motor skills while teaching them more about spiders.

All you need is an old egg carton, some black poster paint, and a few other supplies like fuzzy wires readily available at home. So, let's dive in and create something spider-tastic with your homeschooled kids!

You can start this fantastic spider craft by preparing your egg cartons that will serve as the body of your spiders! Your kids can create as many as they'd like without breaking the bank. Be sure to use black poster paint to color your spider's body for a more realistic appeal!

What makes spiders creepy? Their hairy legs! Recreate their legs using the pipe cleaners you have prepared!

Be sure to make 8 legs for a single spider craft. You can attach these legs 4 per side to imitate the look of a real spider.

Your spider craft will not be complete without attaching their eyes! You can use a pair of googly eyes if you have one, or simply cut and trace small circles on your prepared cardboard and paste them on your spiders so they can serve as their eyes.

Don't forget to use your black markers to shade the inner parts of your spider's eyes.

For the final touch! Remember to fold your spider's legs a little bit on each tip to make it appear like the real live ones!

Hooray! You now have finished creating a masterpiece! This creepy crawlies craft will look adorable and useful for your next homeschool science lesson about spiders.

This can also be a great addition to your list of Halloween crafts for kids.

I hope your kids have enjoyed creating this spider egg carton craft as much as my kids and I did. It's a fantastic way to engage your children while encouraging them to use their minds and try something new!

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Engineering Challenges with Domino Chain Reactions (Printable Cards!) - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls

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Learn new tricks for domino chains with these awesome engineering challenges! There are 8 printable domino challenge cards which will inspire hours of fun!

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Marbles and Play Dough STEM Challenge - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls

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Build a marble run with an unlikely material… play dough! There are actually two STEM challenges with marbles and play dough in this post, and they are both a ton of fun for a wide range of ages. Best of all, the materials are cheap and can be used again on another day. Here’s a […]

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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 plastic lids, popsicle sticks, scissors, and hot glue. I used mini popsicle sticks, but regular ones will work fine. The ones we used are the same width as regular popsicle sticks, but not as wide as craft sticks.

(By the way, I have an assortment of photos of materials spread out like this that never make it onto the blog... sometimes I have these crazy ideas, and they don't work out. So I don't post those. But this project is lots of fun! Just thought I'd point out that I don't hit on a good idea every time... ha ha!)

We made our gears to have 8 teeth. It's easy to glue the popsicle stick segments to a plastic lid, and if you use low-temp glue guns, kids can do it themselves.

I glued small water bottle caps to the tops of the lids to make the gears easier to hang onto and turn. One of them has a nail through the cap - I'll explain more about that in a minute.

The way the gears work is that there are smaller caps glued to the box itself. Then the gears sit on top of those. This allows the gears to turn, but they can't scoot very far from side to side. Jonathan suggested that we just glue the gears down to the box, but then he quickly realized why that wouldn't work. These are good projects to do to develop thinking skills!

You can explore how gears can be used to change the direction of motion by mounting one on the side of the box. I used a hammer to drive the nail through the lid (adult job) and then poked a hole in the box. Yes, the sharp point of the nail sticks out on the other side, but I wouldn't recommend doing this project with young kids anyway. Best for ages 5 and older.

The gears are not sturdy enough to have more then 3 or 4 in a sequence. Four gets a little tricky at times because there's just not enough torque to turn that final gear. Three gears work well. We glued down more than 3 caps so that the kids could experiment with the position of the gears.
We love doing STEM challenges with supplies from around the house! Here are some more of our favorite ideas:

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Build Working Gears out of Popsicle Sticks - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls

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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 [...]

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Here's a simple open-ended building activity for kids of all ages - Colored craft sticks, wooden cubes, and small plastic cups! Simple materials, and yet we have been having a blast building all kinds of amazing structures with them.

This project is the second project in our Summer STEAM Camp series! This week, we are exploring with the sense of touch.

Here are the materials we used for this project: (Amazon affiliate links)

Who knew that craft sticks, cubes, and cups could be so interesting? Extend the play and learning with these fun engineering challenges.
Challenge #1: Build a structure with one cube as the base. Yes, just one cube!
When I announced this one, the boys told me it would be impossible. So I showed them this construction which I had already built:

So then Owen came up with this:

And Gresham built this:

As long as you add pieces on both sides of your structure simultaneously, you can build some amazing designs!
Challenge #2: Using any size base, build the tallest possible structure.
Stacking craft sticks on top of plastic cups allows you to build a much more vertical structure than what you can make with cups alone.
Challenge #3: Feats of Balance. Make something stick out in an impressive way!
This structure that Aidan built seemed to defy gravity! Those cubes are really lightweight, and it was hard to believe that they could counterbalance the craft sticks and cups sticking out like that. But add enough of them...

How many cups can it hold?

One more...

And one more...

OOPS!

Dad made this one:
Challenge #4: What can you build with just one cup as the base?
More than you might think!
Bonus Challenge: Build a chain reaction!
Remove the first cup, and the sticks fall down in a chain! See how to make it here: Simple Popsicle Stick Chain Reactions
Like these engineering challenges? Here are more with simple materials: 5 Engineering Challenges with Clothespins, Binder Clips, and Craft Sticks Be sure to stop by the rest of the posts in the Summer STEAM Camp series!
Easy and Colorful Magnetic Sculpture - Pink Stripey Socks

Creative Pool Noodle STEAM Fun - One Time Through

String and Bead Puzzle - What Do We Do All Day?

Learning About Slugs - Why Do Slugs Have Slime? - Lemon Lime Adventures

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Here's a simple open-ended building activity for kids of all ages - Colored craft sticks, wooden cubes, and small plastic cups! Simple materials, and yet we have been having a blast building all kinds of amazing structures with them. This project is the second project in our Summer STEAM Camp series!

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The Three Little Pigs Activities - Hands-On Teaching Ideas

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A creative twist on the classic story of "The Three Little Pigs". Share the popular story with children in this unique, memorable way.

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Simple Counting Games for Preschoolers

What's the most dreaded subject for most of the students?

Bingo! It is Mathematics. The reason being the difficulty of this subject.

However, if the basics are strong enough, children will love Math.

How to make their basics strong?

Introduction to numbers and counting are among the first few things children are taught in their formative years of learning.

For kids to know numbers and counting better, there's nothing better than them getting a hands-on experience of different games and counting activities for preschoolers.

Coming up are some of the most amazing and fun counting activities for preschoolers.

Activities on Numbers and Counting for preschoolers

1. Number Circle

In this counting Math activity for preschoolers, kids have to sit in a circular formation.

The first kid starts with saying "one". The next one would say "Two". Every next kid will say the consecutive number.

When a kid is not able to tell the next number, he/she will have to perform a task - recite a poem, tell a short story, sing a song or do some dance moves.

2. Detective Child

To play this game, you have to set up a table with a lot of articles on it.

You can keep items like one pen, two pencils, three erasers, four sharpeners, five rulers, six markers, seven candles, etc.

Now, kids have to carefully take a note of all that they can see on the table. For instance, here they can write:

1 pen

2 pencils

3 erasers

4 sharpeners... so on and so forth.

3. Fill-in the cookies

This is a brilliant counting idea for preschoolers. You would need cups, preferably paper cups. You have to mark the cups with numbers - 1, 2, 3, 4 and so on.

Keep lots of little cookies in a big jar. Alternatively, you can use green peas for this.

Kids have to put these cookies into the cups as per the marked number on the cup.

In the cup marked "1", they would drop one cookie.

In the cup marked "2", they would count and drop two cookies. Similarly, they have to count and fill all the cups with the marked number of cookies.

4. Fun with Clay

This idea for hands-on counting activity for preschoolers focuses on the fact that children love to learn through experimenting.

Here, you would need clay, toothpicks and numbers written on different pieces of paper.

So, kids have to make clay balls and insert toothpicks. Then, they have to stick the number on the clay.

The first clay ball will have 1 toothpick inserted into it and the number "1" pasted on the clay ball.

On the second clay ball, kids have to put two toothpicks and stick "2" on the clay ball. The same goes on for other numbers.

5. Mugs at home

This is a simple counting game wherein kids have to find out the number of mugs/glasses at home and stick a number to all of them.

For example, on the first mug they find at home, they will stick "1", on the second mug, they will stick "2", so on and so forth.

6. Leaves in a plant

You would surely have little plants at your home. Ask children to loudly count the number of leaves in a plant at home.

7. Snakes and Ladders, Ludo

Yes, playing common games like snakes and ladders, and ludo are a great way to enhance one's grip on counting.

8. Count and Arrange

Make groups of different articles and place them on a table.

Provide kids with number tags.

Kids have to count the number of articles in each group and put the number tag on the top of the articles.

For example, if the first section has 7 chocolates, kids will have to count the number of chocolates and put "7" on the top.

9. See it yourself

This is one of the easiest counting number games for preschoolers.

All you have to do is to sit in the balcony of your house with kids and start counting the number of bicycles and cars passing through a particular road.

Player 1 will count the number of bicycles and Player 2 will count the number of cars.

In 15 minutes, whoever has the higher count wins the game.

10. Box of colorful sheets

In this counting game for preschoolers, you need a big box full of colorful sheets and a board where kids can pin these sheets.

The challenge is to pin these sheets and write the count on the sheets.

Players will take a sheet of paper from the box, pin it on the board and write "1" on the sheet with a marker.

Then, take another sheet, pin it on the board and write "2" on the sheet.

The player who pins and marks the maximum number of sheets on the board, wins.

11. Chess at home

We are not talking about actual chess moves but a highly simplified version of moves.

If you have square-shaped or rectangular tiles on the floor, you can mark the tiles with different numbers and then ask kids to count and move to any particular block.

For example, you can say "count and move to the 9th box from your current position".

12. Zoomania

In this counting game for kids, you need to visit a zoo, which kids will love!

They have to keep a track of the number of birds and animals they saw at the zoo.

For instance, they can have a list like - 4 lions, 10 zebras, 15 deers, 9 ducks, etc.

13. Count your toys

This is a very simple and competitive game.

Kids will have to bring their toys and count them in front of you.

14. Wagons in Train

In this game, you can attach any number of wagons to the toy train and ask your child to count the number of wagons.

Next, you can change the number of wagons and again ask him/her to count the number of wagons now.

15. Fun with Chairs

Keep a handful of chairs or any furniture that kids can use for sitting.

Ask kids to sit on the n th number of chair/furniture in the room.

For instance, you can ask them to count and sit on the sixth chair in the row.

16. Counting Circular shapes

In this hands-on counting activity for preschoolers, children have to count the number of objects around them that are in a circular shape - wheels of your own vehicles, plates, etc.

17. Number of bottles at home

In this activity, kids have to find the number of water bottles at home. Alternatively, you can ask them to count the number of any other object available at home.

18. Count the building blocks

In this activity, kids would need the set of building blocks game.

Kids have to create a building through these building blocks using any number of blocks of different colors.

Then, they have to count the number of each color of blocks i.e. how many of the red blocks have been used in the building, how many of the blue blocks have been used, so on and so forth.

19. Balls in a sack

Put lots of colored balls in a sack (for single player game) or different sacks (for multiplayer game).

Ask kids to count the number of balls of each color - the number of red balls, the number of yellow balls, etc.

20. Hunt for Coins

This is a highly interactive counting game for preschoolers.

In this hunt for coins, kids have to count the number of objects to find the next clue. If they count the objects properly, they will get the next clue and the series of these clues will lead them to their destination, which has lots of coins.

They have to count the number of coins as fast as they can.

The team that is fastest in finishing the hunt will win the game.

21. Draw and Paint

In this hands-on counting activity for preschoolers, kids have to draw and paint different objects according to the counting.

They can start with writing 1, drawing a simple cloud and coloring/painting it.

Then, they can write 2, and draw two circles, and color it, so on and so forth.

Children are fond of games and activities. They can learn a lot if they play the right ones. We hope that you would enjoy playing all the above mentioned games with children at home.

Frequently Asked Questions on Hands-On Counting Activities for Preschoolers

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Spring Activities for All Ages to Try

Spring is the perfect time of year for science! There are so many themes to explore. We have put together our best spring science activities that work just as well in the classroom as they do at home or with other groups! These activities are super easy to add to your seasonal lessons-everything you need to know to enjoy nature science easily with your kids.

For this time of the year, my favorite topics to teach your preschoolers about spring include plants and seeds, weather and rainbows, geology, and more! There are plenty of activities to take you from preschool to elementary to middle school.

Below you'll find links to all of the BEST spring science projects; many have free printable activities to accompany them. You can start by downloading the FREE Spring STEM Cards below!

Another great resource to keep bookmarked is our Spring Printables Page. It's a growing resource for quick projects.

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Why not take science outdoors with these simple outdoor science experiments and activities? Perfect for having fun and learning too! Science in the backyard gets kids outside and experimenting with the world around them from crazy chemical reactions to beautiful biology. Turn on the observation skills, call on the 5 senses, and take it outdoors! We love easy and doable science experiments for kids!

Enjoy Outdoor Science

Add these simple outdoor science experiments and activities to your spring and summer lesson plans this season. If you want to head outdoors for hands-on learning, now's the time. While you're at it, make sure to check out these other fun science experiments.

Outdoor science is one of the best ways to get kids involved and keep them engaged. Below you will find weather activities, chemical reactions, physics experiments, and more. For even more outdoor science ideas, check out our outdoor STEM activities.

There is something for everyone on this outdoor science experiment list below. Multiple ages will enjoy many of these outdoor science activities together.

Take your science experiments outdoors! Some of these summer science activities will do much better outside, and the clean-up will be much easier. The fresh air, sunshine, and smells of nature can't be beaten. It's the perfect opportunity to build those observational skills with all the sights, sounds, smells, and textures.

Quick Science in the Backyard for Kids

Before diving into the fantastic outdoor science experiments below, look at these quick activities to get started. Doing science in the backyard with kids can be both fun and educational. Here are some quick and enjoyable science activities you can try:

Nature Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of items for the kids to find in the backyard, such as different leaves, rocks, insects, flowers, or even specific colors. This activity encourages observation and helps kids learn about the diversity of nature. Use one of our free printable scavenger hunts.

Shadow Tracing: On a sunny day, have the kids trace the outline of various objects' shadows or themselves at different times. This demonstrates how the sun's position changes the length and direction of shadows.

Mini Compost Bin: Teach kids about composting by creating a small bin using kitchen scraps and yard waste. Over time, they can observe decomposition and learn about recycling organic matter.

Bug Identification: Explore the world of backyard insects by capturing them gently (with adult supervision) using bug catchers or clear containers. Help the kids identify different insects and discuss their characteristics and habitats. Build a bug hotel and grab this free insect research pack.

Weather Watchers: Set up a weather station with a thermometer, rain gauge, cloud viewer, and anemometer. Encourage kids to record daily weather conditions and discuss patterns and changes with this free weather tracking log.

Seed Sprouting: Plant seeds in small pots or cups in different backyard areas (sunny, shady, etc.). Observe and compare how each group of seeds sprouts and grows. This is a fantastic science fair project; what do seeds need?

Water Exploration: Set up a water table or a small container filled with water. Provide various objects like rocks, leaves, and toys, and ask kids to predict which objects will float and which will sink. Check out our sink or float experiment setup.

DIY Bird Feeders: Make simple bird feeders using pinecones coated with peanut butter and birdseed. Hang them in the backyard and observe the birds that come to feed. Or try these birdseed ornaments.

Nature Art: Collect leaves, flowers, and small sticks to create nature-based art. Kids can arrange these natural materials to form patterns, pictures, or mandalas. Or try this nature weaving project.

Free Printable Outdoor Science Guide

This free printable outdoor science week guide comes with handy links to bookmark and a science process pack with science journal pages. Hang it on the fridge or bulletin board for a reminder to do more science!

12 Outdoor Science Experiments For Kids

Click on the links below to see the full setup for each outdoor science project. Whether you want a few new ideas or want to make your own backyard summer science camp, we have you covered!

Grab some Alka Seltzer tablets and film canisters, and follow our step-by-step instructions to make an Alka Seltzer rocket that will blast off!

Set up a cool outdoor science experiment with this fizzing vinegar and baking soda reaction. Also check out our exploding watermelon volcano.

This bottle rocket project is an easy way to get your kiddos excited about science! Who doesn't love an explosive chemical reaction?

Make homemade bubble solution and bubble wands! Also, try bouncing bubbles and take the bubble challenge... Can you make a square bubble?

Also, try: Make a Bubble Snake!

Make this super stretchy saline solution slime that changes color when you take it outdoors. Learn about ultraviolet light with this sun-activated color-changing slime.

Gravity Play

What is gravity? Kids will love playing with gravity and learning about its pull! Find a list of gravity activities that you can also take outside!

With a few simple supplies from the hardware store, your kids will have a blast playing and learning with this simple machine. Learn how to make a pulley for kids!

This experiment is fun to do outdoors! You only need sharpened pencils, a plastic bag and plenty of water. Make sure to take your leakproof bag experiment outside on a hot day!

Love fizzing and exploding experiments? YES!! All you need are Mentos and coke. Or here is another way to do it with diet coke and mentos.

A classic outdoor science experiment, popping bags, is the perfect outdoor activity. Will it pop, burp, or erupt?

Learn how people used a sundial for an early time-telling device based on the sun's position in the sky! Make these easy sundials with a paper plate and pencil.

We all love a sunny day and it makes a perfect day to try some outdoor STEAM with these LEGO construction paper sun prints.

Also, try Rain Prints!

Weather Science

Weather activities are great to take outdoors. Make a cloud viewer and identify what clouds you can see.

Make sure you also check out our week-long summer science camp science plan for a week of science fun! Plus, I've added 12 mini-camp weeks with complete instructions!

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Simple Ice play activities for excellent sensory play and ice science experiments. It's free (unless you buy a bag), always available, and pretty cool too! Ice and water play make the best non-messy/ messy play around! Keep a couple of towels handy, and you are good to go. Learn about ice play's many benefits and set up a fun project to try today. Even enjoy ice sensory play all year long!

Ice Play Activities All Year Long!

The simple act of melting ice is a great science experiment for the youngest child. This play type opens many avenues for exploring, discovering, and learning about the world.

Provide your child with squirt bottles, eye droppers, scoops, and basters, and you will also work on strengthening those little hands for handwriting down the road.

I love how simple, readily available materials create opportunities for observing, examining, and thinking. Problem-solving, formulating guesses, making predictions, and enjoying the process will prepare your kids for years of success.

Don't forget how much fun they are having too! Open the freezer and see what you can create today!

Quick Ice Play Activity Tip: Empty the ice cube tray into a bin and add kitchen supplies and bowls of colored water (as shown below)! Super fast setup for long-lasting fun, no planning needed.

Watch the Ice Play Video!

The Benefits of Sensory Ice Play

Ice play can be fun and engaging for kids, including toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten, and up! Ice science experiments also double as sensory play activities and vice versa. Here are some of the developmental benefits of ice play for kids.

Sensory Exploration

Ice play allows kids to explore different textures, temperatures, and sensations. They can touch, squeeze, and hold the ice, experiencing the coldness and the transformation of solid ice into water (science). This sensory experience enhances their tactile and sensory development. See more tactile sensory play ideas here!

Fine Motor Skills

Engaging with ice cubes or objects frozen in ice can help improve kids' fine motor skills. Picking up, manipulating, and transferring ice cubes using tools or their hands require precision and coordination, enhancing their dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Think kitchen tongs!

Cognitive Development

Ice play stimulates kid's cognitive abilities. They can observe the melting process, experiment with freezing and thawing, and predict changes. This promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry as they explore cause-and-effect relationships.

Language and vocabulary development

Ice play provides an opportunity for language development. Kids can describe the sensations and talk about what they observe with peers or adults. It enhances their vocabulary, communication skills, and ability to express their thoughts and ideas.

Creativity and imagination

Ice play encourages imaginative play. Kids can use ice cubes as building blocks, paint brushes or incorporate ice into pretend play scenarios. This fosters creativity, imagination, and the development of storytelling skills.

Emotional regulation

Manipulating and playing with ice can have a calming effect on children. The sensory experience of ice can help them regulate their emotions and provide a soothing effect. Ice play can be particularly beneficial for kids who need sensory input to calm down or self-regulate. There are many benefits to sensory play with kids.

Social interaction

Ice play can be a social activity, allowing kids to engage and interact with their peers. They can collaborate, share ideas, take turns, and engage in cooperative play. It provides an opportunity for socialization, teamwork, and the development of social skills.

Scientific concepts

Ice play introduces scientific concepts hands-on and experientially. Kids can learn about freezing, melting, and the states of matter through their exploration of ice. They can also learn about the water cycle, temperature, and the properties of different materials.

Overall, ice play offers a multi-dimensional learning experience for kids, encompassing sensory, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of development. It is a versatile and enjoyable activity that can be adapted to suit different age groups and interests. Plus it is easy to recreate with holiday and seasonal themes!

Helpful Resources To Get You Started

There's so much more to learn about sensory play. Here are a few ideas, with free printables, to help you set up sensory activities easily!

How To Set Up Your Ice Activities

Sensory ice play is pretty cool (figurately and literally!) and it's also easy to set up. We enjoy freezing water for play in many different shaped containers! There's always new and interesting ways to create an ice theme activity for the season or holiday.

1. How To Make Ice Blocks

We use milk cartons, plastic food containers, disposable gloves, balloons, and ice-cube molds to create unique ideas.

The most helpful hint to remember is to freeze in layers if you want to have all of your trinkets and items spread out evenly. Though this is not possible with the glove activities below.

For balloons blow them up first to stretch them out before adding items!

2. What To Freeze In Water

Some of the things you can include in your ice play are plastic animals, cars, glass gems, glitter, sequins, magnets, super heroes, plastic coins, jewelry and stars.

We have also used feathers, real items from the beach, and pieces of our Christmas tree! The possibilities are endless.

Favorite Ice Play Activities

Here are some quick and simple ways to get started with ice play!

Freeze small toys or objects in a large block of ice. Provide kids with tools such as plastic spoons, spray bottles filled with warm water, and small hammers (under adult supervision) to excavate the toys from the ice. They can chip away at the ice, melt it with water, and discover hidden treasures.

Give kids a tray of colored ice cubes and a large sheet of paper. As the ice cubes melt, they can use them as "paintbrushes" to create unique artwork on the paper. Experiment with different colors and observe how they blend as the ice melts.

3. Ice Sensory Bin

Fill a large container with ice cubes or crushed ice and provide various tools and objects for sensory exploration. Kids can use their hands, scoops, cups, and small toys to manipulate the ice, build structures, and explore different textures. Provide warm water for play, when it all gets too cold! Learn more about sensory bins here.

4. Ice Bowling

Set up a bowling game using frozen plastic bottles filled with water as the pins and a ball as the bowling ball. Kids can take turns rolling the ball to knock down the frozen pins.

5. Ice Science Experiments

Conduct simple science experiments with ice. For example, explore the effects of salt on ice by sprinkling salt on an ice cube and observing how it melts differently. You can also experiment with different liquids to see which ones freeze faster or slower. See more examples below.

LOOK: Melting Ice Experiments and Solid, Liquid, Gas Experiment

6. Ice Cube Math

Use an ice cube tray and small objects such as beads, buttons, or counters. Kids can sort and count the objects, practice simple addition and subtraction, or create patterns using the compartments of the ice cube tray.

7. Ice Sensory Bath

Add a few ice cubes or frozen objects to the bathwater during bath time. Kids can experience the cold sensation while playing with the ice, pouring water over it, and observing it melt in the warm water.

More Fun Ice Activities For Preschoolers

Arctic sensory play inspired by Dr. Seuss!

Thesefrozen dinosaur eggs are perfect for your dinosaur fan and an easy ice activity! Super easy to make, kids will be hatching their favorite dinosaurs in no time.

Frozen stars are fun anytime of the year! This time we combined our ice play with a favorite baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction.

Freeze a brain for a spooky ice play activity for Halloween! You can also make zombie brain fluffy slime.

Learn about the parts of a flower, play and sort, and enjoy a water sensory bin all in one activity.

Kids will love fishing for ice cubes that can be done indoors, no matter the temperature outside.

Make these easy ice lanterns for a fun winter activity to do with the kids.

These sweet winter ice ornaments are so simple to make and look so festive on our tree outside the kitchen window.

This magnetic ice science activity is the perfect combination for learning and playing.

Who says sand castle toys are just for sand? Not us! We like to use them for simple science and ice play activities too!

Use ordinary food storage containers to mold mini oceans. Add items in layers so that there is lots of fun things to unfreeze with this ocean theme ice play.

Learn about penguins with this fun ice melt activity. Free printable penguin worksheet pack included!

Scented Ice Play Sensory Bin

For this activity, make blocks of froze lemon and lime-scented water in different-sized containers. I used bottled lemon and lime juice and tinted the water with yellow and green food coloring. He decided to use his super soaker backpack outside on the blocks of ice. You can also use ice cube trays!

This space ice melt science is easy to create from items you may already have. We added space men, space helmets, green aliens, plastic stars, a bouncy ball planet, and more for a fun space theme activity.

Turn an ice play activity into a creepy Halloween melting ice experiment. You can add treasures or any theme you want to this activity. We have used this set up for Christmas and Valentine's Day too! See Santa's Frozen Hands.

Bonus: Simple Ice Science Experiments

Ice activities are great for learning about reversible change, temperature, and properties of water. Melting ice science is also great for practicing fine motor skills with spray bottles, squirt bottles, and eye droppers or basters!

Make a yummy frozen treat using ice and salt. A fun way to learn what happens to the freezing point of water when you add salt.

Observe the changes in water from solid to liquid to gas in a fun and easy way to demonstrate this important science concept to kids of all ages.

What makes ice melt faster? Try three fun and easy to set up ice science experiments and STEM activities to add hands-on learning to your ice play.

Explore the freezing point of water and discover what happens when you freeze salt water. All you need are some bowls of water and salt.

More Sensory Play Activities for Kids

If you're looking for more sensory activities to go along with your ice play, such as sensory bins, homemade doughs, and other tactile play activities, this is the resource for you👇

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Make this ocean theme craft with this easy watercolor ocean painting. Try this salt watercolor technique to create a watercolor ocean.

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Explore sunflowers with a Van Gogh inspired art project that is perfect for many ages and budgets to try! This totally do-able flower activity is a simple way to dive into the famous artists and learn a little bit about art history in the process. All you need is our free printable sunflowers template, and watercolor paints to create your own masterpiece!

VINCENT VAN GOGH SUNFLOWER ART FOR KIDS

Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. He is one of the world's most famous painters, but he was not very famous when he was alive. Van Gogh used painting as a way to express his emotions. He once said "If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere."

He was most famous for paintings titled Starry Night, The Bedroom, Irises, and Sunflowers.

MORE VINCENT VAN GOGH ART ACTIVITIES

Why Do Art with Kids?

Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brain, it helps them learn-and it's also fun!

Art is a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively.

Art allows children to practice a wide range of skills that are useful not only for life but also for learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Art, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it - offers a wide range of important experiences.
In other words, it's good for them!

Your sunflower art project starts with a sunflower template printable!

Create Sunflower Art

All you need is the free sunflower printable to get started! Feel free to get creative and use a variety of art mediums for your masterpiece!

You might also like: Monet's Sunflowers.

SUPPLIES:

INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP 1: Print the sunflowers and vase templates. You can use colored paper to print your vase
or paint it with watercolors.

For a textured paper vase, trace the outline onto a paper bag. You can even give it a little crumple.

STEP 2: Paint the sunflower template with watercolor paints. What other art mediums can you use or have available?

STEP 3: Cut out your flowers.

STEP 4: Cut your paper bag to fit the shape of the vase and glue it to your background page.

Note: What else can you make for a background, or what other paper can you use?

STEP 5: Glue your flowers in place and then add your pipe cleaner stems to finish your project.

Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources to help you introduce art more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You'll find helpful free printables throughout.

Explore more than 20 famous artists for kids with fantastic art projects that all ages can enjoy.

More Fun Flower Art Projects

Try out more fun flower art projects inspired by famous artists.

Click on the image below or on the link for more fun art projects for kids.

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Create this easy shark paper craft to celebrate Shark Week or add to your ocean theme! Learn about these fascinating ocean creatures with a fun ocean theme art project! Try torn or ripped paper and get creative tips on adding fun art techniques like a watercolor background to this easy shark art idea. Make sure to grab the printable shark template for an easy ocean project.

Explore Sharks For Ocean Theme

Add this easy shark paper craft project to your season's ocean theme activities. If you want to learn more about how to make collage art with a fun ocean animal theme, let's grab the supplies!

While you're at it, make sure to check out these other ocean experiments, activities and crafts!

Our art and craft activities for kids are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up and quick to do, most activities take only 15 to 30 minutes and are fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

Many of our art projects come with a free template, instructions, and a mini-lesson!

What is a Shark?

A shark is classified as a fish, not a mammal or a whale, despite the name of one species called Whale Shark (due to size only). Like a fish, sharks live in the water and use gills to filter and use oxygen to stay alive. However, unlike some fish, the shark's structure is cartilage, not bone. Additionally, they give birth to live young and do not lay eggs.

Grab our free printable Fun Shark Facts for Kids Activities Pack and find a great list of shark-themed STEM activities to try as well.

Need a quick and easy shark template to use for your shark crafts? Here it is! Plus, get directions to try this collage paper craft.

How to Make an Easy Shark Paper Craft

Get ready for Shark Week or a marine biology lesson with STEAM! This easy shark paper craft is fun and can be changed to fit your materials or ideas! Get creative and use various art mediums or techniques with this free shark template.

SUPPLIES:

Shark template

Scissors

Glue stick

Newspaper

Watercolor paint (make your own here)

Cardstock or Watercolor paper

TIP: Get creative and use magazines, newspapers, and other paper scraps for your narwhal craft, either for the narwhal body or the background! Your narwhal can be patterned or differently colored! Old National Geographic magazines are great for this.

STEP 1: Print the shark template.

STEP 2: Tear pieces of newspaper to cover the shark template.

Alternative: Trace the shark template onto a newspaper and cut it out for a quicker craft.

STEP 4: Create a watercolor background! Use shades of blue, starting with a lighter blue on top and working to a darker shade of blue at the bottom. You can also mix in some green as well.

Alternative: Use watercolor paint to paint the shark and create a ripped paper background instead. Get creative!

STEP 5: Once your background is dry, glue or glue sticks attach your shark to the background. You can draw an ocean background and cut out fun curvy shapes for coral and rocks.

TIP: Create a separate background for extra creativity. Try paper collage with torn paper scraps, stamped newspaper, or watercolor and salt painting before adding the narwhal cutouts. There is so much room to personalize this Narwhal art project.

More Ocean Animals To Learn About

The ocean has many exciting creatures, including narwhals, jellyfish, starfish or sea stars, and sharks!

Add this printable ocean project pack to your ocean unit or summer science plans. You'll find tons of projects to keep you busy. Just read the reviews!

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Welcome to make it move STEM challenges! Our Summer STEM activities are all about things that go, move, fly, bounce, spin, and more. Use the materials you have on hand to invent your own simple machines designed to move in some way, shape, or form. Get ready to design, engineer, test, and re-test your own things that move with the following STEM activities for kids.

MAKE IT MOVE STEM CHALLENGES FOR KIDS!

SELF PROPELLED VEHICLE PROJECTS

Get ready to raid your recycling bin, check out the junk drawers, and even break out your LEGO stash if you haven't already from for our LEGO building ideas. From balloons, rubber bands, gravity or with a push, these building vehicle STEM activities will be tons of fun for preschoolers to elementary. Lets' get started! Click on the links below to learn more about each STEM vehicle project.

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12 AMAZING SELF PROPELLED CARS & VEHICLE PROJECTS
Looking for easy to print activities, and inexpensive problem-based challenges? We have you covered... Click below to get your quick and easy STEM challenges.
BALLOON CAR

There are I am sure many ways for you to come up with a balloon car of your very own. I have two balloon car design suggestions to get the creative juices flowing! You can make a LEGO balloon car or you can make a cardboard balloon car. Both work off of a similar principle and really go! Find out which makes the fastest balloon car,

LEGO RUBBER BAND CAR

How about making it move with a rubber band? Can a rubber band really make a car go fast? Find out how fast it can go with this fun rubber band car STEM challenge!

We also created a rubber band car with simple household items.

SOLAR POWERED LEGO CAR

How about making a car move with solar power? Find out how to build a solar-powered car like this one! Great idea for the older kids too!

WIND-POWERED CAR

We could also harness the power of the wind to make something move. Check out this idea for a wind-powered car. You could also create a wind-powered boat too!

MAGNET POWERED CAR

Can you drive a car with a magnet? Give it a try! We had great fun building these simple LEGO cars that we could drive around with magnets while figuring out how magnets work! All you need is a car design and bar magnets.

SELF PROPELLED TOY CAR

Combine art with things that go! Another one great for older kids that turns a small toy car into a bot with a marker!

ROCKETS

Do you have kids who love things that go pop, fizz, and bang? Our little alka seltzer rockets take a simple chemical reaction and turn it into something that moves!

This ribbon rocket is another great design idea, perfect for a couple of kids to do together!

ZIP LINE

Set up a fun toy zip line that moves with gravity and create a vehicle for a mini-figure to ride along it in!

SELF PROPELLED BOAT

Our favorite is this baking soda powered boat! This is one of our all-time favorite chemical reactions to explore.

MORE VEHICLE STEM ACTIVITIES

You can think even simpler with STEM car and vehicle ideas! Make a boat that floats, a car that moves when pushed, or a plane that flies the farthest. Things that go don't have to be complicated! Set a challenge for the day and you will have awesome STEM activities to keep your kids busy!

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Make ramps from cardboard, planks of wood, or plastic rain gutters!

Use painters tape to create a roadway on a floor, table, or driveway!

Sketching designs is a great way to encourage kids to get started with ideas. Provide paper and pencils!

MORE STEM ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
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MAKE IT MOVE STEM CHALLENGES FOR KIDS

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Looking for easy to print activities, and inexpensive problem-based challenges? We have you covered... Click below to get your quick and easy STEM challenges.

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12 Self Propelled Car Projects & More | Little Bins for Little Hands

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Welcome to make it move STEM challenges! Our Summer STEM activities are all about things that go, move, fly, bounce, spin, and more. Use the materials you have on hand to invent your own simple machines designed to move in some way, shape, or form.

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When it comes to planning playful learning activities for preschoolers, it isn't one size fits all! Our preschool activities give you the resources you need to be successful! Preschoolers are naturally inquisitive and curious students who are dying to explore and find out answers in all areas of science learning.

Preschool teachers and parents, like yourself, need to have preschool activities for lesson plans that are easy for young students to understand, many who are not yet reading, and gives them the opportunity to spend some time playing!

PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR PLAY AND LEARNING!

PRESCHOOL LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Your time is limited, so it's important that your preschool activities for the school year and beyond are easy to set-up and provide valuable learning experiences for the youngest students.

Create a life long love of learning for your preschooler with simple learning activities that create a sense of joy! There are many categories of preschool activities including math, science, sensory play, nature, and literacy activities.

PLAYFUL LEARNING

We have found so many fun ways to play and learn together! Playful learning is about creating joy, wonder, and curiosity. Developing this sense of joy and wonder starts at a young age and adults are a big part of it.

Plus, many of our favorite preschool activities can be easily changed up from holiday to holiday or season to season with the addition of themed props and accessories.

You can s et up invitations to discover and explore as opposed to simply providing immediate entertainment.

This fosters a huge sense of success in young learners when they make a new discovery or find something that piques their curiosity. Undoubtedly they will want to show it to you over and over again.

Many of the early foundations in literacy, science, and mathematics can be achieved with playful learning activities instead of worksheets at a table.

Among the many benefits of this hands-on approach include improved social skills and language development.

Kids love to share what they are doing with you. If you listen and ask questions they will too! If you encourage them to think about an idea, you will be amazed at what they can come up with.

What do you think will happen if...

What is happening...

What do you see, hear, smell, feel...

What else can we test or explore?

Here's my favorite list of preschool science activities that will really get them playing and learning!

TIP: Read my top 20 tips for doing science with young kids ! You'll be glad you did!

Let's celebrate a year of learning with simple fun. Think about all the themes you can add to these simple preschool activities.
Looking for easy science process information and free journal pages? We have you covered...
50+ HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
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FUN HANDS-ON PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR LEARNING ALL YEAR LONG!

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Kids love building things that move! Plus, it's even more fun if you can make a car go without pushing it or by adding a motor. Instead, find out how to make this fun balloon powered car and test out how far you can it travel. A balloon car is an awesome physics and engineering activity for your next STEM project.

Balloon Car Project

Get ready to add this simple balloon car project to your STEM activities this season. If you want to find out how a balloon powered car works and how to make your own, read on! While you're at it, make sure to check out other fun physics activities.

Our STEM projects are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

Here you can make your own car from a combination of simple household items. Come up with your own balloon car designs, or try ours below!

The challenge is on... your car must have four wheels and only get its power from the energy stored in the balloon!

Try our LEGO balloon car for a fun alternative!

What Is STEM For Kids?

So you might ask, what does STEM actually stand for? STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. The most important thing you can take away from this, is that STEM is for everyone!

Yes, kids of all ages can work on STEM projects and enjoy STEM lessons. STEM activities are great for group work, too!

STEM is everywhere! Just look around. The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it's so important for kids to be a part of, use, and understand STEM.
Interested in STEM plus ART? Check out all our STEAM Activities!
From the buildings you see in town, the bridges that connect places, the computers we use, the software programs that go with them, and compasses for navigation, STEM is what makes it all possible.

Helpful STEM Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources that will help you introduce STEM more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You'll find helpful free printables throughout.

How Does A Balloon Car Work

To start, the user inflates the balloon with air. The balloon acts as a temporary energy storage device, storing potential energy in the form of compressed air inside.

When the user releases the air, the compressed air inside the balloon starts to escape rapidly through the opening. This escaping air creates an outward flow in one direction according to Newton's third law of motion.

For every action of air escaping, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which propels the car forward, making the car go!

Turn It Into A Science Project

Science projects are an excellent tool for older kiddos to show what they know about science! Plus, they can be used in all sorts of environments including classrooms, homeschool, and groups.

Kids can take everything they have learned about using the scientific method, stating a hypothesis, choosing variables, making observations and analyzing and presenting data.

Want to turn one of these experiments into an awesome science fair project? Check out these helpful resources.

How To Make A Balloon Car
Similar to how a balloon car works, try this awesome balloon rocket!
Supplies:

Instructions:

STEP 1: Cut off two lollipop sticks and hot glue the sticks to two bottle tops.

STEP 2: Use the hole puncher to punch four holes in the toilet paper tube to attach the wheels.

STEP 3: Stick the lollipop sticks through the holes, and then glue on the remaining two tops/wheels.

STEP 4: Punch another hole in the top of the tube near the front of the car and stick a straw through the hole.

STEP 5: Tape a balloon to the end of the straw.

STEP 7: Now blow through the straw to inflate the balloon.

Set down the car while holding the straw closed, then let go and watch the fun! How far can your car go?

More Fun Things To Build

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Find out how to make this fun balloon powered car and test out how far you can it travel. A balloon car is an awesome physics for kids.

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Design and construct your own bridge from simple supplies. Building bridges is a fun STEM project for all ages!

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Mid august I start to feel it, the itch for newly sharpened, bright yellow, #2 pencils. There's something sentimental about back to school time that I will never quite forget. Not to mention you can't beat the deals on a fresh box of pencils this time of year. Of course you can always use your pencils to fill in worksheets, or you could test out some of these totally amazing STEM projects using pencils instead!

Fun Things To Do With Pencils

Here we love keeping things super simple! We want our science and STEM activities to be easy, inexpensive, and most of all fun. If I can use the supplies I have around the house even better. These STEM activities using pencils are perfect for home STEM projects as well as group projects in the classroom.
Also check out our list of easy STEM activities with paper!
Start off the year right with a fresh batch of #2 pencils and some incredibly amazing STEM activities using pencils!

These activities show kids just how cool STEM can be by combining learning and playing into unique ideas that can be used by everyone!

What Is STEM For Kids?

So you might ask, what does STEM actually stand for? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The most important thing you can take away from this, is that STEM is for everyone!

Yes, kids of all ages can work on STEM projects and enjoy STEM lessons. STEM activities are great for group work, too! You can read more about the valuable life lessons that STEM can provide kids here.

STEM is everywhere! Just look around. The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it's so important for kids to be a part of, to use, and to understand STEM.

From the buildings you see in town, the bridges that connect places, the computers we use, the software programs that go with them, and to the air we breathe, STEM is what makes it all possible.
Interested in STEM plus ART? Check out all our STEAM Activities!
Engineering is an important part of STEM. What is engineering in kindergarten and elementary? Well, it's putting together simple structures and other items and learning about the science behind them in the process. Essentially, it's a whole lot of doing!

Helpful STEM Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources to help you introduce STEM more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You'll find helpful free printables throughout.

Awesome STEM Pencil Projects

Click on the activities below for the exact set up of each STEM project.

Design and build a number 2 pencil catapult for science, engineering, and math and see how far you can launch different objects.

Try the magic breaking pencil STEM activity and amaze the kids with just how cool science can be!

Build an amazing Da Vinci Bridge with pencils for extraordinary engineering. How much weight can it hold?

Construct a pencil tower and test your engineering skills. Set a height goal and see if you can meet it using a ruler to measure along the way.

Stick those sharpened pencils into a bag full of water, and notice that the water doesn't leak out. Is it magic or science?

Use pencil to a make a DIY anemometer to take outside and measure wind speed.

Create a DIY spectroscope from a pencil and a few other simple supplies, and make a rainbow from visible light.

Use a pencil to build your own simple sundialand learn about how the ancient Egyptians used them to tell time.

Make a simple machine or a pulley using a pencil and a couple of other simple materials.

Put a pencil into a bottle of rice, and observe how the rice grains "float" when the pencil is lifted out.

More Fun STEM Projects To Try

Also, try one of these easy engineering projects below.

Learn about how lift works with this paper helicopter activity.

Build your own mini hovercraft that actually hovers.

Build a balloon powered car and see how far it can go.

Design an airplane launcher to catapult your paper planes.

A good breeze and a few materials are all you need to tackle this DIY kite project.

It's a fun chemical reaction that makes this bottle rocket take off.

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Awesome STEM Pencil Projects - Little Bins for Little Hands

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Whoa! STEM in under 10 mins; all you need to do is grab some paper! Let's explore air resistance with a few sheets of paper! Let's answer the question, what is air resistance? Then, find even more fun and easy activities to demonstrate air resistance for kids' physics. Look for free printable science worksheets. We love easy STEM activities for kids!

What is STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math and i so essential to incorporate it into lesson plans.
We have put together a handy STEM resource here.
This fantastic air resistance STEM activity below requires so little setup and uses simple-to-grab supplies. We happened to have a bunch of colored computer paper, but ordinary white paper will do too!
Check out more fun physics for kids here.
We checked out a cool book from the library called Making Origami Science Experiments Step by Step by Michael LaFosse. We found this little gem of a STEM activity, building paper airfoils using simple origami folds.

I hadn't considered combining origami and STEM, but it is the perfect project, especially if you have a few minutes. Learn more about air resistance below.

Kids of all ages can participate in this activity! The younger kids will happily enjoy this playful STEM activity and can talk about what they see. While older kids can take notes, record observations, draw conclusions, and develop more experiments (see the science process below)!

There are many ways to extend this activity into a longer lesson, and I will share more air resistance activities below. Plus, we have a handy free printable you can download at the end of this post.
ALSO CHECK OUT: Easy STEM Activities and Science Experiments With Paper
What is Air Resistance for Kids?

Of course, you want to add some of the science behind this air resistance STEM activity! How does air resistance affect the speed of a falling object like a paper air foil? I bet you have already figured that one out!

Air resistance is a force that pushes against things as they move through the air. When you throw a ball or ride a bike, the air around you pushes back, trying to slow you down. This force is called air resistance. Have you ever stuck your hand out of a car window while it's moving? You can feel the air pushing against your hand, right? Or how about on a windy day, you try to run into the wind or away from the wind; what do you notice? That's air resistance at work!

An object's size, shape, and speed affect how much air resistance it experiences. Compare a feather and a rock! If you drop a feather and a rock from the same height, the feather takes longer to reach the ground. Why? A feather experiences more air resistance because it is lighter and has a greater surface area.

You might also like to try some of these fun gravity activities!

What else does air resistance help with? What about helping birds fly or slowing down a parachute's fall? Sometimes air resistance can be a problem! Think about a time you wanted to ride your bike faster but felt like the wind pushing against you. Air resistance is all around us.

Scientists and engineers study air resistance to design better cars, planes, and sports equipment. They try to make things more streamlined to reduce air resistance and make them move faster and more efficiently. What about a bike helmet? Think about the car racing you see on tv! Have you ever entered a Pine Wood Derby as a Cub Scout or Boy Scout?

Add This Free Science Process Pack to Your Experiment

Air Resistance Experiment

SUPPLIES:

Printer/Computer Paper

Origami Science Book (optional for this activity)

Other objects to explore air resistance (optional)

All you need is a few sheets of paper, an open area, and our handy STEM activity printable sheet if you want to extend the lesson. This is a great place to experiment. As a result, you will want to have some trial runs with different air foils. Learn more about the scientific method for kids.

INSTRUCTIONS:

PART 1: To start, you want a control test which will just be your unfolded piece of paper.

REMEMBER TO ASK QUESTIONS TO ENCOURAGE OBSERVATION AND CRITICAL THINKING!

Hold the paper out at arm's length and release!

What happens?

What do you notice about the paper moving through the air?

Does it drop quickly or slowly?

Does it float around a bit or drop straight down?

These are all good points to record in your journal if you are extending the learning portion of this air resistance STEM activity.

PART 2: Let's test and compare the air resistance of different paper types. Cardboard, poster board, card stock... big and small pieces.

How to Make Air Foils

Luckily this is so simple as I remember some of the crazy origami folds I used to try and make from instructions!

We made three paper air foils, all with varying amounts of folds. 1/4 way up the paper, 1/2 way up the paper, and 3/4 way up the paper. Why do we need to test different amounts of folds? Doing so is called changing a variable in an experiment.

FOLD IT: Check out the 1/2 way up air foil below. While it might look like a traditional paper fan fold, a valley fold is not how you would fold a paper fan.

TIP: You are not flipping back and forth but instead folding the paper over itself until you get to the 1/2 way point or whatever point you choose to test.

Finally, The last step for creating your paper air foil is to fold the edges over once on each side, as seen below. Nothing fancy. Just a quick and straightforward air foil with computer paper!

TEST IT: Now it's time to test out what you know about air resistance. Take your control air foil (the unfolded paper) and test it with the newly folded air foil. Hold both your air foil models out at arm's length and release.

It's time to take a look at what happens! What observations can you make, and are there any conclusions you can draw?

Then, we made an even smaller air foil by valley-folding the paper more! The difference is less noticeable. However, the more compact an air foil is, it does hit the ground faster. What other shapes of airfoils can you come up with?

In addition, you can test out different paper airplanes, scrunched up paper balls, or make a helicopter.

Observation skills, critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to persist through failure are all great lessons learned from simple STEM activities.

More Are Resistance Activity Ideas

Straw Rockets: Create simple rockets using paper and attach them to plastic straws. Kids can blow into the straw to launch the rockets and observe how air resistance affects their flight. Use the video to see how to create your own. Grab the templates for all the activities and many more in our Paper Projects Pack.
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Parachute Drop: Design and make small parachutes from lightweight materials like tissue paper or plastic bags. Drop them from a height and observe how air resistance slows their descent.

Paper Airplane Race: Have a paper airplane competition to see whose plane flies the farthest or stays in the air the longest. Kids can experiment with different designs to understand how air resistance affects flight.

Wind Tube Experiments: Build a wind tube using cardboard boxes or PVC pipes, and let kids experiment with various objects to see how air resistance affects their movement in the tube.

Sailboat Racing: Make DIY sailboats out of everyday materials you have around. Craft paper sails with straws. Fill a shallow pool or tub with water and observe how the boats move using their sails.

Feather and Tissue Paper Races: Set up a race between a feather and a piece of tissue paper by blowing on them and observing how air resistance affects their motion. A turkey or meat baster is fun to use too!

Balloon Cars: Create simple balloon-powered cars using straws, bottle caps, and balloons. Kids can experiment with different balloon sizes and shapes to see how air resistance affects the car's speed. In addition, you can set up balloon rockets!

Flying Kites: Make a DIY kite! Fly kites on a windy day and discuss with kids how the shape and design of the kite help it overcome air resistance.

Windmill STEM Project: Build a windmill and test it outside. Learn about how useful wind power can be and how it is generated.

Anemometer: Build an anemometer and take it outside to explore wind speed.

More Engineering Resources

Below you'll find various engineering resources to supplement the many engineering projects on the website. From the design process to fun books to key vocabulary terms...you can feel confident providing these valuable skills. Each one of the resources below has a free printable!

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS

Engineers often follow a design process. Although there are many different design processes that all engineers use, each one includes the same basic steps to identify and solve problems.

An example of the process is "ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve." This process is flexible and may be completed in any order. Learn more about the Engineering Design Process.

WHAT IS AN ENGINEER?

Is a scientist an engineer? Is an engineer a scientist? It might not be very clear! Often scientists and engineers work together to solve a problem. You may find it hard to understand how they are similar yet different. Learn more about what an engineer is.

ENGINEERING BOOKS FOR KIDS

Sometimes the best way to introduce STEM is through a colorfully illustrated book with characters your kids can relate to! Check out this fantastic list of teacher-approved engineering books, and get ready to spark curiosity and exploration!

ENGINEERING VOCAB

Think like an engineer! Talk like an engineer! Act like an engineer! Get kids started with a vocabulary list that introduces some awesome engineering terms. Make sure to include them in your next engineering challenge or project.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

Use these reflection questions below with your kids after they have completed a STEM challenge. These questions will encourage discussion of the results and increase critical thinking skills. These questions or prompts will help to promote meaningful discussions individually and in groups. Read the questions for reflection here.

Printable STEM Pack for Kids

80+ Doable Engineering Projects in one convenient pack!

Full instructions with sample images

Activity-specific instruction sheets

Data Collection Sheets

Questions for Reflection

Architecture Building Cards: Try the tallest tower challenge

Bridge Building Cards: Explore different types of bridges to build your own.

Paper Chain STEM Challenge: Who can make the longest chain? Great icebreaker or quick challenge!

3 Little Pigs Architectural Pack: Design a house that won't blow away!

Great marshmallow challenge: A classic challenge kids love!

Want to try a Real-world STEM challenge lesson but don't know where to start? Our easy-to-follow template shows the steps!

What's the difference between a scientist and an engineer?

Crossword and word search with engineering vocabulary.

Engineering vocabulary cards

Design a one-of-a-kind invention and write about it with this 5-page activity!

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Air Resistance STEM Activity in 10 Mins or Less with Air Foils!

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Set up a simple air resistance STEM activity with just paper! Make air foils and learn how air resistance is all around us. Fun physics!

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Can you tell the time with your own DIY sundial? Certainly, though not at night! For many thousands of years people would track the time with a sundial. Make your own sundial at home or in the classroom from simple supplies. All you need is a paper plate, a pencil and of course, a sunny day to get started. We love easy, hands-on STEM projects for kids!

Make A Sundial For STEM

Get ready to add this simple sundial STEM project, to your lesson plans this season. Our STEM projects are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind!

Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

Let's explore how a sundial works, and how to tell the time with a simple sundial you can make yourself. While you're at it, make sure to check out these other fun outdoor STEM projects.

What Is A Sundial?

There are many types of sundials, most contain a 'gnomon', a thin rod that makes a shadow onto a dial, and a flat plate. The first ever sundial was created more than 5,500 years ago.

The movement of the sun and shadow across the sundial is the result of Earth's rotation on its axis. As our planet spins, the sun appears to move across the sky, when really we are the ones who are moving!

A sundial works because as the sun's position seems to move in our sky, the shadow it casts will align with lines marking each hour, telling us the time of day.

Make your own sundial with our simple instructions below and then take it outside to tell the time. It doesn't matter which way your sundial faces if it is in full sun. An easy way to set it up is by starting it on the hour and then making a mark on the plate, at regular intervals.
Make a water clock for another fun way to track time.
What Is STEM For Kids?

So you might ask, what does STEM actually stand for? STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. The most important thing you can take away from this, is that STEM is for everyone!

Yes, kids of all ages can work on STEM projects and enjoy STEM lessons. STEM activities are great for group work, too!

STEM is everywhere! Just look around. The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it's so important for kids to be a part of, to use and to understand STEM.

From the buildings you see in town, the bridges that connect places, the computers we use, the software programs that go with them, and to the air we breathe, STEM is what makes it all possible.
Interested in STEM plus ART? Check out all our STEAM Activities!
Engineering is an important part of STEM. What is engineering in kindergarten and elementary? Well, it's putting together simple structures and other items, and in the process, learning about the science behind them. Essentially, it's a whole lot of doing!

Helpful STEM Resources To Get You Started

Here are a few resources to help you introduce STEM more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You'll find helpful free printables throughout.

How To Make A Sundial

Can you tell what time it is by using the sun? Let's find out!

Supplies:

Instructions:

STEP 1: Using your pencil, mark the center of your paper plate and then poke your pencil through it.

LOOK: Awesome STEM Pencil Projects

STEP 2: Start your experiment at noon if possible.

STEP 3: Place your plate and pencil sundial on the ground outside in sunlight. Place it somewhere you can leave it for several hours.

STEP 4: Mark the shadow with the number 12 to begin.

STEP 5: Set a timer and check on your sundial at different intervals during the day. Mark the time and placement of the pencil's shadow to tell what time it is. The more accurate you want to be, the more makings you will need.

Now you can use your sundial to tell the time, on a different day in a similar position. Take it outside and test it out!

More Fun Outdoor STEM Projects

When you finish making this sundial, why not explore more engineering with one of these ideas below. You can find all our engineering activities for kids here!

Dive Into Earth Science For Kids

Check out this fantastic variety of Earth Science projects for kids, from the oceans to weather, to space and more.

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Tell the time with your own DIY sundial. Find out how to make a sundial at home or in the classroom for easy STEM.

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If you haven't pulled out the toothpicks and marshmallows with your kids, now's the time! These awesome building activities do not need fancy equipment or expensive supplies. You CAN easily do these activities at home or school, and they are fun and challenging, which makes building structures an awesome STEM activity for kids of all ages. Plus, these ideas are great for team-building activities too!

AWESOME BUILDING ACTIVITIES FOR STEM!

SIMPLE ENGINEERING FOR KIDS

My son loves when I get out the toothpicks and some squishy candy or cut-up fruit. He knows it is building time! Here's our list of best building activities for kids for preschool through to middle school! Whether you have younger kids or older kids, many of these projects work for everyone!

Why are building projects amazing STEM play? You need a good design, the right amount of pieces, a solid base, basic math skills as well as basic engineering skills to build a solid structure. All important aspects of STEM! Learn more about engineering for kids!
ALSO CHECK OUT: Engineering Design Process
We like to set up fun building challenges using easy and inexpensive supplies. STEM is all about the world around us, so let's encourage kids to use what they have and get creative with their engineering skills!

ALSO CHECK OUT: Engineering Books for Kids (get the creative juices flowing)

STEM PROJECTS FOR TEAMWORK

There are so many great ideas below that make awesome team-building ideas for classrooms and groups too! Get kids into small groups, hand out the supplies you are using, set the challenge, and make a time limit (optional!). Collaboration is a huge part of the engineering world!

Kids will learn how to work as part of a team, how to problem-solve with their peers, how to use cooperation to complete a common goal, and bond over a shared experience!

Looking for more easy team building activities for kids? These easy STEM challenges with paper are great to do with groups!

STEM SUPPLIES FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES

We've put together a fantastic resource covering all the MUST HAVE STEM supplies you need to get started and how to source them for cheap! Plus, you'll find a free printable STEM pack with a Build a Tower Challenge!

WHAT IS A STRUCTURE?

A structure is defined as something something constructed or arranged in a definite pattern of organization. The act of building is called construction.

For STEM projects, we often refer to structure building activities that use a soft material such as a marshmallow to connect a stabilizing material such as a toothpick.

Other structures can include tower challenges, building landmarks, architecture ideas, marble runs, and what ever else you can think of...

CLASSROOM BUILDING ACTIVITIES

Below you will find a list of materials and links to specific building instructions. Click on the links to learn more about these different building activities.

These projects can be used in a classroom or at home. You can put together boxes or kits with the specific materials that be stored easily as well.

Grab this FREE 2D and 3D Shape Cards Printable to pair with marshmallows and toothpicks!

1. Toothpicks and Food

Common snack foods such as apples, cheese, and marshmallows (for fun) are good for building with. We added some crackers to use as bases or platforms. Although this is what we used, the possibilities are endless!

2. Toothpicks and Candy

You can use any gummy sort of candy, such as gum drops, for building elaborate structures, including bridges. Tasty too!

3. Toothpicks and Pool Noodles

If you want to use toothpicks and something other than candy or food items, try pool noodles or other styrofoam that is chunky. We sliced up a pool noodle to make our pool noodle structures.

4. Shaving Cream and Pool Noodles

Yes, we did try this! We took our pool noodle chunks from above and added a different kind of building challenge, shaving cream! Pretty fun and pretty messy, but it cleans up quickly too! Our structures were a little different, but we still tested out quite a few skills.

Building with shaving cream and pool noodles

5. Pool Noodle Marble Run

Can you make a marble run from pool noodles and tape? Try out this fun building challenge on a blank wall.

6. Playdough and Skewers

You can put and skewers together for a fun building activity. Skewers are like really long toothpicks and are a challenge all in themselves! You probably already have the two things you need to get started.

Playdough with Skewers

7. Playdough and Straws

Straws and play dough go together like marshmallows and toothpicks! You need a slightly different building technique since you have to mold the play dough, but the building challenge is similar.

8. Popsicle Sticks

Who knew STEM building activities could be so much fun? We did! Want to learn how to make a catapult with Popsicle sticks? Take the challenge! Break out the craft sticks and rubber bands.

UPPER ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL: Older kids can take this catapult challenge further and set up an obstacle such as a wall of a specific height that the object must clear. Additioanlly you can add in a distance element and place the wall so many inches or feet away from the catapult.

Popsicle Stick Catapult

9. PVC Pipe

PVC pipes are awesome for STEM projects! Plus, our new PVC Pipe Kit is an easy, frugal alternative to the pricey toy alternatives. My son loves using "real" household items for play rather than toys.

10. Plastic Cups

Plastic cups are a valuable and cheap resource to have on hand! Have you ever built a 100-cup tower? It makes for a great afternoon preschool-building project.

100 Cup Tower Challenge
Christmas Tree Cup Tower
11. Recycled Cardboard

Grab a bunch of cardboard and cut out some simple shapes as we have for our cardboard building activities. We always keep a bunch of recyclable materials on hand for structure building activities!

12. Newspaper Structures

Build the Eiffel Tower out of newspaper or whichever landmark or structure that interests you!

Each of the pigs built a different structure to escape the wolf? This classic fairytale is a fun lesson in STEM and building structures. Challenge your kiddos to build their own structures to escape the wolf and turn on a box fan to test their strength!

14. LEGO

Can you build a LEGO tower as tall as you are? We are trying to do this over the weekend. We have tons of LEGO, so we can pull it off. Can your kiddos build a tower as tall as themselves? That is a fantastic challenge to try right away.

Some of our favorite LEGO building ideas...

Click on the image below or the link for more awesome STEM activities for kids.

Printable STEM Pack for Kids

80+ Doable Engineering Projects in one convenient pack!

Full instructions with sample images

Activity-specific instruction sheets

Data Collection Sheets

Questions for Reflection

Architecture Building Cards: Try the tallest tower challenge

Bridge Building Cards: Explore different types of bridges to build your own.

Paper Chain STEM Challenge: Who can make the longest chain? Great icebreaker or quick challenge!

3 Little Pigs Architectural Pack: Design a house that won't blow away!

Great marshmallow challenge: A classic challenge kids love!

Real-world STEM challenge lesson but don't know where to start? Our easy-to-follow template shows the steps!

What's the difference between a scientist and an engineer?

Crossword and word search with engineering vocabulary.

Engineering vocabulary cards

Design a one-of-a-kind invention and write about it with this 5-page activity!

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Best Building Activities for Kids - Little Bins for Little Hands

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The best building activities and construction activities for kids! Everyday materials are amazing building materials for STEM play.

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Stave off the dreaded "I'm bored" syndrome that hits partway into any vacation or downtime with a few of the BEST simple STEM activities that cost almost next to nothing. We have many easy STEM challenges to get the juices flowing, and keep the kiddos thinking and learning. As always, we have plenty of STEM projects to get you through the year. Shhh, don't tell them!

EASY STEM PROJECTS FOR KIDS TO KEEP THEM BUSY!

EASY STEM CHALLENGES

So you ask, what does costing next to nothing look like for a simple STEM activity? What materials do I actually need to do fun STEM activities? If I don't know much about STEM, can we still do these activities?

Easy STEM activities can look like grabbing items from the pantry, recycling bin, junk drawer, and maybe a trip to the dollar store too. I always like to ensure I have a few basic supplies, as you will find in our MUST HAVE STEM SUPPLIES LIST (free bonus pack too).

WHAT IS STEM?

First, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. STEM activities involving these fields have a huge impact on kids. Even the simplest STEM activities, like building the catapult I talk about below, provide numerous opportunities for kids to learn and explore STEM.

These STEM building activities might look like your kids are just playing, but they are doing much more. Look closely; you will see the engineering design process in motion. You will see experimenting and critical thinking in action and notice problem-solving at its finest. When kids play, they learn about the world around them!

STEM TEACHES LIFE SKILLS

These simple STEM activities for elementary to middle school work just as well in the classroom as they do for distance learning, homeschool groups, or screen-free time at home. Also perfect for library groups, scouting groups, and vacation camps.

I highly encourage you to get in on the fun if you can but hold back on providing the answers when things don't go as expected!
Read more on how STEM provides real-world skills!
Frustration and failure go hand in hand with success and perseverance. You can provide encouragement when things aren't working well and offer congratulations for a successful challenge completed. Younger kids may need more assistance, while older kids might choose to work independently.

It's always good to discuss the importance of failing with our kids. Some of our greatest inventors, like Darwin, Newton, Einstein, and Edison, failed and failed time again, only to make history later on. And why is that? Because they didn't give up.

STEM RESOURCES TO GET YOU STARTED

Here are a few resources that will help you introduce STEM more effectively to your kiddos or students and feel confident yourself when presenting materials. You'll find helpful free printables throughout.

10 SIMPLE STEM ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

So let's start with some of the best, simplest, and most fun STEM activities that will have your kids chanting your name and eagerly waiting for the next awesome idea.

Each of these easy STEM activities will provide you with a materials list or you can read about it under the descriptions below. The STEM supplies are pretty simple and you probably have most of it floating around the house.

1. Build a Catapult

Time to storm the castle with a homemade catapult that explores many parts of STEM and that is entirely playful. The kids will come back to this one over and over again. We have several popular versions of the homemade catapult, the best being made out of craft sticks and rubber bands.
POPSICLE STICK CATAPULT PENCIL CATAPULT MARSHMALLOW CATAPULT LEGO CATAPULT
2. Build a Balloon Rocket

Oh, the fun you can have with Sir Isaac Newton, a balloon, a straw, and some string. Explore Newton's Third Law of Motion when you make a balloon rocket. Have races, conduct experiments, and explore physics while you play.

Here's also our Christmas theme balloon rocket... Santa's Balloon Rocket

Alternatively, you can make a balloon car!

3. Build Structures

All you need is a box of toothpicks and a bag of mini marshmallows, gumdrops, or styrofoam peanuts. Turn it into a challenge to build a certain style of a bridge, a famous monument or simply an abstract creation. Or you can challenge the kids to build a tower 12″ tall (or any other height).
GUMDROP STRUCTURES GUMDROP BRIDGE BUILDING POOL NOODLE STRUCTURES EDIBLE STRUCTURES STYROFOAM BALLS
4. 100 Cup Tower Challenge

Grab a bag of 100 cups at the grocery store and challenge the kids to build a tower with all 100! That will keep them busy. Grab a free printable too!
CHECK OUT: 100 Cup Tower Challenge
5. Think Like the 3 Little Pigs (Architectural Activity)

What happens when you take a classic fairy tale like The Three Little Pigs and you join it with architectural inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright? You get an awesome STEM picture book called The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale written by Steve Guarnaccia. Of course, we had to come up with an easy STEM project to go along with it and a free printable pack too!
CHECK OUT: DESIGN A HOUSE (with printables)
6. Learn Basic Coding

Computer coding with LEGO® is a great introduction to the world of coding using a favorite building toy. Yes, you can teach young kids about computer coding, especially if they are highly interested in computers and how they work.
PRINTABLE ALGORITHM GAMES LEGO CODING ACTIVITIES CODE YOUR NAME IN BINARY
7. Build a Marble Run

Building a marble run is full of design possibilities and encourages those engineering skills. You can build it on the wall with cardboard tubes and tape, LEGO bricks on a baseplate, or in a box top with tape, craft sticks, or straws.
LEGO MARBLE RUN CARDBOARD TUBE MARBLE RUN POOL NOODLE MARBLE RUN
8. Paper Chain Challenge

Only one sheet of paper needed to get started with this super easy to set up STEM challenge. As long as your kiddo can use scissors safely, this is a great challenge to try! Perfect for different ages, groups, and team building!
CHECK OUT: Paper Chain Challenge
You can also find more easy STEM activities with paper here.

9. Egg Drop Challenge

If you can stand to give your kids a carton of raw eggs, this type of STEM challenge will be a blast. Have each kid design a mechanism that will protect a raw egg from breaking when dropped. Look around the house for items that could work. Challenge your kids to only use what they can find and not buy.
CHECK OUT: EGG DROP PROJECT
10. Build A Simple Machine

Simple machines make our lives so much easier. Do your kids know all 6 simple machines? Have them do some investigative research and find a simple machine they can build from materials on hand.
LEGO SIMPLE MACHINES HOMEMADE PULLEY SYSTEM BUILD A WINCH
CHECK OUT MORE FUN STEM ACTIVITIES

Printable STEM Pack for Kids

80+ Doable Engineering Projects in one convenient pack!

Full instructions with sample images

Activity-specific instruction sheets

Data Collection Sheets

Questions for Reflection

Architecture Building Cards: Try the tallest tower challenge

Bridge Building Cards: Explore different types of bridges to build your own.

Paper Chain STEM Challenge: Who can make the longest chain? Great icebreaker or quick challenge!

3 Little Pigs Architectural Pack: Design a house that won't blow away!

Great marshmallow challenge: A classic challenge kids love!

Real-world STEM challenge lesson but don't know where to start? Our easy-to-follow template shows the steps!

What's the difference between a scientist and an engineer?

Crossword and word search with engineering vocabulary.

Engineering vocabulary cards

Design a one-of-a-kind invention and write about it with this 5-page activity!

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Pull out our list of the best ever easy STEM activities the kids will love. Simple STEM challenges with cheap supplies.

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Dive in and explore the works of famous artists with kids of all ages! Find new inspiration with these simple art projects for kids.

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Introduction

Imagine this challenge: You have two glasses of water-one empty and one full. You want to pour half of the full glass into the empty one. The twist? You aren't allowed to pick up either glass! Can you get the water to "walk" between the glasses using nothing but a paper towel? Try this activity to find out!

This activity is not recommended for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

Materials

Odd number of clear glasses or cups (at least three)

Half-sheet paper towels (at least three)

Prep Work

1. Line up all your glasses in a row.

2. Starting with a glass on one end, fill every other glass with water.

3. Put a few drops of food coloring in each water-filled glass. You can choose what colors to use, but don't use the same color twice in a row.

4. Use the spoon to mix the food coloring in each glass. Use a paper towel to wipe off the spoon in between glasses, so you don't transfer the colors.

Instructions

1. Fold each half-sheet paper towel (except the one you used to clean the spoon) into a narrow strip about one inch wide.

2. Fold each paper towel in half lengthwise to form a "V" shape. The V should be only slightly taller than your glasses. If necessary, rip or cut a little bit off each end of the V to make it shorter.

3. Use one paper towel to connect each pair of adjacent glasses. (Flip the V shape upside-down and put one end in each cup.)

4. Look closely at the ends of the paper towels that are in the glasses with water. What do you notice?

5. Take a break! This experiment goes very slowly. Come back in 15 or 20 minutes. What do you see now?

6. Keep checking on your setup over the next couple of hours. What happens?

7. Let your test sit overnight, and check on it the next day. What does it look like now?

What Happened?

As soon as you place the paper towels in the glasses, you should notice they start to absorb some of the water. The water starts getting sucked up the paper towel due to something called capillary action (described in more detail in the Digging Deeper section) and eventually starts going down the other side into the empty glass. This process happens very slowly though-it is like watching paint dry or grass grow! You might need to go do something else for a couple hours before you can start seeing water accumulate in the empty glasses. The water will eventually stop flowing when the water level in all the cups is even-but you will probably have to let it sit overnight before this happens. When two different colors of water mix, the food-coloring dyes combine to form a third color.

Digging Deeper

You've probably used paper towels to clean up spilled water or other liquids. Have you ever wondered exactly how they soak up so much water? Paper towels are made of many small fibers that have gaps in between them. Water gets pulled into these gaps by capillary action-the same phenomenon that allows trees to suck water out of the ground. This action is partially fueled by surface tension, which is caused by cohesion (water molecules being attracted to one another). Surface tension is what allows water to form beads instead of spreading out, and for some small insects to walk on water. It also allows water to get sucked up into narrow tubes or gaps in materials. The absorption process is also aided by adhesion (the attraction between different types of molecules). The paper towel fibers are made of cellulose, which also comprises wood and many plants. These fibers are polar, meaning they have a slight positive charge on one end and a slight negative charge on the other. Water molecules are also polar. Because opposite electric charges are attracted to each other, this results in the water molecules being attracted to the cellulose fibers. Ultimately, this means the water molecules can be sucked up through the paper towel and into an adjacent cup. After going over the top, the way back down is a little easier, since this time they are aided by gravity. As you noticed, this process is very slow!

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For Further Exploration

Try placing your cups in different arrangements instead of a straight line. For example, what happens if you connect three cups, initially filled with water, to an empty fourth, central cup?

What happens if you use a paper towel to connect two cups that are initially filled to different heights with water?

Activities

Have you ever heard someone say, "That plant is thirsty," or, "Give that plant a drink of water"? We know that all plants need water to survive, even bouquets of cut flowers and plants living in deserts. But have you ever thought about how the water moves within the plant? In this activity, you will put carnations in dyed water to figure out where the water goes. Where do you think the dyed water will travel, and what will this tell you about how the water moves in the cut flowers? Read more

Careers

Physicists have a big goal in mind-to understand the nature of the entire universe and everything in it! To reach that goal, they observe and measure natural events seen on Earth and in the universe, and then develop theories, using mathematics, to explain why those phenomena occur. Physicists take on the challenge of explaining events that happen on the grandest scale imaginable to those that happen at the level of the smallest atomic particles. Their theories are then applied to... Read more

Our universe is full of matter and energy, and how that matter and energy moves and interacts in space and time is the subject of physics. Physics teachers spend their days showing and explaining the marvels of physics, which underlies all the other science subjects, including biology, chemistry, Earth and space science. Their work serves to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers, including all healthcare professionals. They also help all students better understand their... Read more

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Colorful Capillary Action "Walking Water" | STEM Activity

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Make water move between separate glasses with capillary action in this colorful activity.

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Summary

Introduction

Have you ever heard someone say, "That plant is thirsty," or, "Give that plant a drink of water"? We know that all plants need water to survive, even bouquets of cut flowers and plants living in deserts. But have you ever thought about how the water moves within the plant? In this activity, you will put carnations in dyed water to figure out where the water goes. Where do you think the dyed water will travel, and what will this tell you about how the water moves in the cut flowers?

This activity is not recommended for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

Materials

Several white carnations or other white flowers (at least 3). Tip: Younger flowers work better than older ones.

Food coloring; blue or red are the easiest to see

Optional: Celery stalks with leaves

Instructions

1. Measure out ½ cup of water and pour it into the glass or vase.

2. Add 1 teaspoon of the food color to the water in the glass.

3. With the help of an adult, use a knife to cut the stems of several (at least three) white flowers at a 45 degree angle. Tip: Be sure not to use scissors, as they will crush the stems, making it harder for them to absorb water. Also, shorter stems work better than longer stems.

4. Place the flowers in the colored water. As you do this, use the stems of the flowers to stir the water until the dye has fully dissolved.

5. Observe the flowers immediately after you put them in the water. If you have a camera, you can use it to take a picture of the flowers. How do the flowers look now?

6. Observe the flowers around 2, 4, 24, and 48 hours after you put them in the dyed water. Be sure to also observe their stems, especially the bumps where the leaves branch from the stem and it is lighter green (it may be easier to see the dye here). If you have a camera, you can use it to take a picture of the flowers at these time points.

7. How did the flowers look after 2 hours? What about after 4, 24, and 48 hours? How did their appearance change over this time period?

What does the flowers' change in appearance tell you about how water moves through the plants?

What Happened?

After 2 hours of being in the dyed water, some flowers should have clearly showed dyed spots near the edges of their petals. By 24 hours, the flowers should have gained an overall dyed hue, which darkened a little over time. The stems should have also become slightly dyed in places, particularly where the leaves branch off.

Water moves through the plant due to capillary action - which can pull liquids through narrow tubes like the stems - and transpiration. Water that is pulled through the stem by capillary action then makes its way up to the flower and leaves. Once in the leaves and petals, the water evaporates in a process called transpiration. Because the dye does not evaporate, it stays around and dyes the plant - especially the petal tips. When water is lost from the plant due to transpiration, this causes low water pressure in the plant, which triggers more capillary action and makes fresh water be pulled up through the stem, from the vase. Since the water is dyed, this also pulls more dye into the plant over time, dyeing it darker.

Digging Deeper

Plants use water to keep their roots, stems, leaves, and flowers healthy and to prevent them from drying out and wilting. The water is also used to carry dissolved nutrients throughout the plant.

Most of the time, plants get their water from the ground. This means that the plant has to transport the water from its roots up throughout the rest of the plant. How does it do this? Water moves through the plant by means of transpiration and capillary action. Capillary action occurs when the forces binding a liquid together (cohesion and surface tension) and the forces attracting that bound liquid to another surface (adhesion) are greater than the force of gravity. The plant's stem basically sucks up water like a straw! A simple way of observing capillary action is to take a teaspoon of water and gently pour it in a pool on a countertop. You will notice that the water stays together in the pool, rather than flattening out across the countertop. (This happens because of cohesion and surface tension.) Now gently dip the corner of a paper towel in the pool of water. The water clings to the paper and "climbs" up the paper towel. This is capillary action.

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For Further Exploration

In this activity, you used white flowers, but do you think you would see the same results with other flowers and plants? Try this activity a plant that is mostly stem, like a stalk of celery.

Try doing this activity again but use more or less food color, such as one-half, twice, four times, or ten times as much food color. What happens if you increase or decrease the concentration of food color in the water?

How would you make a multi-colored carnation? Hint: You could try (1) leaving the flower for a day in one color of water and then putting it in another color of water for a second day or (2) splitting the stem in two and putting each half of the stem in a different color of water.

Project Ideas

Science Fair Project Idea

Have you ever heard someone say, "that plant is thirsty" or "give that plant a drink of water"? We know that plants, and even bouquets of cut flowers, need water to survive, but have you ever thought about how the water moves within the plant? In this science project, you will use colored water and carnations to figure out where the water goes. Read more

Links

Careers

With a growing world population, making sure that there is enough food for everyone is critical. Plant scientists work to ensure that agricultural practices result in an abundance of nutritious food in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Read more

As the world's population grows larger, it is important to improve the quality and yield of food crops and animal food sources. Agricultural technicians work in the forefront of this very important research area by helping scientists conduct novel experiments. If you would like to combine technology with the desire to see things grow, then read further to learn more about this exciting career. Read more

Life is all around us, in beauty and abundance, and the people who introduce students to how life forms live and interact are biology teachers. Their work helps develop the next generation of doctors, nurses, life scientists, and engineers. Their enthusiasm and appreciation for all life helps students understand their own bodies, and how life forms are all connected to each other and to their environments. Read more

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Suck It Up! How Water Moves Through Plants | STEM Activity

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Introduction

Don't have your own 3D printer? No problem! In this fun activity you will make your own colorful 3D prints using craft sand and glue. No 3D printer required!

This activity is not recommended for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

Materials

Prep Work

Instructions

1. Scoop a thick, even layer (about 5 mm deep) of sand into the bottom of the cup.

2. Use glue to trace a shape in the sand.

3. Cover the glue with a thin, even layer of sand. Make sure you can still see the glue shape-do not cover it completely.

4. Add another layer of glue-in the same shape-on top of the first layer, then cover it with another thin layer of sand. Repeat this process until your shape reaches its desired height.

5. Cover the final layer of glue with a thick layer of sand, so you can no longer see any of the glue shape.

6. Wait 24-48 hours and check if your shape has hardened by poking it gently with your finger. If it still feels squishy, you need to wait longer. It will break if you try to remove it before the glue is completely dry.

7. Pour the cup of sand back into the bag so your shape falls out. Pick your shape up and remove it from the bag.

What other shapes can you make? Can you make taller shapes with many layers? Try adding more layers to only certain parts of your shape.

Cleanup

What Happened?

You should find that your layers of sand and glue bind together to form a three-dimensional shape. The shape should be sturdy enough that you can pick it up without breaking it. If you try to remove the shape from the cup too early, before the glue is completely dry, it will crumble and break. Read the Digging Deeper section to learn more about how this activity is similar to a real-life 3D printing technology.

Digging Deeper

3D printing is a type of "additive manufacturing": A way to build parts by adding new material, one layer at a time. This is different from subtractive manufacturing, where you start out with a solid block of material (like metal or wood) and cut or carve material away.

There are many different types of 3D printers. The most common "consumer" 3D printers use fused deposition modeling (FDM). They push a spool of plastic through a hot nozzle that briefly melts the plastic, then the plastic quickly cools and solidifies again. This process is repeated in layers to build a 3D part (think of it like squeezing frosting onto a cake, one layer at a time). Other 3D printers use stereolithography (SLA). They start out with a vat of liquid. The liquid is solidified by a laser, one layer at a time, and at the end of the process, all the excess liquid is drained away.

Some 3D printers start with a bed of loose powder, or granular material (like sand!). The bits of powder can be fused together with heat from a laser. This is called selective laser sintering (SLS). Depending on the type of powder, the bits of powder can also be bound together by applying a liquid, or binder. This process is called binder jetting. Either way, at the end of the process, the excess powder is dumped off and you are left with a 3D part.

The process you followed in this activity is most similar to binder jetting. You laid down layers of powder (sand) one at a time, and selectively applied glue to certain areas in order to solidify the sand and bind the grains together (however, the glue did not soak into the sand as much as the liquid binder would for a real 3D printer). You waited for the glue to dry, then shook off the excess sand at the end of the process, leaving you with a solid three-dimensional part made from sand and glue.

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For Further Exploration

Can you make a multi-colored print using different colors of sand?

Try making more-complex shapes with variable cross-sections or hollow areas (for example, an arch, a wireframe cube, or a spiral).

Project Ideas

Science Fair Project Idea

Science Buddies has several fun robotics projects, like the Art Bot: Build a Wobbly Robot That Creates Art and Grasping with Straws: Make a Robot Hand Using Drinking Straws, where you use arts and crafts materials to make part of a robot. Have you ever wanted to design a more-advanced, sturdier, or fancier looking robot? Then computer-aided design (CAD) and 3D printing might be for you; both are simpler than you think! The directions on this page will give you an introduction to these... Read more

Activities

Are you wondering how a 3D printer works? In this fun activity, you will be the printer and make colorful 3D prints using royal icing. No 3D printer is required, and your prints are edible! Read more

Design and 3D print your own snowflake ornament with Tinkercad in this fun winter-themed STEM activity. Read more

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3D Print with Sand: No 3D Printer Required! | STEM Activity

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Find out how a fish is able to stay buoyant with the help of its swim bladder in this fun activity!

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Make a Sunprint Using Objects from Nature! | STEM Activity

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Science activity where you make a Sunprint from objects found in nature.

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Build a rubber band paddle boat in this fun STEM activity.

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Summary

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how a musical instrument produces the beautiful sounds that it does? To make a certain note, the instrument has to make a certain sound wave. Depending on the instrument, the sound wave that is made can be affected by changing the length of part of the instrument, such as the strings in a piano or on a guitar, or a trombone's air column. In this science activity, you will make your own musical instruments using drinking straws and explore how changing the length of the straws changes the notes that they produce.

This activity is not recommended for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

Materials

Plastic or paper drinking straws (at least 2)

Optional: Piano, electronic keyboard, or other musical instrument that can produce a scale of notes

Instructions

1. Cut one of the two drinking straws so that it is half the length of the other straw

2. Take one of the straws and flatten about one inch at one end of the straw. You can use your teeth or pinch it between your fingers or fingernails to flatten it.

3. Use scissors to make two, small, angular cuts on each side of the flattened end. This should make the end of the straw be similar to a "V" shape when flattened, but without a pointed tip at the end (the end should have a short, uncut segment left).

4. Repeat this to the other straw so that both have small, angular cuts on one end.

5. Insert the cut end of one of the longer straw into your mouth. Position the cuts so they are just inside your lips. Then curve your lips down and inward a little and apply light pressure on the straw with your lips.

6. Blow through the straw. What do you hear? The cut ends should vibrate and produce a tone. You may need to move the straw around slightly to locate the best position for creating your musical note. It may take some practice and repeated tries to produce a constant, single note.

7. Now blow through the shorter straw using the same method. Again, you may need to try blowing through the straw a few times to make it produce a constant, single note.

What do you hear this time? How does it compare to what you heard with the longer straw?

8. If you have a piano, electronic keyboard, or other musical instrument you could try comparing the notes from the straws to the notes on the real musical instrument.

Can you figure out which notes the straw are making? Can you tell what the relationship is between the two notes?

What Happened?

Sound travels in invisible waves through the air. The rate at which a sound wave makes the air it travels through vibrate is called the frequency of the sound wave. The higher the frequency, the higher the perceived pitch. The shorter straw should have made a sound wave with a higher frequency than the longer straw, and so the shorter straw should have made a higher pitch than the longer straw.

In fact, because the shorter straw was half the length of the longer straw, the shorter straw should have produced a frequency that was twice the longer straw's frequency. (This is based on a mathematical equation that describes how the frequency produced in an open cylinder is affected by the cylinder's length, where the frequency equals the velocity of sound [which should be constant] divided by two times the cylinder's length. More information about this can be found in this science fair project.) When one sound wave is twice the frequency of another sound wave, the pitches are one octave apart. For example, the musical note middle C has a frequency of 262 Hz, and the C note one octave above this has a frequency of 524 Hz (or two times 262 Hz). However, you may have found that it can take some practice using the straw instruments in this activity to produce a constant, single note.

Digging Deeper

Sound is produced by vibrations of objects. The vibrations push and pull on air molecules, changing the air pressure. The pushes cause a local compression of the air (increase in pressure), and the pulls cause a local rarefaction of the air (decrease in pressure). The compressions and rarefactions are rapidly transmitted through the air (from the original source) as an expanding wave, making sound. Sound itself is a wave, a pattern, of changing air pressures.

For a sound wave, the frequency of the wave corresponds to the perceived pitch of the sound. The higher the frequency, the higher the perceived pitch. Technically, the frequency of a wave describes how many cycles of the wave occur per unit of time. This is measured in hertz (Hz), which is in cycles per second. On average, the frequency range for human hearing is from 20 Hz at the low end to 20,000 Hz at the high end.

On a stringed instrument, like a guitar or piano, when the string is plucked (guitar) or struck (piano), it vibrates and produces a standing wave on the string. These vibrations are transmitted to the soundboard of the instrument, which amplifies the sound.

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For Further Exploration

You could try repeating this activity but use eight straws and try to cut them so that each straw produces a note from a scale. For example, for a scale starting with C, these eight notes correspond to the white keys on a piano: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C. See Science Buddies science fair project Do-Re-Mi with Straws for details on how you could do this. Can you make a scale using eight straws cut to different lengths?

Other instruments you can construct to easily make multiple notes include soda bottles filled with different amounts of water (and blowing across the tops of them) and goblets filled with different amounts of water (using a clean, slightly wet finger to stroke around the rim of the glass to cause vibrations). How do the notes these instruments produce change when you change how much water is in them? Can you use them to play a scale or a song?

Project Ideas

Science Fair Project Idea

Do you love to make music, but do not have access to all the instruments you would love to play? Check out this fun science fair project about the physics of musical sound production. You will make musical instruments with drinking straws, one for each note on a one-octave major scale. Can you figure out the right lengths for a series of straw "oboes" in order to play a musical scale? Read more

Careers

Any time you hear music at a concert, a live speech, the police sirens in a TV show, or the six o'clock news you're hearing the work of a sound engineering technician. Sound engineering technicians operate machines and equipment to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects in recording studios, sporting arenas, theater productions, or movie and video productions. Read more

Physicists have a big goal in mind-to understand the nature of the entire universe and everything in it! To reach that goal, they observe and measure natural events seen on Earth and in the universe, and then develop theories, using mathematics, to explain why those phenomena occur. Physicists take on the challenge of explaining events that happen on the grandest scale imaginable to those that happen at the level of the smallest atomic particles. Their theories are then applied to... Read more

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Have you ever tried to build your own kite? Kites have been a source of entertainment for centuries for kids around the world. How do some features of a kite, such as its tail, affect how it flies? In this activity you will have a chance to build your very own kite, a simple sled kite, and use it to investigate how tails help kites fly. How well will your kite fly?

This activity is not appropriate for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

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Summary

Introduction

Have you ever considered taking a nighttime nature walk? Would you wait until there is a full moon, so you could profit from sunlight reflected on the moon, or would you rather take a flashlight? Do you think trees would look black, green, or grey in the dark? Do this activity to examine your night vision and prepare for your next nighttime adventure!

This activity is not recommended for use as a science fair project. Good science fair projects have a stronger focus on controlling variables, taking accurate measurements, and analyzing data. To find a science fair project that is just right for you, browse our library of over 1,200 Science Fair Project Ideas or use the Topic Selection Wizard to get a personalized project recommendation.

Materials

Flashlight that shines white light.

Flashlight that shines red light. You can also hold a translucent red object like a translucent red food container lid in front of the white flash to make it shine red light.

Dark room. Almost pitch-black works best. You can also do it outdoors at night, away from street lamps or other sources of light.

Bag with markers, pencils, and pens of different colors.

A helper whose eyes you feel comfortable looking into, or a mirror.

Instructions

1. Before we start, you need to know what the pupil of an eye is. Look your helper in the eye or look at your eye in a mirror. The dark circle in the middle of the eye is the pupil. Pupillometry is the measurement of the diameter of the pupil of the eye. In the activity, you will look at the size the pupils.

2. Take the bag with markers, pencils, and pens and walk with your helper to a dark room or place.

3. In a moment, you will switch on the light and instantly look at your helper's pupils or your pupils in the mirror.

4. Turn the light off and let your eyes adjust to the dark.

5. Test your vision with this type of light. Take an object from the bag and hold it so it is illuminated by the white beam of light.

6. Repeat previous step but this time, hold the object so it is not directly illuminated by the beam of light.

How well can you see what is not directly in the beam of light? Can one or both of you recognize it? Can you see details like its color? Why would this happen?

7. Repeat the steps you did for the white beam of light, but instead of a white light, choose a red light. Do not forget to let your eyes adjust to the dark before turning on the flashlight.

What Happened?

Did the pupils expand when exposed to an environment with little light and contract when there is plenty of light? Were you able to recognize objects in dim light, but unable to recognize their color? That is what our eyes are designed for.

The human eye is designed such that it can detect lines, contrast, and movement in dim light, but it needs plenty of light to see color. That is why in dim light conditions, you recognized objects, but failed to detect their color.

Pupil size changes to optimize vision in a large range of light conditions. When there is plenty of light, a smaller opening in the eye-or a smaller pupil-protects the back of the eye from getting damaged. In dim light, the pupils dilate to allow as much light in as possible. That is why you see the pupils change size when light conditions change. Red light does not trigger pupil contraction as much as other colors of light, making a red flashlight ideal for enjoying the night landscape.

Digging Deeper

Sight begins when light enters the eye. This light triggers light-sensitive cells in the back of our eyes and as a result, signals zoom along the optic nerve to the brain. The brain makes sense of the signals, giving us the experience of seeing. The human eye has two types of light-sensitive cells: cones and rods. The rods are extremely efficient: a tiny amount of light can trigger them. They are responsible for our night vision. They detect lines, contrast, and movement, but cannot distinguish color. The cones are responsible for color vision, but these need plenty of light to get activated. That is why in dim light conditions, you recognized objects, but failed to detect their color.

The pupil is the opening in the middle of the eye that allows light to enter the eye. Humans have round pupils. They appear black because light almost never escapes through them. The colored part around the pupil called the iris adjusts the size of the pupil. Its main function is to regulate the amount of light that enters the eye. In dim light, the pupils dilate (open wider) so more light can enter. Switch to bright light, and the pupils automatically contract. This contraction is the result of a small fraction of the nerve signal generated in the back of the eye triggering the muscles in the iris. As some nerve connections cross over to the other eye, both pupils contract in unison.

Pupil size does not only change with the intensity of light falling into the eye. It is also influenced by your emotional state. When you become overwhelmed with feelings like fear, anger, pain, love, or admiration, your pupil size changes. Some studies show that people even react to the pupil size of others in their environment. A head injury, illness, or drugs can also influence pupil size.

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For Further Exploration

Find an adult to accompany you on a night outing to an area where there is very little light pollution. How easily can you do a night walk with your flashlight off, with your flashlight on the red light setting, and with the flashlight on the white light setting? How is the experience different? Does the number of stars you can observe depend on the light you use?

By wearing an eye cover over one eye while exposing the other eye to bright light, you can investigate how bright light in one eye changes the pupil size of the other eye. Do both pupils work in unison when they contract or expand, or does it happen independently?

Not only light influences the size of your pupils; the way you feel also affects the size of your pupils. Can you design a test to see if pupils become larger or smaller when someone sees something they like a lot? What do your findings tell you? Look online and see if your findings coincide with findings from pupillometry.

Project Ideas

Science Fair Project Idea

Peripheral vision is important in our everyday lives because it allows us to gather a visual sense of our surroundings-without it, we would see the world through "tunnel vision." The survival of our ancient ancestors depended on their ability to use peripheral vision to find prey and to avoid predators. Almost everything we do-from riding a bike, to dribbling a basketball, to reading a book-depends on peripheral vision. In this human biology science fair project, you will test... Read more

Activities

Have you ever wondered how visual illusions are made? When we see special effects in movies, or a magic show, we often witness illusions that challenge our ability to correctly perceive things. One way in which our eyes play tricks on us is through afterimages. Afterimages are the images you see after staring at an object for several seconds and then looking away. In this science activity, you will look at afterimages to reveal the secrets of how your eyes see color. Read more

Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan Grade: 6th-8th

How is it possible that our eyes can see things that are not really there? In this fun lesson plan, your students will explore how our vision works with the help of two short experiments that involve some fascinating optical illusions. Let your students discuss why they see a hole in their hand, or why they see colors that were never there, and let them construct their own explanations. Read more

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Careers

Optometrists are the primary caretakers of our most important sense-vision. They diagnose and detect problems not only with vision, but with the health of the eye and the whole body. Based on their diagnoses, they prescribe glasses, contact lenses, and medications; refer patients to ophthalmologists for surgery; or develop treatment plans, like vision therapy, to help correct for deficits in depth perception. Their work helps people live better at every stage of life. Read more

Each time your heart beats, or you breathe, think, dream, smell, see, move, laugh, read, remember, write, or feel something, you are using your nervous system. The nervous system includes your brain, spinal cord, and a huge network of nerves that make electrical connections all over your body. Neurologists are the medical doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system. They work to restore health to an essential system in the body. Read more

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