This month’s post is all about finding easy ways to encourage STEM exploration at home! We have included easy STEM-related activities that you can share with families, or use in your classroom. These activities require very little prep and are a great way to encourage parents to get involved with their student’s learning at home!
Check out this list of quick and easy STEM activities categorized by age:
| Stem Activity | Category | Age |
| Post-It Number Match Math Activity | Math | Toddler |
| Counting beads on pipe cleaners | Math | Toddler |
| Marshmallow Snowflakes | Engineering | 5-12 |
| Build a Marble Run with Straws | Science | 5-7 |
| Build A Hand Crank Winch – Little Bins for Little Hands | Engineering | 8+ |
| Make a Cloud in a Jar – Science experiment | Science | 8-10 |
| Laser Puzzle Boxes | Technology | 8-10 |
| Crushing Cans Science Experiment | Science | 11+ |
| Make an Alka – Seltzer Powered Lava Lamp | Science | High School |
| Hydroponics Made Easy | Science | High School |
Looking for more ways to use STEM to connect with families?
Have you heard about reimaginED?
Step Up for Students has a blog called reimaginED that examines and reports on how expanded education choice options are transforming K-12 education in Florida and the nation. You can read about unique innovations in education like this article about a unique program in New Hampshire schools that supports STEM learning.