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February STEM - Valentines SEL, Science, Math & Measurement Candy Box Activity
Looking for February STEM activities that blend Valentine’s SEL, math, and hands-on problem-solving without turning into a craft or party filler? The Candy Box Valentine STEM activity is a meaningful, low-prep way to keep kids engaged while practicing measurement, math, and design thinking. Kids design and build the smallest possible candy box that still meets specific criteria and constraints, making this a high-interest Valentine science and math activity that feels like a challenge but de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine's Day Social Emotional Measurement - February STEM Candy Box Activity
Looking for a Valentines social emotional learning activity that also builds measurement and math skills without turning into a craft or party filler? This Candy Box Valentines STEM activity blends problem-solving, collaboration, and measurement into a hands-on February challenge! Kids will design and test the smallest possible container that meets a clear set of criteria and constraints. Along the way, they practice communication, persistence, and teamwork, making this a strong choice for Va
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Candy Cane Day Activities – Fun Christmas SEL Science STEM Before Winter Break
Celebrate Candy Cane Day with this hands-on Christmas SEL, Science & STEM activity: the perfect day before winter break activity to keep kids learning, creating, and having fun! In this print + digital bundle, kids design and build a protective package to safely “mail” candy canes without breaking them. The challenge blends science, math, and social-emotional learning as students collaborate, test ideas, and reflect on their designs. It’s a high-engagement way to bring Christmas STEM and ho
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St. Patrick’s Day Science & STEM Activity - March STEM - St Pattys Day Centers
Bring meaningful St. Patrick’s Day science and STEM into your classroom with this hands-on March STEM activity designed for building, testing, and problem solving. Inspired by the legend of St. Patrick driving snakes out of Ireland, this St Patrick’s Day STEM activity blends engineering, science, and collaboration in a way that feels festive without turning into a craft. This resource works especially well for St. Patty's Day centers, science rotations, March enrichment, or classroom celebrat
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Spring Science & STEM | Flower Activities for Spring, Mother's Day & Valentine's
This Valentine STEM activity brings creativity and critical thinking into your classroom this Valentine’s Day! These STEAM flower activities are perfect for grades 2–8 and includes four unique challenges that will have your students designing, building, and testing their own unique bouquets. Whether used as a festive Valentine’s Day activity or adapted for spring celebrations, these challenges are engaging, flexible, and rigorously fun. How the Flower Challenges Work:Individually or in teams,
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM Activity Leprechaun Trap St Patrick’s Day Science
Bring St. Patrick’s Day science into your classroom with this engaging How to Catch a Leprechaun STEM activity, built around a hands-on leprechaun trap project with both printable materials and Google Slides support. In this leprechaun trap STEM activity, kids design, build, test, and improve a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. Students complete the building using simple classroom materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to plan designs, record results, analyze out
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Spider Web STEM Spooky Science Halloween Activity for Stations & Early Finishers
The Creature Catcher Spider Web STEM Challenge is the perfect blend of spooky science and hands-on engineering. Students work in teams to design a device to capture as many “creatures” as possible. Many choose to build spider webs, but when left open-ended, you’ll see creative designs that go far beyond webs! This resource includes both printable handouts and a digital Google Slides™ version, making it easy to use for in-person classes, sub days, or paperless classrooms. And if your school d
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Winter STEM Activity – Winter Waiter 3D Solids Geometry, Math & SEL
This challenge blends winter STEM, winter math, 3D geometry, and SEL skills into a hands-on activity that feels playful while delivering deep learning. The Winter Waiter STEM Challenge asks students to work in teams to design and build a waiter-style tray that can safely transport “snowy” 3D solids through an indoor relay course. Students test, analyze, and redesign their trays while working within a clear set of criteria and constraints. Winter STEM challenges are an effective way to chann
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM Challenge Activity
The Winter Waiter STEM Challenge is a hands-on Winter STEM activity perfect for the first day back from winter break, the week before winter break, or anytime your students need a burst of creativity and movement! In this challenge, kids design and build a stable waiter’s tray to carry “snowy” 3D solids during a relay race, testing balance, stability, and problem-solving skills in a fun, energetic way. It’s ideal for after winter break activities, winter math centers, or January STEM project
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Geometry, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
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