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Christmas STEM Science Activity Spinning Toys Santa Snowman Thaumatrope
A Christmas STEM science activity (and Hanukkah) where students make a spinning disc called a thaumatrope that has an image on each side; for example, one side has Santa and the other has a chimney. When spun quickly the images will appear to merge into one picture. Directions to make the disc are completely described. Simple Holiday STEM and what fun! Three Christmas and one Menorah template are provided. A blank template is also provided for those that want to give their own a try. Upgrade De
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Chemical Change vs. Physical Change – Valentine’s Day Science Investigation
This Chemical Change vs. Physical Change Valentine’s Day Science Investigation is a complete STEM lab that helps students understand changes in matter through hands-on candy experiments. Students investigate breaking, dissolving, and melting candy hearts and use evidence-based reasoning to classify each change as physical or chemical. This is not a worksheet. It is a full science investigation with structured experiments, data analysis, CER writing, assessments, rubrics, and extension pro
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Engineering, General Science
Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
DEI & STEM Bulletin Board | "Internet MVPs: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid"
Celebrate diversity in STEM! “Internet Heroes: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid" Inspire students with this diverse and impactful bulletin board display that highlights pioneers of the internet and computing from a variety of backgrounds. Each featured innovator demonstrates how childhood curiosity can grow into world-changing contributions and help increase representation in STEM. Featured Innovators & Backgrounds: Dr. Narinder Kapany (Indian American) – Father of Fiber OpticsRadia Perlman
K - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
Cranberry Catapult STEM Challenge — Thanksgiving Engineering, Data & Measurement
Turn Thanksgiving week into a high-engagement STEM engineering challenge. Students design and build a simple cranberry catapult, test three trials, measure distance in centimeters, graph results, and reflect on force, motion, and the engineering design process. Includes a Safety Rules poster, score/data sheets, a 10-point rubric, discussion prompts, extension ideas, and a 5-question mini-quiz. Perfect for science, engineering, or a holiday STEM day; works great for whole-group, stat
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Graphing, Measurement
How to Catch a Turkey - Thanksgiving STEM Activity - Preschool & Kindergarten
How to Catch a Turkey - Thanksgiving STEM Challenge for Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten: Looking for a fun and engaging Thanksgiving STEM activity? This How to Catch a Turkey STEM challenge is perfect for toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten learners! Pair it with a turkey or Thanksgiving book for a hands-on activity that blends problem-solving, engineering, creativity, and holiday fun. Children will love using the turkey cutouts to design, build, and test their own turkey traps—encourag
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+8
Creepy Carrots STEM Halloween Read Aloud and Activities STEAM Zipline Challenge
Creepy Carrots book activity for Halloween! Help! You need to create a zipline & carrier to get the creepy carrots out of the garden! This Halloween STEM challenge will get students to design a basket and zip line to help the characters escape. Includes print & digital. LOW PREP and easy for you this October. ⭐Are you looking for more zipline challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE for the full bundle!Your students will have so much fun with this activity. First read, Cree
1st - 4th
Engineering
Bat STEM Activities, No Prep STEM Challenges, Bat Worksheets & Bat research
These Bat STEM activities and bat worksheets are designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. These bat research, No Prep STEM challenges helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Use provided materials to build a bat. The bat must be able to hang upside down from a branch without falling. Be sure your bat’s wings are wrapped around like a cloak! Then students imagine, explor
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Lucky Charms Graphing, Math Activities & STEM - St. Patrick's Day Centers - PreK
Make St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable with these hands-on Lucky Charms math and STEM activities—perfect for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary learners. This 80+ page Lucky Charms STEM pack is filled with graphing, sorting, counting, patterning, balancing, and stacking challenges designed to boost early math and engineering skills through playful, sensory-rich learning. Works with full cereal boxes and the marshmallow-only bags (4 shapes) for total flexibility in any classroom
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+4
Earth day wind turbine windmill and FREE Earth Day fact sheet and pledge sheet
Wind energy technology! Earth Day crafts for kids. Learn about clean energy with wind power through the technology of wind turbines. A fact sheet is also included with this craft for kids to learn all about it. The blades are formed by gentle cuts, hole-punching, and gathering together to fasten with a brad in the center. Step-by-step instructions with pictures are included. Learn all about Earth Day with a FREE Earth Day history fact sheet. Get them involved with a FREE Earth Day Pledge Sheet
K - 3rd
Engineering
Fruit Loops STEM Activities - Cereal Graphing, Sorting, Balancing & Counting
Looking for hands-on St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschool and kindergarten that combine math, STEM, and fine motor fun? This cereal-themed STEM and math center bundle is packed with engaging, low-prep activities perfect for spring learning, March centers, and festive St. Patrick’s Day classroom fun! These Fruit Loop math and STEM activities help little learners explore counting, sorting, graphing, patterns, engineering, balance, and problem-solving in a playful, meaningful way. Whether you
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+7
How to Catch an Elf STEM Christmas Activity for Preschool & Kindergarten
Bring holiday magic into your preschool or kindergarten STEM center with this How to Catch an Elf activity! This hands-on Christmas engineering challenge is perfect for teaching the Engineering Design Process in a playful, age-appropriate way. Little learners will plan, build, and test their own elf traps while developing creativity, fine motor skills, and problem-solving. With print-and-go visuals, clear directions, and no prep required, this engaging STEM activity makes December learning fun,
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Engineering
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+5
How to Catch a Witch - Halloween STEM Activity for Preschool & Kindergarten
Bring spooky fun into your classroom with this How to Catch a Witch STEM activity! This easy prep activity is perfect for October centers and Halloween week. Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this low prep activity builds problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor skills while kids design and trap their own witches. Looking for a fun and engaging way to bring STEM learning into your Halloween centers? This How to Catch a Witch activity invites kids to plan, build, and test their v
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Engineering
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+5
Halloween STEM Challenges – Pumpkin Stacking & 5 Little Pumpkins Gate -Preschool
Make October hands-on and engaging with these fun pumpkin STEM challenges! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten classrooms, this resource combines literacy, engineering, and fine motor practice with two interactive fall-themed activities. Children will love stacking, balancing, and building while learning about problem-solving, predictions, and design testing. Teachers love that everything is low-prep and play-based, with printable challenge cards and recording sheets included. What’s
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Engineering, Numbers
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+14
Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket | Kindergarten–2nd
🚀 Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Blast off into hands-on learning with this exciting Straw Rocket Launch STEM activity! In this engaging engineering challenge, students design, build, and launch their own paper rockets using a straw launcher while exploring the science of force, motion, and flight. This activity encourages young learners to think like engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve their rocket designs to see which rocke
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
How to Catch the Easter Bunny STEM Challenge - Preschool & Kindergarten Center
How to Catch the Easter Bunny – Easter STEM Challenge! Build a Bunny Trap | Preschool & Kindergarten Spring ActivityLooking for a hands-on Easter STEM activity for preschool or kindergarten? This "Build a Bunny Trap" STEM Challenge is the perfect way for kids to figure out how to catch the Easter Bunny! It will spark creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills in your little learners. Whether you're planning Easter classroom centers, April STEM bins, or a spring engineering activity, thi
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Engineering
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+5
Valentine's Day Hashtag Block STEM Task Cards Pre-K and Kindergarten Activity
Valentine’s Day Hashtag Block Puzzles is a fun and easy Valentine's Day STEM activity for elementary students.These Valentine’s STEM task cards help kids build problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills with hands-on puzzle challenges. If you are looking for a low-prep elementary STEM center or seasonal makerspace activity, this resource is a great fit. Students use Hashtag Blocks to recreate Valentine-themed pictures in a playful, engaging way. The puzzles encourage critical thin
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Candy Corn | Inventions with Engineering and Reading
Need a Halloween or autumn reading and stem activity for your class? Candy corn is everywhere now. Some hate it and some love it , but does anyone know how and why it was created? We have an informational text activity that teaches the history of the traditional candy. Keep your kids interest by adding in an engineering design activity. A winning combination of an engineering design challenge and a reading comprehension lesson are joined in this real world activity packet. Easy Prep and Simpl
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.2
, RI.5.7
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Also included in: Inventions with Engineering and Reading | Candy Bundle
Mystery Maker Missions - Christmas STEM Challenges and Activities
Elementary STEM teachers—bring festive problem-solving to your classroom with Christmas Mystery Maker Missions! These low-prep holiday STEM challenges turn simple materials into high-engagement engineering tasks perfect for STEM labs, makerspaces, and classroom rotations. Students think like engineers as they design, build, test, and improve hands-on solutions using only what’s inside their “mystery” bag—ideal for grades K–5. How it works:Learners open a sealed “mission” bag, discover limit
K - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Halloween Spider Activities October STEM Challenge Weave a Web Craft Activity
This October & Halloween STEM challenge will get students designing their own spider webs with paper plates! A great spider craft with a STEM focus. Includes a DIGITAL version too! This challenge is low prep & easy Halloween STEM activity that is perfect any time in October or with your spider unit. Perfect for fine motor skills and problem solving. ⭐This activity is included in the Halloween STEM Challenge Bundle! Get 7 engaging activities to use all month long, year after year!!⭐Materials
K - 2nd
Engineering
"My Amazingly Small Easter Basket" STEM Engineering Design Challenge
Recently updated and classroom ready! Ok we all know it's easy to design an Easter Basket that holds eggs. How about challenging your students to design the smallest Easter Basket to hold the most eggs? Now that's a challenge and your kids will be engaged throughout! Included in this STEM resource is student lab sheets, material lists, teacher notes, data set collection handout, measurement instructions and everything is classroom ready. The materials are very easy to come by and students are no
3rd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement
October Science Halloween STEM Activities STEAM Challenges Middle School
Halloween STEM Activities and October Science Challenges for Middle School and Upper Elementary Students!Dive into the spooky season with our engaging Halloween STEM challenges, perfect for October classroom activities! Immerse your upper elementary and middle school students in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math projects that capture the autumn spirit and foster critical thinking. Our resource offers a collection of Halloween-themed STEM tasks, seamlessly integrating seasonal f
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Science
How to Catch a Reindeer STEM Christmas Activity - Preschool-1st
Bring STEM learning and Christmas magic together with this How to Catch a Reindeer STEM challenge—perfect for preschool and kindergarten classrooms! This low-prep holiday STEM activity encourages creative problem-solving, engineering design, and fine motor skills as students build their own reindeer traps using simple materials like playdough, pretzels, and marshmallows. It’s the perfect addition to your December centers, Christmas parties, or family engagement nights. Teachers love how easy it
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, Coloring Pages, Engineering
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
+3
Turkey Hideout Trouble Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Turkey Trap How to catch
Keep your students engaged and learning in the days before Thanksgiving break with this fun Thanksgiving STEM Challenge. This is a great alternative to the popular Disguise a Turkey activity that kids have completed for years. Instead of disguising the turkey, students are challenged to hide the turkey. This Turkey STEM challenge will get your students designing a safe hiding place for a Turkey this November. Your students will love stepping up to this challenge and creating a creative hidin
K - 3rd
Engineering
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