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STEM Challenges and Teamwork! This is truly the most exciting part of STEM events! How will students work together? This post gives you tips and ideas for making these events come alive with the way your students encourage one another and collaborate to complete their STEM structures. From two-team challenges to ways of dividing students into groups to ideas for team building activities, this is a post that will get you started! #teamwork #STEM

These firefighter STEM activities not only entertain but also educate, fostering an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Kids will learn fire safety through play, sparking their imaginations and encouraging a love for learning as they experience these homeschool firefighter activities! Get ready to ignite their passion for discovery and watch as they become the next generation of brave, innovative firefighters.

Floating City - STEM Challenge for Kids. Can you build a city that floats and doesn't fall down? This is a fun engineering activity for hot summer days. #stem #preschool #kindergarten #summer

This is one of my new favourite books, “If I Built a House”, by Chris Van Dusen got kids enthusiastic about creating their dream house using various building supplies.

A Strictly No Elephants-inspired STEM Challenge for elementary school-aged kids that can easily be done inside the classroom or in a homeschool setting. This Strictly No Elephants-inspired activity for kids brings the oportunity to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, while also discussing the importance of inclusion and strengthening the classroom community. Click to find out more, plus enjoy the free worksheets and "All Are Welcome" sign printable.

Did you know that STEM activities are a great way to build classroom community and teamwork at the beginning of the year? The goal of STEM should be to encourage a growth mindset in students. Find out how here! #STEM #Teamwork

This past week we have been discussing what belonging to a community means, what communities we belong to (families, class/school, neighbourhoods, sports teams), and the people and places within these communities. We began by discussing the different places we would find in our community and why they are important. Then students had a chance to …

If you have ever looked for STEM activities for your kids, you have probably come across some team building STEM activities.

Mr. R’s STEAM Lab on Instagram: "First Grade STEM Team Building via HexBug Grand Prix 🏁 The best activities are those where everyone gets to contribute! #STEM #teachersofinstagram #elementaryschool #primaryschool #backtoschool #firstgrade #teambuilding #classroom"

Back-to-School STEM / STEAM Challenges are the perfect ice-breaker to build classroom community and get your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! These challenges use simple materials like apples and school supplies and work well to introduce and explore Newton's laws of motion. These STEM Challenges come with modifications for grades 2-8.

This past week we have been discussing what belonging to a community means, what communities we belong to (families, class/school, neighbourhoods, sports teams), and the people and places within these communities. We began by discussing the different places we would find in our community and why they are important. Then students had a chance to …

Kids will love this Straw Houses STEM Challenge! All you need is straws, pipe cleaners, and scissors. Fun and engaging!

Make STEM education extra fun with these LEGO STEM activities for kids! Perfect for including math, science, and engineering together!

STEM building challenges are great for kids - and fun too! Challenge children with this, no prep, building challenge using simple materials for hours of fun and creating. #stemactivitieselementary #stem #stemactivitiesforkids #stemactivities #stemforpreschool

This STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen. It's an amazing book to engage student imagination about how they would build a school.

Planning a STEM or STEAM Family Night? Read on for 10 amazing activities (plus tons of FREEBIES) that will engage the whole family! From painting with robots to creating a paper circuit, these activities will take your STEM Family Night to the next level!

National Skyscraper Day is September 3rd, the birthday of Louis Henry Sullivan, the “father of skyscrapers.” To celebrate, we decided to explore all there is to know about skyscrapers, including building one of our own! This activity turns out to be more than just a creative building exercise. It involves teamwork, problem-solving, and some math […]

Third grade STEM activities free download for teachers! Use these third Grade STEM challenges throughout the school year to build classroom community, and have your students think creatively while problem solving. Use for fun Fridays, early finisher activities, or morning work for 3rd grade. Free STEM activities for 3rd grade will keep your students engaged all year long!