School age building activities

Make a paper city with this fun architecture for kids project! It is fun, it is easy, it will keep them busy, and it is educational!

The first week of school sure is a busy one! I work hard to balance the mandatory paperwork with games, hands-on activities and team-building fun. Even with bigger kids, it's important to keep them moving throughout the day and providing a variety of activities. 1. Marshmallow Tower For this activity, you'll need the following materials for each group: - 1 large marshmallow - 20 strands of spaghetti - 1 yard of tape - 1 yard of string Students are challenge to work together in a group to…

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

Last year the cup stack was one of my FAVORITE team building activities (see post here). So, naturally, I wanted to give it another shot! The Cup Stack is a fun, yet challenging activity that promotes team work. The supplies are basic: cups, string, rubber bands. I go ahead and tie the string to the rubber bands so it is ready to go. I make a few for groups of 4 and a few for groups of 5, this way no matter what the numbers are in the classroom I can make it work. I start by asking students…

After school activities are more important than you think. This collections of activities & educational games enhances kids' creativity & critical thinking.

In this STEM challenge for kids, children will create a paper plate marble maze game inspired by pinball machines using a paper plate and a marble. This engineering activity is great for kids from kindergarten age up through 4th, 5th and 6th grades! Follow our STEM for Kids Pinterest board! This post contains affiliate links....

Balloon Tennis is a fun and easy activity for all ages. It is a great party game for kids. You can even design the rackets around the party theme. Let the kids craft their own for a party craft as well. #partygames #kidsactivities #summerfun #crafts #partywithballoons #game #kids #kidscraft

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Students choose different ways to create the longest paper chain out of one sheet of construction paper in this easy to prep and complete STEM Challenge.

Kids of all ages will love this building challenge! If you are looking for no prep, indoor activities for kids, this STEM building challenge is quick, easy, and inexpensive to do. #stemchallenge #indooractivitiesforkids #stemelementary

The kids will have so much fun decorating and making their very own paper bag kites - just in time for spring!

Build some index card castles! This is a fun and engaging STEM challenge that kids will love, and the supplies are so simple.

Why explain the anatomy of our hands and its movement when you can demonstrate it? This easy to make DIY Model Robot Hand is a great preschooler and grade school STEM activity perfect for homeschoolers to learn all about the mechanics of our hands.

Everyone will have a blast with this DIY Lego parachute! It's one of the best summer activities for kids to make at home, at Bible School, or in the classroom. Put together this DIY craft with coffee filters and string. Then have fun with the LEGO STEM activity outside when the kids play with their creation. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten and elementary schoolers!

Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.

This 'All About Me Sneaker' activity is a great back-to-school activity or transition activity that kids will love! Children complete their sneakers with facts all about themselves, helping you get to know them, and especially what's important to them.

Send them off with a smile!

Finding great team building activities can be challenging. This friendship wheel is a great way for children to collaborate and learn about each other as they create a beautiful friendship wheel.