Did you know that you can learn STEM on an adventure walk? We often need to get outside to go for a walk, play and explore. This happens rain, hail or shine! This is an example of an indirect STEM activity where you can provide engaging and enriching activities just from being outside. None of […]
Activities
STEM on the trampoline
STEM on the trampoline is a fun way to engage your kids in active learning. This was not a planned activity but, rather, it evolved as we played together. I wanted to show how I watch and adapt activities to add in a STEM element. *This page may contain affiliate links to products I recommend. […]
Home for a hippo engineering STEM challenge
This is a storybook STEM challenge based on the book “there’s a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake”. It combines engineering concepts through building a tall structure that will withstand the weight of a hippopotamus. This activity involves problem solving, critical thinking, building, measurement and maths all combined with literacy too. *This page may contain […]
Coordinate System with Playdough
This is an activity to learn the concept of the coordinate system. We have presented it with hands on play using … playdough! It introduces the concept of 3D representation and different planes of reference. This is an activity to learn the STEM ideas of spatial representation, object formation, geometry and maths co-ordinates. *This page […]
STEM Look and Find Worksheets
I have created these look and find worksheets to provide a fun way to explore science, technology, engineering and maths. They promote the development of essentials skills in object recognition, counting, colour recognition, critical thinking and problem solving. *This page may contain affiliate links to products I recommend. If you purchase something from this page, […]
Construction themed invitation to play
This is an invitation to play with a construction theme. All of the materials are building materials that connect or stick together. It’s a perfect STEM activity for the young builder in your life. I love using these invitations to play trays for getting my kids to interact in open-ended play. I pick a variety […]