Simple stem challenges

Try these easy prep STEM challenges! Tested & teacher-approved, they’re designed by a STEM specialist to spark creativity and problem-solving in your students.

Each year, I teach a simple machines unit. Each year, I try to figure out ways to integrate STEM ideas into the mix. This year, I wanted to find ways to engage my learners right away. Sometimes the simplest thing to do is grab simple items to create the perfect STEM project! The best part...you just need 4 simple supplies or less for the each challenge. The first challenge is to create a way to get the cup of cubes to the top of the table. This is all I gave them: Toilet paper tubes, a cup…

Here are some STEM activities using paper that you can easily do at home, which can provide simple and enjoyable educational play.

Try a STEM challenge with LEGOs to put some fun into learning. LEGO activities can help kids learn STEM concepts while having fun. Children can start with simple activities such as building towers and bridges using LEGO bricks to develop fine motor skills. Older children can tackle more difficult activities such as engineering challenges or basic coding activities. Grab some bricks and join us at STEMtropolis.com for some fun LEGO Challenges!

How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!

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.

The Saving Sam STEM challenge is a delightful and educational activity designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking among students. Traditionally, this challenge uses a gummy worm (Sam) and life savers candy to create an engaging scenario. However, we propose a twist by us

STEM activities are an easy, screen free, educational activity kids love! This build a bridge STEM challenge uses simple materials in new way.

One of the simplest STEM challenges to set up right away and covers many age ranges is the Paper Chain STEM Challenge! I love this specific challenge because as long as your kiddo can use a pair of scissors and you have a sheet of paper handy, this is a fantastic challenge.

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