Stem for 1st grade

Getting Started With First Grade STEM Activities and Challenges

"I like to eat nice juicy children," says the Enormous Crocodile. Nothing like that line to get some kids to raise their eyebrows, or laugh. Mostly they laugh. It's one of those moments in a read aloud book where the kids are hanging onto your words and soaking them up like little sponges-- until they

Looking for a free STEM activity for the elementary classroom? Teachers are loving STEM because it's fun, hands-on, and engaging. The challenges are great for team building. This challenge is free and easy to implement. Great for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. I usually use this challenge for back to school stem, but it can be done at any time. Students will have a great time working together to discuss, design, build, and reflect.

If you love STEAM activities for kids but hate having to buy a ton of extra materials and tools, you are going to LOVE these free STEM activities.

STEM Challenge: Build Working Gears out of Popsicle Sticks

Teach Force and Motion to Kindergarteners with this simple STEM Challenge designed to connect to the Read Aloud Book, Ricky The Rock that Couldn't Roll.

Teaching Second Grade's students absolutely love to work on STEM projects. This week’s stem activity was to build a house, or a structure, of cards. I got this activity from Brook Brown ~ Teach Outside the Box. It’s currently my favorite STEM project for elementary grades.

Super EASY-to-make marshmallow shooters are a must try Summer STEM activity for kids of all ages. This project shoots over 30 feet!

These 20 Engineering STEM Challenges are great because they use simple materials you probably have at home already.. and they are fun!

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