January stem challenges

Every year at this time the kids are getting antsy, and I am just feeling done, dreaming of kicking up my feet by the fire with a nice glass of something cozy … but … it’s not even December yet! It’s way too early to give up trying to provide rigorous content. There is some...

Winter in an elementary classroom can either be full of fun and chaos or feel like it’s never going to end, so it’s important to plan activities that will hold your student’s attention from December to February. STEM activities are a great way to get your students excited about learning and incorporate some fun, hands-on […]

Tackle winter blues with Snow Scoop, a winter STEM activity challenging students to build a snow shovel designed for efficient snow removal!

Make a snow fort indoors with this winter STEM activity for kids. Use a few materials, your imagination and lots of hands-on exploration!

WINTER STEM Challenge: In Snow Scoop, students essentially build a snow shovel, aiming for the most efficient removal of "snow" possible, with a couple of tweaks added in! Comes with modifications for grades 2-8.

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.

A free printable with 10 projects to make snowflakes with toothpicks and marshmallows. This is a great STEM activity!

Looking for the perfect Winter - Christmas STEM Challenge to keep kids engaged in actual learning before winter break? In the Sled & Slope STEM Challenge, students build a sled and ramp designed to transport the sled the greatest possible distance. Perfect for your lessons on forces & motion and simple machines! Click through to the blog for all the details, including a full video walk-through so you'll know just what to do!

If you are looking for fun and engaging STEM activities for your elementary students this winter, look no further! Here are 5 Winter STEM activities you can do with your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students. STEM challenges including speed skating, bobsledding, and alpine skiing are covered. #winteractivities #elementarywinteractivities #stemchallenges #winterstemactivities #elementarystem #wintergames #secondgrade #thirdgrade #fourthgrade

These 5 winter STEM activities will allow your students to collaboratively work together while thinking critically. These winter STEM activities are perfect for elementary students!