Try 10 winter STEM activities designed for the classroom. These quick, engaging projects let students investigate ice, weather, and winter science through simple, hands-on learning.

The STEM Certificate Program gives you hands-on, ready-to-use activities that boost creativity, problem-solving, and engagement—without adding to your workload. If you’re ready for simple, practical STEM that makes teaching feel exciting again, this program is for you.

Celebrate National STEM Day with 5 fun and educational at-home activities! Perfect for kids and families. Includes LEGO challenges, coding, and more.

Bring Halloween fun into learning with quick, hands-on classroom rotations! These short activities engage students in phonics, vocabulary, science, math, and art. Designed to be interactive and easy to set up, each station sparks curiosity, encourages critical thinking, and keeps students moving while reinforcing essential skills.

Looking for creative ways to turn recycled materials into fun projects? Try the kid-safe Chomp Saw for classroom builds, get inspired by Antoinette Portis’ Not a Box, and explore St. Louis’ Cardboard Construction: Beyond the Box. Spark imagination, build confidence, and make learning playful.

Pair children’s books with hands-on STEM! Spark creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving as stories inspire real-world science and engineering challenges.

Kick off the school year with six easy, hands-on STEM activities that build curiosity, teamwork, and a fun, engaging classroom from day one.

MAP MATS invites children to engage in playful, hands-on learning that builds essential early childhood skills. Through movement, building, and guided storytelling, students strengthen their understanding of foundational math and science concepts. Activities also promote collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—supporting both cognitive and social-emotional growth in a fun, active environment.

Looking for a creative and interactive way to bring STEM into your classroom? *I SPY a Forensic Scientist* is a hands-on curriculum filled with activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking. Developed by Maryville University's Center of Access and Achievement, this 52-page resource is perfect for young learners. Sign up for the St Louis Playful Learning Teacher Workshop to learn more!