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.

Over two weeks, educators in our STEM Cert program dove into hands-on activities that sparked creativity and collaboration. They programmed and raced Sphero robots, tackled LEGO engineering challenges, and played strategy games to sharpen problem-solving skills. This immersive experience equipped teachers with fresh, engaging ways to bring STEM to life in their classrooms.

Engage K-8 kids this summer with fun, hands-on STEAM activities! Each activity fosters creativity and problem-solving skills while ensuring an enjoyable learning experience. This summer, inspire curiosity and imagination with these exciting projects!

In this blog, we’ll explore some of NASA’s best resources for kids and highlight the exciting (STEAM) topics they cover.

Explore Sphero robotics through hands-on, summer-themed coding challenges that teach loops, conditionals, and functions while boosting creativity. Sphero engages students in applying math and science concepts—all through fun, collaborative projects that make learning coding and problem-solving exciting and accessible.

Explore 8 Novel Engineering classroom activities that combine books with hands-on STEM projects. Inspire creativity, problem-solving, and empathy in students.

The Power of Play: Why It Belongs in Every Classroom For many, the idea of "play" in school might conjure images of recess or free time – something separate from "real" learning. However, a growing body of evidence and expert opinion suggests that play is not merely a break from learning, but a fundamental pathway to learning, essential for children's development and future success. Teachers often face pressure to adhere strictly to academic standards and prepare students fo

Looking for hands-on ways to celebrate Earth Day with your students? This blog is packed with engaging STEM activities that make environmental learning meaningful—and fun! Each day features a different story to spark curiosity, plus creative projects that get kids thinking critically and solving real-world problems. Whether you’re building solar ovens or turning recycled materials into treasure, these ideas will help you inspire eco-conscious thinking and outside-the-box crea

Bring spring into your classroom with hands-on projects! These interactive spring activities are adaptable for all grade levels and make science lessons engaging and seasonal.

This article explores 3 fun makerspace activities that teach simple machines through creative, St. Patrick’s Day-themed projects.

What is a Makerspace? A makerspace is a hands-on, creative learning environment where students can explore, build, and experiment using a variety of materials, tools, and technology. These spaces encourage problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation. In the classroom, a makerspace can enhance subjects like math, language arts, and social studies by allowing students to apply concepts in tangible, real-world ways. At the heart of every successful makerspace is play . Makers

As we celebrate Black History Month, we are bringing STEM in the classroom to life by exploring the incredible contributions of Black inventors, inspired by the book "Have You Thanked an Inventor Today?" This book highlights the remarkable inventions that shape our daily lives, especially those created by Black innovators. Students will engage in hands-on activities and lessons, from creative problem-solving to real-world applications, discovering how STEM is used to inspire