STEM & STEAM Activities
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Here are some fun activities and games to help your child use their imagination and critical thinking skills to build new things.
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5 Fun and Easy Ways to Explore STEM at Home
Play is a wonderful way to introduce your child to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) topics. From exploring the properties of water during bath time to counting plates and silverware at dinner, there are plenty of opportunities for your child to strengthen their STEM skills right at home. Visit our blog to learn more.
Sorting Rocks STEAM Lesson
In March, students at Primrose schools spend time learning to observe the world that lies beneath their feet. Try this STEAM activity at home, on a walk or even at the playground to encourage your child to engage with their natural environment by making observations about the rocks they find.
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Rube Goldberg Machines for Children
As part of our Balanced Learning® curriculum, students study motion and explore how objects can affect one another. Bring the lesson home with this STEAM experiment. How can your little scientist use force, gravity and motion to complete a simple task? Build a Rube Goldberg machine from objects around your house to help your child learn about chain reactions by accomplishing goals like ringing a bell, turning on the sink or throwing a ball. Children building a rube goldberg machine at home
Weather Vane STEAM Activity
Students at Primrose are no strangers to studying the weather. They work together as they discuss the weather each day and hone their observation skills. Take the lesson a step further with this STEAM activity, and build a wind vane with your child for a hands-on experience with the power and direction of the wind, suitable for ages 3+. Download the printable in our blog to get started!
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STEAM Shadow Activity
Science education doesn’t just take place in the classroom. Simple daily observations of the world help little ones start to understand patterns of change around them—like shadows! Try this STEAM activity, inspired by our Balanced Learning® curriculum, to help your child see how their shadow stretches and shifts, and how it changes as the sun moves across the sky throughout the day.
STEAM Activity: How to Create an Indoor Greenhouse
The temperatures are starting to drop, but you can still help your little one build a beautiful garden—and work on their observation skills. Try this fun indoor gardening activity and watch your child light up as they grow a plant all on their own! Be sure to check the progress all season long to note how the plant changes. Check out our blog for step-by-step instructions.
4 Simple Ways to Explore STEM with Children at Home
While many schools teach a separate STEM unit once per week, at Primrose®, we incorporate STEM concepts daily and weave them throughout other lessons to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Try these simple activities to introduce STEM ideas in the way your child learns best — through play! Visit our website for more STEM fun.
DIY STEM Volcano Experiment
Can your child save the dinosaurs in this STEM activity inspired by Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club? Build a Volcano: Place the bottle into the pan, pack clay around it, then add dinosaurs at the base of the volcano. Make a Plan: Think of ways to move the lava away from the dinosaurs, like building a canal to divert it or adding obstacles. Save the Dinos: Add baking soda then pour vinegar mixed with red food dye to test your plan! If it doesn’t work, try a different method.
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Kids Musical Activity: Harmony and Heart® Movement Medley
Young children love to explore moving in different ways. Listen along to this Harmony & Heart® medley and watch as your child’s creative movements come to life! Help your child follow along as they experiment with three levels of movement and use their bodies to feel the music.
Easy Shape Search STEM Activity for Children
Your child can discover all the shapes that make up our world with this fun shape search STEM activity inspired by Primrose Schools Summer Adventure Club! While out on a walk with your child, ask them to search for the different shapes they see. Explain that these shapes come together to make different objects or mosaics and try this activity to build your own mosaics at home. Learn more about the STEM fun we have at Summer Adventure Club!
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STEM Activity Using Gumdrops and Toothpicks
STEM learning doesn't have to stop at school! Your child can practice their engineering skills at home with this easy structure-building activity that's inspired by the STEM fun we have at Summer Adventure Club. All you need are some toothpicks, your favorite color gumdrops and imagination! Learn more about STEM at Summer Adventure Club.
DIY Upcycled Craft: Milk Carton Bird Feeder
Upcycled crafts are a great way to help your child explore their creativity while also teaching them an important lesson about conservation. Try this fun family activity and enjoy meeting all the different kinds of birds in your neighborhood! Visit our blog for the full supplies and instructions.
DIY STEM Activity: Rainproof Stuffed Animal Outfits
Help your child prepare for spring showers while embracing their creativity with this at-home STEM activity! Their favorite stuffed animal will be ready to play in the rain after you and your child make them a rain-proof outfit using household materials. Take a look at our blog for all of the steps.
3 Age-Appropriate STEAM Activities for Your Little Scientist
STEAM learning is a great way to help foster problem-solving skills and critical thinking, but it can be challenging to know what activities are right for what age. Try these fun ideas inspired by our Balanced Learning® curriculum to help your child explore the wonders of motion!