While we are in an era of distance learning and foregoing in-person classes, creating a fun, hands-on learning experience for our students can be challenging. STEM concepts can be challenging to learn out of a textbook and are much easier to grasp when you have the help of hands-on activities. While you may not be able to be there in person to help them out, you can have them put together these fun STEM activities at home! These all take materials from around their home that nearly any household will have! Here are the best STEM activities to do at home.
Cloud in a Jar
Just because you can’t gather together outside doesn’t mean you can’t learn about weather and precipitation! Use this handy cloud in a jar science experiment to learn all about cloud science!
Oil Spill
Teach your kids about the environment and even about the importance of keeping our earth clean! This oil spill exploration is a fun interactive way to teach your kids what can happen after an oil spill and the science behind it!
Sticky Note Number Match
This fun math facts game makes it easier for kids to understand numbers and makes math facts more visual! Using just some simple sticky notes, your kids can have a fun and learning game at home!
Coding a LEGO® Maze
You don’t need computers or even a tablet to teach your students how to code! Using everyday LEGOs, your kids can start learning the basic concepts of coding!
Crystal Sun Catchers
Teach your kids all about crystals are formed with this fun hands-on science experiment! They will love making their own crystal creations and watching them reflect in the sun!
Building a Hand Crank Winch
Using recycled materials you already have at home, this great STEM project is a fun and simple machine that your kids will love making!
Build a Balance Scale
Learning about weight and how much things weigh can be hard when you’re just looking at a textbook. Make your balance and weighing lessons more interactive by having your students put together this cool balance scale using items from around their home!
Magnetic Slime
All you need are three ingredients to make this cool magnetic slime! It’s super stretchy, easy to make, and so much fun for the kids.
As you can see, you don’t need a lot of materials or even that much work to put together a fun, hands-on activity for your students, even if you’re not teaching them in person. While these activities are loads of fun to do in the classroom, they are still just as fun at home! These can also be optional extension activities to make learning outside of zoom more fun!
