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Engaging Summer STEM Resources
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Summer STEM for Kids - Little Bins for Little Hands (K-5)
If you are secretly wondering how in the world you are going to keep the kids busy (but not too busy) this summer, look no further! Kids need free time to explore, but with 90 days of summer, 90-degree temps, you might want to check out some of the great science and STEM activities here. Science for kids never sounded so good with these great summer STEM activities!
31 Summer STEM Activities to Practice Math & Science Skills - Waterford.org (K-5)
These fun & easy STEM activities are a great way to keep kids practicing their math & science skills over the summer break. Whether your child is interested in learning more about addition or subtraction, chemistry, engineering, or other topics, these activities are sure to delight your little scientist as he explores the world around him.
Finish Summer with These FREE, Online STEM Resources - TryEngineering.org (K-6)
How can you make the best of the months of summer? In-person STEM camps with hands-on STEM activities each day can provide you with not only an enjoyable summer but lots of learning about science and technology via a a great collection of FREE online resources. Choose from any of these FREE, super cool, and engaging STEM activities:
18 STEM Activity Ideas, Resources to Promote Summer Learning - Education World (K-8)
Just because school’s out for the summer doesn’t mean learning should stop, especially when continued learning can help counteract that dreaded summer slide. Here’s a list of 24 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities that we highly recommend for your child or student this summer.
Interdisciplinary AI Research Projects for High School Students - InspiriAI (Gr. 9-12)
Prepare for college applications through experiential workshops from Stanford students. InspiritAI is a pre-college enrichment program taught by a team of Stanford PhD students! Registration closes soon! Deadline for Applications: June 1, 2026
The Online Toolkit - Tools for Scientists - TheOnlineToolkit.com
Be ready for anything scientific with these tools & reference materials for students, scientists, researchers & educators. These resources can be used to help solve a variety of common problems in organic, inorganic, analytical & physical chemistry, thermodynamics, engineering, physics & more. Tools on this site are forever free --no sign-ups or paywalls to access.
Winter STEM Resources
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7 Hands-On Winter STEM Activities for the Classroom or Home - The Learning Hypothesis (K-5)
It may be quite cold where you are, but don’t let the weather and the winter blahs keep you from jumping into some great STEM activities with your students. Here are 7 great winter STEM activities to get the most resistant learner (and adult) on board!
Animals in Winter: FREE Resources, FREE Activities, & Great Books for Read-Alouds - LM Tree (PreK-2)
It finally feels like winter with cold winds from the north blowing and temperatures dropping. What a great time to teach students about what animals do in winter! You’ll discover many great resources to check out here!
200 Winter Science Activities for Kids - iGameMom (K-6)
Discover great winter science activities for kids with ice, snow, cold, or just something to do in the kitchen and science sensory activities. This is a wonderful STEM resource for classroom teachers, homeschool families, or parents and others looking for after-school program curriculum.
35+ Winter STEM Activities – Cool Hands-On Learning - STEAM Powered Family
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Of course, some love to spice things up a bit and include the A for STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Discover a wide variety of articles and activities here that touch on various pillars of STEM, while maintaining one common theme: WINTER! Mix and match to create your perfect Winter STEM or STEAM lesson plans for the classroom or home!
The Mitten--FREE Unit! - DeeDee Wills, Mrs. Wills’ Kindergarten (PreK & K)
The Mitten by Jan Brett is a winter favorite for children in kindergarten (and for others, too). Combine literacy, STEM, and the arts, too (STEAM)! Grab this 5-day lesson plan with a STEM activity, centers and so much more... for FREE!
FREE STEM Websites for Grades 6-12: Upper Level and High School - Learn in Color (Gr. 6-12)
Check out these FREE STEM websites for kids: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They are designed for grades 6-12 and can be implemented in any season---even during the winter! As technology is ruling our society, STEM has been growing over the past few years and computers are more important than ever. These FREE STEM websites can help enhance learning!
Winter STEM Challenges! - Vivify, LLC (Gr. K-8)
Searching for some winter-themed STEM challenges for those last days of December? Engineering challenges are the perfect way to channel the high energy of students before the holidays. Students can pop frozen bubbles, make fake snow. Design a new sleigh for Santa or build a wrapping paper bridge!
October STEM Resources
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Have you thought about bringing the fall season into your STEM lessons? Here are some wonderful, autumn-themed science projects, early-finisher activities, and a few other seasonal STEM must-haves just for you and your students of ages 3-14!
31 Days of Halloween STEM Activities and Projects - STEAM Powered Family
Halloween is the perfect time for some fun and engaging STEM activities. There are just so many activities that can capture a child’s interest and imagination during this season, and so many of them are perfect for your young scientists! We love Halloween around here, and to celebrate, check out these 31 days of Halloween STEM Activities to countdown to the spooky holiday. Whether you are at home or celebrating in the classroom, these activities for all ages will provide the resources needed for your month-long Halloween STEM adventure!
Crystal Pumpkin Borax Science Experiment (5 Little Pumpkins) (Pre K-1) by Little Bins, Little Hands
This salt crystal and pumpkins science experiment is a classroom-friendly science activity that can be combined with the famous seasonal rhyme of the Five Little Pumpkins while teaching the basics of crystals and evaporation to young students.
Halloween Science Activities and Experiments (ALL Ages) by Little Bins, Little Hands
Halloween + science = AWESOME Halloween science experiments and STEM projects! Discover some easy Halloween experiments here, using simple supplies to make creative STEM projects for all ages. When you aren’t out pumpkin picking and cider donut eating this fall, try out a couple of our Halloween science activities.
Halloween STEM Activities Your Students Will LOVE! (Some FREE) by Meredith, STEM Activities for Kids
Grab and sustain your students’ attention with these seasonal STEM activities they’ll enjoy AND remember. It's likely that they will thank you for your efforts, too!
31 Fun and Spooky Halloween STEM Activities (ALL Ages) by Little Bins, Little Hands
Countdown to Halloween with these 31 days of Halloween STEM activities for the month of October! Enjoy these Halloween STEM ideas with your students---while learning important science concepts!
15 Spooky STEM Challenges for Halloween (Pre K-8) by Project Learning Tree
This curated list of Halloween-themed STEM activities will give you some easy and productive ways to make the fall holiday part of your curriculum, whether you’re teaching preschool, kindergarten, third, or even eighth grade.
24 Halloween Ideas for Spooky Science FUN! - Science Buddies (ALL Ages)
These science and engineering projects, activities, and lessons tie in with Halloween and can make for great classroom, home, independent science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning opportunities. With a bit of trick-or-treat-inspired thinking, teachers can plan great Halloween-themed activities for science class!
21 Best Halloween STEM Activities for Middle School - STEMsports.com
Halloween will be here before you know it! That means children just might be getting excited about the costumes, candy, and other exciting activities that surround the holiday. One way to increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons is to introduce themed activities into the classroom that connect with the current season.
In this article, STEM Sports® has curated a list of spooky Halloween-themed STEM activities for middle school students. These easy-to-set-up lessons are perfect for the classroom or at home. If your school does not celebrate Halloween, there are still many great fall-themed activities in this article that can be incorporated into the classroom!
Introductory STEM Resources for Homeschooling Families
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Free STEM Curriculum Guide for Homeschooling Kids - TSH Anywhere
This guide breaks down how free STEM homeschool curricula are structured, what to look for, and how families can use them effectively in a home learning environment, especially for elementary-aged learners.
Which STEM Curriculum Should I Use for Homeschooling? - Techie Homeschool MOM
Many homeschool families are unsure of what STEM curriculum to use. Which ones will benefit their kids most and prepare them for life in our techie world? Here are a few options to explore. Each teaches 21st-century learners in the ways they learn best and will be a great addition to your homeschool plans.
Tuition-Free Online Public School - Missouri Digital Academy
Wondering how to homeschool as a busy parent? Combine the benefits of at-home learning with K12-powered online public school—a homeschooling alternative. Your child can learn at their own pace from the comfort and safety of home while Missouri Digital Academy (MODA) provides engaging curriculum and Missouri-credentialed teachers specially trained for virtual instruction. Help your child reach their full potential with K12!
Khan Academy - khanacademy.org
This is a great FREE resource for instructional videos on many topics (science & more), including the different content areas of STEM learning.
NSTA - National Science Teaching Association
Transform your teaching with the latest STEM teaching resources and more for K-12 and beyond. It provides lesson plans, journals, FREE resources, etc. (many resources are accessible without a membership).
FREE Multiplication Games for Kids - SplashLearn (Gr. 1-6+)
Ready to learn multiplication through play? Explore these FREE online multiplication games for elementary grades! These interactive games feature engaging challenges on key skills: multiplication as repeated addition, times tables, sharpening multiplication facts, multiplication stra
STEAM: STEM + Arts, Design, Humanities (15+ Resources) From Edutopia
Discover information, examples, and tools related to incorporating aspects of the arts, design, and humanities in STEM-based school activities.
Maker Education (30+ Resources) From Edutopia
Find resources and tools to help bring elements of the maker culture into schools, classrooms, and homes to encourage students to explore STEM subjects within the context of maker projects.
FREE Science and Math Resources From A2Z Homeschooling
FREE science, math, and computer literacy resources to help you homeschool your children. If you are implementing a STEM program, fine arts resources are also included here.
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (30+ Resources) From Edutopia
Explore ways to use STEM lessons and approaches to help students practice cross-disciplinary thinking and build skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. FREE resources & STEM downloads.