STEM Resources For Parents

STEM Kits For Kids

STEM sounds expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out how you can set up STEM activities with a small budget at home or in the classroom. STEM should be accessible to everyone. Also, check out our must-have STEM supplies! Also check out our list for 30 fantastic premade STEM kits for Kids.

STEM Lab Guide

Set up a STEM lab at home or in the classroom! Our guide will walk you through setting up a STEM lab, explain its value, and how to create an engaging hands-on learning and problem-solving environment.

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Over 100 STEM Activities

This is a huge resource of science experiments and STEM activities that we have done over the last few years. You will find various science experiments and STEM challenges for junior scientists or engineers.

🔎 Check out 100+ STEM Activities for Kids.

FREE Printable STEM Pack

Add a printable STEM challenge worksheet to your next project. If you have a child who feels comfortable writing and you want to extend your STEM activities to fit your lesson plans, these sheets should do the trick. Also great for an older kid who needs to record the data and results of their experiments.

💡 NOTE: You’ll find that many of our engineering and STEM or science projects on this website have a free printable worksheet to go along with them. You will find more than 150!

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What is STEAM?

STEAM is STEM, but with the addition of art! Read more about what makes STEAM so unique. We have many fantastic STEAM projects, from animal cell collages to solubility flower bouquets!

STEM Books to Inspire Kids

These are some of my son’s favorite books to read repeatedly. They provide so many ideas for little minds. I have chosen not activity books but stories about young kids that add STEM elements throughout.

Alphabet STEM Posters

Create a STEM atmosphere for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and beyond with our printable STEM alphabet coloring pages and posters! Includes full-size pages in both color and black and white.

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More Engineering Resources

Below you’ll find various engineering resources to supplement the many engineering projects on the website. From the design process to fun books to key vocabulary terms…you can feel confident providing these valuable skills. Each one of the resources below has a free printable!

ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS (Free Printable)

Engineers often follow a design process. There are many different design processes that all engineers use, but each one includes the same basic steps to identify and solve problems.

An example of the process is “ask, imagine, plan, create, and improve.” This process is flexible and may be completed in any order. Learn more about the Engineering Design Process.

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WHAT IS AN ENGINEER?

Is a scientist an engineer? Is an engineer a scientist? It might not be very clear! Often scientists and engineers work together to solve a problem. You may find it hard to understand how they are similar yet different. Learn more about what an engineer is.

ENGINEERING BOOKS FOR KIDS

Sometimes the best way to introduce STEM is through a colorfully illustrated book with characters your kids can relate to! Check out this fantastic list of teacher-approved engineering books, and get ready to spark curiosity and exploration!

ENGINEERING VOCAB (Free Printable)

Think like an engineer! Talk like an engineer! Act like an engineer! Get kids started with a vocabulary list that introduces some awesome engineering terms. Make sure to include them in your next engineering challenge or project.

QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION (Free Printable)

Use these reflection questions below with your kids after they have completed a STEM challenge. These questions will encourage discussion of the results and increase critical thinking skills. These questions or prompts will help to promote meaningful discussions individually and in groups. Read the questions for reflection here.

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STEM Lessons By Age Group

The links below create a fantastic resource for STEM activities and understanding STEM and STEAM for different age groups. You will also find STEM planning ideas for teachers and homeschool curriculums. Whether you are a parent or a teacher, find excellent information on encouraging STEM with kids!

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