First grade stem activities

Each challenge connects to a read aloud book to help students connect to the activities and is designed specifically with first graders in mind. They build simple projects to give them a firm foundation in engineering. The lessons align with First Grade NGSS covering all of the engineering standards.

See how Newton's Third Law of action and reaction explains why airplanes fly in the sky, ships move through water and rockets launch into space.

Did you know that STEM activities are a great way to build classroom community and teamwork at the beginning of the year? Unfortunately, STEM challenges can tend to be used as a classroom competition where students and groups are competing against each other. While classroom comp

"It was like herding cats!" That was my answer to my husband the other day when he asked how my day had gone. Seriously, the days I have first and second graders are just hard - fun, but exhausting. That is until I found the SECRET to STEM and the littles! Are you ready for

This simple STEM challenge will be perfect for Pre-K, kindergarten or first grade. My kids love STEM activities! #stemforkids #stemlearning #steamkids #kidsstem #stem #kidssteam

Getting Started With First Grade STEM Activities and Challenges

Outrageously fun jelly bean STEM activity for kids to explore creativity while sneaking in math and engineering with easter activities.

A few years ago I began Genius Hour on Fridays to incorporate STEM into our classroom. STEM (which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is an engaging, hands on way to get students to communicate, collaborate, be creative, think critically, and exercise compassion. These are all important skills for life and even your littlest students ... Read More about STEM in the First Grade Classroom

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

These Stem activities for kids are so much fun and so easy to set up! These hands on activities are engaging and full of science learning. These kindergarten Stem activities work great in a classroom, or are the perfect addition to your homeschool.