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STEM in Kindergarten
STEM in Kindergarten
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. When students are comfortable learning in these key areas they are able to thrive in their learning. With STEM activities we are helping students create, problem solve and think. We are helping them to become innovators, doers, and even inventors of sorts.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. When students are comfortable learning in these key areas they are able to thrive in their learning. With STEM activities we are helping students create, problem solve and think. We are helping them to become innovators, doers, and even inventors of sorts.
What does STEM look like in kindergarten?
What does STEM look like in kindergarten?
Kindergarten children, as you know, are curious by nature about EVERYTHING around them! STEM activities are hands-on challenges that help children create, investigate and explore. Here are a few challenges if you want to give it a try.
Kindergarten children, as you know, are curious by nature about EVERYTHING around them! STEM activities are hands-on challenges that help children create, investigate and explore. Here are a few challenges if you want to give it a try.
Flower Dissection
Flower Dissection
We found this activity from Sugar Spice & Glitter. Encourage your child to carefully pull apart or cut off each part of the flower. Talk about what they are noticing and encourage your child to ask questions. Do some research together to figure out what each part of the flower does.
Walking Rainbow
Walking Rainbow
You will need: 6 wide, small cups or jars, paper towel, and liquid food colouring (red, yellow, and blue). For full instructions, visit this website.
Sink of Float
Sink of Float
Fill a large container, or your sink or bathtub, halfway with water. Collect items from around your house that you would like to test. Add items one at a time to see if they will sink or float. Try making a prediction before testing the item. As an extension, try drawing or writing about your results.
Ice Melt
Ice Melt
Demonstrate “change of state” by melting ice with salt. Fill a container with water, and let it freeze overnight. Add a few drops of liquid water color if you want to color your ice. Remove the ice from the bowl and place on a tray. Simply shake table salt over the ice and watch the magic happen. Talk about what you are seeing and noticing.
Make a Q-tip Maze
Make a Q-tip Maze
add figurines/Lego characters, etc.
Develop fine motor, spatial and math skills
Strengthen oral language skills-try using positional language (up, down, left, right, etc.)
Build a Bridge
Build a Bridge
Have your child collect items from around the house to build a bridge. What can cross the bridge? How can you make it stronger in order to hold more?
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