You’re so close to a well-earned Thanksgiving holiday break! But trying to keep kids engaged as they inch ever closer to the holidays can be a Herculean task! As you might already know, this is one more reason I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable and engaging activities for kids that are chock […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Picker
How is it November already?! Over the past couple of weeks, we have built water transportation and shelters for the Wampanoag and Pilgrims. The next step is to gather available food in the area. That’s right, it’s time for Pumpkin Picker! Just a reminder of the challenge order we’re following: – Mini Mayflower / Mini […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Protect the People
Thanksgiving is right around the corner; so it’s time for Thanksgiving STEM Challenges! These five challenges help your kids think about the challenges Wampanoag and Pilgrims faced in their daily lives. Five Thanksgiving STEM Challenges: – Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon (Get to where you’re going) – Protect the People (Build a shelter) – Pumpkin Picker (Gather available […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Mini Mayflower and Mini Mishoon
Thanksgiving approaches, and with it, the first long-ish holiday of the year. Sometimes you can feel yourself dragging your battered legs to that finish line! Trying to keep kids engaged as they too approach a much-needed rest can be a huge challenge. This is why I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable activities […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Ghosts in the Graveyard
Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Ghosts in the Graveyard! Premise: […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Treat Toss
OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and the days before and after Halloween, you’re going to have to shake things up. This calls for a hands-on, ultra-engaging Halloween activity! Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the thing: Treat Toss! OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Creature Catcher
The first big holiday in the school year is a big deal! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I always like to do fun — but still very academic — activities to capitalize on the students’ excitement. This Halloween activity & challenge fits the bill: Creature Catcher! Premise: In this challenge, students work […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Bone Bridge
The first big holiday of the school year is upon us! If you want to keep students engaged and working while visions of candy and costumes dance in their brains, you’re going to need something special. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Bone Bridge! Premise: Partner or Group Halloween Bridge Building […]
Halloween Activity & STEM Challenge: Wings Wanted
Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Wings Wanted! Premise: This is essentially […]
Christmas – Winter STEM Challenge Events
‘Tis the season for more holiday fun (with substance) with Christmas STEM Challenges and Winter STEM Challenges! A brief description of each challenge is available on this post, and more information is available by clicking on each challenge title below. – Candy Cane Calamity – Reindeer Relay – Sleigh & Slope or Sled & Slope […]
