Our public library is using S&S kits to create monthly Quaran-Steam Kits featuring a children’s STEAM activity. While the library is closed due to COVID-19, these kits are picked up through curbside service or drive thru and done at home. … Read More
Quaran-STEAM Activities For Kids – Kits For Your Library
Jumbo DIY Volcano – Group STEAM Activity
Here is a super fun DIY Volcano activity that you can incorporate to a Dinosaur theme event, STEM program or even camp, which uses brown and red acrylic paints as well as red liquid watercolors and some basic household supplies. … Read More
How to Make Mini Volcanoes – Sensory & STEAM Activity For Kids
Objective: Simple sensory play for exploring volcanoes and incorporating chemistry. This can be used as a fun sensory STEAM activity for kids, and even for a Dinosaur theme! Materials: Air dry clay Red liquid watercolor (or food coloring) Brown acrylic … Read More
Makerspace & STEAM Activity – 3D Turtle Design
The newest trend in Makerspace is an item called Plus-Plus®! The simple plus sign shape can be used to create flat 2D mosaics, or 3D designs and structures that curve and bend. We’ve made so many fun shapes with these … Read More
Makerspace & STEAM Activities for Educators
S&S had the opportunity to be a part of the Maker Meetup at Jack Jackter Intermediate School in Colchester, CT. Barbara Johnson, the Library Media Specialist, hosted school librarians and other educators from across the state looking for makerspace ideas … Read More
STEAM Educational Activities – Learning with LEGO
A respresentative from LEGO® came to S&S for a workshop to feature the LEGO® STEAM Park set. In this workshop, our team learned concepts related to STEAM and Makerspace, and the importance of incorporating these activities into your classroom or afterschool … Read More
Team Sled Challenge – PE Activity Using STEAM
Add some STEAM to your PE or recreational program! Challenge students to work together to create a sled using cardboard and duct tape, which they will then use to race the other team through a simple track or obstacle course. This … Read More
STEAM Activity for Kids – Create a Binary Code Keychain
Combine STEM and art to make STEAM with our new Code a Keychain project! For this activity, you will learn how to use the binary coding system while creating a keychains. Kids can “code” their own initials using black and white … Read More
5 STEAM Building Challenges for Your Program
Incorporate more STEAM activities into your program with these 5 building and engineering challenges. In the world of science, there are many ways we can introduce fun concepts that are exciting, challenging, scalable, cross categorical, and inexpensive. Your group can also … Read More
STEM & STEAM Activity Ideas for Physical Education
Whether you have been challenged to integrate STEM concepts into your PE class, your school is having a STEAM activity day/night or week, or you are looking to partner with Science and Math teachers in your school to enhance learning … Read More
