Low Tech Steam Activities for Kids

Imagine the possibilities if you could turn your artwork into a project that is both fun for kids and educational. With this simple science activity, it’s possible!

This is a fun and easy way to teach your kids about engineering, and design. Start with this cup tower PDF printable challenge that can be set up in minutes!

Stunning winter crafts that double as cool crystal science lessons, how to make salt crystal paper snowflakes!

The Paper Chain STEM challenge is a fantastic way to get kids to use their hands and imagination. As long as you have paper, scissors, and an open mind this can be set up right away.

Kids will have a blast with this cool science experiment that is so easy that its a great STEAM activity for preschoolers. They'll love watching the bubbles go fizzling up and down in sync, like music.

Students will love this fun and interactive engineering activity where they can learn about gravity, angles, construction basics, and basic problem-solving skills.

This water cycle activity helps children learn how clouds make rain by SHOWING them!

The hands-on, creative exploration of gravity and engineering will have your child thinking like an architect.

This fizzy sensory bin play tray is a great way to keep little ones busy and relaxed. It's easy-to-prep, making it perfect for parents on the go or those without much time in their day.

The process of water electrolysis is the decomposition of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas due to an electric current. In this experiment, you'll separate out each component by seeing how it separates in bubbles. And all kids love bubbles!

Watch in amazement as water seems to defy gravity and blend colors together, creating a colorful rainbow. This fun STEM experiment for kids is easy enough for elementary-aged children to do the experiment independently.

This idea challenges older kids with a recycled toy bot project. Use items from around your home, plus some unused toys to create a fun STEAM activity that has them learning through play.

Encourage your kids to use their wits to figure out the secret message! This fun, interactive puzzle can be challenging but is sure worth solving. Your kids will find themselves hooked on trying different codes and figuring out what clues they may hold.

Straws, paper, crayons, and blue or tape is all you need to make these simple Bee Shooters to teach about force.

A bag of skittles, a plate, and water is all it takes for this simple activity!

These gliders aren't your traditional paper plane. You do need scissors, tape, and a straw but they're still fun and a great way to introduce aerodynamic principles to your homeschool science day.

Teach your children the importance of washing hands with soap by giving them a plate or dish filled with water and ground herbs. Use antibacterial oregano if you have it.

Here's another favorite science experiment that erupts - use any 2 liter bottle of soda pop plus a roll of Mentos candy!

Why not have some fun with your kids by demonstrating how easy it is to make a lemon volcano? All you need are a whole lemon, baking soda, and food coloring. It's an experiment that'll be sure to keep them entertained for hours.