My 8-year-old son just finished up a week-long STEM camp over spring break. He had so much fun that I thought I’d share a few of the projects he did, and maybe your kids would like to do a few at home. Challenge your kids this spring and summer with these 15 Incredible STEM Activities for Indoors.
15 Incredible STEM Activities for Indoors
A few of the projects my son got to do at the camp were pretty unbelievable. I was amazed every time I picked him up at the end of the day. Most importantly, he was so proud of the things he made and couldn’t wait to show me.
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He learned what household products were biodegradable and which ones were not. They experimented with an egg by putting it inside different household cleaners, like vinegar. After the day was over, the kids got to dig for dinosaur bones while waiting on their parents to pick them up. At least, that’s where I found my son each day.
As a result, the amount of money we spent on the camp was well worth it.
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If you ever get the chance to send your kids to a STEM camp – do it! If that’s not in the budget or your plans, then the below projects can be done at home. Some, if not all, require adult supervision, and most are done indoors, with a few being outdoors. Let’s Go!
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Incredible STEM Activities for Indoors
Make It Move! – STEM Challenge from Steam Powered Family
Slime With Contact Solution from The Best Ideas for Kids
Dissolving Egg Science Experiment from Blue Bear Wood
Dinosaur Salt Crystal Science Experiment from Schooling a Monkey
Egg Drop Project from Buggy and Buddy
Backyard Railroad Engineering: Outdoor STEM Challenge from Adventure in a Box
Rock Balancing Stone Stacking Activity for Kids from Rhythms of Play
If I Built a Car Storybook STEM from Teach Beside Me
Buildable Rock Slime from Left Brain Craft Brain
Design a Bridge from Adventures in Mommydom
Center of Mass Fidget Spinner Experiment from Engineer to Stay at Home Mom
Spaghetti Tower STEM Challenge from Mama Smiles
Marble Run With an Inclined Plane from Preschool Tool Kit
Motorized Coloring Machine Kids Can Make from Crystal and Co.
Building the Da Vinci Bridge from iGameMom
Keep your kid’s brain thriving this summer with these 15 Incredible STEM Activities for Indoors that will boost their self-esteem!
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