Whew! This blog post has been a dream for a few years, and it is finally a reality, as I have just finished adding my 39th STEAM challenge post today. It’s been a busy summer and I was thrilled to…
We utilize two LEGO kits for elementary students: LEGO WeDO 2.0 LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Students in grades 4K-5 work through a LEGO challenge. 4K uses just bricks, while Kindergarten – 5th grade use the robotics kits. Each grade level…
Circuitry standards don’t {officially} start until fourth grade, but that doesn’t stop us from exploring and applying what we’ve learned about circuitry into our projects in grades K-5. We work with a variety of circuits: littleBits Circuit Cubes Makey Makey…
Every three years we bring out the bots for a round or two of BattleBOTS. Students select a bot to work with, outfit it with tools capable of popping balloons, and then engage in battle. Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and…
I’m so glad we did this challenge — it was a lot of fun. Each grade level, 4K-5 participates. We feature the board games during Family STEAM Night and invite attendees to try them out! There are a few steps…
Apples, pumpkins, and gourds – OH MY! Each grade level works through a different challenge. 4K: Apple Containers & Pumpkin Towers K: Pumpkin Fences 1: Pulling Machines 2: Pedastals 3: Cantilevers 4: Fashion Hats 5: Wrecking Balls View or download…
Students in grades K-5 work with 3D printing. Each grade level works through a challenge. K: Magnets 1: Composed Shapes 2: Backpack Tags 3: Trinket Toys 4: Bubble Wands 5: Boats Project complexity for each grade level builds, so students…
These little Hexbugs are a neat addition to any STEAM/STEM program! We create mazes for them using scrap wood and pvc pipes. Teams also utilize chipboard, cardboard tubes, and tape. Click the download arrow below to access the Hex Bug…
This was our first exposure to Augmented Reality. I had my 5K-5th graders do the challenge and didn’t really make any modifications for my littles, other than demonstrate on the iPad while casting it to the SMARTboard. In a nutshell,…
Working with circuits in STEAM starts in Kindergarten, using easy-to-use-materials to create circuits that move, light up, and sound off. We use LittleBits, Circuit Cubes, and Squishy Circuits. Students in 4th and 5th grade also create circuits with foil and/or…
