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    Summer of STEM - Learning Opportunities & Activities for Kids

    STEAM & STEM
    School Specialty • Jul 13, 2017 • Last Modified: Jan 20, 2023

    Summer of STEM: Learning Opportunities & Activities for Kids

    It seems that summertime barely starts before kids are already bemoaning the fact that they have nothing to do and no one to play with. Check out these three summer STEM activities for active kids who love to learn.

    3 Summer STEM Activities for Active Learning at Home

    Learning during the summer months is easy when the weather is nice and creativity levels are high. Instead of scratching your head trying to come up with some games, why not try some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities you will both enjoy?

    STEM Baking or Cooking

    Did you know that cooking is one of the easiest, tastiest and most fun ways to learn science? You’ll both be flexing math skills when you measure ingredients, and see the world of chemistry as things change states from solid to liquid and liquid to gas, then from ingredients into a delicious finished product.

    Read More: Extending Learning in the Kitchen

    Not only will your child be learning without realizing it, but you’ll also be bonding and laughing from the time spent together making yummy messes!

    Summer STEM Physics

    If you have a literal minute, you have time to learn a physics lesson! Minute Physics on YouTube is a great way to get in some fun learning, and yes, even a little screen time. Your budding scientist will love all the new things they learn about the physical world while watching cool videos.

    Read More: Exploring Physics Outdoors

    Plus, there are plenty of YouTube channels focused on STEM subjects and many have engaging experiments that you can do together with ingredients you already have at home.

    Creative STEM Upcycling

    Have some odds and ends around the house that are collecting dust? Upcycling is a great way to take some items that aren’t necessarily being used anymore, add some creativity, and end up with a final result that will wow your family.

    You can even build simple machines that will help your young scientist learn more about the basic principles of engineering and movement.

    More Summer Blogs & Activity Ideas

    Don’t let summertime get you in a rut! Pick something fresh and fun to try every few days. You’re sure to keep your kids engaged and educated, and they will love every minute!

    Read More: Summer & Outdoor Learning Ideas

    Read more summer blog articles and find new ideas for activities and games to play on the Inspiration & Planning topic page.

    Read More: Inspiration & Planning

    Tagged With: At-Home Learning, Summer

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