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    Summer STEM Activities & Learning Opportunities for Kids

    It seems that summertime barely starts before kids are already bemoaning 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 activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) you’ll 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 your math skills when you measure ingredients. Then you’ll witness the world of chemistry as things change from solid to liquid and liquid to gas and 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 few minutes, you have time to learn a physics lesson! Minute Physics on YouTube is a great way to use screen time for learning. Your budding scientist will love all the new things they learn about the physical world while watching cool videos.

    Outdoor Learning: 2 Outdoor Science Activities for Kids

    Plus, there are many YouTube channels focused on STEM subjects, and many have engaging experiments 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 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 piece together and build simple machines that will help your young scientist learn more about the basic principles of engineering and movement.

    More Summer Articles & Activity Ideas

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

    Read More: Summer & Outdoor Learning Ideas

    Find more summer blog articles and new ideas for activities and games on the Inspiration & Planning topic page.

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