STEAM Experiments

Our STEAM experiments and activities are always simple, easy, and fun! We try to use as few supplies as possible, and they’re usually things you already have around your house! Our goal is to make STEAM activities accessible to all families, and for kids of all ages – from babies to toddlers to preschoolers and beyond! Come try our latest activities or search for the perfect activity in over 130 activities below!

Newest Activities and Experiments

Crush a Can in Ice Water

My kids and I tried this new experiment last week, and to be honest it was a bust. It did eventually work, but not before we failed no less than five times first. By then my kids were grumpy, disappointed, and disengaged with the experiment. I was disappointed too, but I didn't see it as a total...

7 Fun and Easy 4th of July STEAM Activities for Kids

We're so excited to celebrate USA's 250th anniversary this year! My family has gone all out with matching shirts, a 250 flag, and red, white, and blue face glitter, and more. And it's easier to say yes to buying patriotic clothes and accessories, knowing we can also wear them to support the USA...

Create Exploding Fireworks on a Plate!

Looking for a FUN and EASY activity to do with your kids for the 4th of July? Then look no further! This activity couldn't be easier to set up and execute. And it creates the most beautiful and exciting exploding fireworks, just like you see on the 4th of July displays in the sky! What makes this...

Top 9 Summer of STEAM Essentials

Today is my kids' first day of summer break! With summer already here (or just around the corner) for many families, I’ve made a list of all our summer STEAM favorites! This list has our tested and approved list of toys, games, activities, and books to keep kids busy, learning, exploring, and...

Two Easy Jellybean Experiments | STEAM Activities for Kids

I know Easter was over a month ago, but the end of the school year has me behind on everything, including disposing of uneaten candy and sharing this post. If you haven't gotten rid of or eaten all your Easter candy yet either, then this post is for you! If not, save it for next Easter or go buy...

The Amazing Book of STEM | Kids Book Review

STEM is everywhere! In this book you will learn how you are already using STEM in your everyday life, and how you can explore it in new places. You will find your next STEM joke to keep everyone around you laughing, find inspiration from STEM affirmations, read about interesting STEM careers and...

6 Winter themed STEAM Activities for Kids

It's been winter for almost a month now, but it's only just starting to FEEL like winter here in Houston. Cold mornings and cool afternoons mean I can finally wear all my cozy sweaters and soft pants. My kids are loving a warm cup of hot cocoa when they get home from school (they are bike riders...

8 Halloween Themed STEAM Activities for Kids

It's already October and the start of spooky season! My kids were ready to put up our Halloween decorations on October 1st, and they also were already talking about costumes and candy. When we put out our Halloween tablecloth it reminded me of all the fun activities we have done on that tablecloth...

Chocolate Milk Magic

Calling all chocolate milk lovers! This is a magical STEAM activity that will become your family's new chocolate milk ritual. We first did this activity almost 5 years ago - in February 2021 (see my original Instagram reel below), and my kids still do this trick EVERY.SINGLE.TIME they make...

Expanding Toothpick Stars

This is an amazing STEAM activity for kids! They will be amazed as the toothpick stars they create magically expand before their eyes when you add water to them. It's another easy activity that only requires a few materials that you probably already have at home. The most difficult part of this...

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