STEMful Spring Break
Spring break is the perfect time to get outside, create, explore, and enjoy your favorite hobbies! Looking for engaging ways to bring STE(A)M learning into your break? Here are five fun activities for families to try—great for all ages!
🔬Science: Make a pinecone bird feeder! Tie a 6- to 8-inch piece of string to a pinecone. Spread 1 cup of melted peanut butter over the pinecone, then roll it in birdseed. Hang it outside and observe the birds that come to visit!
💻 Technology: Create your own animations! Use Scratch to program interactive stories, games, and animations. It’s a fun way to explore coding and storytelling.
🛠️ Engineering: Design a 2D road! Use markers to draw a road on butcher paper or cardboard. Add details like intersections, bridges, or buildings to create a mini town.
🎨 Art: Make homemade sidewalk paint! Mix equal parts cornstarch and water, then pour the mixture into bowls or a muffin tin. Add food coloring, grab some brushes or sponges, and paint colorful designs on the sidewalk.
➗ Math: Go on a nature scavenger hunt! Count different types of leaves, rocks, or flowers. Sort and classify your finds, then create a simple graph to compare your discoveries.
Let’s make the most of the break—share your favorite activities in the comments!