Use this resource to find engaging STEAM Activities for Kindergarten – I share a ton of Preschool STEAM Activities but today it’s all STEM activities for Kindergarten.
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STEAM Activities for Kindergarten
Each of the activities that I’m showcasing today I’ve broken down into the 5 STEAM categories being: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. This should help you navigate through the activities with a bit more ease to meet your needs!
Science Activities for Kindergarten
Sprout House Science Project – This sprout house craft is a full tutorial on how to make a sprout house with sponges while exploring the science of sprouting seeds.
Coffee Filter Science – We had a blast with this super easy coffee filter science experiment – the perfect science experiment for toddlers, preschoolers or kindergartners! So many aspects can be taught through this very simple science experiment for kids.
How to Make Butter – Simple Science – I think this STEAM activity for preschoolers was one for the books and to add to the top of the list! When I can combine food + science it always makes for a fun learning activity.
Easy Lemon Volcano Science Project – This Easy Lemon Volcano Science for Preschoolers is a great STEAM Activities for preschoolers through hands on learning and engaging. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math together make hands on learning fun.
Cleaning Pennies – This penny cleaning science project was so fun and easy. Cleaning Pennies steps you through how to clean pennies as a science project or experiment to engage your preschoolers in a hands on science activity.
Floating Eggs Hands on Science Experiment –
Have you ever noticed that it is easier to float in the ocean than in a swimming pool?
The reason for this has to do with the difference in density between pool water and salt water. Simply put, salt water is more dense than pool water.
Color Mixing Science with liquid watercolors – This color mixing science activity is a more advanced version of a color theory activity I did with my kids when they were younger. This activity requires a great degree of fine motor control to get just the right color proportions.
Blubber Experiment – How do Animals Stay Warm?
Spider Web Hunt- This hunt is designed to look more carefully at spiders and the webs that they create. Together you will look closely, make observations, write details, compare and contrast webs. More than anything, you will learn more about these little crawlies all around our environment through a fun adventure.
Walking Water Activity – We are always on the lookout for simple science activities to do with our kids. It doesn’t get any easier than this walking water science activity! Kids of all ages will be dazzled by the magic of watching colored water move along a paper towel from a full glass to fill up an empty glass.
Tornado in a Jar – Both of my kids are fascinated by volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and so on. Since this week’s theme with our creative friends is science experiments, I thought it would be fun to do a tornado in jar experiment with them.
Rainbow Baking Soda Experiment – You are going to LOVE this baking soda science experiment!! Kindergartners that love rainbows will be AMAZED with this rainbow science experiment for kids. The best part is that it is pretty easy to setup for an afternoon of fun learning using just a few supplies!
Rainbow Skittles – The rainbow skittles science experiment is a fun and easy science experiment for preschoolers upwards. Young children seem to love this classic science experiment!
Exciting Magic Milk – If you are looking for a simple science activity to do with the kids, then look no further! This magic milk science experiment is perfect for you! It amazes the kids every time and it is super easy to do too! Just grab a few household supplies and have a blast with magic milk!
Dancing Raisin Experiment – I’ve done a version of this dancing raisins experiment with my kids a couple of times over the years. We initially did this activity as part of our discussions about states of matter. But it also works really well for a unit on density. 
Learn Physics with Dominos – The line of dominoes is an excellent example of Newton’s 1st law. The law of motion says that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by another force. The dominoes will stay on their edge forever as long as nothing disturbs them. However, if someone stomps too hard next to the line, blow on them, or touches it, one or more dominoes will begin falling and will create a chain reaction. Once the dominoes start falling, they won’t stop.
Color Changing Flower – I really enjoy doing simple science experiments with kids. They learn so much from the experiments and it gets them excited about science.
Ice Color Theory –
The experiment: freeze red, blue and yellow ice cubes (use food coloring).
Then place yellow/ blue, yellow/ red and a blue/ red ones into separate jars and let defrost.
What happens? What colors do you end up with? (can you see the green already forming in the yellow/ blue jar?)
Ice Ornaments – They are simple and OH SO CUTE: Ice Decorations. A fab, fun, easy, quick craft, that also teaches a tiny bit of science (the whole bit about water freezing).
This is a great STEM project for students. Students will learn about cause and effect as well as using the scientific method. The DIY lava lamp is a great way to explore the sense and help students develop their ability to observe.
Cress Heads – Cress Heads are such a CLASSIC Spring activity for kids – they are quick, easy and so so fun. Oh and they are quite inexpensive too!!!
Simple Science Sprout Heads – Such a fun way to explore the sunshine and how much our plants love to grow towards the sun!
Oil and Water Experiment – As we adults know, oil and water do not mix, but young kids will be amazed and delighted at the discovery. Transform this basic scientific discovery into art when you use watercolors instead of clear water for an enlightening oil and water experiment!
How to Make a Lava Lamp – Learn how to make a lava lamp in this simple tutorial. Have you ever tried the Lava Lamp experiment? It is one of the most beautiful and easy science experiments for kids requiring 4 simple ingredients.
Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar – Combine art and science in this fun and easy activity for kids using baking soda and vinegar.It’s one of our favorite science experiments for preschool and kindergarten!
Organs for the Human Body – Make a quick anatomy model for kids to study the human body with these free printable life-size organs!
Technology Activities for Kindergarten
How to make a Paper Cup Phone –
It seems everywhere you look people are talking about STEM activities for kids. Not only do the activities get kids thinking about science, technology, engineering, and math, but kids genuinely love STEM challenges. We had fun with a classic STEM activity: making a paper cup phone, something I remember doing as a child.
Engineering Activities for Kindergarten
Engineer and Build a Rain Gauge – Weather science is a fun activity for kids of all ages. This STEAM activity includes all major elements of STEAM, including science, technology, engineering, art and math! Use this rain gauge activity to add to a complete weather unit study for even more weather learning fun!
Egg Drop Project – Have you tried the egg drop project yet? This was our 4th year in a row taking part this super fun STEM activity for kids! Check out how to do it with your children or students.
Popsicle Stick Catapult – Who knew STEM and physics could be so much fun? We did! Want to learn how to make a catapult with popsicle sticks?
DIY Wax Lantern – Teach what colors work together when mixed {like blue + yellow = green}, and what will happen when you mix colors like yellow and purple that will turn a muddy brown. We made a few extra sheets so we could experiment with different colors.
Engineering with Straws and Playdough – We both enjoyed the large-scale building experience that straws and playdough provided. My son began by building a basic structure he referred to as a “house.” He soon discovered the importance of symmetry and proportion in his design as he struggled with his structure flopping over. The amount of playdough used for support also mattered!
Hexbug Maze Challenge – In this STEM challenge, kids will create a Hexbug maze using straws, tape, and posterboard! It’s a super easy STEM activity to set up and gives children the opportunity to plan, build, and problem solve.
Art Activities for Kindergarten
Create Your Own Musical Instrument – Kids love music.
Making musical instruments is a fun way to mix the two in a simple Making Musical Instruments STEM Challenge.
Glue and Beads – Kids will love combining glue and beads in this hands-on STEAM activity. And grownups will love the easy setup that only requires two craft materials along with some recycled plastic produce packages. The only thing that will be hard for everyone to do is wait for the glue to dry!
Exploring Color Theory – Please tell me I’m not the only one fascinated by color-mixing?! If you are too, I think you’ll enjoy these other fun color mixing activities with your kiddos.Mod Activities for Kindergarten
Modeling Clay Color Mixing – Color mixing for kids is a fascinating activity. This modeling clay color mixing activity teaches the basics of primary colors, color mixing and the science behind colors.
Math STEAM Activities for Kindergarten
Alphabet and Number Gems – We’re always counting and working on letter recognition and letter sounds, but now she’d really enjoying learning addition and seeing how to spell words. Since we are working on these kinds of activities all the time, I decided to gather a few simple supplies to make learning even easier! 
How to Make a Loose Parts Number Line – Number recognition is a tricky concept for some kids. It is a lot like learning your letters. While it is easy to sing the alphabet, it is more difficult to assign each letter name or sound to a character.
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We are a husband and wife team, pairing our strengths together to teach our preschooler in the most fun and engaging way we possibly can. The mister is a high school educator at Northlake Christian school in Covington Louisiana and over the Innovation Center, which is all things STEAM. I am a SAHM that blogs pretty much everything we do in our little paradise, from what we eat, to where we travel to how we teach our little one. We hope you are inspired to incorporate STEAM into learning with your children.
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