STEM Activities That Are Low Prep

ByAllison Lancaster July 9, 2020January 22, 2024 Last UpdatedJanuary 22, 2024

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Last Updated on January 22, 2024 by Allison Lancaster

Sometimes, you just need to put your classroom on easy mode. When you’re having a rough day, or the kids got up late, or you’re just trying to get through the day, having some low prep activities on hand can be really helpful.

What are STEM activities?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEM curriculum blends those subjects in order to teach “21st-century skills,” or tools students need to have if they wish to succeed in the workplace of the “future.”

I feel like a lot of careers are really headed toward those STEM skills, AND the kids also love stem activities. I have found that STEM activities are very educational. They also occupy the kids, and can even calm them down as they are working with their hands.

There will be times when you just need to throw together a fast activity, or you want to have something easy that your kids could potentially set up themselves. For those times, you can’t go wrong with a low prep STEM activities. From science to engineering, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

How do I use STEM activities in my homeschool?

Any STEM activity can be used as part of your lesson plans. Use them for any unit study to get a hands on approach to learning. Supplement field trips to any science museum and continue the learning at home.

For example, when learning about the solar system, take a trip to your local planetarium, or even outside in the backyard. Read lots of books on stars, planets, and the solar system in general. Round it all out with the solar system board game for a complete unit study.