Fuel your childs natural curiosity with Summer STEM Activities for kids. From science to math and engineering, these 32 hands-on play ideas make learning fun!
The Summer Activity Pack is perfect for when your kids are home from school this summer. These educational printables help preschoolers and kindergarteners learn all summer long. Check it out today.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
Summer STEM Activities
1. Feed the Shark Math Game (Free Printable)
This free printable Feed the Shark Math Game offers hands-on activities for preschoolers to master a variety of math skills. Start playing and learning today!
2. Fish Pattern Cards (Free Printable)
Setting up preschool math centers is easy with this free printable fish themed pattern cards.
3. Free Ice Cream Math Printable
Ice cream math printable for kids! Explore counting and number recognition with this hands-on experience. Free download now!
4. DIY Math Fishing Game
Ready for some fin-tastic fun? Try a DIY math fishing game – roll the dice, hook the right numbered fish! A great way to learn math this summer!
5. Bottle Rockets
Experience the thrill of launching bottle rockets! Find out how to create and send these mini missiles soaring into the sky from your backyard.
Photo: STEAM Powered Family
6. Lego Shadow Towers
Engage in shadow play by building Lego towers during your free time. Delve into the world of light angles with this fun activity.
Photo: Lemon Lime Adventures
7. DIY Water Wall
Transform your backyard with a DIY water wall – a cool engineering challenge for hot days! Perfect for at home or summer STEM programs for young kids.
Photo: Little Bins for Little Hands
8. Ice Building Blocks
Explore the fun of ice building blocks this summer – let your kids dive into the world of engineering and have a great time creating lasting memories.
Photo: Where Imagination Grows
9. Watermelon Volcano Experiment
Experience the excitement of a watermelon volcano eruption with this engaging and educational science experiment for all ages!
Photo: Happy Toddler Playtime
10. Frozen Flower Bombs
Frozen flowers bombs – a unique and fun way to engage kids in STEM! Make your own icy flower balls for a cool, hands-on learning experience.
Photo: Happy Toddler Playtime
11. Sun Melted Crayon Art
Dive into the world of sun-melted crayon rock art with this engaging kids’ activity. Discover how heat and colors blend in a magical way.
Photo: STEAM Powered Family
12. Bird Feeder STEM Project
Looking for a creative summer project? Try building your own bird feeder! A perfect blend of DIY, problem solving, and fun for kids.
Photo: STEAM Powered Family
13. Solar Oven Smores
Perfect for summer programs, these solar oven smores are a fun way to teach kids a bit of STEM during the summer break.
Photo: Lemon Lime Adventures
14. Sink or Float Experiment
Use bottle caps and water to make a simple sink or float experiment. This is a great way to introduce some basic science to young people while they play.
Photo: Kara Carrero
15. Sinking Soda Surprise
Why do some sodas sink and others float? Find out why with this simple soda science experiment for kids.
Photo: Lemon Lime Adventures
16. Beach Density Jar
Summer STEM made exciting! Introduce kids to the wonders of density and the ocean with a thrilling beach density jar experiment.
Photo: Lemon Lime Adventures
17. Make a Cup Cake
Try a bit of kitchen chemistry with a cup cake science experiment in the microwave.
Photo: Inspirational Laboratories
18. Exploring Volume Science for Kids
Unleash summer fun with this exploring volume STEM activity! Turn water play into a cool science adventure today. Perfect for the hot days ahead!
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19. Backyard Earthworms Experiment
Investigate earthworms inspired by the book Yucky Worms! Step outside, observe, and enjoy the discoveries.
Photo: Inspirational Laboratories
20. Water Balloon Science Experiment
Make a splash with this exciting water balloon science experiment! Engage kids of all ages in learning about density through hands-on summer fun.
Photo: 123 Homeschool 4 Me
21. Roll and Color Summer Math Game
Roll and color summer math game! Free printable fish theme fun for kids. Practice number sense, shapes, and more with these engaging activities.
Photo: Fantastic Fun and Learning
22. Surfboard Measuring Activity
Exciting surfboard measuring activities for preschoolers! Transform math lessons into summer fun with these interactive and educational games.
Photo: Preschool Play and Learn
23. Summer Counting Cards
Dive into summer with these adorable summer themed counting cards! Preschoolers and toddlers will have a blast while sharpening their math skills with summer STEM activities like this.
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24. Summer Pattern Block Mats
Dive into the world of summer pattern block mats for an exciting math adventure! Explore fun ways to learn math concepts while enjoying hands-on activities.
Photo: Fun Learning for Kids
25. Melting Sandcastle Experiment
Experience the magic of a melting sandcastle experiment! Summer science for kids with a beach theme.
Photo: Preschool Play and Learn
26. Exploding Watermelon Science
Embark on an adventure with the exploding watermelon experiment! Discover the excitement of potential and kinetic energy in this fun summer science activity.
Photo: 123 Homeschool 4 Me
27. Ice Cream Volcano Experiment
Unleash your inner scientist with an ice cream volcano experiment this summer! Engage in hands-on learning and create delightful eruptions.
Photo: Kindergarten Worksheets and Games
28. Lego Ice Excavation
Experience the thrill of Lego ice excavation with salt and ice! Uncover your Legoman from an icy glacier in this fun science experiment.
Photo: Lemon Lime Adventures
29. What Melts In The Sun?
Discover what melts in the sun with this fun summer science experiment for kids. Engaging, educational, and perfect for curious young minds!
Photo: Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls
30. Potato Maze Experiment
This summer STEM experience is sure to be a huge hit with kids of all ages. Make your own potato maze experiment with just a few simple supplies and then watch as kids design and guide potatoes through an epic maze.
Photo: 123 Homeschool 4 Me
31. Balloon Rockets
Dive into the world of physics with this fun balloon rocket experiment! Engage kids in a simple yet captivating summer science activity.
Photo: Preschool Play and Learn
32. Ant Science Investigation
Learn about ants with this simple ant science experiment. This is a simple activity to help kids learn about the animals in their own backyard.
Photo: Science Kiddo
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