Quick STEM! Easy, no prep ideas for the classroom


Quick and Easy STEM

Hi Reader!

Are you looking for some really quick STEM activities you can do with your kids? Something that you don't need any special materials for, you don't need to do any prep, and can be done comfortably in less than an hour? We got you covered with lots of ideas to squeeze STEM into those short periods of time.

First, make sure you have put together this No Prep STEM Teacher Toolkit so you are always ready for STEM. Filled with simple materials, it will help you be ready for STEM any time.

No Prep Paper STEM is packed full of STEM ideas you can do with just a sheet of paper.

Got some marshmallows and toothpicks or skewers? Try a Marshmallow Engineering Challenge.

Chromatography is a fantastic quick STEAM project, all you need is markers, coffee filters and water.

Explore chain reactions with a quick lesson using some dominoes or wood blocks.

Making a Möbius Strip is a fantastic way to do some fascinating quick math.

Build a da Vinci Bridge using just some craft sticks, chop sticks or even pencils.

The Skittles Experiment is so quick to do, all you need is a plate, some skittles and water.

Save this list so you are ready for the next time you need some quick STEM ideas!

Shelley & The SPF Team

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