Looking for fun, hands-on STEM activities that families can do at home?
 
This FREE set of 3 STEM Challenge Worksheets gives students exciting opportunities to explore science, engineering, problem-solving, and critical thinking using simple household materials. Designed for elementary students with adult guidance, these challenges are perfect for summer learning, homework assignments, family STEM nights, enrichment activities, or at-home learning.
 
Each challenge includes a clear objective, materials list, step-by-step instructions, and thoughtful challenge questions that encourage students to reflect on their results and think like scientists and engineers.
 
Included STEM Challenges:
-Build a Straw Tower
Students use straws and simple materials to design and build the tallest freestanding tower they can.
-Balloon Rocket Challenge
Students investigate motion and force by creating a balloon-powered rocket that races along a string.
-Bubbling Potion
Students explore chemical reactions while creating a colorful bubbling potion using common household ingredients.
 
Each Worksheet Includes:
✔ STEM Challenge Objective
✔ Materials Needed List
✔ Easy-to-Follow Instructions
✔ Challenge Questions and Reflection Prompts
✔ Printable Black-and-White Student Page
✔ Family-Friendly Design for Home Use
 
Perfect For:
☀ Summer Learning
☀ Homework Activities
☀ Family STEM Challenges
☀ Homeschool Enrichment
☀ Science Centers
☀ STEM Clubs
☀ Early Finishers
☀ Parent-Child Learning Activities
☀ Elementary Science Exploration
 
Why Families and Teachers Love These Activities:
⭐ Uses inexpensive, easy-to-find materials
⭐ Encourages creativity and problem-solving
⭐ Builds science and engineering thinking skills
⭐ Provides meaningful family learning opportunities
⭐ Low-prep and easy to print
⭐ Engaging for a wide range of elementary grade levels
 
Whether you're looking for a rainy-day activity, a summer learning project, or a fun STEM homework assignment, these challenges help students learn through exploration, experimentation, and discovery.
 
This resource is offered FREE from Ask The Teacher to help families keep learning and having fun together all year long!