Fun September STEM Activities for Kids
September brings the magic of Autumn, and with it come colder winds and longer nights. With the seasons now changing, why not spark your kids’ curiosity with some Autumn-themed STEM activities? From learning why leaves change colors to making your own thermometer, this blog is packed with fun STEM activities to start the autumn fun rolling!
Invisible Ink with Turmeric
Ever wanted to play spy games with your kids? Then you’ll love this simple activity! Needing only a handful of ingredients, you can write anything on a piece of paper and have the message revealed with turmeric. It’s quick, fun, and it’ll teach your kids that science can be just as mysterious as it is innovative!
Paper Chromatography
If you’ve ever wondered why leaves change colors in Autumn, this one’s for you! A more advanced activity for kids, you’ll need the materials listed in this article, and to follow all the guidelines to the letter. Gather some leaves, arrange them by color, follow the instructions, and you’ll be separating color pigments in no time. If you’re looking for some fun and engaging toys while your samples are drying, you can opt for a colorful companion like the Robo Pets Unicorn, or vibrant fidgets like the Pop Puzzle Popper and the Arggh! Rainbow Stress Ball.
Make Your Own Rock Candy
We know that Halloween is next month, but we just couldn’t pass up adding sweets to our STEM activity list! Needing only sugar and water for ingredients, this simple and safe activity lets your kids witness firsthand the process of crystallization. Follow the instructions on this video and, after five days, you’ll have rock candy so delectable that you'll think twice about store-bought!
Make a Thermometer
You’ll need a thermometer to measure how the September temperatures change. But instead of buying one, why not make your own? This STEM activity is also simple and kid-safe, so anyone in your family can join in the fun. Follow these instructions by Sciencebuddies.org and you’ll be measuring rising and falling temperatures in no time. Not only will this put you and your kid’s engineering skills to the test, but it will also teach you the science behind temperature measurement.
September is the perfect time to STEM with your kids, so don’t miss your chance to teach them about science in a fun way! Have you done any of these STEM activities before? Which ones did we miss? Tell us in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this list with other parents looking for fun things to do in September. And if you’re in social media, you can also tag us with all your fall STEM activities using @Poweryourfun or #Poweryourfun.
Ever wanted to play spy games with your kids? Then you’ll love this simple activity! Needing only a handful of ingredients, you can write anything on a piece of paper and have the message revealed with turmeric. It’s quick, fun, and it’ll teach your kids that science can be just as mysterious as it is innovative!
If you’ve ever wondered why leaves change colors in Autumn, this one’s for you! A more advanced activity for kids, you’ll need the materials listed in this article, and to follow all the guidelines to the letter. Gather some leaves, arrange them by color, follow the instructions, and you’ll be separating color pigments in no time. If you’re looking for some fun and engaging toys while your samples are drying, you can opt for a colorful companion like the Robo Pets Unicorn, or vibrant fidgets like the Pop Puzzle Popper and the Arggh! Rainbow Stress Ball.
We know that Halloween is next month, but we just couldn’t pass up adding sweets to our STEM activity list! Needing only sugar and water for ingredients, this simple and safe activity lets your kids witness firsthand the process of crystallization. Follow the instructions on this video and, after five days, you’ll have rock candy so delectable that you'll think twice about store-bought!
You’ll need a thermometer to measure how the September temperatures change. But instead of buying one, why not make your own? This STEM activity is also simple and kid-safe, so anyone in your family can join in the fun. Follow these instructions by Sciencebuddies.org and you’ll be measuring rising and falling temperatures in no time. Not only will this put you and your kid’s engineering skills to the test, but it will also teach you the science behind temperature measurement.
September is the perfect time to STEM with your kids, so don’t miss your chance to teach them about science in a fun way! Have you done any of these STEM activities before? Which ones did we miss? Tell us in the comments below, and don’t forget to share this list with other parents looking for fun things to do in September. And if you’re in social media, you can also tag us with all your fall STEM activities using @Poweryourfun or #Poweryourfun.
