Fall STEM Activities
It’s that time of year again when the leaves start to change color and the air gets a little crisper. And what better way to enjoy fall than by doing some fall STEM activities with your kids?
Fall is a great time to get outside and enjoy all of the activities that nature has to offer. From picking apples at an orchard to going on hikes in the woods, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
These fun and educational fall activities will keep them entertained for hours and help them learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
Keep reading to know what these Fall STEM activities are!
If you need more ideas on how to make your kid’s fall season awesome, check my list of Fall Activities for Kids!
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What are the benefits of STEM Activities?
One of the great things about homeschooling is that you can really tailor the curriculum to your child’s interests. And if your child happens to be interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), there are plenty of ways to incorporate STEM activities into your homeschooling routine.
Not only are STEM activities a great way to engage your child’s natural curiosity, but they can also help to develop important critical thinking and problem-solving skills. And with the cooler weather on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start planning some fall STEM activities.
One fun activity is to go on a nature hike and have your child identify all the different plants and animals they see. You can also use leaves to create colorful prints or conduct experiments to see how different materials react to changes in temperature.
With a little creativity, homeschooling can be a great way to foster a love of STEM.
Recommended Fall Books for Kids
Reading is fun so encourage your kids to read more this fall. Add these awesome fall books to your book collection so your little one can learn more about turkeys, pumpkins, apples, fall animals, and more!
Goodbye Summer, Hello AutumnToo Many PumpkinsThe Leaf Thief: (The Perfect Fall Book for Children and Toddlers)Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: A Fall Book for KidsHow to Catch a TurkeyBad Apple: A Tale of Friendship
Recommended Fall Activity Kits
Are you looking for a fun autumn-themed activity?
Little Learners Print & Go Activity Kit: Fall
Let your child explore the world of pre-literacy and pre-numeracy with these Fall Activities for Preschool.
Grab this fall sensory kit that includes fall animal and number erasers, acrylic shapes, beads, maple leaves, and more.
Get this fall play dough kit if you want your child to have an awesome sensory play with different colors, textures, and scents.
Fall STEM Activities
Re for a fun fall season? These STEM activities for fall will leave your kids learning and having fun!eadyas
`Check out this bubbling pumpkin experiment! It's a fun way to learn about the
If your kids love fizzy experiments, this fizzy pumpkin will be perfect!
Encourage kids to practice their counting skills with this simple STEM activity.
If you want an easy and low prep activity, you have to try this floating ink experiment.
Do you have a Lego lover? These Lego challenges are perfect for fall!
Your little one will love this fascinating dancing popcorn experiment.
Teach your kids about density and parts of a pumpkin with this simple experiment.
Learn how engineering can be applied in a simple stacking challenge.
Discover how to grow crystals on Halloween-themed shapes like pumpkins, spiders, and more.
Let kids enjoy learning about how heavy pumpkins are by weighing them.
Use apples to make your homeschool gravity lesson interesting.
Kids will love this stacking challenge using cute pumpkin erasers.
Protect the eggs! This egg drop challenge is what you need to get kids excited for fall.
Pumpkin Catapults ~ Science Experiment & STEM Exploration Fun!
Make a great catapult using a pumpkin and household items.
Your little one can practice engineering little structures using these candy pumpkins.
Your kids will have a great time trying this pumpkin geoboard.
If your kids love cars, this pumpkin car tunnel is perfect!
Homeschooling can be a great way to provide kids with a well-rounded education. So I am happy that I’ve shared some awesome Fall STEM Activities so your child will have a blast this fall season.
And who knows? Maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two yourself!
More Fall Activities
Fall Kindergarten Math Worksheets
Fall Math Worksheets for 2nd Grade
Fun Fall Books for Kindergarten
Halloween Books for 2nd Graders
Fall Science Experiments for Kindergarten by STEAMsational
Cinnamon Scented Fall Slime by Homeschool Preschool
Fall Pack by 3 Dinosaurs