STEM Resources

STEM Challenges for grades 2-5 provides a fun way to enhance STEM learning in the classroom. This boxed set includes 30 challenge cards—10 each for the three categories of physical science, life science, and earth and space science. Designed to capture a student's attention, challenges are diverse, simple, and easy to complete and include these fun activities: creating structures and bridges, experimenting with camouflage, learning how to dig for "fossils," and more.

Help students go full STEAM ahead with grab-and-go activities! STEM Challenges offers an engaging way to get students interested in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each challenge card features two sides—the front side includes the challenge and a visual list of materials needed to complete the challenge. The back of the card is ideal for extended learning and includes hints, questions, and explanations of the science behind the challenge. Each activity uses common materials and can be completed individually or during whole-class instruction.

STEM Challenges helps teachers integrate STEM into the classroom by providing hands-on activities that appeal to students. Because of the child-friendly text and the visual materials lists, these easy, but fun, activities can be completed independently, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity. The activities require common materials so students or teachers can "grab and go!” Don't forget to check out the Seasonal STEM Challenges set for more fun ways to learn STEM.

Have you ever wanted to live like someon else for a day, or maybe visit Antartica, or jump inside your favorite video game? With virtual reality, you can do all of these things! This technology can make you feel as though you are having an amazing adventure - even if you are just sitting in your living room. Learn all about the ins and outs of viritual reality.

As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series explores the latest and greatest in the world of technology. Fascinating text, vivid photos, and real-world examples bring these amazing breakthroughs to life!

Relive the spectacle of your childhood with Smartivity Fantastic Optics Kaleidoscope S.T.E.M. Education D.I.Y. Toy making kit. Introduce your child to an infinite sequence of patterns, a dazzling world of colours.

First designed by Scotsman Dr. David Brewster in 1816, a kaleidoscope is not just another toy. It is a portal into the fascinating world of patterns and colours. Used as a source of inspiration by designers and artists, kaleidoscope inspires creativity and introduces your child to the wonders of light, colours and reflection.

Give your child a peek into the magical new dimension where colours dance and wonders abound. Vibrant and colourful, Smartivity Fantastic Optics Kaleidoscope S.T.E.M. Learning D.I.Y. kit opens up a world of patterns and designs for your child. It contains all the elements necessary to build this spectacular device. Just fill the kaleidoscope drum with colourful trinkets included in the kit, and watch your child explore the wonders of light and colours.

• Expansion set for Learning Resources' popular Code & Go Robot Mouse adds math activities to hands-on coding challenges
• Introduce fundamental math skills including addition, subtraction, number sequencing,and more
• Included Activity Guide features multiple levels of games and challenges that grow alongside kids' skills