You might have seen on our STEAM activities page, that some of our ideas are what I call “science crafts”.
Science crafts essentially craft ideas, but they’re craft ideas with a science component!
My kids (and I) love to craft. We’ve found that science craft ideas are a fun way to combine our love of crafting with our love of science. My crafty girls get to make something pretty, but at the same time, are introduced to science concepts and vocabulary in way they can relate to. They’re learn that science can be fun, hands-on, creative and cool.
I know the definition of STEAM activities is vague, but I personally wouldn’t call many of the science craft ideas in here true STEAM – there’s not necessarily the cross-curriculum critical thinking or experimenting. BUT I’ve found that doing science crafts can lead to self-led STEAM activities down the track. Once we’ve done a science craft activity (or several), my girls are more likely to take those ideas and extend them, come up with their own variations, experiment, and turn these activities into true STEAM ones.
So, after much chatter, let me introduce you to some of the fun science crafts we’ve done so far! (Click on the thumbnail to go through to the specific craft post for more details).
Science Craft Ideas for Kids
How to make an articulated hand {with cool movable fingers}Read More...
How to make the best Crystal SnowflakesRead More...
Crystal Candy Canes – fun Christmas science projectRead More...
Make a ‘snowy’ salt crystal treeRead More...
12 Cool and Cute Science Crafts that Kids will Love!Read More...
Design a Magnet Maze: a science + art activityRead More...
Salt Crystal Paper Snowflakes!Read More...
Shape Bubble WandsRead More...
Borax Crystal FlowersRead More...
Planet Earth CraftRead More...
DIY Magnetic Marble Run for the Fridge DoorRead More...
How to make a Skeleton HandRead More...
DIY Heart Shaped Bubble WandRead More...
Interlocking Crystal HeartsRead More...
Anatomy of a ladybird craft – with movable elytra and hidden wings!Read More...
Salt Crystal GhostsRead More...
Crystal SnowmanRead More...
Make a Christmas tree magnet maze gameRead More...
Salt Crystal HeartsRead More...
Ladybird Life Cycle Craft: Learning about MetamorphosisRead More...
Science Craft: Mushroom Monkeys!Read More...
Easter Egg Bubble WandsRead More...
Christmas Tree Bubble Wand {& bubble physics}Read More...
Christmas STEAM: Magnetic Jingle Bell TreeRead More...
Easy No Sew Big Dipper Pillow – that glows in the dark!Read More...
Science + Art: Mushroom Spore Print Car PaintingRead More...