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Balloon STEM Activities for Kids

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STEM activities don’t have to be complicated. In fact, all of these fun ideas use simple supplies and have one thing in common – balloons!

So, swing by the party supplies and pick of up a pack of balloons so you can get started on these fun balloon STEM activities.

Have fun learning with the simple Balloon STEM Activities. Your kids will learn so much and have a lot of fun while they're at it.

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Fun Balloon STEM Activities

The ideas below are great for learning after school and on the weekend. And, any of them would make a fun family activity.

Are you ready to have some fun?

Check out all these awesome activities, choose your favorite, gather some supplies, and get started learning.

Balloon STEM Activities

Fun STEM activities that you can do with balloons!

Grow the Grinch's Heart Science Experiment

Use a chemical reaction to blow up your balloon! Hint: You can do this any time of the year, just change the design on your balloon.

Balloons over Broadway: Book and Craft

Make your own parade balloon with this fun STEM project.

Cool Balloon Experiments

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Try one (or all) of these 3 fun experiments.

Cupid’s Arrow Balloon Physics Challenge – STEM Activity

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

Get out the balloons for a fun physics challenge that's not just for Valentine's Day!

Confetti Cannon STEM Challenge – 2 Design Challenges For Young Engineers

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Use balloons to make a fun confetti cannon!

H is for Hovercraft

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Use a balloon to power a hovercraft.

LEGO Balloon Car DIY Lego Building Kit

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Use balloons to power a LEGO car with this fun idea.

Balloon Air Pressure Experiments for Kids

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Learn about air pressure with this simple balloon experiment.

Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment

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Try the magic light bulb experiment.

Balloon Rocket STEM Activity

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Make a simple balloon rocket.

Make a balloon powered sponge boat

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Use a balloon to power a simple sponge boat.

How To Make a Solar System Model

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Use balloons to make a model of the solar system.

Which one of these fun ideas are you going to try first?

If you’ve got a whole pack of balloons, I bet you’d have enough for all the projects!

Have fun learning with the simple Balloon STEM Activities. Your kids will learn so much and have a lot of fun while they're at it.

More Simple STEM Activities You’ll Love

Color STEM Activities

Hockey Science Experiment

Phases of the Moon Mobile

Melting Crayons Science Activity

My Must-Have STEM Resource

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!

Try the Kitchen Science Box
The Green Energy Box
Or try a monthly subscription.

Do more activities with your kids!

Join our fun Facebook community, Creative Family Fun for Busy Families, for daily activities that are great for kids and families. We’ll chat, share, and have fun. It’s a safe and private place to share ideas for family and kids activities.

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Awesome Color STEM Activities for Kids

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There’s something so awe-inspiring about experimenting with color! It’s really a feast for the eyes.

These fun color STEM activities are not only pretty, you’ll also learn a lot with them.

Learn about chromotography, color mixing, chemical reactions and more with these fun experiments.

And when you’re done learning about color, check out even more fun STEM projects for kids here.

Experiment with color with these fun and amazing Color STEM Activities for Kids. Learn about chromotography, color mixing, and more.

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Color STEM Activities

Despite the colorful and awe-inspiring look of these experiments, the follow ideas are all easy and great for kids.

So, grab some supplies and let’s go have some fun!

Color STEM Activities

Experiment and learn about color with these fun color STEM activities for kids.

Color Mixing Lab STEAM Activity

Experiment with color mixing with this fun STEAM invitation for kids.

Color STEM Activity: Color Mixing Tops

Create these fun tops and watch the colors combine with you spin them.

Rainbow Walking Water Science Experiment

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Watch colors blend together with this classic experiment.

Spider Web Color Wheel Craft

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Learn about the color wheel AND spiders with this fun STEAM project.

Color Mixing Tissue Paper Hearts - Red Ted Art's Blog

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Explore color mixing with colored tissue paper with this fun project.

Colour Mixing using Coffee Filters

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Try color mixing on coffee filters with this fun STEAM activity.

Color Changing Flowers Science Experiment

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Watch flowers change colors with this classic experiment

Magic Color Changing Oobleck Science Experiment

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Have fun playing with this magic color changing oobleck!

How To Build A Circuit Flower – Circuits For Kids

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Use chomotography science to make these circuit flowers

Learn Colors with Ramps and Car Rainbows

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Learn colors with ramps and car rainbows with this fun activity.

Melting Rainbow Preschool Science Experiment

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Make a melting rainbow with this fun experiment.

Kids Science Experiment | Oil and Water Color Changing Lab

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Use oil and water to experiment with color changing.

Erupting Rainbow Science Experiment for Kids Chemistry

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Make an erupting rainbow with this exciting and colorful project!

Coffee Filter Science | Easy Science Experiment for Toddlers - Sixth Bloom- Lifestyle, Photography & Family Blog

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Explore color with this simple coffee filter experiment.

Mixing Colors: Color Array Using a Tray and Pipettes

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Use an color array to experiment with color mixing with this fun activity.

Can You Dye Brown Eggs for Easter? A Fun Science Project!

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Can you dye a brown egg? Find out how with this project.

Nature Color Wheel

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Make a nature color wheel with this fun idea!

STEAM Activity: Coloring Hot Rocks

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Make some cool painted rocks when you try adding color to hot rocks.

Diffusion Watercolor Art for Kids

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Learn about diffusion with this fun science/art activity.

Color Exploration

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See how some colors are made up of other colors with this fun experiment.

Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar

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Explore colors and chemical reactions with this fun idea!

STEAM Activity: Chromatography Art Project for Kids of All Ages

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Use chromatography to make beautiful art with this STEAM weaving project.

Layered Lollipops – Candy STEM Activity

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Layer colors with this fun candy experiment.

Which of these color STEM activities do you want to try with your kids?

You may also like one of these STEM Activities

LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids

Hockey Science Experiment

Hot Chocolate STEM Activity

Easy Sun Prints STEM Activity

Experiment with color with these fun and amazing Color STEM Activities for Kids. Learn about chromotography, color mixing, and more.

Recommended STEM Resources

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!

Find all the Green Kid Crafts boxes here.

Join me for some fun STEAM Family Challenges

Wouldn’t it be so much fun to get STEAM family activities delivered to your inbox? I think so! That’s why I’ve created this fun series, STEAM Family Fun, to be delivered to your inbox. After going through all the letters in STEAM each week with a fun activity devoted to each, you’ll start receiving a fun STEAM activity once a month. (And I’ll also pop up in your inbox occasionally if I’ve got other fun things to share.)

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Fun STEM Projects for Kids

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I’m always excited when I find fun STEM projects for kids. Are you?

These activities are always so much fun!

We get to build, create, and just learn so much. My kids enjoy STEM activities and so do I.

So, keep reading for some fun activities you can do with your kids.

Your kids will have fun learning when they try all of these fun STEM projects for kids that mix science. technology, engineering, math, and even art.

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What does STEM mean?

There are plenty of fun science and math activities, but what sets an activity apart as STEM?

First, STEM stand for science, technology, engineering, and math. STEAM adds art to the mix.

Most STEAM projects have a mix of at least two of these subjects and many combine them all together. STEAM projects are fun, promote problem-solving and creativity, and are all hands-on.

Your kids will have fun learning when they try all of these fun STEM projects for kids that mix science. technology, engineering, math, and even art.

Fun STEM Projects for Kids

Here are my favorite STEAM activities for kids that we’ve done at Creative Family Fun.

Our Favorite STEM Projects for Kids

All the fun and family-friendly STEM projects for kids we've done. You'll love them all!

Marshmallow Engineering STEAM Building Challenge

Build structures with marshmallows and toothpicks with this fun and simple STEM challenge.

Melting Crayons Science Activity

Use the sun to melt your crayons and form them into a different shape with this fun experiment.

Erupting Mount Vesuvius: Combining History with Science

Combine a fun history lesson with a classic science experiment, then throw in a building challenge, and you get this awesome history STEM challenge.

Phases of the Moon Mobile

Learn about the phases of the moon with a fun craft project.

Color Mixing Lab STEAM Activity

Experiment with color mixing in this simple STEAM invitation.

Sun and Rain Sensory Bottles

Explore sunshine and rain when you make these sensory bottles. (Plus, explore sinking and floating!)

Math Art: Skip Counting Pointillism

Practice skip counting with this simple art project.

5 Fun Ways to Learn With a Daily Weather Report

It's amazing how much you can learn with your weather app. Here are some great ways to teach your kids about your local weather.

Easy Sun Prints STEM Activity

Use the sun to create art with this simple STEM activity.

Color STEM Activity: Color Mixing Tops

Watch the colors mix when you spin these easy-to-make color mixing tops.

Sink or Float?

Will it sink or will it float? Find our with this classic experiment.

Science + Art: Craft Stick Bracelets

Use water to bend crafts sticks and then turn them into a fun bracelet.

Colored Ice Fun

Build and create with colored ice.

Recycled Robots

Use recycled materials to make a fun (or several fun) robots.

Will It Float? Making Boats

Can you make a boat out of cardboard that will actually float? This is a fun STEM challenge to try.

Hot Chocolate Science Experiment

How does temperature affect the rate at which hot chocolate dissolves? Try this fun experiment to find out!

Hands-On Perimeter Activity: Perimeter Lab

Explore perimeter with this simple math lab invitation. Includes a free printable lab sheet to help you out.

Hockey Science Experiment

What slides the best on ice? Make some predictions and experiment with this fun science challenge.

Winter STEM Projects for Kids

You'll find a ton of fun Winter STEM projects there that will be great to do with your kids.

Melting Snow Science Experiment

Take advantage of a snowy day to try this simple melting snow experiment.

Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project

Learn about the layers of the earth with a simple craft project.

LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids

Get out the LEGOs for some fun STEM challenges your kids will love!

Fun STEM Building Toys for Kids

Encourage STEM at home with these fun building toys.

Which of these fun STEM projects for kids are you going to try? (I hope you say “all of them” because they’re all so much fun!)

STEM activities make fun family challenges

You most often see STEM activities used for educational purposes.

Of course! Because STEM teaches kids so much.

But, it doesn’t have to be for the classroom only. STEM projects also make fun activities for families. I’ve always enjoyed my time with my girls when we do STEM activities.

But, how?

Well, luckily, I’ve got a solution for you. You can subscribe to the STEAM Family Fun email list. I will help you reframe STEM activities into family activities. Plus, you’ll get great ideas for family fun coming regularly to your inbox.

These activities are fun, simple, and perfect for busy families. Are you ready to get started? Just subscribe below!



Your kids will have fun learning when they try all of these fun STEM projects for kids that mix science. technology, engineering, math, and even art.

My favorite resource for easy STEM at home

I don’t always have time to put together a fun project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts boxes because they provide easy, ready-to-do STEM activities we can try at home.

You’ll receive easy-to-follow instructions plus the supplies that you need for up to 6 activities. We have a monthly subscription, but you can also buy single themed boxes (which make great birthday gifts!).

If you enjoyed our STEAM projects, you may enjoy the Intro to Electricity box or subscribe to the monthly Discovery Box subscription.

Click here for the Intro to Electricity box.

Click here for the monthly Discovery Box subscription.

More resources for families:

Family Friendly Movies for Family Movie Night

10 Fun Walk Ideas for Families

Simple Family Fun Ideas for May

June Simple Family Fun Ideas

LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids

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No matter how old your kids are, they are probably playing with LEGOs. Mine still are at 9 and 11!

After the Christmas season, we found ourselves with more LEGOs than I thought was possible to have in one house at a time! Instead of just using these LEGOs for playtime, we found a way to incorporate learning with them!

These LEGO STEM challenges are perfect for stretching your brain and making learning fun.

Have fun building with these LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids. These fun engineering activities are fun anytime you're looking for a STEM activity.

Here are 20 LEGO STEM challenges for kids. These can be done in the classroom, as a homeschool activity or just a way to keep your kids learning outside of school.

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FUN LEGO STEM Challenges

Have fun building with these LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids. These fun engineering activities are fun anytime you're looking for a STEM activity.

Use you imagination and your LEGOs to complete these fun printable LEGO STEM Challenge Cards from Live Over C’s.

Practice your math skills with this LEGO Challenge Math Activity from Buggy & Buddy.

Use your Duplos to help you solve these LEGO Duplo Challenge Cards from Thrifty Homeschoolers.

Your mini figs can help you solve this Red Cup STEM Challenge from Kids Activities Blog.

Can you solve these mystery challenges in Paper Bag STEM Challenge from

Try your hand at building bridges with this fun Bridge STEM Building Activity from Mama Smiles.

Explore weight and measurement with this fun Fidget Spinner Math Challenge from The Educators’ Spin On It.

Do a challenge every day with this fun LEGO Challenge Calendar from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Try some engineering with this fun LEGO Engineering Preschool Challenge from Preschool Powol Packets.

How many pennies can your boat carry? Find out with this fun LEGO Boat challenge from Lemon Lime Adventures.

More awesome LEGO STEAM challenges

Have fun building with these LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids. These fun engineering activities are fun anytime you're looking for a STEM activity.

Try a STEM challenge inspired by books with this fun Storytime LEGO Challenge from Left Brain Craft Brain.

Use LEGOs to practice your money skills with this Coin and LEGO Challenge from You’ve Got This Math.

Or use your LEGOs to practice coding with this LEGO Computer Coding STEM Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Build the The Little Pigs’ houses with this fairy tale inspired LEGO Engineering House Challenge from JDaniel4’s Mom.

Build Santa’s sleigh with this Christmas challenge, LEGO Santa Sleigh, from Left Brain Craft Brain.

Create only with your flat LEGOs with this fun Flat LEGO Challenge from Picklebums.

Make a pulley out of your LEGOs with this LEGO STEM Pulley Activity from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls.

Do a fun challenge inspired by The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind with this Wind-Powered STEM Challenge from STEAM Powered Family

Build a LEGO Rainbow with this fun challenge from Schooling a Monkey.

Finally, build a zip line with this LEGO Zip Line Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands.

Which of these fun LEGO STEM challenges are you going to do with your kids?

Have fun building with these LEGO STEM Challenges for Kids. These fun engineering activities are fun anytime you're looking for a STEM activity.

You may also like one of these STEM activities:

Hot Chocolate Science

Color Mixing Tops STEM Activity

Winter STEM Activities for Kids

Sink or Float Experiment

Our favorite STEM resource

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!

Here are some of our favorites (you can purchase and find out more at each link):

Get a monthly subscription.

Kitchen Science Box

Physics Box

Find all their fun STEM and science boxes here.

STEAM Family Fun

Wouldn’t it be so much fun to get STEAM family activities delivered to your inbox? I think so! That’s why I’ve created this fun series, STEAM Family Fun, to be delivered to your inbox. After going through all the letters in STEAM each week with a fun activity devoted to each, you’ll start receiving a fun STEAM activity once a month. (And I’ll also pop up in your inbox occasionally if I’ve got other fun things to share.)

Fill out the form below to start receiving STEAM Family Fun in your inbox.



Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project

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I would go back to elementary school right now if I could have Ms. Frizzle as a teacher. Would you?

Imagine all the adventures!

Luckily, it’s just as much fun to pick up on the Magic School Bus books and head off on a field trip. I just love these books. They’re packed full of fun, facts, and learning. And, they inspire so many fun activities.

This time we’re learning a bit about earth science with this Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project.

Have fun learning about earth science with this simple Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth.

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This fun (and very simple) earth science activity was inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. (As a matter of fact, this book has inspired several other project too. I can’t wait!)

In this book, the kids and Ms. Frizzle travel deep inside the earth. They (and your own kids) learn all about rocks, the make-up of our planet, caves, and all sorts of fun earth science information.

Supplies needed for this layers of the Earth activity

The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth by Joanne Cole and Bruce Degen
1 paper plate per project
Pencil
Dark brown, orange, yellow, and lighter brown craft paint
Black marker

How to Make Your Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project

Flip your paper plate over. We’ll be creating on the bottom of our paper plate.

For most of our  layers, we’ll be using the markings on our paper plate as a guide. But, to start with, use your pencil to draw the inner core in the middle of the paper plate. Paint the small middle circle dark brown.

Next, paint the outer core. use the orange paint to paint up to the circular line on your plate.

Paint the textured section yellow for your mantle and finally paint a thin strip of light brown around the outer edge of your plate for your crust.

Feel free to change up these colors. You can use whatever colors you want!

Have fun learning about earth science with this simple Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth.

Once all your paint has dried, use your black marker to label the layers of the earth.

Your center circle is the inner core, next layer is the outer core, then the mantle, and finally the crust.

Have fun learning about earth science with this simple Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth.

If you make this project in conjunction with reading The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth, you can learn about each of the layers and what they are made up of. This layers of the earth activity is a great complement to the book.

Have fun learning about earth science with this simple Paper Plate Layers of the Earth Project inspired by The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth.

You may also like one of these science activities:

Jack Be Nimble Science Activity

5 Ways to Learn with a Daily Weather Report

Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids

Hot Chocolate Science Experiment

3-D Layers of the Earth Model at Rainy Day Mum

My Must-Have Resources for Science Fun

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!

Here are some of our favorites (you can purchase and find out more at each link):

Get a monthly subscription.

Kitchen Science Box

Physics Box

Find all their fun STEM and science boxes here.

STEAM Family Activities

Wouldn’t it be so much fun to get STEAM family activities delivered to your inbox? I think so! That’s why I’ve created this fun series, STEAM Family Fun, to be delivered to your inbox. After going through all the letters in STEAM each week with a fun activity devoted to each, you’ll start receiving a fun STEAM activity once a month. (And I’ll also pop up in your inbox occasionally if I’ve got other fun things to share.)

Fill out the form below to start receiving STEAM Family Fun in your inbox.