Make Your Own DIY STEM Box to Entertain and Educate Elementary-Aged Kids

A DIY STEM kit is a great way to keep supplies on hand for learning about science, technology, engineering, and math. Many parents are familiar with keeping a craft box, but a small basket or box of STEM supplies to tinker with can be just as beneficial.It’s an easy way to entertain kids, while helping expand their knowledge, encourage creativity, and foster basic STEM skills.

You can buy pre-made kits (check out ones coming from Parametric Studio here), or you can make your own. Putting together a STEM box might sound difficult or time consuming, but a few basic items can keep kids entertained for hours and spark a lifelong interest in technology, math, engineering, and science.

For a few easy ideas of items you can include in your DIY STEM box, try these items:

Science:

A journal

Magnets

Small containers

Plastic beakers

Baking soda

Food coloring

Dish soap

Washable glue

Rubber gloves

Technology:

Small flashlight

Headlamp

Magnifying glass

Calculator

Engineering:

Rubber bands

Foam cubes or blocks

Popsicle sticks

LEGOs

Pipe cleaners

Straws

Balloons

Math:

Ruler

Pencil

Dice

Playing cards

Coins

Dominos

Measuring tape