12 Winter STEM Activities for Toddlers

ByKate Tekurio

Here are some of the best winter STEM activities for toddlers to enjoy during this holiday season.

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about STEM. A foundation in these disciplines can help anyone, no matter where life’s path takes them.

Starting toddlers with basic STEM activities will show them how much fun the sciences can be. These 12 winter STEM activities are a great way to start them off.

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Snow Ball Catapult

a STEM catapult made with winter colors and cottons balls

My kids had SO much fun with this catapult, and they played with it for HOURS! It was such a hit, we will definitely be making this again this year!

Magnetic Christmas Sensory Bin

red and white christmas sensory bin with sensory tools to play with

This is such an easy Christmas sensory bin that is a fun and simple STEM sensory play idea that your toddlers will love. Your toddler will love the magnetic wand and finding everything that attaches to it.

Melting Snow Experiment

Melting Snow Experiment

This adorable activity helps kids learn how to conduct an actual experiment. Adults can help little ones make predictions, take measurements, and record data. Plus, the snowman jars are too cute for words.

Winter Magic Milk Experiment

Winter Magic Milk Experiment

This fun, pretty experiment can introduce toddlers to mixtures. Plus, it only takes three things almost everyone has lying around already.

Ice Ornaments with Nature Items

Ice Ornaments with Nature Items

Take the kids outside for a quick nature walk and gather pretty natural decorations. Then, they can set up these ice ornaments and learn how water freezes while waiting for it to happen.

Snow Bubbles

Snow Bubbles

What toddler doesn’t love blowing bubbles? This winter STEM activity is perfect for little ones as a gateway to the STEM world.

Felt Penguin Dress Up Activity

Felt Penguin Dress Up Activity

This simple yet fun busy bag is a great way to keep toddlers busy with little effort. While some prep work is involved ahead of time, it prompts loads of creativity and inventiveness.

Stacked Ice Sculptures from Colorful Ice Blocks

Stacked Ice Sculptures from Colorful Ice Blocks

Do most toddlers want to learn about thermodynamics, or would they rather play with colorful ice blocks? Those are the same things with this fun winter STEM activity.

Snow Volcano

Snow Volcano

This experiment is a variation on the classic baking soda and vinegar volcano but with a chilly twist. Kids make volcanoes in the snow, which erupt with colorful foam.

Snowstorm in a Jar

Snowstorm in a Jar

This mesmerizing snowstorm in a jar activity will keep a toddler’s interest for a long time. It can be a bit messy, but it’s still loads of fun. The materials needed are cheap and easy to obtain.

Oobleck Sensory Play

Oobleck Sensory Play

Oobleck is a wild, fun, messy activity perfect for toddlers. They will be so busy having fun that they won’t even realize that there’s a lesson here, too.

Hot Chocolate Science Experiment

Hot Chocolate Science Experiment

Want to get toddlers excited about an experiment? Just promise them hot chocolate. An even better way is to make hot chocolate using the actual experiment. Kids make predictions, color, and get hot cocoa with marshmallows.

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Final Thoughts

Enjoy these fun winter STEM activities with your toddlers! Have some fun during this magical season while learning through play.

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