Screen-Free STEM Activity Fun

Screen-Free STEM Activity Fun

Screen-free, hands-on STEM activities are essential for children ages 5-8, as they encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in a way that screens simply cannot replicate. At this age, children learn best through active exploration—touching, smelling, building, and experimenting. This helps them develop problem-solving skills, fine motor coordination, and a natural love for discovery. Activities like fizzing volcanoes, scented playdough, and nature scavenger hunts make learning fun and memorable while strengthening sensory processing and real-world connections. By engaging in playful, screen-free STEM experiences, children develop foundational skills in science, math, and engineering while also fostering independence, teamwork, and a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

If you’re looking for hands-on STEM Scent Activities & Books, be sure to check out the Za Za Scent-Story Set.

Explore a few creative STEM Activity links, the Internet’s Best Karen shared with me.

Crystal Stars
Have fun creating beautiful crystal formations out of pipe cleaners & a simple Borax solution?

Elephant Toothpaste
Use science to make a big impression. Create a chemical reaction that produces a large foamy mess that looks like toothpaste is squirting out of a tube. It is so large that it is toothpaste fit for only an elephant !

DIY Volcano
Why not incorporate science while having fun and getting a little messy?

Send pictures of your final projects to @zazas_scents on Instagram
Happy crafting!

*Please note, adult supervision is encouraged for all of these activities.