Holiday STEM Activities

       We had such a fun afternoon working through some Elf problems.  All of the problems required the children to work through a task as a team to find a solution to their STEM problems.  STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  It promotes higher level, complex thinking.  The first task was to construct a free standing Christmas tree out of pipe cleaners.  Task number two was to create the highest tree out of small cups.  The third job was to make the highest shelf possible for their paper elf using Popsicle sticks and play dough.  Finally, the kids had to construct a set of stairs out of foil for the elves to get off the sleigh.  Some children were frustrated at times, but we all agreed it was a lot of fun!