GET HANDS-ON WITH STEM
Tinkering Nights
These events provide hands-on STEM activities for adults and kids. Experimenting together encourages families to explore creative STEM learning at home, too.
We have two versions of Tinkering Nights for
Grades K-2 and 3-5. Themes include:
Electricity
Magnetism
Sight & Sound
Simple Machines
Engineering
This year's themes are:
Magnetism 3-5 (Fall)
Simple Machines K-2 (Spring)
See extension activities from Connect with your Kids and Take Flight below!
Tinkering Night Resources - Connect with Your Kids - Electricity/Circuit (3-5)
Circuit Exploration from the Tinkering Studio
Paper Circuits with Magazine Collages from Exploratorium.edu
Make Your Own Conductive Dough from Nerdy Science
Tinkering Night Resources - Take Flight (K-2)
Cool and Fun Paper Airplanes from Origami Way
Amazing Paper Airplane Designs for All Levels from Fold n’ Fly
History of FFlight and Fun Activities and Games from PBS Kids