Pipe cleaner stem activities

The best pipe cleaner crafts and activities for kids!

These are engineering design challenges we're using as STEM class lessons in Spring 2015. Links to additional resources for more are included too!

Let's face it, being in charge of kids whether as a parent or teacher is

I promise to post the Why and How of Engineering Design Challenges in the near future, but for now I hope that you'll be satisfied with finding out more about this activity. I found inspiration for Pipe Cleaner Structures from a NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) Learning Center website. I'm sorry, but you have to have membership to the association in order to access what I found. In lieu of that, I will give you the same information that I gave my students as well some teacher…

The boys and I had SO MUCH FUN making ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads this weekend! (Yes, it was Easter, but they didn’t want to decorate eggs!) I saw this idea for bead figures in the most recent Family Fun magazine, except that they did them as a girly craft with pink beads […]

STEM Pipe cleaner projects! STEM Challenges that make use of this versatile, bendable, twistable fun material- the simple fuzzy stick known as a pipe cleaner.

Pipe cleaners are a versatile craft material easily obtainable if not already in your craft supplies at home. Kids can make all sorts of pipe cleaner crafts, and they're also perfect for learning activities such as STEM projects or fine motor activities. Kids can even make little toys to play with using pipe cleaners! Below

This year we made our very one customizable Bubble Wands and my kids erupted with joy. Follow these simple steps to make yours. #kidsactivity #kidsdiy #myhomebasedlife #bubble #spring activity | Kids Activity | Kids DIY | Simple Bubble Wands | Pipe Cleaner Activities |

Rainbows, rainbow and more rainbow! Check out this fun pipe cleaner rainbow craft for an amazing fine motor craft and activity in one!

Learn how to make a parachute by following a few easy steps. Post includes a list of materials can you try plus ideas for setting up a parachute experiment. Which parachute design is best?

Allessimo Reality Puzzles are fun for all ages! Using a STEM Learning approach, this screenfree activity brings out the artist in you.

How to Make Pipe Cleaner Superheroes - Awesome superhero craft for kids!!

STEM Engineering Challenges and Ideas for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom | Check Out Photos and Ideas to grow your classroom with STEM

This Space STEM Activity takes us to the stars! Build Pipe Cleaner Constellations three different ways, includes free printable task cards.

Learn how to make Pipe Cleaner People with this short and easy video. They could be the start of all kinds of fun craft projects! https://youtu.be/zVkDp9sIjsU #pipecleaner #pipecleanercrafts

Learn how to make a geometric bubble wand.

Simple engineering STEM challenge, busy bag, and fine motor activity for kids using pool noodles and pipe cleaners

Kids will love this Straw Houses STEM Challenge! All you need is straws, pipe cleaners, and scissors. Fun and engaging!

🐸 Make a Pipe Cleaner Frog