How It Works
Story-based STEAM in a few easy steps!
Story
Start with a story!
Picture books, math tales, science stories…pick one and let the fun begin.
Connect
Making connections!
Purposefully designed to connect STEAM activities and challenges to stories.
Create
Hands on STEAM!
Children plan, design, create, build, test, and reflect on their creations.
Extend
Keep on learning!
Suggestions for extending the lesson or connecting to other stories.
Featured Categories
Explore our most popular categories.
Story-Based STEAM Activities
Looking for a favorite picture book? Wanting to explore new and noteworthy tales? Click below and explore some great story-based STEAM challenges!
Math Stories
Narrative math books make learning new math concepts approachable, relatable, and fun. Click below to find math storybooks that lead to great STEM activities!
Science Stories
If you are looking for easy science stories, then you are in the right place. Click below to search for engaging texts and the easy ways you can extend them into STEM challenges and activities.
Holidays & Seasons
Who doesn’t love new and fun ways to celebrate upcoming holidays and seasons? Click here for STEAM activities that extend great stories into great hands-on learning!
Low-Cost, Real-Life STEAM Materials
Designed with real classrooms and real homes in mind—no expensive kits required.
Story-based STEAM doesn’t require expensive kits or specialty tools. Many of our activities use everyday household items you already have. Some activities invite you to create materials together using simple DIY recipes. Occasionally, low-cost materials are used to enhance an experience—but it’s never required. We always share alternatives so you can choose what works best for your space, budget, and learners.
Explore household STEAM materials
Use what you already have at home or in the classroom.
DIY STEAM Materials & Simple Recipess
Create hands-on materials together using low-cost ingredients.
Low-Cost Purchased STEAM Materials
Affordable supplies that support deeper exploration.
