Easy Thanksgiving STEM Activity for Kids

This Thanksgiving, We’re Grateful for STEM!

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, connect, and spark a little creativity. Why not add a touch of hands-on learning to the festivities? This DIY Turkey Launcher activity is a fun, simple way to entertain kids while introducing STEM concepts like energy, motion, and force.

Thankful for STEM Moments!

Engaging young minds doesn’t have to be complicated. This Thanksgiving, keep the little ones curious and creative with this easy-to-make Turkey Launcher. It’s perfect for fostering problem-solving skills while ensuring tons of fun!

DIY Turkey Launcher Activity 🦃

What You’ll Need:

• 1 Plastic spoon
• 6 Popsicle sticks
• 3 Rubber bands
• Small pom-poms (or any soft objects for launching)
• Markers or stickers for decoration

Steps to Build Your Launcher:

1. Create the Base: Stack 5 popsicle sticks and secure them with rubber bands at each end.
2. Add the Launcher Arm: Slide 1 popsicle stick between the top two sticks of the stack.
3. Attach the Spoon: Use a rubber band to secure the handle of the spoon to the loose popsicle stick.
4. Secure the Arm: Wrap another rubber band around the entire structure to hold everything tight.
5. Decorate and Launch: Turn your launcher into a turkey with markers or stickers, place a pom-pom on the spoon, press it down, and let it fly!

Why Kids Will Love It

This activity isn’t just fun—it’s educational! Kids will explore energy transfer, force, and motion while testing how far their “turkey” can go. It’s a great way to introduce STEM concepts in an interactive, engaging way.

Want More Creative STEM Activities?

Looking to keep the STEM fun going all year? Let’s chat about how to make STEM easy and accessible for your classroom or at home.

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