3 Easy Holiday STEM Decorations
Let's get festive for the holidays with these easy STEM decorations! All of these ideas are low-prep and have a nice STEM-twist. Whether you are teaching in the classroom or want a fun virtual background, these ideas will get you into the holiday spirit!
This video originally aired LIVE on my Facebook Page; Naomi Meredith: The STEMTech Co.
Come and join in on the fun on Facebook, or watch the recording of this episode.
STEM Decorations | Watch the recording down below:
Here are the key takeaways from this episode:
Cut & Hang Bulletin Board
It always seems like that during the holidays, there is a bulletin board or door decoration competition to compete in. Or maybe, it's been awhile since the Halloween decorations have been switched out.
Working virtually? These also make for a fun, festive background while teaching.
I've saved you creative-time with this idea. Print, cut out, and hang these decorative pieces for your next bulletin board or door. They can be printed in color or onto colored paper. Of course laminating the pieces so they can be used year after year is also helpful!
Click here for the Let It Code bulletin board kit.
Larger Than Life STEM Characters
Make sure to have ample floor space for this project (and no furry friends or kids running around!). Think about the STEM tools that are used the most in your classroom and ones that kids love. Some ideas might include: LEGO Mini Figures, robots and technology-tools. Create life-sized versions of these to hang in your room for the holidays. Or even year round!
Head on over to your favorite craft store to grab colored poster board to make your creation. Scared of messing up? Sketch what you want each of the pieces to look like on a scratch piece of paper. Notice how each piece is a simple shape that can be cut out, then put together to make the larger design.
See how I created the Dash Robot and a large LEGO Mini-Figure of myself HERE!
Cardboard Maker Tree
Create a makerspace themed tree for your classroom by using this free template. All the materials you need are:
- cardboard tube
- thin cardboard (think: cereal boxes, pasta boxes, soda can boxes…)
- recycled container (for the tree to stand up in)
- scissors
- razor
- tape and/or hot glue gun
- (optional) clear plastic ornaments found at craft stores
- (optional) small makerspace/STEM type items to fill the ornaments with
To add another layer of the holidays into your room, gift wrap STEM & Winter themed books and place them under the tree. Every day leading up to winter break, unwrap a book each day to count down. It's your own book advent calendar!
Want to find the perfect way to wrap a gift? Try this Gift Wrap STEM Challenge with your class!
Have a great holiday season with a bit of STEM Style!
Other blog posts you might enjoy:
- DIY Paper Dash Robot Instructions by Naomi Meredith
- STEM & Technology Holiday Gift Guide for Kids by Naomi Meredith
- Winter STEM Activities Kids Will Love by Naomi Meredith
- Winter STEM Challenges by Innovative Teacher Podcast
What questions do you have about these decorations? Have any other ideas to share? Feel free to direct message me on Instagram, @naomimeredith_ and I would love to chat with you!
