Alphabet STEM - Activities for Letter A (Kinder STEM)

Updated: December 24, 2024

  • Type: Stage 1 & 2

  • Grade Level: PreK - 1

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and STEM Career Activities for the letter A! These activities emphasize generally accepted outcomes for kindergarten readiness in the areas of math and science. The focus of this curriculum is to develop Stage 1 STEM skills and awareness of real-world STEM concepts and careers.

Letter A is part of the Alphabet STEM Curriculum for Kindergarten!

OVERVIEW

Your students will explore STEM subjects with the following activities related to the letter A:

  • Science Focus: Create an air cannon (Forces)

  • Technology Focus: Learn about apps

  • Engineering Focus: Design paper airplanes (Lift and Drag)

  • Math Focus: Apple adding game (addition)

  • STEM Career Focus: Astronaut puppet

As with many STEM activities, these activities can be tailored to students of various skill levels and abilities.

Included in this product:

  • Detailed teacher instructions and editable Google slides

  • Editable student handouts and printables to complete the activities

  • STEM Career Connections and real-world examples

Suggested Materials:

  • Plastic cups

  • Latex balloons

  • Razor blade/ scissors

  • Masking tape

  • Pom-poms

  • Coloring utensils

  • Paper

  • Stickers (Foam, anything 3D)

  • Adhesive jewels

  • Dice

  • Glue sticks

 

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