STEAM Projects

Gabi Childcare offers fun STEAM projects for kids of all ages! STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. We change our projects with each season to keep things exciting! Some projects only need us to provide the supplies.

Our interactive projects encourage ongoing engagement between caregivers and children. During each activity, children will formulate hypotheses, monitor interactions, document their observations, and derive conclusions based on their discoveries. Ultimately, these hands-on experiences enhance the learning journey and strengthen the bond between caregivers and children.

How to select an activity(*Projects that required us to supply the materials)

Families can pick a STEAM project
We share a list of the supplies needed
Families can decide to buy the materials or have the caregiver bring them

Here’s what we’re doing this season (please note it may change based on supplies).

Science Projects

Nature Explorers: newborn & up

This outdoor activity involves walking around the neighborhood to explore various things using all five senses. They will embark on an exciting neighborhood walk where they will engage all five senses to explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of their surroundings, discovering everything from the vibrant colors of local flora and unique architectural details to the sounds of chirping birds and the scent of fresh pavement after rain.

Sensory Safari: 4 months & up

In this activity, children will use all five senses to explore various objects through touch, smell, sound, taste, and sight. They will immerse themselves in a sensory adventure, exploring various objects as they engage their five senses—feeling textures through touch, identifying scents through smell, listening to sounds, tasting flavors, and observing colors and shapes with their sight.

Color Fusion: 6 months & up

This engaging project is perfect for childcare sessions lasting more than four hours or extending

over several days. They will investigate the way colorful ice cubes interact with one another and observe the effects of placing them in water at varying temperatures. They will also discover concepts like melting, color blending, temperature differences, and the science of buoyancy as they see how ice behaves in different

environments.

Magnetic Magic: 18 months & up

In this activity, children will investigate which objects can be attracted to various magnetic

tools. They will explore how different objects interact with various magnetic tools by testing which items are attracted to magnets, observing the effects of magnetic forces, and discovering the properties that make certain materials magnetic while others are not.

Walking Water: 18 months & up

In this water activity, children will investigate how different fibers absorb various food colors. They will explore how different fibers absorb various food colors, examining the contrasting absorption rates, observing the vibrant color changes, and discovering how the texture and : composition of each fiber influence the results of their experiments.

Space BINGO: 2 years old & up

This activity involves children comparing and contrasting the planets in the solar system. They will explore the unique characteristics, sizes, distances from the sun, atmospheres, and surface conditions of the planets in the solar system, while actively comparing and contrasting these fascinating celestial bodies.

Water Wonders: 3 years old & up

In this water activity, children will investigate which objects sink or float. They will explore various objects to determine which ones sink or float, allowing them to experiment with different materials, observe the principles of buoyancy, and learn about density and the properties of matter.

Technology Projects

Maze Makers: 2 years old & up

This activity involves children unleash their creativity by designing intricate mazes using various materials. They will explore concepts of design, critical thinking and coordination as they create and navigate through their personalized mazes.

Chill Factor: 2 years old & up

In this activity, children will craft their own ice cream using five simple ingredients in a Ziploc bag, with an option to create vegan ice cream. They will explore food science principles, learning how ingredients combine to make a tasty treat. Children will experiment with flavors, textures, and freezing techniques.

Treasure Hunt: 2 years old & up

This activity involves children embark on an exciting quest to decipher various codes that will lead them to hidden objects. They will explore the art of code-breaking, enhance their critical thinking skills, and discover the thrill of treasure hunting.

Chemistry Fun: 3 years old & up

This activity involves children diving into the fascinating world of chemistry by investigating how various substances react when combined.They will explore chemical reactions, observe transformations, and develop their scientific thinking skills.

Microscopic Discoveries: 3 years old & up

This activity involves children examining various slides under a microscope. They'll discover intricate details and structures invisible to the naked eye, enhancing their understanding of the microscopic world. They will explore microscopic life, unveiling the secrets of tiny organisms and cells.

Programing Playground: 3 years old & up

This activity introduces children to the world of coding. They will explore different coding languages and problem-solving techniques, enhancing their analytical skills and confidence. By discovering diverse coding methods, they will develop critical thinking abilities and create simple programs.

Digital Creativity: 3 years old & up

In this activity, children will use Apple tablets to explore creative drawing and writing, solve puzzles, enjoy sound experiences, and engage in fun movement activities with a stylus. They will explore creativity, problem-solving, sound, and physical movement through a diverse range of digital applications.

Engineering Projects

Aviation Adventure: 1 years old & up

This activity involves children using various tools to design and build their own airplanes. They will investigate design principles, experiment with different materials, and learn about flight mechanics as they construct and test their unique airplane creations.

Edible Structures: 2 years old & up

This activity involves children using various types of food to construct buildings. They will explore creativity and imagination as they use a variety of food items—such as crackers, fruits, and vegetables—to design and construct their own unique buildings.

Design-A-Car: 2 years old & up

This activity involves children using a variety of tools to design and build their own unique automobiles. They will experiment with different materials and tools to construct various types of automobiles.

Robo Time: 3 years old & up

This activity involves children using tools to build robots. They will explore the mechanical components of robotics, learn how to use various tools for assembly, engage their creativity by designing unique robots, and develop problem-solving skills as they troubleshoot their creations.

Community Creations: 3 years old & up

This activity involves children using various tools and materials to design and build a model of their neighborhood. They will create buildings, homes, bridges, tunnels, cars, and other structures. They will explore architecture, and community planning while using their imagination to recreate the diverse elements of their neighborhood.

Space Adventures: 3 years old & up

This activity involves children using various tools to design and construct their own astronauts, rockets, and representations of the solar system. They will explore concepts of astronomy and space travel.

Body builders: 4 years old & up

This activity involves children utilizing various tools to construct models of different parts of the human anatomy. They will learn about the structure and function of key anatomical features, fostering both creativity and knowledge.

Art Projects

Texture Fun:newborn & up

This activity involves children using a variety of tools or their fingers to create vibrant paintings, allowing them to explore different textures, colors, and techniques. They will explore the wonders of color mixing, texture creation, and artistic expression as they paint with both their fingers and various tools.

Yum-Yum Art: 2 months & up

This activity involves children unleashing their creativity by painting with edible materials. They’ll use colorful and safe ingredients to create their own artwork. They will explore the intersection of art and food by using edible supplies to paint.

Spongy Expressions: 1 year old & up

In this activity, children will use various sponges to explore textures, color mixing, and patterns, creating vibrant and unique works of art. They will discover how to handle the sponges, blend colors, and explore patterns, enabling their creativity to flow freely.

Sticker Storytelling: 18 months & up

In this activity, children will create vibrant sticker collages or utilize stickers in various fun projects. They will explore themes like color, shape, and storytelling while enhancing their fine motor skills and unleashing their creativity.

Paint Splash: 2 years old & up

In this activity, children will use water based paints to create vibrant masterpieces, experimenting with colors and brush techniques to transform blank canvases into unique works of art. They will explore the realm of colors and textures, experiencing the delight of painting as they convey their creative ideas.

Canvas Masterpieces: 2 years old & up

In this activity, children will bring detailed sketches of animals, plants, people, places, and objects to life on canvas or they can use a blank canvas to unleash their imagination and create anything they desire. They will explore various painting techniques and color mixing to enhance their artistic skills.

Colorful Noodles: 2 years old & up

In this activity, children will use textured and colorful pasta to create unique art pieces, exploring various shapes, sizes, and color combinations to unleash their creativity. They will explore pasta of different shapes and sizes while experimenting with color combinations and design techniques.

Math Projects

Pom Pom Fun: 7 months & up

This activity engages children into sorting, classifying, and counting colorful pom poms. They will explore concepts of color recognition, sorting, and numerical understanding.

Sequence Builder: 7 months & up

This activity involves children arranging and creating sequences of colorful objects by placing them in a muffin pan. Children will explore principles of sequencing, pattern recognition, and spatial awareness.

Color Toss: 7 months & up

This activity allows children to count and toss colorful building blocks into decorative containers. Children will explore counting techniques, color identification, and the joy of sensory play.

Bean Bag Fun: 7 months & up

This activity enables children to toss different colored bean bags at corresponding targets, improving their throwing accuracy and color recognition skills. They will explore hand-eye coordination, color identification, and the joy of physical movement.

On Target: 1 year old & up

This activity enables children to toss soft balls at various targets on a dart board. They will explore aiming, precision, and the thrill of friendly competition.

Lengthy Fun: 2 years old & up

This activity incorporates children using measuring tapes to assess the length and width of various objects, facilitating early math skills and an understanding of measurements. They will explore concepts of measurement, comparison, and dimensional understanding while engaging in practical learning.

Color Matching: 3 years old & up

This activity includes children matching colors and numbers, utilizing a card holder for ease and inclusion. They will explore teamwork, matching skills, and critical thinking in a playful setting.