As spring hits full stride, May bursts with fresh opportunities to explore the wonders of STEM. Whether you’re watching flowers bloom, spotting pollinators in action, or wondering how the days keep getting longer, there’s science happening all around you. It’s the perfect time to get curious, dig into discovery, and celebrate the season of growth with hands-on learning and playful exploration!
Wake Up, Flowers—It’s Spring!
We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but how do flowers know it’s Spring? Flowers have a special internal clock that helps them know when it’s spring! As the days get longer and warmer, their built-in timers say, “Time to bloom!” Next time you see a flower opening up, you’re watching nature’s clock in action—how cool is that?
Link to Article: How Do Spring Flowers Know When to Bloom?
Pollinators at Work: Nature’s Tiny Engineers
Spring is the perfect time to spot pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in action! As they move from flower to flower, these busy creatures help plants grow, fruit set, and ecosystems thrive. Grab a notebook, head outside, and see how many different pollinators you can find — science is buzzing all around you!
Link to Article: Climate kids connects: Pollinators
Hello, Sunshine!
Have you noticed the days getting longer and warmer? That’s spring at work! The Earth is tilted just right so we get more sunshine each day. More light means more time to play outside, watch plants grow, and spot animals waking up from winter naps. Spring is like nature’s way of saying, “Let’s get moving!”
Link to article: Signs of Spring: Facts for Kids – National Geographic Kids
A Fun Spring STEM Activity
Re-create your favorite pollinator into a jitter bug with the science of magnetism in this hands on activity!
Link to article: Stem Activities for Kids that Love Bugs
