Squishmallows STEAM (Ciencia práctica semanal + STEM con un peluche blando y retorcido)

Squishmallow STEAM focuses on a new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concept each week. For each class, we'll have show & tell, followed by a lesson that includes information about that day's STEAM concept (the meaning of each letter of STEAM, examples of who uses it and why they use it, examples of that concept, etc). After the lesson, students will be guided through a STEAM experiment or project that involves using their Squishmallow. We'll talk about predictions, research, launching the experiment, outcomes, and if any redesigning of the idea would help it have a more positive outcome. 

Having a cuddly Squishmallow helps keep the class in full creative mode and takes away the feeling of being pressured to get the experiments right the first time (because even if a Squishmallow falls to the floor, it's still cute and we all get to giggle!). 

2025 Weekly Themes:

Week of March 23 - A for Art - making a Squishmallow agamograph 🎨
Week of March 30 - M for Math - using nonstandard measurements with your Squishmallow 📏
Week of April 6 - STEAM Creative Week ** NO CLASS on April 10 **
Week of April 13 - S for Science - identifying Squishmallow animal habitats 🌎
Week of April 20 - T for Technology - making a 2D Squishmallow on a 3D object 🧊
Week of April 27 - E for Engineering - making a Squishmallow zipline 🧗🏾‍♀️
Week of May 4 - A for Art - tissue paper Squishmallow 💮
Week of May 11 - M for Math - Squishmallow venn diagram ⚪
Week of May 18 - S for Science - Casting a rainbow on your Squishmallow 🌈
Week of May 25 - T for Technology - Squishmallow AI (Artificial Intelligence) 🤖
Week of June 1 - E for Engineering - making a Squishmallow launcher 🥏
Week of June 8 - ** NO CLASS **
Week of June 15 - A for Art - making a Squishmallow sculpture 🗿
Week of June 22 - M for Math - Squishmallow fractions ➗

A Squishmallow isn't required for this class. You're welcome to bring any stuffy to work with! I recommended using Squishmallows or other plush friends that are between 5-16 inches tall (12.7-40.64 cm). Anything outside of that size recommendation will be difficult to work with. 

DISCLAIMER: Shiny Happy Kids and Outschool are in no way affiliated with Squishmallows, Jazwares, or Kelly Toys. The purpose of this class is to educate children about animals while using their privately owned Squishmallows as inspiration for weekly themes.