Squishmallows STEAM (スクイッシュマロウのぬいぐるみを使った毎週の実践科学 + STEM)

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 April 13 - S for Science - identifying and adapting to 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) 🤖 ** NO CLASS on May 26 ** Students in the 5/26 class are welcome to transfer to another section this week so they don't miss out on any Squishmallow fun! 
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 ➗

Week of June 29 - S for Science - Squishmallow shadows 💡
Week of July 6 - T for Technology - Retro Squishvision (Squishmallows + Television) 📺
Week of July 13 - E for Engineering - Chain reactions with Squishmallows ⛓️
Week of July 20 - A for Art - Costume designer for Squishmallows 🤡
Week of July 27 - M for Math - Squishmallow money 💰

Week of August 3 - S for Science - Squishmallow parachute drop 🪂
Week of August 10 - T for Technology - Music Technology with Squishmallows 🎵
Week of August 17 - E for Engineering - making a pulley system for your Squishmallows 🔌
Week of August 24 - A for Art - making a Squishmallow phenakistoscope 🕳️
Week of August 31 - M for Math - Squishmallow tessellation 💠

Week of September 7 - S for Science - DIY lava lamp for your Squishmallows 🌋
Week of September 14 - T for Technology - Dr. Squishmallow (medical technology) 🩺
Week of September 21 - E for Engineering - Design your own Squishmallow board game 🎲
Week of September 28 - A for Art - Squishmallow color wheel 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣
Week of September 28 - M for Math - Squishmallow symmetry ↔️


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.