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Easy-to-Teach STEM Kits for Afterschool

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You want engaging, hands-on STEM activities—but your staff doesn’t always feel confident teaching science, and training time is limited. We offer easy-to-teach STEM kits with guided video lessons and everything you need to get started. No planning. No prep. No stress. Trusted by programs nationwide, Nature Watch removes barriers to STEM in afterschool and makes science easy for staff and fun for students.

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EASY for Staff, FUN for Students, SIMPLE to Get Started

Easy for Your Staff
  • Step-by-step videos guide the instruction
  • Everything is included
  • No planning. No prep.
Fun & Educational for Students
  • Hands-on, project based activities
  • Active, Engaged & Disguised Learning
  • Aligned to standards
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
1 Get a sample kit to try with your students
2 Request a quote and place your order
3 Receive your kits and get started

Elementary, Middle School & Summer Options
Or Let Us Customize a Quote for You

Select from the options below OR allow us to customize a plan to meet your needs. We love working with programs to create a quote that matches the number of kits, school sites and students that works best for you! Request Info

Elementary Full Year of STEM Kits for Afterschool (K-5/6th)

This collection of 35 different projects allows your students to focus on a different project each week of the school year. Nature/Science based themes include: animals, birds, insects and butterflies, ocean and sea life, trees and plants, space and solar system, ecology and so much more!

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Middle School STEM Kits for Afterschool (6th-8th)

This collection of 12 different projects is geared toward middle school grade levels. These kits allow for more advanced learning, yet still offer the hands-on experience of project based learning. Themes include: food chains/webs, outdoor living skills, photosynthesis, gardening and more!

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Summer Program STEM Kits

This collection of 12 kits is designed to meet the needs of summer programs. These "campy" projects work for all grade levels and themes include: bees, sharks, going green, hummingbirds, constellations and more. A great addition for either 4 and 6 week summer programs or for winter and spring break camps!

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Recommended by Afterschool Coordinators, Directors & Site Leaders

Nature Watch curriculum is a great resource for expanded learning programs. These easy to use kits come with engaging lessons and the best part is that all materials necessary for your project are included. We highly recommend Nature Watch curriculum for your students.
Tammy W.
Community Services Coordinator
Fontana Unified School District
The Nature Watch Afterschool STEM kits have become something our students look forward to every week!
Alyssa B.
Extended Learning Program Coordinator
Appleton Area School District, Johnston 21st CCLC
My staff loves them!
Natalie L
Fort Cobb Schools Afterschool Program Director
The Nature Watch kits have been working very well for our afterschool program. We do them once a week on our minimum day and the kids really enjoy it. The kits are so convenient for afterschool staff to use. We also enjoy the extra supplemental activity suggestions that come in each lesson. It helps staff to tailor the lesson to the needs and interests of multiple grade levels and learning styles.
Kaylee B.
Coordinator of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program
Rim of the World USD

STEM That Works Effortlessly in Afterschool
Nature Watch helps afterschool programs deliver hands-on STEM in a way that's easy for staff and engaging for students. Our project-based kits are designed for real-world afterschool environments, where time is limited and staff may not feel confident teaching science.

Hands-On, Project-Based Learning Students Love
Our kits are built around hands-on, make-and-take projects that keep students active, curious, and engaged. Students often don't even realize they're learning because the experience feels creative and fun—from making feeders, gardens, coasters, games, jewelry, and other projects they're excited to share.

Designed for Afterschool Staff
We understand that many staff (and even students) feel hesitant about science. That's why our kits include clearly organized materials and simple, step-by-step video lessons that model exactly what to say and do. Staff can press play and guide the activity with confidence—no planning or prep required.

Take-Home Projects Parents Notice
Our make-and-take approach helps parents stay connected to learning. Families see what their child created and hear about what they learned, reinforcing the value of your program at home.

Support From Start to Finish
We know how busy you are. Our team makes the ordering process easy—from quick quotes for purchasing departments to custom packing and labeling by school site for smooth distribution. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Proven Across Afterschool Programs Nationwide
Nature Watch STEM kits are used by hundreds of afterschool programs serving thousands of students across the country. Programs consistently tell us that students are excited to participate—and staff feel confident leading science activities.

Have questions or special requests? We're happy to help and glad to prepare a quote that fits your program's needs.

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