--- title: Most Popular STEAM Programming Packages description: Enhance your educational programs with themed sessions using KiwiCo's educator-favorite crate series. --- [![2023_KiwiCo-Education-Logo](https://programs.kiwico.com/hubfs/2023_KiwiCo-Education-Logo.png)](https://education.kiwico.com/) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) [Get in Touch](https://education.kiwico.com/bulk) [Programming](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/tag/programming) # Most Popular STEAM Programming Packages [![KiwiCo Education](https://programs.kiwico.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023_KiwiCo-Education-Logo.jpg?width=50&height=50&name=2023_KiwiCo-Education-Logo.jpg)](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/author/kiwico-education) [KiwiCo Education](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/author/kiwico-education) 19 January, 2024 Whether you are working in a classroom, an after-school program, a camp, or even a club, having themed sessions can tie the whole program together. We're excited to share a list of educator-favorite crate series from elementary grades up through high school. Email [schoolsgroups@kiwico.com](mailto:schoolsgroups@kiwico.com) to [set up a time to talk](https://www.kiwico.com/schools-and-groups/bulk) to one of our STEM Experts to learn more about how KiwiCo crates fit within your program.   ## Elementary School ![](https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/blt5d966d0d1776691c/blte2970212f6d39860/635afd8feb4a5478dab72a6f/basketball-catapult-2.gif) ### Science of Games Use STEM concepts to construct different activities and games. From building a basketball catapult to exploring the power of hydraulics, each week will investigate new scientific ideas while creating an interactive project. **Example crates include:** - [Basketball Catapult](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/basketball-catapult-project-kit/3976) - [Pinball Machine](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/pinball-project-kit/1648) - [Arcade Claw](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/arcade-project-kit/3406) - [Fishing Game](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/fishing-rod-project-kit/3826) - [Race Day](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/balloon-car-f1903/3975) ### Robotics Learn about engineering and physics while building robots that jump, slither, and set up domino reactions. **Example crates include:** - [Jumping Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/jumping-robot-project-kit/4071) - [Remote-Controlled Snake Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/snake-robot-project-kit/3821) - [Walking Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/walking-robot-project-kit/1986) - [Domino Machine](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/domino-machine-project-kit/3827) ### Make your own... Let kids explore their creative side while creating a variety of objects and projects. Dive deep into concepts like colors and physics while designing and making your very own art, ice cream, or soap. **Example crates include:** - [Light-Up Wire Art](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/light-up-wire-art-project-kit/2096) - [Science of Cooking: Ice Cream](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/science-of-cooking-ice-cream-project-kit/3781) - [Animal Bath Bombs](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/animal-bath-bombs-project-kit/2784) - [Mini Journals](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/doodle-mini-journals-project-kit/2452) - [Crystal Ombre Soap Making](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/crystal-ombre-soap-making-project-kit/2728) ### World Travelers For the traveler, let them explore the world without needing a passport. Start by exploring the World, plan a trip to visit different countries (like England, Guatemala, and Italy), and learn about different cultures. With each country, you will embark on hands-on STEAM activities that introduce something special about the country. **Example crates include:** - [Explore Geography](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/world-project-kit/2569) - [Italy](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/italy-project-kit/3144) - [India](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/india-f1932/3324) - [England](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/england-project-kit/3227) - [Australia](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/atlas-australia-project-kit/3117) ### Intro to Professions Curious about what marine biologists and astronauts do? Explore what it’s like to have different jobs by completing a variety of hands-on projects that explore different STEM professions. Investigate different careers and engage in activities that give a feel for what it’s like to do that type of work. **Example crates include:** - [Paleontologist Starter Kit](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/paleontologist-starter-kit/3507) - [Veterinarian Starter Kit](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/vet-starter-kit/3542) - [Astronaut Starter Kit](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/astronaut-starter-kit/3118) - [Marine Biologist Starter Kit](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/professions-marine-biologist-project-kit/4532) - [Civil Engineer Starter Kit](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/civil-enginerring-starter-kit-project-kit/4587) ### Glowing and Colorful Science Explore a different aspect of color and light as you create interactive STEAM projects. Each hands-on activity will captivate the senses while diving deeper into the science behind why it works. **Example crates include:** - [Kaleidoscope Play](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/kiwi-kaleidoscope-project-kit/2607) - [Color Changing Slime](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/color-changing-slime-project-kit/2948) - [Solar Lantern](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/solar-lantern-project-kit/4183) - [Glow String Shooter](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/glow-string-shooter-project-kit/3823) - [Solar System](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/store-solar-system-project-kit/2638) ### Environment and Sustainability Learn how science can be used to both harness the power of and help protect our environment. Focus on solar power, making sustainable choices, and the impact that can have on the world around us. **Example crates include:** - [Solar Crayon Recycler](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/solar-crayon-recycler-project-kit/4212) - [Environmental Science: Oil Cleanup](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/oil-spill-project-kit/3513) - [Window Garden](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/window-garden-project-kit/3098) - [Solar Lantern](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/solar-lantern-project-kit/4183) - [Kitchen Scrap Planter](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/kitchen-scrap-planter-project-kit/4448) ## Middle School ![](https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/blt5d966d0d1776691c/bltf7988dc7bc4c7813/635afda69549fb1076784487/carousel-hydraulic-claw-1.gif) ### Motors and Electronics Introduce topics of motion, physics, and electronics as you build a variety of simple machines. Start by learning about resistors, motors, and hydraulics then turn those skills and projects into larger creations. **Example crates include:** - [Jumping Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/jumping-robot-project-kit/4071) - [Spin Art Machine](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/spin-art-machine-project-kit/2078) - [Ice Skating Rink](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/ice-skating-rink-project-kit/3977) - [Remote-Controlled Snake Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/snake-robot-project-kit/3821) - [Bottle Rocket](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/store-bottle-rocket-project-kit/2657) - [Bubble Machine](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/bubble-machine-project-kit/3153) ### Forces and Interactions Explore different types of force and how they cause objects to move. Go beyond just push and pull to see how a variety of forces impact the effort needed to make things move. - [Animation Machine](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/animation-machine-project-kit/3323) - [Automaton](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/automaton-project-kit/1332) - [Pulley Crane](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/pulley-crane-project-kit/3208) - [Hydraulic Claw](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/store-hydraulic-claw-project-kit/2637) - [Wind Cannon](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/wind-cannon-project-kit/3005) ### Art Exploration Let your creativity shine as you build and craft. Allow the concepts and activities to guide you while you flex your creative muscles to personalize projects like handcrafted paper bowls, geometric candles, and a faux leather portfolio. **Example crates include:** - [Handcrafted Paper Bowls](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/store-paper-bowls-project-kit/2658) - [Geometric Candles](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/geometric-candles-project-kit/3236) - [Faux Leather Portfolio](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/faux-leather-portfolio-f1997/3415) - [Light-Up Wire Art](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/light-up-wire-art-project-kit/2096) - [Faux Succulent Garden](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/felt-succulent-garden-project-kit/1912) ## High School ![](https://csicdn.kiwico.com/v3/assets/blt5d966d0d1776691c/blt0b434eb3917be5fd/635afed5ff7b405f6b3f40f1/MCEM_Cement_Planter_PDP_Colored_Seamless.png) ### Engineering Design Inspire innovators to think about the design and engineering behind everyday objects. Explore hands-on lessons in the creative application of the scientific principles behind real-world problems. **Example crates include:** - [Wooden Ukulele](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/ukulele-project-kit/2844) - [Articulated Desk Lamp](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/articulated-desk-lamp-project-kit/2386) - [2-in-1 Lantern](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/2-in-1-lantern-project-kit/2896) - [Stereo Headphones](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/headphones-project-kit/2890) - [Table Tennis Robot](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/table-tennis-machine-project-kit/2846) ### Art and Design Discover new art and design tools to help turn artistic visions into design realities. Explore fresh techniques and draw inspiration from real designs so that makers can take pride in a finished project that’s both fun and functional. **Example crates include:** - [Stenciled Book Holder](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/stenciled-book-holder-project-kit/3002) - [Macrame Planters](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/macrame-planters-project-kit/2898) - [Electroluminescent Wire Art](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/electroluminescent-wire-sculpture-project-kit/3615) - [Hand-Dipped Planter](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/hand-dipped-planters-project-kit/3138) - [Loom Knitted Hat](https://www.kiwico.com/us/store/dp/loom-knitted-hats-project-kit/3954) [Reach out to learn more about our out-of-school time STEM programming or get a quote for your program.](https://education.kiwico.com/bulk) Previous Post ###### [Building Confidence — and a Gravity Timer — All at Once](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/building-confidence-and-a-gravity-timer-all-at-once) Next Post ###### [Developing 21st Century Leaders at Boys and Girls Clubs with KiwiCo](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/developing-21st-century-leaders-at-boys-and-girls-clubs-with-kiwico) ### Similar Blog Posts [![](https://programs.kiwico.com/hs-fs/hubfs/148_KiwiCo_BoysGirlsClub_07182023_paigegreen_.jpg?width=352&name=148_KiwiCo_BoysGirlsClub_07182023_paigegreen_.jpg)](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/qa-with-a-migrant-education-program) #### [Q&A with a Migrant Education Program](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/qa-with-a-migrant-education-program) [![](https://programs.kiwico.com/hs-fs/hubfs/225_KiwiCo_BoysGirlsClub_07182023_paigegreen_.jpg?width=352&name=225_KiwiCo_BoysGirlsClub_07182023_paigegreen_.jpg)](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/boys-girls-clubs-programming) #### [Boys & Girls Clubs Programming](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/boys-girls-clubs-programming) #### [Group Fundraising with KiwiCo](https://programs.kiwico.com/blog/group-fundraising-with-kiwico) [![kiwico_logo_white](https://programs.kiwico.com/hubfs/kiwico_logo_white.png)](https://education.kiwico.com/) With over 2,000 expertly designed projects to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers, KiwiCo has got awesome down to a science. 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