Rolling Eyeball STEAM Kit – A Spooky Halloween STEM Activity for Kids
- Amy
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 17
Looking for a spooky (and educational) Halloween activity for kids?
The Rolling Eyeball STEAM Kit is the perfect mix of creepy fun and hands-on learning. In no time at all, kids build a complete circuit and watch their eyeball jiggle and roll across the table—just in time for Halloween!
Why this Halloween STEM activity is so much fun 🎃👀
Finding beginner-friendly STEAM technology projects for kids can be tricky, especially around Halloween. This kit checks all the boxes:
✅ Affordable STEM kit for classrooms or parties
✅ Simple step-by-step build (under 20 minutes)
✅ Teaches one clear science and technology concept
✅ Ends with a spooky rolling eyeball that kids love
The Big Idea: Learning Circuits through Halloween Fun
This activity tackles the "T" in STEAM (Technology). Kids learn how to connect a vibration motor to a battery, creating a complete circuit. The result? A gross, wiggly eyeball that vibrates and rolls around—an unforgettable way to introduce circuitry.
Key STEM Concepts Kids Will Learn
Circuit: A closed path that electricity flows through.
Battery: Stores and supplies energy.
Motor: A machine that turns energy into motion.
Cause + Effect: Power flows, the motor vibrates, and the eyeball rolls!
What’s Inside the Rolling Eyeball Kit?
This Halloween STEM activity kit includes everything you need:
Eyeball
Battery + vibration motor
Step-by-step instructions with an easy-to-follow video
No special tools required—just open the kit and start building.
This affordable kit comes with everything you need to create your spooky rolling eyeball. Instructions for assembly are included in an easy to follow step by step video.
Extend the Learning with Our Activity Plan
The fun doesn’t stop once the eyeball starts rolling! Each kit is supported by a supplemental activity plan that helps kids connect hands-on play with real-world science and technology. Designed for young learners, the plan includes:
The Big Idea: Kids explore how a vibration motor and a battery work together to make the eyeball move—an exciting way to introduce circuits and haptic technology.
Science Connections: From buzzing video game controllers to vibrating cell phones, kids discover how the same technology they build powers everyday devices.
Key Concepts: Clear, simple definitions of important STEM terms like circuit, complete circuit, conductor, current, vibration motor, and haptic technology.
Challenge Questions: Prompts that encourage kids to think, experiment, and make connections beyond the project.
This turns the Rolling Eyeball STEAM Kit into more than just a spooky Halloween craft—it’s a ready-to-use STEM lesson plan for classrooms, after-school programs, and at-home learning.
Ready to Build Your Spooky Eyeball?
Don’t miss out on this Halloween STEAM project that kids will actually remember!
And while you’re here, check out more of our Halloween STEM and STEAM kits for kids and teens!
🕯️ Light Up the Night with Halloween Luminaries
Create a spooky glow with our Halloween Luminary Kits! Choose from designs like a haunted house, jack-o’-lantern, witch, or spider, and learn how circuits make LEDs shine. These fun, affordable kits are perfect for Halloween parties, classroom activities, or decorating your windows and porch. Kids will love making their own glowing Halloween art while exploring STEAM concepts in circuits and design.
✨ Glow-in-the-Dark Neon Line Art
Take your creativity to the next level with Neon Line Art Kits! Available in canvas or acrylic, these projects let kids design glowing artwork with simple circuit-powered neon effects. Perfect for budding artists and scientists alike, this STEAM activity combines technology + art to spark imagination. Display your finished piece as a unique Halloween decoration—or keep it glowing year-round!
