Elementary Explorer

Elementary and Middle School Competitions 2026–2027

Why Kids Should Participate in Competitions

Early participation in elementary competitions and middle school competitions helps children build confidence, develop resilience, and explore their interests in a supportive environment. These experiences nurture creativity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and help foster a positive attitude toward learning.

Don’t see a competition listed?

If you know of a math, science, art, chess, robotics, writing, academic, or any other competition that would be helpful for elementary students, we’d love to hear about it.

Please email us at [email protected] with the competition name, subject area, grade levels, and website (if available). We’ll review it and do our best to add it to this page for other families.