Build, destroy, and promote STEM education with our printable STEM building challenges for Early Years.
Stem Building Challenges For Little Learners!
Looking for hands-on learning that keeps little minds and fingers busy? These STEM building challenges for kindergarten and preschool students are a perfect blend of creativity, problem-solving, and fun!
Designed with our littlest learners in mind, each task invites students to build an object using a specific number and colour of cubes, then destroy and rebuild something new. These STEM building challenges for early years foster critical thinking and spatial awareness while giving kids a fun, repeatable way to explore construction concepts.
Twelve Building Block Challenge Cards For Stem-Tastic Fun!
This set includes twelve building block challenge cards that are perfect for centres, STEM bins, or indoor recess fun! Each task card features a unique prompt with cube colour and quantity instructions. Once students complete a build, they’re encouraged to take it apart and start the next challenge, keeping engagement high and materials in use!
Download Your Building Block Challenge Activity
Ready to print, build, and learn? Just download these building block challenge activities for preschoolers and kindergartners and let them start exploring! This easy-to-use resource includes twelve vibrant task cards and an optional sketching sheet for kids to plan or reflect on their designs. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and select your preferred PDF or Google Slides resource file.
Note: If you’d like to add cards to further their learning, simply download the slides version and copy/paste the cubes onto new cards!
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator.
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