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Build & Destroy - STEM Building Challenges for Kindergarten

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 May 2025

Build, destroy, and promote STEM education with our printable STEM building challenges for Kindergarten.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  8 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  PK - 5

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teaching resource

Build & Destroy - STEM Building Challenges for Kindergarten

  • Updated

    Updated:  12 May 2025

Build, destroy, and promote STEM education with our printable STEM building challenges for Kindergarten.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  8 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  PK - 5

Build, destroy, and promote STEM education with our printable STEM building challenges for Kindergarten.

Stem Building Challenges For Kindergarten!

Looking for hands-on learning that keeps little minds and fingers busy? These STEM building challenges for kindergarten are a perfect blend of creativity, problem-solving, and fun! 

Designed with early learners in mind, each task invites students to build an object using a specific number and color of cubes, then destroy and rebuild something new. These STEM building challenges for kindergarten foster critical thinking and spatial awareness while giving kids a fun, repeatable way to explore construction concepts.

Twelve Building Challenges For Stem-Tastic Fun!

This set includes twelve building challenges that are perfect for centers, STEM bins, or indoor recess fun! Each task card features a unique prompt with cube color 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 Construction Activities For Preschoolers

Ready to print, build, and learn? Just download these construction 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 in Florida and Teach Starter collaborator.


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