Addictively fun STEM activities for kids!
I’m embarrassed to admit it, but my stash of geoboards sat on the shelves for YEARS collecting dust. I didn’t really know how I could make them engaging for kids and I was too busy trying to keep up on my to do list to dive in and figure it out. I soooo wish I had these challenge cards back then!Just print them out and
Kids will have an awesome time building popular 2D and 3D shapes with these free STEM task cards! Just like our mega pack of toothpick structures and famous landmark cards, these STEM challenges use simple materials so you can easily create a STEM center or Makerspace. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready I began by printing the the task cards on cardstock to give them extra durability. Then I ran
Studying shapes can feel a lot like learning a foreign language to kids. Rhombuses, trapezoids, spheres… even the NAMES are tricky. But thankfully, with lots of practice, students can memorize not only their crazy titles but also all of the characteristics that make each one special. These 12 playful games make it fun for children to dive into 2D and 3D shapes once and for
Pattern blocks are such an easy way to incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) into the classroom! Just print the cards below, grab your blocks, and you’re ready to build kids’ design, problem solving and planning skills. Getting Ready To prep, I simply printed the cards on cardstock to give them extra durability and cut them apart with my scissors. Note: If you were
Pattern block mats take on a whole new level of challenge and fun when kids need to roll each number with dice before they can cover it. These playful community helper themed mats work on shapes, counting, number recognition and adding at the same time. They are a perfect compliment to our Pattern Block Activity Pack! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep the
Learning shape names and characteristics is a math-must! Thankfully, this playful (and no prep!) shape game makes mastering them fun for kids. Snag your copy below and then hop over to grab our popular 2D Shape Activity Pack! Getting Ready Prepping the activity was as quick as it comes! I printed one game sheet for each child and grabbed a box of jumbo paperclips. NOTE:
These apple STEM challenges are a must-try! Grab a bag of apples and dive into science, measurement, buoyancy, life cycles, 2D shapes and numbers. The set is perfect to use in STEM centers, math stations or as early finisher tasks. Download your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Peek Inside The apple activities are easy to differentiate, making them perfect for kindergarten and first
There are so many parts that go with learning about 3D shapes and these playful puzzles are a great way to tie it all together! Scroll down to grab the freebie then make sure to jump over and grab our free 2D shape sort too. Getting Ready To prep, I printed off the puzzles, ran them through the laminator and cut out the individual puzzle pieces.
Sometimes the simplest activities are the biggest hits with kids. That’s certainly true for these easy DIY magnetic craft sticks. They are a motivating way to work on shapes, patterns, alphabet letters… there are so many possibilities. They’re great to use as a math center or STEM box in preschool or kindergarten! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting Ready To prep, I grabbed a
Looking for a print and play 2D shape activity your kids will love? This sorting activity is great to use as an interactive notebook, assessment tool or math center. Grab your set below and then hop over and snag our 2D Shape Activity Pack too! One of the ways we love to introduce shapes to our students is by having them look at the world
