STEM Engineering & Design

The STEM Engineering & Design Activity Set is a hands-on construction kit that introduces early learners to the fundamentals of engineering through playful design challenges. Using colourful, snap-together parts, students can build models of a playground including a slide, swing set, see-saw, and more. The included challenge cards offer structured learning through real-world scenarios, guiding children through the engineering design process from planning and building to testing ...

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces basic engineering concepts like force, structure, and balance.
• Builds problem-solving and critical thinking skills through guided challenges.
• Encourages creativity and iterative design thinking with interchangeable parts.
• Supports STEAM learning with integrated art, design, and storytelling opportunities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Assign different playground elements for students to build individually or in teams.
• Pair with design journals to encourage reflection and iteration.
• Use challenge cards as task prompts in a STEM learning centre.
• Integrate with role-play to explore physics concepts in action.

Specifications:

• Set includes: Slides, swing seats, platforms, hooks, handles, connectors, poles, planks, gears, and more (see full list in guide)
• Extras: 2 Playground Pals, 10 Challenge Cards, Teacher Guide with reproducible worksheets
• Largest piece: Slide measures 15cm (L)
• Suitable for: Ages 5+ years