Invitation to play trays are my go-to STEM toy. They are so adaptable, teach vital STEM concepts and are a perfect play based activity. They actually mimic real-world engineering processes. As a mother and a STEM professional here are my reasons why you should love them too! *This page may contain affiliate links to products […]
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Gingerbread house STEM challenge
This is a gingerbread house STEM challenge which seems deceptively simple. You need to design a gingerbread house from the given materials so that your gingerbread man can fit inside. It’s a perfect challenge to develop building and engineering skills whilst working on your inventive thinking and problem solving. *This page may contain affiliate links […]
Home for a hippo engineering STEM challenge
This is a storybook STEM challenge based on the book “there’s a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake”. It combines engineering concepts through building a tall structure that will withstand the weight of a hippopotamus. This activity involves problem solving, critical thinking, building, measurement and maths all combined with literacy too. *This page may contain […]
Construction themed invitation to play
This is an invitation to play with a construction theme. All of the materials are building materials that connect or stick together. It’s a perfect STEM activity for the young builder in your life. I love using these invitations to play trays for getting my kids to interact in open-ended play. I pick a variety […]
The Essentials of STEM for preschoolers
Here is a parent’s guide to the essentials of STEM. It includes answers to what is it? how does it look practically? what does this mean for preschool aged children? how is Australia tackling STEM learning in the early years? Now you might think: why do I care though? Well, the ‘buzz’ surrounding STEM continues […]