Building Bricks STEM - Spring Challenge Mats
26 unique, hands-on design challenges that spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each mat features an engaging scenario and open-ended prompt, encouraging students to think like real engineers as they build solutions using building bricks (such as LEGO® blocks).
Grades: K - 5th; Homeschool
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
26 unique, hands-on design challenges that spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each mat features an engaging scenario and open-ended prompt, encouraging students to think like real engineers as they build solutions using building bricks (such as LEGO® blocks).
Grades: K - 5th; Homeschool
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
26 unique, hands-on design challenges that spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each mat features an engaging scenario and open-ended prompt, encouraging students to think like real engineers as they build solutions using building bricks (such as LEGO® blocks).
Grades: K - 5th; Homeschool
Teaching Duration: 1 hour
LESSON OVERVIEW
Ignite your students' passion for STEM and engineering with our Building Bricks Challenge Mats! Designed for K-5 students, these mats offer 26 unique, hands-on design challenges that spark creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Each mat features an engaging scenario and open-ended prompt, encouraging students to think like real engineers as they build solutions using building bricks (such as LEGO® blocks).
These versatile mats are perfect for individual or group work and can be used as a standalone activity or as part of a larger STEM lesson. With challenges ranging from building a greenhouse to finishing a new farm road, your students will stay engaged and excited about STEM learning!
Features:
Editable Student Handouts: 26 unique engineering design challenges, each featuring a fun spring activity
Editable Teacher Slides
Aligned with NGSS standards
Promotes problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking
Perfect for individual or group work
Versatile for use in various STEM lessons
Reusable and durable for long-term use (if laminated)
Benefits:
Makes STEM learning fun and engaging
Encourages hands-on exploration and experimentation
Supports cross-curricular learning
Easy to implement in any classroom setting
Provides hours of educational entertainment
Materials needed:
Challenge mats (this product)
Plastic building bricks (such as LEGO® blocks)
Mesh bags or plastic storage containers (optional, but great for distributing blocks to individual students and then you can wash blocks in them in the dishwasher to sanitize!)
