STEM Play

STEM Play STEM Kit contents
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Age range
3-6 years | PreK-1st Grade

The STEM Play Kit contains the Block Play, Water Play, and Active Play sets with everything needed to introduce basic science, technology, engineering, and math topics to children new to STEM. Simply set out the materials and display one of the illustrated activity cards, then let children start discovering on their own- naturally solving problems as they play and explore. Plus, the back of each card has super-simple teacher tips and discussion questions, making it easy to guide kids along as they learn about STEM concepts including weight, balance, buoyancy, and more. The complete STEM Kit includes all three sets detailed below, for a total of 151 pieces.

Contents

  • Block Play STEM Set
    • The Block Play STEM Set introduces the concepts of gravity and force; structure, stability, balance, and size; shapes and counting; and trajectory. This set assist in STEM skill development through play and exploration. Each activity card includes teacher tips and discussion questions for additional guidance.
    • Card Stand
    • 8 Activity Cards
    • 20 Plastic Links
    • 48 Wooden Pieces
Block Play Set contents
  • Water Play STEM Set
    • The Water Play STEM Set introduces the concepts of gravity and flow, buoyancy and weight, and force and motion. Children will start discovering on their own- naturally solving problems as they play and explore. Each activity card includes teacher tips and discussion questions for additional guidance.
    • Card Stand with Suction Cups
    • 8 Activity Cards
    • 50 Foam Boat Builder Pieces
    • 22 Pipe Builder Pieces
    • 4 Weighted People Figurines
    • Measuring Cup
    • Water Play STEM Set contents
  • Active Play Set
    • The Active Play STEM Set introduces the concepts of force and motion, weight and balance, and trajectory and angles through play and exploration. Simply set out the materials and display one of the illustrated activity cards, then let children start discovering on their own. Each activity card includes teacher tips and discussion questions for additional guidance.
    • Card Stand
    • 8 Activity Cards
    • Trampoline Stand- Assembly Required
      • Baseboard
      • Backboard
      • Trampoline Disk
    • 6 Weighted Beanbags
    • Balance (measures 32")
    • Active Play STEM Set contents
  • Resource Binder

 

This STEM Kit was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.