The STEM Play Kit contains the Block Play, Water Play, and Active Play Sets with everything needed to introduce basic science, engineering, technology, 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 kit includes all 3 sets detailed below, for a total of 151 pieces.

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Age Range

3 - 6  |  Pre-K - 1st Grade

Contents

• Block Play STEM Set
• Water Play STEM Set
• Active Play STEM Set
• Resources Binder

Block Play

The Block Play STEM Set from Lakeshore Learning introduces the concepts of gravity and force; structure, stability, balance, and size; shapes and counting; and trajectory. This kit assists in STEM skill development through play and exploration. Each activity card includes teacher tips and discussion questions for additional guidance.

Water Play

The Water Play STEM Set from Lakeshore Learning 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.

Active Play

The Active Play STEM Set from Lakeshore Learning 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.

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