3D Shape STEM Challenge Cards

These STEM challenge cards are perfect for encouraging children to explore 3D shapes and their attributes through hands-on play! They help develop design and building skills, problem solving and spatial awareness skills.

Two different designs have been included – one set of 12 cards with the shape named and shown + one set of 12 cards with only the shape names and the number of toothpicks and balls of playdough provided.

Just press print and grab some toothpicks and a tub of playdough and you’re ready to start building.

After building each shape, children can explain their learning with our recording sheets. Three different variations are includes and ask children to draw the shape built and label the number of vertices and edges.

Shapes included – cube, triangular prism, rectangular prism, square based pyramid, triangular based pyramid, cylinder, sphere, hexagonal based pyramid, cone, hemisphere, pentagonal prism and hexagonal prism.

These STEM challenge cards are perfect building engineering skills!

Here’s what’s included –

• 12 x 3D Shape STEM Challenge Cards (shape named and shown) – 2 per A4 page
• 12 x 3D Shape STEM Challenge Cards (only the shape names and the number of toothpicks and balls of playdough provided) – 2 per A4 page
• 3D Shape STEM Challenge worksheets included (3 versions) – 1 per A4 page
• ‘What shape can you make?’ signs for display in your centers/work stations – 2 designs – 1 per A4 page

File type –

Ready to print PDF

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…

All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase.

★ Please view the available PREVIEWS to see more of what’s included ★

I also encourage you to ask questions before purchasing if you are uncertain of anything.

What programs do I need to open and use this product?

I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free to download program.

To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. If you don’t have PowerPoint, you can access a free trial of the program here – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/try

Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

What does it mean if a file is editable?

Our editable files allow you to change and customize the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.

Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.

If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I’ve included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.

You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customize the look of your classroom!

Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me.