Weekly Theme: Creative Problem-Solving
Activities
PreK-K
Build a Recycled Sailboat
Reuse old materials from around your home to help your child build a toy boat.
1st-2nd Grade
Make Paper Planes to Glide Like a Draco
The draco lizard is able to glide using special “wings” that evolved out of its ribs. In this activity your child can explore the science of gliding with a simple paper airplane experiment.
Activities
PreK-K
Build It From Nature
Elinor is fascinated by the hook-and-loop fastener on Ari’s watch. Learn about this and other inventions inspired by nature with this printable exercise.
1st-2nd Grade
Build and Test Paper Bridges
Some bridges are strong enough to support cars, some are just for people and pets. What determines a bridge’s strength? Investigate by making paper bridges.
Activities
PreK-K
Build a Bridge with Paper, Paper Clips and Blocks
Experiment with building bridges to see what it takes for them to hold the weight of rocks.
1st-2nd Grade
Build a Better Bunny-Copter
Help your child build a twirling bunny-copter! It will help her learn how to recognize the value of refining an existing invention to improve its performance.
Activities
PreK-K
Building a Structure for a Favorite Toy
Plan and build a structure for a special object such as a stuffed animal or toy car.
1st-2nd Grade
The Suspension Bridge Engineering Project
This creative, simple, upcycled suspension bridge will help your child learn about engineering.
Activities
PreK-K
Treehouse Trouble
Learn to build treehouses with the kids from Hero Elementary.
1st-2nd Grade
Build a Better Birdbath
After a birdbath mishap, Ruff wonders if a different column would make it stronger. Which shape would support the most weight?