Use these STEM challenge cards to help your pupils have some fun as they get to know each other and settle in for the back to school period during Term 1.

These activities are perfect for Years 1 – 3 and have been designed to get pupils moving. This teaching resource provides options for independent STEM work or group STEM work.

These STEM activities use everyday materials that you would have no trouble finding in your classroom. Alternatively, put out the callout to your new pupils and have them bring in some equipment donations from home, such as cardboard rolls.

Back to School STEM Challenge #1 – Picture Perfect! 📷

This fun classroom STEM activity challenges your pupils to design a photo frame to send home to their families. Why not take a first day of school photo to fit inside?

These photo frames will be a wonderful momento of the first day of school in your classroom.

Back to School STEM Challenge #2 – My Namy Is…📢

Your students might need help remembering their new classmates’ names! And not to mention you might need a little help too…

Why not help them out by creating a STEM nametag for the back of their chair? This fun activity also helpspupils create a little postbox on the back of their seats.

Back to School STEM Challenge #3 – Pencil Pot Madness ✏️

This getting-to-know-you STEM activity requires pupils to create a pencil pot for their desk, or a communal pencil pot if they sit in groups.

The bonus challenge? They must be able to justify the equipment they choose to keep inside 👀

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Pupils

Use the Download button to print the colour PDF for this resource.

Print on thick card for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.

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