This FREE download consists of two construction cards and children will love the challenge of building this train and robot. They will need standard coloured wooden blocks as shown in the picture. This would make an ideal independent activity for a Preschool or Reception student. Alternatively, they could work alongside an adult to listen to and follow directions to make the model.
This is an excellent task to develop:
Fine-motor skills
Problem solving and reasoning skills
Hand-eye co-ordination
Language development
Mathematical understanding – geometry, counting, size, space etc.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Print the 2 pages in color. Laminate and re-use!
AVAILABLE IN 2 FORMATS – A4 SIZE and US LETTER SIZE (8.5” x11”).
PDF’s in both sizes are included when you download this product.
You will need a set of wooden blocks that the include the pieces shown in the photo above. I used the Melissa and Doug 100 piece wooden block set. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
Thank you and I hope you enjoy this activity
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There are 15 construction cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robot, car, train, rocket etc. After making each item, the student will count how many of each 3D shape they used and write the number. Then they can add the total to find out ‘how many blocks they used altogether’ to build their item.
This would make an ideal Maths activity station for a Reception class. There are varying levels of difficulty. This is an excellent task to develop:
Fine-motor skills
Problem solving and reasoning skills
Hand-eye co-ordination
Language development
Mathematical understanding: geometry (3D shape), counting, addition, etc.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths)
Print the 8 pages in colour. Cut into individual cards (you may prefer to laminate first).
NOW AVAILABLE IN 2 FORMATS – A4 SIZE and US LETTER SIZE (8.5” x11”). PDF’s in both sizes are included when you purchase this product.
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You may also like these hands-on activities for the block center:
Wooden block building challenge cards BUNDLE (COLOURED Blocks)
Wooden block building challenge cards BUNDLE (NATURAL BLOCKS)
Thank you and I hope you enjoy this activity
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Ideal EYFS block centre activity that includes 98 building cards designed to use alongside GRIMMS BLOCKS BASIC SET 1 as shown in the picture. Children will love the challenge of building the various items and the task will improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills.
This would make an ideal activity for a Reception or Preschool student. There are varying levels of difficulty which can be selected from the 98 cards.
Print the 26 pages in colour, laminate and cut into individual cards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD (Blocks not included)
This is a PDF document in US LETTER SIZE (8.5” x11”) but can also be printed on A4 paper. You will need to download ADOBE ACROBAT in order to open this file.
You may also like my other Wooden Block Challenge Cards:
COLOURED BLOCKS
POPISCLE STICKS
NATURAL BLOCKS
MATHS with BLOCKS
Thank you and I hope you enjoy this activity
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There are 54 construction cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items including towers, sea-saw, helicopter, bicycle, truck and various shapes. Many of these challenge cards require children to investigate BALANCE.
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These cards are to be used alongside standard coloured wooden blocks and popsicle sticks as shown in the pictures. This would make an ideal independent activity station for a Pre-School or Reception class. There are varying levels of difficulty which students can select from. Alternatively, they could work alongside an adult to work on a more challenging building task.
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This is an excellent task to develop:
Fine-motor skills
Problem solving and reasoning skills
Hand-eye co-ordination
Language development
Mathematical understanding – geometry, counting, size, space, classifying etc.
Science – exploring BALANCE
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths)
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You may also be interested in my:
BUNDLE of 105 wooden block building challenge cards for Pre-School/Reception.
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In addition, I have created cards for NATURAL Wooden Blocks. There are 3 levels: BASIC, INTERMEDIATE, CHALLENGING or a BUNDLE of all 3 sets.
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Print the 15 pages in colour. Cut into individual cards (you may prefer to laminate first).
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NOW AVAILABLE IN 2 FORMATS – A4 SIZE and US LETTER SIZE (8.5” x11”). PDF’s in both sizes are included when you purchase this product.
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Thank you and I hope you enjoy this activity
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Copyright 2020 Kangaroo Tracks
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By purchasing and/or downloading this electronic file, you agree to the following Terms of Use; For personal use only. Your purchase entitles you to one (1) non-transferable single-use license for one classroom or home. No part of this document may be distributed, sold, copied, edited or displayed digitally for public view. Violations are subject to legal action.