Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle

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Grades PreK-2

Design and Construction Turns Young Builders Into Community Problem Solvers

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Every community has structures — and every structure started with a problem to solve. The Design and Construction PreK–2 Activity Bundle gives students three sets of wooden construction blocks, a complete activity guide, and five 45-minute lessons that move from graphing real-world buildings to designing their own community solutions. Students practice measurement, data collection, and engineering design thinking while building structures that matter.

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Students Served: 10–12 students
Five 45-Minute Lessons
Five 45-Minute Lessons
Real-World Problem Solving
Real-World Problem Solving
NGSS + Head Start Aligned
NGSS + Head Start Aligned
All Materials Included
All Materials Included
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • 3 Wooden Construction Blocks Sets
  • Activity guide
SPECIFICATIONS & SAFETY
  • Students Served: 10-12
  • Tools and Materials Required: Construction paper
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Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle

Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle

Regular price $499.00
Regular price $0.00 Sale price $499.00

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Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle

From Blocks to Blueprints — Engineering That Serves the Community

Wooden construction blocks become tools for real problem solving. Students explore structures in their neighborhood, collect data through graphing, and then design and build their own structures to address a community need.
Community-Connected Learning

Community-Connected Learning

Students observe real-world structures in their neighborhood and use those observations as the starting point for their own design work.

Graphing and Measurement

Graphing and Measurement

Lessons integrate data collection, bar graphs, and measurement activities that directly address Common Core Math standards for the K–2 band.

Three Full Block Sets

Three Full Block Sets

With three Wooden Construction Blocks Sets, every student gets meaningful building time and teams can construct complex, collaborative structures.

Engineering Design Challenge

Engineering Design Challenge

The culminating challenge asks students to design and build a structure that fills a real need in their community — a playground, a shelter, a bridge, or something entirely new.

What Students Will Do

Students progress from observing structures to collecting data to building their own — developing spatial reasoning, math skills, and design thinking throughout.
  • Observe and discuss real-world structures in the school and community
  • Sort, classify, and graph different types of buildings and structures
  • Practice measurement using blocks as non-standard units
  • Explore stability, balance, and structural strength through free building
  • Design and construct a model structure that addresses a community need
  • Present completed structures and explain design decisions to classmates

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Activities 2 activities + 1 engineering challenge2 activities + 1 engineering challenge 2 activities + 1 engineering challenge
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Materials Provided 3 Wooden Construction Blocks SetsCardboard sets, pipe cleaners, foil, golf balls, storage bin 4 Tree Blocks Sets
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Grade Level PreK–2PreK–2 PreK–2
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1. Explore Structures — Students take a "structure walk" around the school or neighborhood, observing buildings, bridges, and other constructed features. They discuss what each structure does and why it was built.

2. Graph and Measure — Students sort and graph the structures they observed, then practice measurement using wooden blocks as non-standard units.

3. Free Build — Teams experiment with the Wooden Construction Blocks Sets, exploring balance, stability, and creative design through open-ended building.

4. Community Design Challenge — Each team identifies a need in their community and designs a structure to address it. They build, test, refine, and present their models to the class.

• NGSS K-2-ETS1 — Engineering design: defining problems, developing solutions, comparing designs

• Common Core Math K.MD, 1.MD, 2.MD — Measurement and data: measuring lengths, representing data, sorting and classifying

• Common Core ELA — Speaking, listening, and collaborative discussion standards

• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes — Mathematics Development: measurement, geometry, spatial reasoning; Scientific Reasoning: observation, inquiry

• Cross-curricular connections: social studies, community awareness, oral presentation skills

Why Teachers Love Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle

Connects STEM to Community

Connects STEM to Community

Students see that engineering is not abstract — it is how people solve real problems in the places they live and learn.

Math Standards Built In

Math Standards Built In

Graphing, measurement, and data activities address Common Core Math objectives naturally within the building context.

Three Block Sets for Maximum Building Time

Three Block Sets for Maximum Building Time

With enough blocks for every team, students spend more time constructing and less time waiting.

Develops Spatial Reasoning

Develops Spatial Reasoning

Hands-on block building strengthens the spatial skills that predict success in math, science, and engineering.

Open-Ended Design Challenge

Open-Ended Design Challenge

The community structure project has no single right answer, so every student can contribute a meaningful idea.

Reusable Year After Year

Reusable Year After Year

Wooden construction blocks are durable and designed for classroom use across multiple sections and school years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Wooden Construction Blocks Sets?

Each set contains a variety of wooden block shapes and sizes designed for building stable structures. Three sets are included so all students can build simultaneously.

Do I need to take students outside for the structure walk?

A walk around the school building works well, but you can also use photos or videos of local structures if an outdoor walk is not feasible.

How does this bundle teach math?

Students collect data about structures, create bar graphs, and measure using blocks as non-standard units — all directly aligned to Common Core Math Measurement and Data standards.

Can I use this bundle with the Engineering in Literature bundle?

Absolutely. Design and Construction focuses on math and spatial reasoning, while Engineering in Literature emphasizes literacy and storytelling. Together they offer a well-rounded engineering unit.

What is the community design challenge?

Students identify a need in their school or neighborhood — such as a new playground feature, a reading nook, or a garden shelter — and design a model structure to address it using the wooden blocks.

Are the blocks safe for PreK students?

Yes. The wooden blocks are smooth, splinter-free, and sized appropriately for young hands. They contain no small parts that pose a choking hazard.