Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle


From Blocks to Blueprints — Engineering That Serves the Community
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
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
With three Wooden Construction Blocks Sets, every student gets meaningful building time and teams can construct complex, collaborative structures.
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
- 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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| Price | $499.00 | $175.00 | $715.00 |
| Science Domain | Engineering + Math | Engineering + Literacy | Life Science — Ecosystems |
| Activities | 2 activities + 1 engineering challenge | 2 activities + 1 engineering challenge | 2 activities + 1 engineering challenge |
| Students Served | 10–12 | 10–12 | 10–12 |
| Engineering Design | |||
| Literacy Integration | — | — | |
| Materials Provided | 3 Wooden Construction Blocks Sets | Cardboard sets, pipe cleaners, foil, golf balls, storage bin | 4 Tree Blocks Sets |
| Additional Tools Required | Construction paper | Coloring materials, white paper, picture books | None |
| Grade Level | PreK–2 | PreK–2 | PreK–2 |
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Why Teachers Love Design and Construction PreK-2 Activity Bundle
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
Graphing, measurement, and data activities address Common Core Math objectives naturally within the building context.
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
Hands-on block building strengthens the spatial skills that predict success in math, science, and engineering.
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
Wooden construction blocks are durable and designed for classroom use across multiple sections and school years.



