Provide various building blocks for children to explore and build structures.

Engage in activities that involve building towers, bridges, and other simple constructions.

Introduce simple machines like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes.

Engage in hands-on activities that demonstrate the principles of simple machines using age-appropriate materials.

Set up a construction site area for pretend play.

Provide construction hats, tools, and materials for children to engage in imaginative construction play.

Encourage the use of recycled materials for building projects.

Engage in activities where children create art or structures using recycled materials.

Discuss the concept of bridges and their different types.

Engage in a bridge-building challenge using materials like popsicle sticks, tape, and paper.

Introduce different shapes and their role in building structures.

Engage in activities that involve recognizing and building with various shapes.

Use playdough to explore basic engineering concepts.

Engage in activities where children create simple structures and shapes with playdough.

Set up a tinkering station with various materials like nuts, bolts, and cardboard.

Encourage children to explore and tinker with the materials to create their own inventions.

Share STEM-themed books that introduce engineering concepts in an age-appropriate way.

Engage in discussions about the stories and characters.

Introduce the concept of robots and basic robot components.

Engage in a robot-building challenge using craft materials and simple robotics.

Provide marshmallows and toothpicks for building simple structures.

Engage in activities where children can experiment with stability and balance.

Discuss the concept of dams and their role in controlling water flow.

Engage in a water dam construction activity using materials like sand, rocks, and containers.

Explore the concept of propulsion by creating balloon-powered cars.

Engage in a fun and interactive race with the balloon-powered cars.

Discuss wind as a source of energy.

Engage in activities where children create wind-powered objects, such as pinwheels.

Introduce the concept of pulley systems.

Engage in hands-on activities where children create and experiment with simple pulley systems.

Take a field trip or explore pictures of real-world structures.

Engage in discussions about the purpose and design of different structures.

Collaboratively build a cityscape using various materials.

Discuss the different components of a city and the role of planning in construction.