2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards

Spark creativity and critical thinking with this Pack of 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards! These hands-on activity cards invite students to build a variety of 2D shapes using balls, sticks, or other creative materials. With accompanying recording sheets, students reflect on their designs, identify key attributes, and strengthen their understanding of shapes.

Perfect for STEM centers, small group work, or independent exploration, this resource combines geometry with problem-solving in a fun, interactive way.

Shapes included – square, triangle, rhombus, rectangle, trapezoid, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, kite, trapezium and parallelogram.

What's Included -

• 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards (2 different types of cards): Each card features a specific shape (e.g., triangle, square, hexagon) for students to construct with tactile materials.
• Recording Sheets: Students document their creations, noting shape attributes like sides and vertices.
• Poster prompts: Two different larger format posters to prompt your students.
• Print Ready + Editable Versions: Choose from a ready to print PDF or choose your own language or fonts and edit in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Key Features -

• Hands-On STEM Learning: Encourages students to explore geometry through building and problem-solving.
• Reinforces Shape Recognition: Helps students internalize 2D shape properties by constructing and recording them.
• Develops Fine Motor Skills: Manipulating small parts like toothpicks and playdough enhances hand-eye coordination.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for STEM centers, math lessons, small group challenges, or early finisher activities.

This 2D Shape STEM Challenge Pack helps students connect math concepts to real-world problem-solving, making geometry engaging and meaningful.

Why You’ll Love It -

• Encourages Creativity and Collaboration: Students can work independently or in pairs to complete the challenges.
• Supports Multiple Learning Styles: Combines hands-on activities with visual and written components.
• Teacher-Friendly: Easy to prep and perfect for reuse—just print and go!

Make geometry exciting with these 2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards!

File type –

Ready to print PDF + editable PowerPoint and Google Slides versions

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PURCHASE THIS RESOURCE…

All of our resources are downloadable digital files that you will be able to access immediately after purchase.

★ Please view the available PREVIEWS to see more of what’s included ★

I also encourage you to ask questions before purchasing if you are uncertain of anything.

What programs do I need to open and use this product?

I recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader to open any PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free program and can be downloaded here.

To use our editable resources, you will need to have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on your computer to open and edit these resources. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can access a free trial of the program here.

Ensuring your software is up to date can help to avoid any compatibility issues.

What does it mean if a file is editable?

Our editable files allow you to change and customise the text so you can make it exactly what you want to fit your classroom. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit. You will need access to Microsoft PowerPoint to do this.

Editable does not mean all parts are moveable. Any included artwork, clip art, some fonts and other graphics are fixed to abide by copyright laws and cannot be edited or removed. Colours also used cannot be edited with the exception of coloured text.

If you want the text in the editable items to match the look of the ready to print decor, you may need to purchase and install some of the fonts. I've included information on the custom fonts used within the download along with a help sheet to make sure you’re getting the most from your purchase.

You can also use any fonts you already have to truly customise the look of your classroom!

Please read through the product description to check what can be edited and, if unsure, please message me.

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Dot Dudes clip art and the term 'Dot Dudes' are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.