Build Some Shade Sun Challenge
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Build Some Shade Sun Challenge" is written for Kindergarten to 1st Grade (Ages 5-7). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Build some shade sun challenge for K to 1st grade: a materials page, 4 challenge cards, a design and test page and a shade coloring page. Part of our National STEM Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads each page aloud. Children pick a card, build their shade and test it in a sunny window or outside, then circle what happened.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 1st grade students hands-on science, technology, engineering and math challenges to plan, build and test.
- Mixes several short activities in one pack, from tracing and counting to coloring.
- Made for Kindergarten to 1st grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use "Build Some Shade Sun Challenge"?
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A grown-up reads each page aloud. Children pick a card, build their shade and test it in a sunny window or outside, then circle what happened.
What is "Build Some Shade Sun Challenge"?
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Four pages after the cover. The Materials page shows cloth, craft sticks, paper and tape, with a list of helpful extras. The Challenge Cards page has 4 cards, such as Build an umbrella for a toy and Build shade for a little plant. My Design has a box to draw the shade and 3 questions to circle. Shade on a Sunny Day is a picture to color.
Can I use "Build Some Shade Sun Challenge" at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 1st Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 1st Grade National STEM Day resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National STEM Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National STEM Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National STEM Day resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 1st Grade students, roughly ages 5-7. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National STEM Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 1st Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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