Two books. Two STEM challenges. One special Christmas Story Box!
This bonus STEM Story Box gives young engineers TWO story-inspired problems to solve with two Christmas books—The Merry Wheels on the Bus and The Littlest Reindeer.
That means twice the reading and twice the building, creating, and problem-solving!
Challenge #1: Build a Prototype of the Merry Bus
After reading The Merry Wheels on the Bus, young engineers have an important design problem to solve. The merry bus needs to carry lots of people and elves!
Can they build a prototype of a bus that can hold at least 20 passengers?
Young engineers will imagine, plan, and build their bus, then test its capacity using 20 craft sticks as passengers.
Challenge #2: Build a Solution for Dot
After reading The Littlest Reindeer, young engineers discover that Dot has a problem—she's too little to fly!
How will they help her?
Young engineers will imagine, plan, and build a solution for Dot using the materials provided.
There isn't one right answer to either challenge. Kids get to think creatively, make a plan, build their ideas, test their designs, and make improvements—just like real engineers.
Everything you need for TWO complete Storybook STEM experiences is already gathered, organized, and ready to use.
This special bonus STEM Story Box includes:
A copy of The Merry Wheels on the Bus
A copy of The Littlest Reindeer
TWO story-inspired STEM challenges
Planning, blueprint, and reflection pages
Challenge cards and printed materials
A file folder to keep everything organized
A reusable supply box
Building materials for completing both challenges
20 craft sticks to use as passengers when testing the Merry Bus
Open the box. Read the stories. Solve TWO STEM challenges.
Perfect for Christmas break, family STEM time, homeschool learning, classrooms, or an extra-special holiday gift for a young reader who loves to build, create, and solve problems.
Two books. Two STEM challenges. One special Christmas Story Box!
This bonus STEM Story Box gives young engineers TWO story-inspired problems to solve with two Christmas books—The Merry Wheels on the Bus and The Littlest Reindeer.
That means twice the reading and twice the building, creating, and problem-solving!
Challenge #1: Build a Prototype of the Merry Bus
After reading The Merry Wheels on the Bus, young engineers have an important design problem to solve. The merry bus needs to carry lots of people and elves!
Can they build a prototype of a bus that can hold at least 20 passengers?
Young engineers will imagine, plan, and build their bus, then test its capacity using 20 craft sticks as passengers.
Challenge #2: Build a Solution for Dot
After reading The Littlest Reindeer, young engineers discover that Dot has a problem—she's too little to fly!
How will they help her?
Young engineers will imagine, plan, and build a solution for Dot using the materials provided.
There isn't one right answer to either challenge. Kids get to think creatively, make a plan, build their ideas, test their designs, and make improvements—just like real engineers.
Everything you need for TWO complete Storybook STEM experiences is already gathered, organized, and ready to use.
This special bonus STEM Story Box includes:
A copy of The Merry Wheels on the Bus
A copy of The Littlest Reindeer
TWO story-inspired STEM challenges
Planning, blueprint, and reflection pages
Challenge cards and printed materials
A file folder to keep everything organized
A reusable supply box
Building materials for completing both challenges
20 craft sticks to use as passengers when testing the Merry Bus
Open the box. Read the stories. Solve TWO STEM challenges.
Perfect for Christmas break, family STEM time, homeschool learning, classrooms, or an extra-special holiday gift for a young reader who loves to build, create, and solve problems.