Problem Solving STEM Activity Cards are a set of 20 printable STEM challenge cards designed for KS1 and KS2 pupils. These hands-on STEM activities encourage children to investigate, predict, compare, build and solve problems using everyday classroom materials. Perfect for STEM activities, STEM challenge stations, STEM clubs, practical science lessons, enrichment activities, continuous provision, independent learning, early finishers and home education.

These low-prep STEM challenge cards give children opportunities to explore, experiment and think critically through a variety of engaging problem-solving tasks. Activities encourage investigation, creativity and curiosity while requiring only simple materials commonly found in classrooms or at home.

What’s Included

• Cover page
• 20 printable Problem Solving STEM Activity Cards
• Activities using simple, easy-to-find classroom or household materials

STEM Skills Explored

Children will:

• Build and design solutions
• Make predictions and test ideas
• Compare materials and results
• Explore cause and effect
• Investigate questions through hands-on learning
• Develop creative problem-solving skills
• Strengthen critical thinking through STEM activities

Ideal For

• STEM challenge stations
• STEM clubs
• STEM centres
• Continuous provision
• Early finishers
• Enrichment activities
• Independent learning
• Partner activities
• Small-group work
• Practical science lessons
• Home education
• Indoor rainy-day activities

Why Teachers Like These Cards

• Low-prep and easy to implement
• Uses everyday classroom materials
• Encourages independent thinking and exploration
• Supports hands-on STEM learning
• Flexible for a variety of classroom settings
• Suitable for a range of ages and abilities
• Easy to print, organise and reuse

Challenge Types Included

Activities encourage children to investigate, predict, test, compare, build and solve problems through practical STEM experiences. The challenges cover a range of STEM concepts and provide engaging opportunities for children to think creatively while exploring how things work.

Printing & Preparation

• Print on paper or card
• Cut out the cards
• Optional: laminate for durability
• Store on a ring, in a STEM tub, or in a storage box for repeated use

File Information

• PDF format
• Standard 8.5 × 11 pages
• 20 activity cards (4 cards per page)

Terms of Use

For personal classroom use or single-household use only. Not for commercial redistribution.