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Ballyheada National School, Skehanagh, Co. Cork

STEAM Kit Fun!

11th Oct 2025

4th and 5th Class had great fun exploring our new STEAM kits! Working collaboratively in small groups, the children used a variety of materials — including hex blocks, LEGO, notched sticks, brain flakes, snap blocks, dowels, gears, dominoes, smart sticks, building straws, connectors — to design and build imaginative constructions based on the challenge cards in their kits. Their creations included Olympic stadiums, skyscrapers, catapults, rockets, a Mars space station, playgrounds, bird houses, domino chains, pyramids, flower bouquets, robotic cars and even a helmet!

Through this hands-on activity, pupils developed key learning skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, communication and critical thinking, while applying science, technology, engineering, art and maths in a fun and engaging way.