When it’s too cold to play outside, it’s time to bring the fun indoors! But instead of more screen time, why not turn playtime into a hands-on STEM adventure? Biggo Blocks extra large building blocks aren’t just great for building castles and forts—they’re also the perfect tool for exploring STEM concepts like balance, stability, and problem-solving. These simple, block-only activities will keep kids entertained and learning all winter long.
1. The Tallest Tower Challenge
Building a super-tall tower seems easy, right? Until—crash!—it all comes tumbling down. This activity helps kids discover the best way to stack blocks for maximum height and stability.
How to Play:
• Challenge kids to build the tallest tower possible.
• Encourage them to experiment with different stacking methods.
• Compare towers—does a wide base help? What happens if blocks are placed in different directions?
STEM Lesson: Gravity, balance, and structural stability.
2. The Sturdiest Wall
How strong can a wall of jumbo blocks be? This challenge lets kids test different ways to stack blocks to create the sturdiest structure.
How to Play:
• Build a wall using different stacking patterns (straight rows, interlocking, or random).
• Push on the wall gently—does it hold up?
• Rebuild using another pattern and see which design is the strongest.
STEM Lesson: Engineering, weight distribution, and structural integrity.
3. Shape Builders: 2D vs. 3D
Biggo Blocks jumbo building blocks aren’t just for stacking—they can help kids learn about shapes too!
How to Play:
• Challenge kids to create different shapes using only blocks (squares, triangles, rectangles).
• Take it up a notch by turning flat shapes into 3D versions (cube, pyramid, rectangular prism).
• Ask them which shapes are easiest or hardest to build and why.
STEM Lesson: Geometry, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.
4. The “Guess the Pattern” Game
Patterns are everywhere in STEM! This activity helps kids recognize and create their own patterns using Biggo Blocks.
How to Play:
• Build a small section of a pattern using different colored jumbo blocks (e.g., red-yellow-red-yellow).
• Challenge kids to continue the pattern correctly.
• Let them create their own patterns for others to solve.
STEM Lesson: Pattern recognition, sequencing, and logic.
5. Block Sorting Race
Sorting is an important early math skill, and what better way to practice than with jumbo blocks?
How to Play:
• Spread out a pile of Biggo Blocks.
• Challenge kids to sort them as fast as possible by size or color.
• Time them and see if they can beat their best record!
STEM Lesson: Classification, organization, and observation skills.
Build, Learn, and Play All Winter Long!
With just a pile of Biggo Blocks, kids can explore STEM concepts in a fun, hands-on way. These simple activities make indoor play more exciting while strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Want even more fun ideas? Visit Biggo Blocks for more ways to turn playtime into a learning adventure!
