Cup Stacking Challenges STEM Task Cards Ice Breaker Games

Cup stacking challenges are the perfect icebreaker games and team building activities for any elementary classroom any time during the year!

These no-prep STEM challenges are simple to use. Turn ordinary plastic cups into engaging icebreaker games that encourage creativity, communication, and teamwork.

With minimal preparation and an inexpensive material, students can begin building, problem-solving, and getting to know their classmates.

Cup stacking is a great addition to your beginning-of-the-year lesson plans. Students work together to recreate different structures or design towers using a specific number of cups. As they build, they naturally practice sharing ideas, listening to others, and working through mistakes.

These challenges make excellent icebreaker games because students have a task to focus on while they talk and collaborate. This can make group activities feel more comfortable, especially for students who are nervous about meeting new classmates.

Includes:

• 23 Cup Stacking Challenges STEM Task Cards (2 different Sizes)
• Teacher Instructions
• Design Pages
• Reflection Page

Material List:

• Cups