C is for CONSTRUCTION (K-2)

 

Create Stations...Construction:

For grades K-2, C stands for CONSTRUCTION. There are so many tools that students can access. We have Roy Toys, Plus Plus, a wedgit table, STEM building blocks, and Kapla blocks. These have been accumulated over time and they have replaced some of the consumables I used to have (straws, construction paper, etc.) 

K - STEAM Building Kit 

This is construction at its best. It promotes problem-solving and fine motor skills. Learners can build several modes of transportation using these tools. We have 2 sets broken into four small boxes. Each student gets a box. I connect this to our "Building Community" theme, so I encourage them to build vehicles or machines that will make working in the community easier. 

If you would like to start your own construction station, I have library signs that include: directions, I Can statements, and AASL standards. Feel free to download the construction station and edit it to fit your needs. 

CONSTRUCTION STATION FREEBIE - Kindergarten 

1st GRADE - WEDGIT TABLE 

Students are able to build and create structures using the wedgit table (bought at teacher store clearance sale) along with the wedgit kits (bought through Amazon with book fair money).  These are just like the name indicates, the pieces 'wedge' together to create structures, animals, towers, and anything the students can imagine. 

Here is the Construction Station FREEBIE for first grade. Feel free to download and edit to fit your needs. 

2nd GRADE - Roy Toys  

Think Lincoln Logs but locally sourced wooden toys from the Maine woods (where my entire family...except for me…was born!). 

In second grade our theme is connecting to Earth. We read books about dinosaurs, animals, and nature. Students construct animal habitat structures using the Roy Toy building blocks. As you can imagine, students create all sorts of fun homes and habitats. 

Feel free to access the CONSTRUCTION STATION FREEBIE for second grade!

My K-2 construction stations take place at the same table, so I have this chart that I put on the table to show everything we do for the K-2 construction activities in one combined chart. This chart can also be used to submit to admins and faculty to show the big picture of what is accomplished in library and how classroom standards and concepts are also being presented in library. 

If you would like to make a copy to modify the above chart, click HERE. 

If you would like to view it, click HERE.