The Three Little Pigs: A STEM Story

I've shared more than once about my growing love for STEM activities. Watching my kids problem-solve and coming up with creative solutions to problems is just so satisfying. One of my absolute favorite ways to incorporate STEM lately is through STEM Stories. I shared a post recently about Jack and the Beanstalk: A STEM Story, and promised I had more in the works. I am excited to announce that the second installment, The Three Little Pigs, is ready!

Just like Jack and the Beanstalk, this is an original rendition of the classic story. The book itself can be printed and bound to be used for years.

At designated points in the story, reading stops as a STEM challenge is completed.

For each challenge, there is a planning sheet for students to map out their designs, as well as a reflection sheet, which is completed after testing their designs.

Of course, the extra-fun part about The Three Little Pigs is that the kids get to test out blowing their houses down!

If any of your students prove to be amazing architects and construct straw or stick houses that aren't easily blown down, don't worry! That's my favorite feature of STEM stories--the outcome of the STEM challenges determines the path the story takes. Using a format similar to a choose-your-own-adventure story, the text guides your readers to the page appropriate for their outcome.

Just like with my other STEM Stories, The Three Little Pigs includes 3 STEM challenges.

Using a toy pig can add to the fun!

I include lists of suggested supplies, but these can be adapted depending on the level of your students and the things you have on hand. Of course, for this particular story, straws, sticks, and bricks of some type are a must, but it is up to you how many other materials your students get to use. You can make the challenges more difficult for upper elementary students by giving them a shorter time limit or access to a limited amount of supplies. For younger elementary students, I suggest a longer time limit and access to a greater variety of supplies. Adjust it however you think is best to meet the needs of  your students!

I hope you have a blast using this STEM Story with your students. You can find it here in my shop or here in my TPT store. Stay tuned for more STEM Stories coming soon!

Keep teaching with heart and passion!