Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge

This Thanksgiving Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge invites children to stack cups following the picture directions on the challenge cards. The turkey that are upside down represent a cup that is stacked upside down. However, the turkey pictures that are right side up represent cups that are right side up.

Whether you decide for your children to explore the Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge at the kitchen table or in a learning center, they are sure to have fun. The set includes simple cup stacks and more complicated. You can decide which cards are best for your kids.

Getting the Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge

First, you will need to download the set.

Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge Download

Second, if you don’t have Acrobat Reader you will need to download it. The algorithm page is an Acrobat Reader PDF file.

Third, you must go to your download file and open the page. You may be asked if you want the file to open right after downloading it. You won’t have to hunt for it in your download file if you are.

Exploring the Turkey Cup Stacking STEM Challenge

Explaining the Turkeys

While most children will look at the upside-down turkey and know it means the cup is upside down, others may be confused. The upside-down turkey’s head is narrow. Its base is wide. There may be children that think that means the narrow cup base goes on the bottom. Please take a moment to explain this to them.

If they end up building structures that are the opposite of the card, you can decide if you want to correct them. It may be important to you that you build it just like the card. It may be important that they just practice cup stacking.

Cup Stacking Challenge Card Cup Recommendations

While you can truly use any type of cup that you like, it would be best to use cups that have sturdy sides. It will help the tall structures stay up. The cups you choose to use do not need to be expensive though. The size of the cup doesn’t matter either. I think small cups like shot cups work can well as tall cups. Small cups are easier to store.