Paper Stairs - STEM Engineering Challenge

What others say

"These were a great hit in the library-learning commons with the students as they came to spend time with me in the library."

Rachel S.

Description

Did you know you can do great STEM challenges with just a few sheets of paper?

Can you create a set of free-standing paper stairs?

Materials Needed: (per pair of students)

- 2 sheets of cardstock paper (white or any color)

- tape

- scissors

-tape measure or ruler

This a really fun STEM Challenge that gets kids working to complete a fun and difficult challenge, students must design a set of free-standing paper stairs. This is a great STEM challenge for kids to do with a partner, they really have to work together on this one!

Get engineering!

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Paper Stairs - STEM Engineering Challenge

Name: Paper Stairs - STEM Engineering Challenge
Brand: Smart Chick
SKU: 4655375
Price: 2.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.83 (24 reviews)

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Grades

4th - 8th

Subjects

Engineering

What others say

"These were a great hit in the library-learning commons with the students as they came to spend time with me in the library."

Rachel S.

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Description

Did you know you can do great STEM challenges with just a few sheets of paper?

Can you create a set of free-standing paper stairs?

Materials Needed: (per pair of students)

- 2 sheets of cardstock paper (white or any color)

- tape

- scissors

-tape measure or ruler

Get engineering!

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4.8

Rated 4.83 out of 5, based on 24 reviews

24
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All verified TPT purchases

Challenging and fun

Rated 5 out of 5

February 12, 2026

My students loved these. They were all engaged and having fun.

elisa F.

5,562 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Mild to severe disabilities

Engaging, Low Prep Challenge

Rated 5 out of 5

February 4, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

This is a fun stem challenge that the students really enjoyed!

Sommer S.

134 reviews • Wisconsin

Grades taught: 5th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Quick but fun challenge

Rated 5 out of 5

December 9, 2025

Well-crafted and easy to use for a quick challenge

Elizabeth S.

27 reviews • Texas

Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd

A fun STEM activity

Rated 5 out of 5

August 5, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

These were a great hit in the library-learning commons with the students as they came to spend time with me in the library.

Rachel S.

489 reviews

Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Rated 5 out of 5

December 5, 2022

This is a fantastic one-day quick build for my STEAM class - I especially like that it requires few materials.

Margaret M.

935 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

September 14, 2022

Very engaging. Loads of fun and minimal resources required. My class loved this as an end of term fun activity.

Helen F.

208 reviews

Grades taught: 6th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 16, 2022

This is perfect for my middle school clubs. Quick easy activity that can be completed in one class period.

Selena S.

312 reviews

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Rated 4 out of 5

September 21, 2021

Thank you.

Heather Snyder

(TPT Seller)

534 reviews

Grades taught: 6th