Outcome
Math reasoning
- sorting and classification
- ratios and fractions
- percentages and probability
- evidence-based revision
Program overview
The card games kids love, engineered to teach STEM.
CardSTEM turns the card games kids already love into structured learning that builds math reasoning, communication, and social-emotional skills.
Program highlights
Curriculum-driven, standards-aligned sessions.
Evidence built in
Built-in evidence-of-learning tools.
Anywhere it runs
Works across home, school, and community settings.
Real card play
Hands-on card materials drive every session.
How the program works
CardSTEM combines structured curriculum, grown-up and facilitator guidance, and next-step support with real card materials, so kids build academic and social skills you can actually see.
| Layer | What it does | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| CardSTEM curriculum | Teaches analysis, math reasoning, communication, and gameplay behavior | Lesson plans, printable labs, journals, and reflection tools |
| Card materials | Provide the hands-on objects that drive sorting, data work, challenge design, and guided play | Included card pools or booster packs selected for the kit or program |
| Support layer | Guides discussion, reflection, gameplay next-step learning, and official next steps after the kit | Grown-up guides, Start Here pages, the Gameplay Next Steps guide, and facilitator tools |
Learning outcomes
Outcome
SEL and communication
- turn-taking
- repair language
- peer compliments
- responsible decision-making
Outcome
Original creation
- team crests
- original allies
- challenge design
- showcase presentation
Our approach
CardSTEM focuses on transferable skills (math reasoning, communication, gameplay behavior, and reflection) while using real card products as the hands-on material that makes the work feel meaningful.
Ready to bring CardSTEM to your program?
Download our school overview for administrators, or compare home kit options for home enrichment.