STEAMS on the playground – comprehensive education through play
Can a playground be a place for learning?
Modern education is changing rapidly, and schools, preschools and educational institutions are increasingly adopting innovative teaching methods. STEAMS is an approach that combines learning, creativity and social skills, creating a complete model for a child’s development. How does it work in practice? Just look at the Mammutico playground, where children learn teamwork, engineering and creative thinking – without boring textbooks or tests.
STEAMS – a modern approach to education
STEAMS is growing as a natural extension of STEM and STEAM. It doesn’t mean giving up traditional teaching methods, but complements them with essential social skills.
What does STEAMS mean?
S – Science – experimenting, testing and discovering the laws of physics
T – Technology – understanding mechanisms and modern tools
E – Engineering – building, constructing and solving problems
A – Arts – creativity, aesthetics and designing new forms
M – Mathematics – logical thinking, proportions and structures
S – Soft Skills – teamwork, communication, adaptability
How do Mammutico Blocks support STEAMS development?
The Mammutico playground is more than just a set of colorful blocks. It’s a living lab where children learn by doing, working together and creating shared projects. This way, they develop all STEAMS elements at the same time.
1. Science and engineering in practice
Example: a group of children builds a bridge with large blocks.
- Science: What forces act on the bridge? How can we make it stable?
- Engineering: Which construction elements are key to keep the bridge from collapsing
- Mathematics: How do we calculate how many blocks are needed for balance?
Children learn through experiments and trials, not from ready-made answers in a book.
2. Creativity and art – designing spaces
Example: children are tasked with creating a futuristic city.
- Art: What shapes and colors will make the city look beautiful?
- Technology: What innovations could it have – maybe moving platforms or towers?
- Creativity: How can the project be both unique and functional?
STEAMS shows that engineering and math aren’t separate from creative thinking – they work together.
3. Social skills – the key to the future
Example: children work together to build a castle but need to divide roles.
- Teamwork: Who will handle the base? Who will design the tower?
- Communication: How do you explain your vision and convince others?
- Adaptability: What if the structure collapses and they have to start over?
On the playground, children learn naturally through interaction and play. It’s a completely different way of learning than traditional school methods.
STEAMS in different institutions – practical applications
Preschools – learning through play
Young children learn through experience, not theory. The Mammutico playground fits perfectly into STEAMS education because it offers:
✔ Discovering physical laws (e.g. which structures are stable).
✔ Building creative worlds (e.g. a spaceship, the city of the future).
✔ Learning teamwork – preschoolers need to cooperate to create shared structures.
Primary schools – first engineering projects
Students can create advanced constructions that combine knowledge from math, science and art.
✔ Example: designing an eco-friendly city – children need to plan the layout of buildings, use renewable energy sources and create a functional space.
✔ Outcome: they learn teamwork, innovative thinking and how to combine different fields of knowledge.
Specialist centers – therapy through STEAMS
Children with social difficulties, such as autism, can naturally develop soft skills. The Mammutico playground supports:
✔ Practicing interaction with peers – building together requires communication.
✔ Working on patience and perseverance – the structure may not work out on the first try.
✔ Developing motor skills – handling the blocks improves coordination.
Why is STEAMS the future of education?
Because the world needs more than just knowledge – cooperation and creative problem-solving matter.
Because children learn best when they can act – and Mammutico Blocks are made for this.
Because any institution can implement STEAMS – from preschools and schools to therapy centers.
STEAMS is more than a teaching method – it’s a way to prepare children for life in a dynamic, changing world. The Mammutico playground is a tool that makes learning natural, engaging and versatile.
Learning, creativity and collaboration in one place
STEAMS doesn’t replace STEM or STEAM – it complements them.
The Mammutico playground is a space where children can develop all elements of STEAMS.
Collaborative building, experimenting and designing are the best ways to learn for the future.
Can education be both effective and exciting? Yes – when it combines learning, creativity and social skills in one place. STEAMS on the Mammutico playground proves that play and development can go hand in hand.
