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Yaya's Learning Lab: STEM & Literacy Extensions
Build it. Sketch it. Test it. Reflect. Repeat. Explore science and literacy through play, design, and discovery with our interactive companion to the YayaVerse book series for ages 4-10+.
What's Inside the Lab
Mini Builds
Hands-on projects like lever launchers, blueprint benches, and Egg-Bot heads that bring YayaVerse stories to life through tactile learning.
Kid-Friendly Instructions
Blueprint-style diagrams with clear steps that build confidence and independence in young makers and creators.
STEM Vocabulary
Visual cards with sentence frames that reinforce key concepts while developing language skills and scientific literacy.
Blueprint Journals
Design Sketches
Dedicated pages for planning, brainstorming, and visualizing ideas before building begins.
Reflection Prompts
"What worked/what didn't" sections encourage critical thinking and iterative design process understanding.
Vocabulary Integration
Trace-and-label activities reinforce STEM terminology while supporting literacy development.
Emotional Check-ins
Emoji-based reflections help children process feelings about challenges and successes.
Printable Lab Library
Maker Missions
Engaging worksheets that guide students through design challenges with clear objectives and success criteria.
STEM Readers
Phonics-based building stories that connect literacy skills with hands-on creation and problem-solving.
Visual Resources
Colorful vocabulary posters and graphic organizers that support multiple learning styles and language levels.
Integrated Story Support
Who It's For
PreK-5 Education
Perfect for general classrooms looking to integrate STEM with literacy in meaningful, standards-aligned ways.
Special Education
Adaptable materials that support multiple learning styles, sensory needs, and developmental stages.
Homeschoolers
Ready-to-use activities that bring structure and educational depth to at-home making and tinkering.
Therapy Settings
Tools for SLPs, OT/PT, and SEL specialists to address specific goals through engaging, hands-on projects.
Learning Goals

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Self-confidence
Building resilience through problem-solving and reflection
Social Development
Fostering teamwork, communication, and collaborative skills
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Cognitive Growth
Connecting reading with doing through scaffolded STEM vocabulary
Physical Skills
Reinforcing fine motor development through hands-on building
Executive Function
Supporting planning and organization with checklists and build logs
Delivery Formats
Printable PDF Bundles
Download-and-go resources with both free starter packs and premium content tiers. Perfect for immediate implementation in any learning environment.
Physical Kits
All-inclusive classroom packs and subscription boxes with pre-sorted materials, instruction cards, and collectable YayaVerse character elements.
Digital Formats
Editable Google Slides and interactive digital logbooks designed for 1:1 technology environments and distance learning scenarios.