Inter-Taleb Junior Competition 2026
Taleb Group of Schools
Together We Build Brighter Futures through STEM Learning.
Message from the STEM Coordinator
“Every great innovator starts with curiosity, courage, and teamwork.
Our young builders remind us that creativity knows no age — just imagination!
As you prepare for the Inter-Taleb Finals, remember that every design, every idea, and
every ‘oops’ moment brings you one step closer to discovery.
Let’s imagine, build, and shine — together!”
— Ms. Lee Adamson
STEM Coordinator, Taleb Group of Schools
Animal Home Challenge
Focus: Imagination · Teamwork · Fine Motor Skills
Scenario:
Your toy animal just moved into a new neighbourhood — but oh no! It doesn’t have a
home yet.
Your mission is to build a cozy little house using the shapes provided.
Think: Where will your animal sleep? How will it stay dry when it rains?
How to Begin:
Use the pre-cut shapes for the walls, roof, and door. Stick them together neatly and
decorate your house with stickers or drawings to make it special. When you’re done,
introduce your animal and show where it lives!
Kit Materials (Constraint)
Participants must build using only the provided kit materials:
Pre-cut cardboard shapes, glue stick, stickers, and a toy animal.
Teachers may bring additional materials (e.g., fabric, coloured paper, buttons, leaves)
for decoration only — not for structure or assembly.
Judging Focus:
Imagination •
Expected Outcomes
✔ Fine-motor control
✔ Creativity
✔ Cooperation
✔ Confidence
Teamwork •
Neatness
STUDENT TEAM PLAN SHEET
Animal Home Challenge
Team Name: __________________________________________________________
Members (Max 4): _______________________________________________________
Step 1 – Plan and Sketch Your Idea
(Draw your cozy animal home below — include the walls, roof, and door. Think about
where your animal will sleep and how it will stay dry when it rains!)
Step 2 – Choose Your Materials
☐ Pre-cut cardboard shapes
☐ Glue stick
☐ Stickers
☐ Toy animal
(Decorations only — fabric, buttons, leaves may be used for design but not for
structure.)
Reflection
1. How did your team make sure the animal home was strong and safe?
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2. What was your favourite part of building and decorating the house?
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3. How did your team work together?
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Animal Home Challenge: Competition Rubric
Category
Description
Score
Range
1. Creativity &
Imagination
Originality of the design — did the child
decorate or personalize the home in a fun,
unique way?
1–5 points
2. Structure &
Stability
The home stands properly; walls and roof are
attached neatly and securely.
1–5 points
3. Teamwork &
Collaboration
Demonstrates positive teamwork, sharing
materials, and helping others.
1–5 points
4. Neatness &
Presentation
The final product looks neat, colourful, and
well-finished (minimal mess).
1–5 points
5. Explanation /
Confidence
The child can describe their house or introduce
their animal’s home clearly with confidence.
1–5 points
Judge’s Notes
Total Score: _______ /25
STEM – Taleb Group of Schools
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