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Kindergarten science centers for Easel
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
2D 3D SHAPES Toothpick Cards | STEM Activities and Challenges
Are you looking for some engaging STEM ideas to incorporate into building geometry skills with 2D and 3D Shapes? I have you covered with these Build A Shape Mats! Print and laminate. Students build shapes with toothpicks and molding dough (you can use marshmallows or gumdrops instead), count the toothpicks, sides, vertices, and trace the words!What is inside:2D SHAPESPg. 3 Triangle MatPg. 4 Square MatPg. 5 Rhombus MatPg. 6 2D Rectangle MatPg. 7 Diamond MatPg. 8 Pentagon MatPg. 9 Hexagon MatPg.
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K - 2nd
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Gingerbread Man STEM Challenges
These gingerbread STEM activities are perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade engineers working together or alone in centers this Christmas. A great addition to your unit on gingerbread this December. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems all winter. Your kids will have fun building a boat, a bridge, and a hideout for the gingerbread man. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate. Make this holiday season fun with hands-on STEM activ
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter STEM BUNDLE
Bug Labeling | Parts of a Bug, Insect, Butterfly {spring, label, bug, insect}
Bug Labeling great addition to your bug, insects, butterfly units or spring science lessons! This download includes 7 different worksheets of insects to label. Two different version: cut/paste or write in with word bank. Includes the following insects to label all in 2 different versions:AntCricketPraying MantisButterflyBeeDragonflyRhino Beetle Also included in Easel Activity (with self checking feature and colorful pictures)Bug Labeling | Parts of an Insect Easel + WorksheetsBug Labeling Easel
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Also included in: Labeling | Science Labeling {plants, apples, pumpkins, bugs, teeth}
Force and Motion Pushes and Pulls
Fun, hands-on activities for force and motion is LOADED in this packet! Created with the Next Generation Science pushes and pulls standards in mind, if you are looking for thinking maps, lesson plans, science stations, and foldables for force and motion interactive notebooks, this is what you are looking for! All with the objective of Force and Motion. **UPDATED** As of summer 2020, I have added a 20 side PowerPoint to help teach your students about force & motion as well as an emergent read
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K - 3rd
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Force and Motion Worksheets | Kindergarten 1st Grade Activities
Students LOVE to learn about force and motion! I have you covered with this engaging 3-week unit! It has everything you need including a journal, inquiry lessons, rubrics, ideas, printables, and more! Be the COOL teacher who knows how to engage students!What’s in this unit:• Pg. 1 Cover• Pg. 2 Table of Contents• Pg.3 A Note To Teachers• Pg.4 Week 1 Lesson Plans Introduction on How Things Move• Pg 5 Week 2 Lesson Plans Motion and Magnets• Pg. 6 Week 3 Lesson Plans Focusing on Push and Pull• Pg
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Science Curriculum Kindergarten | 1st Grade Yearlong BUNDLE
Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Grades:
K - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
Leprechaun Trap STEM
A fun St. Patrick's Day STEM activity that's encourages your student to design how to catch a leprechaun. Building a leprechaun trap is a perfect March STEM activity. This resource has 6 building challenges, a reflection page, a cover page (so you can create a STEM design notebook), and a student objective page that is aligned with the standards. I have included teacher tip cards to help you. This is the perfect extension to the book "How to Catch a Leprechaun" By Adam WallaceMake this St. Patri
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Stem Challenges Bundle Set 2
Kindergarten & First Grade Science Interactive Notebook- over 100 topics
Are you looking for high-quality, engaging science resources that are developmentally appropriate for your kindergarten or first-grade students? This kindergarten and first-grade science interactive notebook is loaded with over 100 Science Topics that you can use throughout the year and it is aligned with many of the Next Generation Science Standards. This is exactly what you need. Your students will love showing off their knowledge as they explore and learn about a variety of topics in an orga
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, K-ESS2-1
...
Also included in: Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks Bundle~Literacy, Math, Science
Plant Life Cycle and Animal Life Cycle Books
These printable books about the plant life cycle and animal life cycles are the perfect way to integrate literacy in your kindergarten or first grade science units. The books can be used for introducing, discussing, or reviewing the life cycles.Which life cycle books will I find in this resource?The following titles are included: Butterfly Life Cycle, Chicken Life Cycle, Frog Life Cycle, Ladybug Life Cycle, and Plant Life Cycle.I don't see the life cycle I'm looking for. Will you be adding more
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K - 1st
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10 Minute STEM - BATS with Bat Challenges
A fun Halloween STEM activity that's easy and quick. Extend your bat unit with STEM. No need to go shopping, everything you need is in your classroom. This resource has 5 building challenges, 2 STEM activities, a reflection page and 2 student objective pages that are aligned with the standards.This will be your go to activity all through October. Perfect for October or Halloween STEM and BAT Unit. These Stem challenges can be used with materials you already have, blocks, counting cubes, straws,
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Bats! Bundle of Activities
Winter STEM Challenges
This Winter STEM challenge is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade engineers working together or alone in centers this winter. A great addition to your unit on snow this January and February. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems all winter. Your kids will have fun building a shelter, a shovel, and a clothesline to dry mittens. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate. Make this winter season fun with hands-on STEM activities. ST
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Also included in: Winter STEM BUNDLE
Christmas STEM Challenges
This Christmas STEAM challenge is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade engineers working together or alone in centers this Christmas. A great addition to your units this December. This resource uses the Engineering Design Process to solve problems. Your kids will have fun building a table, a tree and a fence for Santa and the elves. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate, hands on activites are perfect for your ELL students. Make this holiday season fun wi
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Winter STEM BUNDLE
Plants: Parts of a Plant, Plant Needs, Life Cycle, & Plant Journal for Primary
Plants: Parts of a Plant, Plant Needs, and Life Cycle Activities for Primary for Kindergarten and 1st GradeIncludes:CoverContentsParts of a Flower Labeling ActivityBuild a Flower Art Activity #1Build a Flower Art Activity #2Draw the Plant Life Cycle ActivityPlant Needs Draw & Label ActivityMy Plant Journal (10 Days- Observe, Draw, & Write)Terms of UseCreditsUse during Science, Science Centers, Writing Center, Morning Work, Etc.Please follow my store for monthly freebies! :)
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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CCSS:
NGSS:
K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
Force Experiments- 3 activites to investigate pushes, ramps & motion using cars
Force Experiments using matchbox cars:PROBLEM: How far will a matchbox car travel when pushed with different amounts of force?PROBLEM: Will the height of a ramp change how far a car travels down a track?PROBLEM: If you give different sized cars the same force, which will travel farthest?Students predict distances, then measure and record observations. Simple observations and conclusion questions on each worksheet.Enjoy!More Great Force Stuff!*Simple Machines Examples Cut and Paste*Simple Machine
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K - 3rd
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The Biggest Snowman Ever Fake Snow Maker Winter READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Can your students build the biggest snowman ever?Integrate STEM in your classroom with this engaging Winter Companion Activity to The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll. Students make their own artificial snow and design, build and test their biggest snowman!The Biggest Snowman Ever Winter STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during the long winter months. Amazing winter resource for STEM club, STEM Teachers, and elementary teachers who want to create a hands-on educa
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 3rd
Types:
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Also included in: Winter READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges
STEM Activity Challenge Aluminum Foil Boat (Elementary)
STEM Elementary Classroom ProjectIn this activity, students will work in groups to design and build a small boat from aluminum foil. They will then see how many pennies it can hold before it sinks. The goal is for each student to work with their group to build and modify their boat to hold as many pennies as possible.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher instructions, student instructi
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Activity Challenges 16 Pack #1 (Elementary)
Jellyfish Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Check out these interesting facts about jellyfish. This fact booklet contains a range of fun and educational activities. The jellyfish crafts make a beautiful classroom display!This non-fiction book on jellyfish is a great resource to use for doing a research project on ocean animals with your pre-k/kindergarten class or struggling first graders. This reader can be used for independent reading as well as for guided reading groups. It’s a great addition to any ocean animal unit you might have pla
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Pumpkin Life Cycle & Pumpkin Labeling Parts
Pumpkin Life Cycle & Pumpkin Parts UPDATED VERSION! Celebrate the Fall season with this non-fiction life cycle of a pumpkin worksheet! This a great addition for Tree Units, Weather Units, 4 Season Units, and fall lessons. The life cycle of a pumpkin comes with 2 versions of the worksheets - cut/glue and write in. Plus two versions of labeling pumpkins worksheet.Includes:instructions pages for each worksheet for you the teacherParts of a Pumpkin : 2 versions - cut/glue and write inPumpkin Li
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Labeling | Science Labeling {plants, apples, pumpkins, bugs, teeth}
Mammals Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Are you looking for something fun for your animal or zoo unit? Here is a fact booklet that will help your students to carry out independent research into the fascinating lives of mammals.This non-fiction book on mammals is a great resource to use for doing a research project on mammals/zoo animals with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about mammals, a worksheet for note-taking and the research form to be filled out by the child. A cr
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Animal Groups Bundle | science | comprehension | crafts | writing
Reindeer STEM
A fun Reindeer STEM activity that's easy and quick. No need to go shopping, everything you need is in your classroom. This resource has 6 building challenges, a reflection page and 2 student objective pages that are aligned with the standards. This will be your go to activity all through December. These Stem challenges can be used with materials you already have, blocks, or counting cubes. 10 Minute Christmas StemYou may also like Gingerbread STEMHave you tried Boom Cards? Check this out#10minut
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Stem Challenges Bundle Set 2
Weather Mini-Unit for Pre-K and Kindergarten
This 40-page pack features original weather-themed clip art including sun, clouds, rain, snow, wind, storms, thermometers, tornado, raindrops, and umbrellas! This is an excellent resource for your Pre-K and Kindergarten classroom centers.With tracing, coloring, counting, matching, sequencing, cutting, pasting, and a simple puzzle, this is a versatile pack you'll be able to use year after year. Includes 28 pages of no-prep print-and-go blackline worksheets, perfect for math, ELA, morning work, or
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PreK - K
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Also included in: April Bundle for Pre-Kindergarten
Playground STEM Challenges
Celebrate the end of the year with a fun STEM challenge. A fun activity for summer camps or after school programs. This works well with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade engineers working together or alone in centers. STEM challenges are the perfect way to group older and younger kids together. A great addition to your “end of year” activities. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems. Your kids will have fun building everything a playground needs: a slide
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K - 3rd
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Fresh Water Vs. Salt Water Experiment
This is a simple but very effective experiment to help children to see one of the differences between fresh and salt water. With a few materials they will understand why objects are more buoyant in salt water. You will receive complete instructions with complementary photos, as well as a response page for students.
This is part of a larger Sea Creatures unit that you can access here:
Sea Creatures Integrated Unit
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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