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St. Patrick's Day (stem challenge, graphing, writing craft, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Holiday Stations are a great way to learn and have fun. St. Patrick's Day Activities are LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with Lucky Charms, STEM challenge (Gold Rush Zip Line, Marshmallow

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For All Subject Areas, St. Patrick's Day, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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October stem challenges, graphing, writing craftivity, and crack the code

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Perfect for Holiday Stations! October Activities is LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with Pumpkin Patch objects, STEM challenge (Pumpkin Launcher, Haunted House, or Pumpkin

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Halloween, For All Subjects, Engineering

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Back to School (stem challenges, graphing, writing craftivity, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Back to School Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with school supplies objects, STEM challenge (Design a desk, Build a bridge, Apple Drop)Depending on the Activity you choose. Here are

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Back to School, For All Subjects, Engineering

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (7.62 MB)

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Independent Work Packets of LOW PREP STEM PROJECTS AND MORE

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

I often am asked, what do you do to honor or celebrate this holiday or this event in history? Over the last couple of years my answer has been changing from bingo games and crafts to STEM or STEAM activities. This last year I committed to making 9

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Math, Science, Engineering

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Easter (stem challenge, graphing, writing craftivity, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Easter Activities is a LOW PREP way to enjoy learning in stations in the month of April. This pack includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with jelly beans, STEM challenge (Creating a home for chick,

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Easter, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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Valentine's Day (stem challenge, graphing, writing craft, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Setting up Stations to celebrate and learn during the month of February is a great way to boost engagement and promote cooperative learning. Valentine's Day Activities are LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing

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Valentine's Day, For All Subjects, Engineering

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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End of the Year Independent Stem and More Packet

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Using these activities in stations is a great way to celebrate learning together at the end of a school year. End of Year Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with summer objects, STEM challenge

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For All Subjects, End of Year, Engineering

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (10.50 MB)

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December Stem challenges, graphing, writing craft, and crack the code

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Perfect for Holiday Stations! December Stem and Activities is a LOW PREP set of activities that includes a crack the code puzzle (1-2, 2-3, and 4-5 version), writing craftivity (the best present of all), graphing with Christmas objects, STEM

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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STEM Force and Motion

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

This STEM activity for the season of fall takes students through the entire investigation process that scientist use. Students explore gravity using balanced and unbalanced forces. They also get to compare how the gravitational pull on a pumpkin

Subjects:

Physical Science, Engineering

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Worksheets, Activities

$2.00

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January Stem challenges, graphing, writing craft, and crack the code

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

These winter STEM and Activities are LOW PREP and include: a crack the code puzzle (1-2, 2-3, and 4-5 version), writing craftivity (I like winter because...), graphing with winter objects, STEM challenges (Design and Igloo, Ice Cube Challenge, and

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Winter, For All Subjects, Engineering

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$3.00

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DIGITAL Back to School (stem challenges, graphing, crack the code)

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Product DescriptionDIGITAL Back to School Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), graphing with school supplies objects, STEM challenge (Design a desk, Build a bridge, Apple Drop)Depending on the Activity you choose. Here are

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Graphing, For All Subjects, Engineering

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Interactive Whiteboard

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Digital and Paper Back to School Stem and more

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Product DescriptionDIGITAL and PAPER Back to School Activities includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with school supplies objects, STEM challenge (Design a desk, Build a bridge, Apple Drop)Depending on the

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Back to School, For All Subjects, Engineering

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Interactive Whiteboard

$6.00

$4.50

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Digital October stem challenges, graphing, craftivity, and crack the code

By Fly to Third-Kristen Koetje

Perfect for Holiday Stations! DIGITAL October Activities is LOW PREP and includes a crack the code puzzles (K-1, 2-3, 4-5), writing craftivitiy, graphing with Pumpkin Patch objects, STEM challenge (Pumpkin Launcher, Haunted House, or Pumpkin

Subjects:

Halloween, For All Subjects, Engineering

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This will be my 12th year teaching. I student taught in 6th grade.Then, I began my teaching career in 1/2 combination classroom and then moved into a 4/5 combination. I taught just 4th and 3/4 combination. I also taught 1st grade and then landed in 3rd grade. I am going into my 4th year in 3rd grade and it feels good after all the years of bouncing around!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands on teacher who loves to teach using visual tools and munipulatives.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have been teaching since 2006 after graduating with a Bachelor's of Arts degree from Aquinas College. I have been in various grades 1-6, but have landed in 3rd grade. I graduated in summer of 2019 with a Masters in Learning Disabilities.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am not just a teacher, but I am married to a principal of a K-8 building. We have 4 amazing children who always keep us on our toes. Blog: FlytoThird You can join my newsletter to receive more classroom tips and freebies by subscribing in my blog.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Social Studies, Civics, Government, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Character Education, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Classroom Community