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STEM Challenge Activities - FREE Resources, PD & Parent Letter
Want to get started with STEM challenge activities, but not sure how to make sure you're incorporating the rigor to make your principal happy?Or how to facilitate a STEM challenge?Or how to get free or cheap STEM materials?Or where to get STEM activities you & your students will love without breaking the bank?This freebie includes:✅ Links to FREE STEM Challenge activity teaching resources. ✅ Links to FREE STEM Challenge PD✅ Editable parent request-for-materials letter ✅ Links to paid STEM Ch
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17:16
Using Bee Bots in the Classroom - Tips to get started.
Using Robotics in kindergarten and first grade can be a powerful tool to increase literacy and math skills. This video walks you through how I use BeeBots in my class and I show you how to put a mat together.
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PreK - 2nd
2:48
Fractions REVIEW, Multiplying, Dividing, Adding and Subtracting, equivalent etc
This is an optional video hook that can be used to introduce the Fractions Review Math Mystery Activity: Case of The Forgetful Pharaoh to your students. A written story is also provided within the PDF product download for you to use too. Choose between the video or written story to begin the activity with your students.
This Fractions Review math mystery activity covers a variety of skills and is available in different grade versions. Students must use their fractions knowledge to complete clu
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3rd - 6th
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Thanksgiving Math Mystery - Thanksgiving Activity Case of the Thankless Turkey
New Thanksgiving Math Mystery "Case of the Thankless Turkey" Video Hook. This VIDEO HOOK is a fun way to set the stage to engage your students at the start of this mystery math activity. Your students will turn into math detectives, using their math and critical thinking skills to solve this case. Using the video to introduce the mystery is OPTIONAL, a written story is provided within the PDF file of the mystery resource download.Grade Levels this math mystery is currently available in:Thanksgiv
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1st - 4th
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Classroom Organization Tips: Center Tubs, Monthly Bins, Writing Center & More!
In this free video I've included my top tips for organizing your classroom centers, monthly activities, and interactive writing center. I take you inside my classroom so you can see how I have organized my center activities and my monthly paperwork. I also give you an in depth look at how to organize an interactive writing center.
You can watch the full video for free or skip to these parts as desired:
0:14 - Organizing Center Activities & More
2:30 - Monthly Bins Organization Tips
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Halloween STEM Challenge: Bone Bridge®
Halloween STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving at a time they usually struggle to concentrate!Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work on TpT; however, the links to everything clickable is included in the description below.STEM Challenge CycleGetting Started with STEM Challenges FreebieSee more Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Challenges_____________________
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
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STEM Challenge Cycle: Breaking Down Challenges into Components
How long should a STEM challenge take? Is there more to STEM challenges than just designing & building? How do I plan a STEM challenge; does it break down into smaller parts?
If you've found yourself asking these questions, this video is for you. Essentially, you’re wondering how to best approach the lesson/activity flow. Like so many things in life, there’s more than one way to get the job done well, but I’d like to share with you a tried and true approach that worked for me. I have named
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Choose a Prompt (Creative Writing Activity)
For the full CREATIVE WRITING EBOOK--CLICK HERE: CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS EBOOKTwo things I have learned from teaching writing prompts. 1. PRESENTATION is key. 2. Give students CHOICE.This activity is created to give students CHOICE, and the PRESENTATION includes graphics and a video explanation.Check out more activities like this here:YouTube ChannelTolentino Teaching WebsiteIf you enjoyed this resource, feel free to Buy Me a CoffeeThanks for the support!
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6th - 12th
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4:42
Christmas STEM Activity Video - Candy Cane Calamity
Christmas / Winter STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving at a time it’s often a struggle to concentrate! This is challenge 1 of 5: Candy Cane Calamity, in which students design a light-weight, protective package to ship candy canes! (You can substitute cookies for candy canes, if preferred!)STEM Challenge CycleWinter / Christmas STEM Challenge Bundle Candy Cane Calamity Individual Challenge STEM Challenge Mega Bundl
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St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity - How to Catch a Leprechaun with a Trap
St. Patrick’s Day STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving and they’re great alternatives to class parties! In Leprechaun Lockdown, students create a leprechaun trap with a twist!
Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work on TpT; however, the links to everything clickable is included in the description below.
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What should I do when a student just sits there and doesn't write?
Do you have any students who have trouble getting started during writing time? In this brief video, I share a simple, easy-to-implement strategy for helping students get started.
Looking for more writing resources to support your students? Check out my Kindergarten, first grade, or second grade writing bundles HERE!
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K - 2nd
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How to make a catapult
A simple way to make a catapult for your STEM centers. Watch this short video and you'll be on your way to launching a fun hands on center.
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PreK - 12th, Not Grade Specific
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Beginning of the Year : Back to School Math Review Math Mystery Video Hook
This optional video hook goes with the Back to School Math Mystery: Case of the School Invaders.
It reviews last year's standards and lets teachers gauge their class while keeping it a fun and motivating way to start the year!
Students must use their math skills to unlock clues. The clues will help them eliminate locations to find where the aliens’ transponder device is! Learn more about this activity via the individual grade edition links below.
Click on the links below to find your grade!
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1st - 6th
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Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Video: Turkey Transporter
Thanksgiving STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving at a time they usually struggle to concentrate! This is challenge 5 of 5: Turkey Transporter in which students design a way to transport a turkey quickly and safely across a horizontal and/or vertical distance!Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work on TpT; however, the links to everything clickable is
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Print & Paperless Bundle of STEM Challenges
THANKSGIVING FREEBIE Video Links
These FREE simple THANKSGIVINT FREEBIE Video Links can be used for Thanksgiving, Fall, November, Balloons Over Broadway, The First Thanksgiving, Totem Poles, Punkin' Chunkin', and Thanksgiving Art. Ways to Use•Use for Thanksgiving•Use for a station•Early Finisher activity•Use for PBIS, Fun Friday activities, Morning Meeting, or Indoor Recess activitiesRelated ResourcesCheck out the “Thanksgiving and Fall” section of the Megan Memories store for these related resources:Thanksgiving Resources:Acti
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3rd - 12th
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7:35
Valentine's Day STEM Activity - Heavy Hearts Video
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving and they’re great alternatives to class parties! In "Heavy" Hearts, students fill an outer heart with inner hearts they create in three unique size/color groups. Each heart is given point values based on the criteria & constraints and measurement standards set by the teacher. Students are aiming to find the configuration that creates the "heaviest" heart.
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Also included in: Valentine STEM Activities - 5 February STEM Challenges Print & Paperless
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Winter STEM Activity - Snow Scoop Video
Winter STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving! In Snow Scoop, students design a scoop (shovel) to efficiently remove snow from a yard.
Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work on TpT; however, the links to everything clickable is included in the description below.
STEM Challenge Cycle
Snow Scoop Individual Challenge
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Also included in: Winter STEM Activities - 5 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
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Halloween Bat STEM Challenge Video: Wings Wanted
Halloween STEM Challenges are a great way to keep students engaged, thinking critically, and working on hands-on problem solving at a time they usually struggle to concentrate! This is challenge 1 of 5: Wings Wanted.Working individually or with a partner against a criteria and constraints list, students design and engineer a new set of bat wings, with the goal being to achieve maximum flight distance and/or accuracy. You can even throw in style points, if you like! It's a paper airplane challeng
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities - 6 STEM Challenges - Print & Paperless
Polar Express Boarding Pass Freebie
Enjoy using these boarding passes in your classroom as you bring your lesson to life.
I created this freebie to use with my Polar Express book study. Feel free to use in your classroom as you read the Polar Express story and then watch the movie!
I've created boarding passes with assigned departure and arrival times and assigned seats. I have also created a blank pass that you can use to fill in your own information.
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PreK - 4th
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Teacher Pregnancy Announcement and Celebration Activities
This is the FREE video explanation about my resource which is perfect to announce and celebrate the news that you are expecting a child with your students. You will find differentiated writing prompts, pages to create a book for your interim teacher, Memory Book class covers, 2 choices of how to announce the news, activities, a letter to parents, and so much more! There are many options for soon to be moms or DADS!You can click here to find the product in my TPT store!: "My Teacher is Having a B
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PreK - 2nd
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Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Video: Mini Mayflower or Mini Mishoon
The Mini Mayflower / Mini Mishoon Thanksgiving STEM Challenge will engage your students in brain-busting work disguised as fun as they design water transportation for the Wampanoag or Pilgrims!The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list Individually or in partners/groups, students build a boat that is designed to hold as much capacity as possible, and/or sails the fastest. Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving STEM Activities Print & Paperless Bundle of STEM Challenges
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Stop Motion Tips for the Elementary Classroom How to get started with Animation
Looking to try Stop Motion in your classroom? Here are some tips I discovered while using Stop Motion with grades 2-4. It is simple to do! Get started with the Stop Motion Studio app for free, a device, and some small props! STOP MOTION STARTER KITWant a read to use project - Find the story boards, planning sheets & more in my Stop Motion Animation Starter KitTHE STOP MOTION ANIMATION KIT INCLUDES:Digital & printable versions of planning sheetsDigital slide Show - intro to real animate
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2nd - 5th
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Graphs Review (Bar Graphs, Tally Graphs, Pictograph, Line Graphs) Math Mystery
This is an optional video hook to engage students with the 'Graphs' Math Mystery, 'Case of The Greedy Gnome.' Play this video to get their attention, and then set them to work on the paper part of the task to solve who the Greedy Gnome is using their graph skills. The Print & Go part of this activity is available in different grade versions. Click the grade links below to find each math mystery packet that goes with this video hook. GRADE 1 - CLICK HEREGRADE 2 - CLICK HEREGRADE 3 - CLICK H
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Graphs Math Mystery Differentiated GRADE Bundle (1st - 4th Grade)
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Rounding Review - Rounding Whole numbers & Rounding Decimals Math Mystery
This fun rounding review activity is a math mystery available for grades 3-5. This video is a free optional HOOK that you can use with Case of The Robot Robbery. It has been designed to add extra excitement and motivation when introducing students to the math mystery activity.
A written story is also provided within the PDF download to introduce the students into the activity.
Click the links for your grade level below to find the math mystery worksheets!
Grade 3 Rounding Math Mystery == CLIC
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Rounding Math Mystery Differentiated GRADE Bundle (3rd - 5th Grades)
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