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Science Common Core K.G.A.1 resources
STEM Challenge: Build Famous Landmarks
Can your kids build the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China AND the Empire State Building in one afternoon?! These 47 STEM challenge cards use real pictures of famous landmarks from around the world to inspire kids to build those three sites and so many more.The STEM challenge cards are a great way to help kids develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills.Just cut apart the cards and grab a batch of building blocks for some serious STEM fun.For students who are ready for
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
How to Draw: Dinosaur Directed Drawings
HOW TO DRAW: Dinosaur Directed Drawing is a set of drawing, writing and learning activites. The process of “directed drawing” is a fabulous activity for early learners, and is not just merely a way to practice following directions. It is a great opportunity to practice spatial awareness, and reinforce shape recognition. You can also practice using position words “below, above, next to, etc.” Finally, it builds self confidence as students practice their small motor skills. It specifically add
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K - 4th
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STEM Lab Starter Kit STEM Task Cards
Mini Classroom STEM Lab Starter Kit and STEM Task Cards-Not sure where to start when it comes to incorporating STEM into your classroom routine? This STEM Lab Starter kit and STEM Task Cards are designed to help you easily add STEM activities to your everyday schedule in a meaningful and low prep way! WHY STEM?STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Educating students in STEM subjects prepare students for life, regardless of the profession they choose to follow. STEM projec
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K - 2nd
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Year of STEM Challenges
"This is BY FAR the most comprehensive, FUN low prep STEM bundle I’ve ever bought. Love it, and so do the kids!" - Nikki M.Looking for easy prep, fun to solve STEM challenges for kids?! This epic bundle combines ALL of my STEM challenges into one easy purchase - my best selling landmark cards, toothpick and playdough STEM structures, weight and length challenges... they're all here! And that means you'll get an entire year of STEM challenges in one easy download.Each activity pack includes easy
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PreK - 3rd
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Kindergarten STEM Activities Alphabet STEM Challenges
Tired of hearing "NOT ANOTHER WORKSHEET!" from your kindergarteners? You're not alone. Keeping the alphabet exciting can be as tricky as herding cats! If you've spent hours googling activities for each letter, only to find your students still struggling, I've got something that'll make your teacher heart sing: Introducing Simply STEAM's Alphabet STEM Activities for Kindergarten! These alphabet activities are your secret sauce to banish boring from your classroom and introduce a world of fun and
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PreK - K
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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Wooden block building challenge cards for Pre-School/Kindergarten Block Center
Ideal block center activity with wooden blocks to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills. There are 15 construction task cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robot, car, train, rocket etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard colored wooden blocks as shown in the pictures. This would make an ideal independent activity station or morning center for a Pre-School or Kindergarten class. The
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-1
Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity BUNDLE for Kinder
Wooden block building - Block Center Activity. There are 105 construction cards included in this BUNDLE and children will love the challenge of building the various items including: bridges, towers, patterns, animals, people, robots, vehicles, aeroplanes, rockets and much more. This bundle contains the original set plus the new sets 1 -6 (7 sets in total or 105 cards! - enough to last all year in your block center!These cards are to be used alongside standard colored wooden blocks as shown in th
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PreK - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Flat and Solid Shapes Geometry for Kindergarten First Grade
Are you looking for a resource to teach All About Shapes? Everything you need to teach geometry for kindergarten and first grade is included in this hands-on shapes resource. Your students will learn all about flat shapes and solid shapes through posters, task cards, readers, games, and more.Using pattern blocks, popsicle sticks or toothpicks, and marshmallows your students can build flat shapes and solid shapes following the directions from the many task cards that are included. These hands-
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PreK - 1st
STEM Kindergarten | Force and Motion Activities
Kindergarten Force and Motion STEM Activities will engage all your students during a study of pushes and pulls. Your students will love learning using these hands-on activities. Great for on-site learning, at home learning, or blended. We start STEAM very simple. I want them to think for themselves and solve problems. Because they are beginners, their design sheets are basic, but I want them to start designing and planning. This will only help them and improve as they get older. Each design she
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K - 1st
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K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ Mega BUNDLE
⚠️Purchase this GROWING BUNDLE and save over 66% off!⚠️ ️These Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade MATH, SCIENCE, and SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ were made to make reviewing concepts engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes currently includes 29 sets of science Boom Cards™, 46 sets of math Boom Cards, 25 sets of Social Studies Boom Cards™ and more! These were made with primary students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders. So
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1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
, K-PS2-1
Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks Bundle~Literacy, Math, Science
This Kindergarten Interactive Notebook Bundle includes Literacy, Math, and Science Activities. This Bundle will save you over 33% off as these products would cost $50.00 if sold separately. It also includes many of the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for the Entire Year! It is a fabulous way to get your students to practice their skills and show off what they have learned. It has very simple cut-outs that make it super easy for young kinders who are just getting used to using
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K - 10th
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K-PS3-1
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
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Pattern Block STEM Challenge Task Cards | Morning work
Are you looking for a new STEM activity for your morning work? Try our STEM pattern block challenge :)The aim of these pattern block puzzles is to build fine motor and spatial awareness skills while to practicing, math, literacy, shape and color recognition. *You will need a set of pattern blocks to do these challenges.This pack contains 26 pattern block task cards to complete!We have put 3 cards per page which can be laminated and cut to fit into a plastic container. There is also a cover car
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PreK - 2nd
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Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity (SET 1: BASIC)
Ideal block center activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using natural wooden blocks. There are 64 construction task cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robots, trucks, trains, rockets, patterns etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard wooden unit blocks as shown in the pictures. This would make an ideal independent activity station or morning center for a Pre-School or Kin
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PreK - K
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity BUNDLE
How to Draw: Monster Directed Drawings
HOW TO DRAW: Monster Directed Drawing is a set of drawing, writing and learning activites. The process of “directed drawing” is a fabulous activity for early learners, and is not just merely a way to practice following directions. It is a great opportunity to practice spatial awareness, and reinforce shape recognition. You can also practice using position words “below, above, next to, etc.” Finally, it builds self confidence as students practice their small motor skills.
It specifically ad
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K - 4th
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January STEM Activities Geoboard Snowflakes Symmetry Winter STEAM
This winter STEM challenge is a perfect way to incorporate hands on activity in the classroom. Students will create snowflakes with geoboards & can practice symmetry. This will match well with a math center!Looking for more Winter challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE for the BUNDLE.This activity includes a printable version AND Google Slides Presentation (works with Microsoft PowerPoint). This digital version:Can be used for distance learning, centers, independent wor
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PreK - 4th
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PIRATES (FORCE AND MOTION) UNIT FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
PIRATES (FORCE AND MOTION) UNIT FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTENThis resources includes thematic lessons, activities, poems, songs and centers for your little learners.Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE! You can purchase this resources in the Thematic Activities for Little Learners Bundle and the Little Learners Mega-Bundle!____________________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESLesson ResourcesPirates - Whole GroupThese resources can be used during whole group ins
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PreK - K
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING BUNDLE
Makerspace Legos Challenge Task Cards Shapes Designs | Math Geometry STEM
Looking for Lego Challenge task cards for your Makerspace Lab, STEM/STEM, classroom or Lego Club? This resource includes 24 fun to create Shape Themed Challenges! Your students will love working on their engineering, creativity & problem solving skills as they work on designs using squares, rectangles, pyramids, hexagons, diamonds and more!This activity set was designed with younger students in mind- K through Gr. 2. Cards are available in 2 formats - color and black & white. 4 Blank Ca
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PreK - 2nd
Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity BUNDLE
Ideal block center activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using natural wooden blocks. There are 193 construction task cards included in this BUNDLE and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robots, trucks, trains, rockets, patterns etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard wooden unit blocks as shown in the pictures. This would make an ideal independent activity station or morning center for a Pre-School or
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
STEAM: Tetrahedral Kite Collaborative Project
Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with this fun hands-on collaborative project. Typically done during a Family Math Night event, this project can also be done in the classroom. The best part is, each person is individually represented in the final product!Participants create individual tetrahedrons using straws, string and tissue paper that are used to build a tetrahedral kite. The lesson includes the mathematical background with a focus on ge
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K - 6th
Sensory Bin Task Cards Sensory Activities - Sand and Water Table
Sensory Bins Activities. This Sensory Bins and Sensory Table resource includes Word Work, Math, Reading, and Science activities in this easy-to-use resource. If you have reservations about using a sand and water or “sensory” table, or if you struggle with accountability for your centers, you NEED this resource! These sand and water table task cards also provide research information to share with parents and/or administrators. Teachers have said:"Love this comprehensive resource, including the br
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PreK - K
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Engineering Engagement STEAM Kits - Monthly Thematic GROWING BUNDLE
Engineering Engagement STEAM Kits - Monthly Thematic GROWING BUNDLE**Simple, Low-Prep Thematic Monthly STEAM Engineering Activities**This complete bundle of Engineering Engagement STEAM Kits includes 10 full monthly themed editions that will keep your students engaged in fun and exciting STEAM activities all year long! (It also includes my "Engineering Design Process" Poster set as a bonus!) The best part is that after you prep the STEAM Kits once, you're good to go for the year! Just pop in ne
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PreK - 5th
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STEAM: Soccer Ball Collaborative Project
Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with this fun hands-on collaborative project. Typically done during a Family Math Night event, this project can also be done in the classroom. The best part is, each person is individually represented in the final product!Participants will learn how a soccer ball design is based on a truncated icosahedron through an introduction to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional geometry. They will create one of the panels
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PreK - 12th
(STEM) STEAM: Sierpinski Pyramid Collaborative Project
Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with this fun hands-on collaborative project. Typically done during a Family Math Night event, this project can also be done in the classroom. The best part is, each person is individually represented in the final product!Participants design a tetrahedron which will be used to create a large Sierpinski pyramid.Included in the lesson plan• list of materials needed• mathematical background• mathematical vocabular
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K - 8th
Mapping Your Community - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What is a community? How do the inhabitants of a community work together?Description:In this inquiry based project, students investigate their local neighborhoods in order to come to a shared understanding of "a community." Research skills, map reading, oral and written communication, and creativity will become purposeful as the class builds a model of the local community to present at a public exhibition.What's Included with this Project:NextLesson Projects are extended lessons
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K - 2nd
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