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Science Common Core K.G.B.5 resources
STEM Challenge: Build Toothpick Structures
These 24 toothpick STEM structure cards help kids develop abstract thinking, engineering, 2d and 3d shape recognition and shape knowledge.-----------------------------> Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE! <-----------------------------After building each shape, children take their learning one step further and label the number of vertices and edges. The STEM structure cards are perfect for engineers from preschool to second grade!Just grab a box of toothpicks and a container o
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
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
STEM Starters Task Cards Building Activities Morning Bins or Early Finishers
Bring the excitement of STEM to your classroom! These STEM Starter task cards are perfect for 1st grade, kindergarten, preschool, and 2nd grade classrooms. Students will be encouraged to think critically and creatively as they work hard to create the object from the "I can" statement included on each card. With the help of these STEM Starter cards, your students will be motivated to explore the world of STEM and have fun while doing it!These task cards are the simplest way to add more STEM activ
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K - 2nd
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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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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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2D & 3D Shapes Using Marshmallows & Toothpicks Task Cards STEM Activity
STEM Activity – 16 2D & 3D Shape Task Cards using Marshmallows and Toothpicks. Includes two sets – Set includes how many toothpicks and marshmallows are needed for each shape. Set two only displays the shape to challenge students to create without revealing the number of toothpicks and marshmallows are needed to complete each shape. Please Note: A few cards will NOT show ALL vertices but acts as a guide.Students might also Enjoy:Unplugged Activities BundleI Spy Technology UnpluggedPast &
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K - 3rd
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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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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-1
EASY STEM Activities and Challenges | STEM Center
"What do I do now?" This is the worst! It's like playing whack-a-mole with tied hands trying to keep the behaviors of early finishers from disrupting the rest of the class. That's why I love these Easy STEM Activities! Without engaging tasks for early birds, disruption creeps in. Easy STEM Activities are hard to find, and without an early finisher system, classroom management gets tough! Easy STEM Activities is the best system to fight against boredom, disruption, and every teacher's pet peeve q
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K - 2nd
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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
3D Shape STEM Challenge Cards
These STEM challenge cards are perfect for encouraging children to explore 3D shapes and their attributes through hands-on play! They help develop design and building skills, problem solving and spatial awareness skills.Two different designs have been included - one set of 12 cards with the shape named and shown + one set of 12 cards with only the shape names and the number of toothpicks and balls of playdough provided.Just press print and grab some toothpicks and a tub of playdough and you're r
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PreK - 2nd
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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
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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Pumpkins. STEM and STEAM Interactive Activities.
Pumpkins STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math. Interactive Activities.This STEAM “Pumpkins” resource focuses on using pumpkins and candy corn and includes differentiated printables and hands-on activities. Perfect addition to your October, November and Pumpkins learning units! Activities include science, technology, engineering, art and math, all at an age appropriate level for advanced preK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, ELL, SPED. Please check out the thumbnails and previe
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PreK - 3rd
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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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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity BUNDLE
2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards
These STEM challenge cards are perfect for encouraging children to explore 2D shapes and their attributes through hands-on play! They help develop design and building skills, problem solving and spatial awareness skills.Two different designs have been included - one set of 12 cards with the shape named and shown + one set of 12 cards with only the shape names and the number of toothpicks and balls of playdough provided.Just press print and grab some toothpicks and a tub of playdough and you're r
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PreK - 2nd
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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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Easter STEM Challenges
These Easter STEM Challenges are a must-try! Grab a bag of jelly beans and dive into weight, length and science. The set is perfect to use in STEM centers, math stations or as early finisher tasks.
-----------------------------> Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE! <-----------------------------
INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:
--> 16 weight comparison cards asking "What weighs more?"
--> 16 weight comparison cards asking "What weighs more?" OR "What weighs less?"
--> 16 lengt
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year of STEM Challenges
Popsicle sticks & wooden block building challenge cards - STEM activity
There are 15 construction cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items including towers, sea-saw, helicopter, bicycle, truck and various shapes. Many of these challenge cards require children to investigate BALANCE.These cards are to be used alongside standard colored wooden blocks and popsicle sticks as shown in the pictures. This would make an ideal independent activity station or Science center for a Pre-School, Kindergarten or Prep class.
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PreK - 1st
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-PS2-2
, K-PS2-1
Winter STEM Activities BUNDLE January STEAM Challenges No Prep Sled Snowflakes
These Winter STEM Activities are great for engaging your students. LOW PREP for any elementary classroom! Activities come with a GOOGLE slideshow, read aloud story & more! Infuse math skills with the response sheets.What’s Included in the Winter Stem Challenges Bundle:5 fun & simple activities all Winter themed and LOW PREP for your convenience!Winter STEM Activity 1: Build a Sled for the Slopes STEM ChallengeIt’s Winter! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Challenge students to creat
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K - 4th
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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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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
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