The following task cards are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link:★STEM BINSNOW INCLUDES A SPANISH AND FRENCH VERSION!!!This is a HUGE pack of 162 additional task cards for STEM Bins®! Students can use a STEM Bin® with a building material of their choice to construct as many seasonal structures as possible.Includes the following themes:Pages 3-8: Task Card Box Covers (recommended for 4x6 photo cases)Pages 9-10: Back to School StructuresPages 11-12: Fall StructuresPag

***STEM ALL YEAR: TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST SELLING PRODUCT ON TPT!!!***INCLUDES EASTER STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES, SPRING STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES, and END OF THE YEAR STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGESIncludes Digital Google Slides Notebooks for ALL Challenges! Perfect for Distance Learning36 LOW PREP NGSS Aligned STEM/STEAM Challenges for the Entire Year!Click below to view alignment to Next Generation Science Standards:ALIGNMENT TO NGSSClick below to view Supply Checklists for each month:SU

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP CHRISTMAS STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis Christmas/Holiday STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in December! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Santa's ParachuteShelf for the ElfTallest TreeBonus Brainbuilder: Gingerbread EscapeIncludes the following co

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP HALLOWEEN STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis Halloween themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Pumpkin Catapult and Pumpkin Catapult Games (Stations)Candy TowerSpider Web BridgeBonus Brainbuilder: Spooky Il

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP THANKSGIVING STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Mayflower ShipDinner TableTurkey HideoutBonus Brainbuilder: Mini Magnetic ParadeIncludes the following c

**This resource is a DISCOUNTED BUNDLE of my 4 Math Puzzler Card Sets. They can be purchased individually as -Math Puzzlers Set #1 - 2 Shape Equations , Math Puzzlers Set #2 - 3 Shape Equations, Math Puzzlers Set #3 - Number Jars, and Math Puzzlers Set #4 - Math Squares**So often it seems that finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and

Never again hear a student say, "I'm done, what do I do now?" Fifty printables for enrichment and early finishers. Critical and creative thinking activities for a wide range and ability of students in grades 1-4. You may even find activities that correlate with whole class units of study as activities cover all subject areas. Unit contains a mixture of open ended response pages, independent research activities and direct question and answer pages. Copy all or a few at a time and staple toget

Add some depth and complexity to traditional Literature Circles with this complete and ready-to-use resource!You will be amazed by the level of discussion and critical thinking that will take place among your students. Each Literature Circle role (listed below) is directly connected to 11 elements of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives). Ju

The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link:★STEM BINS****STEAM BINS VERSION IS ALSO INCLUDED!***STEM Bins® Teambuilders are a wonderful way to build your classroom community and allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are ideal for use at the beginning of the school year as you are introducing STEM Bins to your class and as needed for teambuilding throughout the year. 12 Challenges are provided f

Math Project Based Learning, Math Enrichment & ChallengeThis math PBL project will have your students practicing real-world math applications while having a BLAST! This project based learning task is a great extension and enrichment activity for your early finishers. It allows them to act as a zookeeper building a brand new zoo in their town. They must make several decisions about the zoo, practicing several common core math standards along the way. Students will love acting as a zookeeper,

Add PIZZAZZ to your poetry unit! This resource includes 78 printable pages that can be used to launch poetry centers in your classroom as each skill/strategy is introduced through a mini-lesson. The centers are designed to reteach and reinforce. ALSO...the resources could also easily be adapted to use with your whole class as a guided activity! If applicable, most of the direction sheets match up with recording sheets for reflection. Each center was created to address the Common Core Standard

The ORIGINAL Fidget Spinner Stem Challenge & Lab! Fidget Spinners driving you crazy? Discover the science of fidget spinners with this engaging STEM Challenge. Practice scientific method with an exploration of variables, data collection, graphing, mean/average, and more...all while having fun!This self-paced, 11 part fidget spinner STEM challenge is print-and-go. Each activity sheet guides students through the project. This activity is iPad® mobile digital device optional - students can d

Also includes a STEAM version and Editable labels and task card templates!Outdoor Discovery STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins are natural engineering centers that are ideal for outdoor classrooms, outdoor learning centers, or occasional outdoor excursions. They are also a creative and developmentally appropriate form of natural engineering for elementary students. Listed materials for each Outdoor Discovery STEM Bin are found in nature or at craft stores such as Hobby Lobby. Many flooring stores or r

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP MARCH STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis St. Patrick's Day themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in March! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Wind-powered MazeRainbow Arch (Arched Bridge)Leprechaun TrapBonus Brainbuilder: Coin ChemistryIncludes the fo

This is a set of 5 themed STEM challenges (or STEAM challenges) centered around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read 5 of his diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization:Includes 5 separate challenges:Island Architect: Construct A Hut Crocodile Crossing: Build A BridgeMessage In A

This is a student-favorite math project based learning (PBL) for 5th grade and financial literacy, which incorporates TEKS and Common Core standards. It can be used in the classroom or as distance learning. A print AND digital Google version is included! Help your students practice decimals and money skills with this quality project-based learning. Challenge activities allow for it to be used in 6th grade as well. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step.**THIS RESOURCE IS NOW A

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***This winter themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in January! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Sledding RampHibernation StationSnowball StructureBonus Brainbuilder: Snowflake SymmetryIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklists, and Suggested Read Alouds

Do your students love STEM and fairy tales? This collection is for you! This pack includes 10 building and engineering projects based on a fairy tale themed problems. Students will build a parachute to help Jack escape the giant and construct a toothpick house for the Three Little Pigs. Eight other exciting and creative tasks! Pictures included! Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom. For each activity, students will build or create a structure using everyday household or classroom items

Early Finishers MEGA PACK (150 Printables for First Grade Enrichment!)Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 150 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The work is split into MATH (NUMBER AND OPERATIONS), MATH (MEASUREMENT, DATA & GEOMETRY), LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING, CREATIVE THINKING and FUN STUFF. A cover page is included if you wish to make the worksheets into a bookle

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP VALENTINE'S DAY STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOThis Valentine's Day themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in February! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:House of CardsCandy BoxAir MailBonus Brainbuilder: Candy DispenserIncludes the following component

Project Based Learning for Math and ELA. Running A Lemonade Stand!This project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they prepare to run a lemonade stand. This project at all of the preparation areas within Sales, Marketing, Organization, and Production that must be accounted for.There are 20 ACTIVITIES (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer to prepar

***NEWLY UPDATED!!!***This End of the Year/Summer themed STEM/STEAM package is perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Roller CoasterStraw RocketWaterproof Critter HouseBonus Brainbuilder: Pool Noodle PartyIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklists, and Suggested

Project Based Learning: Discovery in the Rainforest! This project based learning (PBL) activity joins together Science, Math, ELA, Social Studies, and Technology.This project integrates elements of science, math, ELA, social studies, ELA, and technology into a student-made product. It will combine student imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they travel through a rainforest.There are 15 activities (1 page for each) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or id

This engaging project-based learning (PBL) for third graders includes measurement, multiplication, division, and more in this real-life fast food scenario! Help your students practice real-life and math skills with this quality math project. It includes a teacher guide walking you through each step. Differentiation and student choice is built into all of my PBLs!Your students will be SO excited to do math during this ENGAGING project. Students will use ALL mathematical practices and learn real-w