Lisa Taylor Teaching the Stars
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Arkansas, United States
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I'm a full-time fifth grade teacher and a mother of two very daughters. I'm currently working on my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM. I love creating engaging STEM and financial literacy lessons that make even the most disengaged student have fun learning.
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Winter Sports| Ski STEM Challenge
Looking for a fun STEM Challenge for the winter months? STEM Winter Sports Ski Challenge will engage all your students during the winter season. Students plan, design, and engineer a skier that can stand on skis. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & 2. This activity can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at home. Includes Google Digital version. ⛷ T
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RL.4.3
, W.3.2
, W.3.10
+5
Also included in: Winter Sports STEM Challenges Bundle
Paper Airplane STEM Challenge | Engineering Design + Data Graphing
Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that goes beyond just folding paper airplanes? This complete STEM unit guides students through the full Engineering Design Process as they design, test, and improve paper airplanes while collecting and analyzing real data. Students will LOVE the challenge, and you’ll love how structured, engaging, and easy it is to implement! ⭐ WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE ✔ Complete STEM unit (not just an activity)✔ Low prep, print-and-go✔ Includes lesson plans + t
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.3
, RI.4.3
+14
Also included in: Yearlong STEM Activities Bundle |65+ Engineering Design Challenges
Winter Sports STEM Challenges Bundle
STEM Winter Games Activities and Challenges Bundle will engage all your students during the winter season. Students plan, design, and engineer 4 different STEM Challenges. Students will also design a platform for their ice skater or speed skater, Skier, and a bobsled. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & 2. This activity can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spa
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Yearlong STEM Activities Bundle |65+ Engineering Design Challenges
🎯 STEM Challenges Kids LOVE | 65 Easy Engineering Activities Need engaging STEM activities without spending hours planning? This resource includes 65 hands-on engineering challenges that get students building, testing, and thinking like real engineers—using simple materials you already have. Perfect for STEM time, centers, early finishers, or enrichment, these activities are designed to be low prep and easy to implement. ⭐ Why Teachers Love This Resource ✔ 65 ready-to-use STEM challen
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.10
, W.4.7
, W.4.10
+4
Back to School Activity: Get to Know Your Class
If the Shoe Fits: Back to School Get to Know Your Class Activity is a great activity that will help you get to know your students in a fun way! Students will be up and engaged as they learn fun facts about their classmates. Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!Thank you so much, Lisa Taylor
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Back to School Bundle
Halloween STEM Activities | October STEM Google Classroom
Are you looking for fun Halloween Activities to do during October or a fall party? These 4 Halloween STEM Activities will engage all your students while they have fun! These STEM activities can also be used for Halloween Party, At Home STEM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, Distance Learning, or in your classroom. Students will love learning as they go through the design process and reinforce math skills. Included in this Bundle: Google Link Candy
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: October STEM Bundle Halloween Activities
STEM Challenges For the Entire Year Bundle K-2 includes Back to School STEM
Are you looking for some engaging STEM activities for your K-2 classroom or at home STEM Challenges? STEM for the Entire Year is bundle that has 43 Challenges, experiments, and activities your students will love all yearlong in your classroom! These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at home. You will save money and your students will be engaged in yearlong STEM Activities. Your students will love going throug
K - 2nd
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
+1
Water Bottle STEM Unit | Engineering Design Challenge
Turn a classroom trend into a meaningful, standards-aligned STEM investigation your students will never forget! This engaging Water Bottle Flipping STEM Unit takes a high-interest activity and transforms it into a data-driven engineering challenge where students think, test, and analyze like real scientists. 🚀 This is NOT just a STEM activity…Students will: ✔ Design controlled experiments ✔ Test variables (water levels, bottle types, materials, position) ✔ Collect and analyze real data ✔ C
4th - 6th
Fractions, Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 5.MD.A.1
+3
Also included in: Yearlong STEM Activities Bundle |65+ Engineering Design Challenges
Slime STEM Unit | States of Matter & Polymers | Science Investigation | NGSS
This Slime STEM Challenge is a hands-on science investigation that transforms a fun activity into a complete STEM unit focused on states of matter, polymers, and physical properties. Students design, test, and improve slime while collecting data, analyzing results, and thinking like real scientists and engineers. ❓ The ChallengeWhat makes the best slime? Students will: Design and test slime recipes Explore whether slime is a solid, liquid, or both Conduct experiments and record data Impr
3rd - 5th
Economics , Measurement, Science
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
+4
Also included in: October STEM Bundle Halloween Activities
End of the Year STEM Awards
Looking for a fun END of the Year Activity? Your students will love creating these fun End of the Year Student Choice Awards!This is a collection of thirty classroom awards. Students create their Oscars (tin foil sculptures) and then vote for their classmates for the award that fits them most. Teachers then assembly the Oscar like statues and present the awards Hollywood style! Your student will love this activity! ⭐This product is included in my STEM BUNDLE #2 Challenge! It is a great wa
4th - 6th
Engineering, Other (Arts)
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes Holiday STEM Activities
Camping STEM Challenge Unit | Engineering Design
🏕️ Camping STEM Challenge Unit | Engineering Design + Data & Graphing | NGSS Looking for a hands-on STEM unit that goes beyond simple build activities? This Camping STEM Challenge Unit guides students through the full Engineering Design Process as they design, test, and improve real-world solutions—while collecting and analyzing data. 📊 BUILT-IN DATA & GRAPHINGStudents don’t just build—they think like engineers. Collect and record data during testingAnalyze results and identify patternsCreat
3rd - 7th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
MP5
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes Holiday STEM Activities
STEM Bobsledding Challenge
⛷ This product is included in my Winter Sports Bundle. STEM Winter Games Bobsledding Challenge will engage all your students during the Winter Games. Students plan, design, and engineer a bobsled that can travel down a slope. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & 2. Includes Google Slides Link. This activity can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at ho
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Social Studies
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Winter Sports STEM Challenges Bundle
Valentine's Day STEM Activities | February STEM
February STEM Challenges is a packet of 7 experiments or challenges your students will love! Students plan, design, engineer, and collect data as they are having fun before Valentine's Day! Google slides are included. These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, Maker Spaces, Tinkering Labs, or After School Clubs. Includes: Includes: ❤️Teacher Page ❤️Challenge 1: Students build Candy Heart Towers ❤️Challenge 2: Cupid Challenge Accuracy ❤️Challenge 3: Cupid Challenge Distance ❤️C
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, Measurement
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Yearlong STEM Activities Bundle |65+ Engineering Design Challenges
States of Matter STEM Activities and Experiments
Teaching Matter and how matter changes? ⭐️Are you looking for experiments and science labs to get your students excited about matter and supplement your curriculum? Look no farther! Matter STEM Activities will be a great supplement for any matter unit. Students will make observations and measurements to identify different physical properties of matter. Students conduct investigations as they learn about chemical and physical changes. Students will make observations and record data while c
4th - 6th
Chemistry, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.5.2
, 5-PS1-3
+3
Christmas STEM Challenges | Digital Google Classroom
Looking for some fun December STEM Activities to keep your student learning ? Christmas Digital STEM Activities will keep your students learning and thinking critically throughout the December month! Great for remote learning, blended or on-site. Students will plan, design, engineer, and collect data as they are having fun before the holidays! Connecting important skills such as collecting data, making observations, and measurement skills will help you seamlessly add STEM to your current curr
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.10
, W.4.9
, W.4.10
+5
Also included in: STEM December Bundle | Christmas STEM Activities
The One and Only Ivan STEM Activities
The One and Only Ivan STEM Challenges is a packet of activities that your students will love and be engaged in while reading the novel. Students will complete four STEM challenges that connect with events that take place throughout the story. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & 2. ➪ This product is included in my Connecting STEM to a Great Book Bundle.* Other products you may like: STEM Entire Year ChallengeBack to
4th - 6th
Engineering, Literature, Reading
Also included in: STEM Novel Connections and Activities
Bridge STEM Challenge | Engineering Design | Data & Graphing | STEM + Economics
This Bridge STEM Challenge is a hands-on engineering design unit where students plan, build, test, and improve a bridge to hold the most weight. Students engage in real STEM learning as they collect data, create graphs, analyze results, and apply engineering and economic thinking. ❓ The ChallengeWhich bridge design is the strongest? Students will: Design and construct a bridge Test how much weight it can hold Collect and analyze data Improve their design based on results 🧠 Why This STEM
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.3.2
, RI.3.3
+8
Also included in: STEM Landmarks & Celebrations Around the World Activities
Halloween STEM Challenges K-2
Looking for some fun Halloween STEM activities? Get kids using their imaginations with these 4 simple STEM challenges. These challenges make learning feel like a party! K-2 Halloween STEM Activities will engage all your students during the October month. These activities can also be used for STEAM Activities, STEM After School Programs, Summer Programs, Clubs, Maker Spaces, or at home. One of the favorites is the Bone Tower! Fun and easy STEM Challenge that your students will love! This is inc
K - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Jumping Frog STEM Challenge
STEM Jumping Frog Challenge is a fun STEM activity that your students will love as they create origami frogs to test their jumping abilities. This is a great way to practice measurement and review for testing. Students will problem solve and think critically as they complete their challenge. Your students will love going through the design process as they cover the Next Generation Science 3-5-ETS1-1 & Students will get excited when testing their frogs and testing far their frog will jump!
3rd - 5th
Art, Engineering, Math
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes Holiday STEM Activities
STEM Back to School Activities
Back to School STEM Challenges Bundle is a packet of activities your students will love as they problem solve and think critically! These activities will engage your students as they unleash their imagination. Connecting important skills such as collecting data, making observations, and measurement skills will help you seamlessly add STEM to your current curriculum. These activities can also be used for STEM Fridays, STEAM Activities, Maker Spaces, Tinkering Labs, or After School Clubs. Th
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.C.3
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Yearlong STEM Activities Bundle |65+ Engineering Design Challenges
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About the store
Experience
I'm a full-time fifth grade teacher and a mother of two very daughters. I'm currently working on my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM. I love creating engaging STEM and financial literacy lessons that make even the most disengaged student have fun learning.
Teaching style
I love teaching! It's the best job ever! My teaching style is a constructivist approach to learning. I believe it is extremely important to get students engaged in learning using hands on projects and problem based experiences. Learning should be fun!
Awards & shining teacher moments
2009 National Trainer of Writers, Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by The Council of Economic Education
2009 Arkansas Reading Association Presentation “A Balanced Literacy Program” and Integrate Literacy with Economics
May 2010 Presentation to Economics Arkansas Board Members, Little Rock
2010 1st Place Stock Market Game Advisor
2010, 2012 Bessie B. Moore Awards for Excellence in Teaching Economics
August 2010 Presentation to the Donors of Economics Arkansas following the Keynote Speaker Former President Clinton
2010 Presentation at the National Council for Economic Education Conference Miami, FL
2011 Arkansas Farm Bureau Agri in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
2011 Presentation at the National Council for Economic Education Annual Conference Chicago, IL
2012 Presentation at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference Indianapolis, IN
2012 Presentation at the National Council for Economic Education Conference Kansas City, MO
2012 Presenting Economics Education at the Arkansas State Capitol
2013 Presented at the National Council for Economic Education Conference Baltimore, Maryland
2014, 2015, 2016 Presented at the National Ag in the Classroom National Conference
2022 Bessie B Moore Economic Award
2022 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
My own education history
B.S. in Early Education, Endorsement: Pre K-8 Social Studies K-8
Masters of Education Leadership Degree
Arkansas Leadership Academy
National Board Certified Teacher, NBCT
Master Economic Teacher, MET
Arkansas Ag in the Classroom Teacher
Additional biographical information
I love teaching and making lessons that are engaging for all students!
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