Description
Kick off the school year with creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving! In this engaging Classroom Problem-Solvers Lab, students work in teams to invent creative solutions for common classroom challenges. From broken pencil sharpeners to lost homework systems, students will collaborate, sketch, and present their innovative ideas using a hands-on design-thinking approach.
This resource includes 6 different versions, each featuring a unique classroom problem to solve—keeping the activity fresh for centers, small groups, or repeated use!
Included in this resource:
✅ 6 problem scenario versions
✅ 18 pages of content
✅ Printable invention worksheet
✅ Brainstorming and planning page
✅ Teamwork and reflection prompts
✅ Aligned to NGSS and SEL standards
Skills Developed:
- Creative thinking and design
- Collaboration and communication
- STEM and problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional awareness
Perfect for grades 2–5 and ideal for back-to-school, STEM stations, sub lessons, or first-week team building!
How to get your TPT credit to use on future purchases:
Make sure to provide feedback on every item you buy. Click on the Provide Feedback button and give a rating and comment about the product you purchased. TPT gives a credit that you can use to lower the cost of future purchases.
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Copyright © Create with Kelsey
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Critical Thinking & Problem SEL Solving Scenarios No Prep STEM Challenges
Highlights
Description
Kick off the school year with creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving! In this engaging Classroom Problem-Solvers Lab, students work in teams to invent creative solutions for common classroom challenges. From broken pencil sharpeners to lost homework systems, students will collaborate, sketch, and present their innovative ideas using a hands-on design-thinking approach.
This resource includes 6 different versions, each featuring a unique classroom problem to solve—keeping the activity fresh for centers, small groups, or repeated use!
Included in this resource:
✅ 6 problem scenario versions
✅ 18 pages of content
✅ Printable invention worksheet
✅ Brainstorming and planning page
✅ Teamwork and reflection prompts
✅ Aligned to NGSS and SEL standards
Skills Developed:
- Creative thinking and design
- Collaboration and communication
- STEM and problem-solving skills
- Social-emotional awareness
Perfect for grades 2–5 and ideal for back-to-school, STEM stations, sub lessons, or first-week team building!
How to get your TPT credit to use on future purchases:
Make sure to provide feedback on every item you buy. Click on the Provide Feedback button and give a rating and comment about the product you purchased. TPT gives a credit that you can use to lower the cost of future purchases.
*Click HERE to follow my Instagram. Click HERE to follow my Pinterest.
Copyright © Create with Kelsey
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.




