Design a Classroom: SEL Focused STEM for Back to School {Digital & Print}

Wondering what to do with students the first week of school? Not sure what STEM should look like in a COVID Classroom? I've got you covered.

This social emotional STEM activity has multiple lesson plans and formats! Whether you are digital, physical, or in a hybrid model this fall.

Students will plan, draft, and build a model classroom that makes them feel safe!

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With PDF and Google Classroom formats including differentiated materials for grade levels K/1, 1-3, and 4-6, plus further differentiated planning and reflection pages, ALL of your students will have the opportunity to successfully complete the STEM activity. Trauma informed practices, including social emotional intelligence and social skills have been utilized to create this impactful unit!

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In this comprehensive STEM Activity 5-6 day Unit, you’ll get access with Printable Pages & Google Slide Links

• How to use sheets
• Scope & Sequence for each grade band
• Parent surveys for materials (3 re-entry versions)
• Mentor text list
• Materials list
• Directions for activity
• Brainstorming pages
• Planning/Drafting pages
• Pre-build reflection sheets
• Post-build reflection sheets
• Talking points 
• Links to online STEM resources
• Material choice spinner
• Extension activity options

Differentiation materials include:

• Multiple versions of reflection sheets
• Sentence starters for struggling writers
• Material choice spinner for students that struggle with making choices

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This unit is perfect for encouraging creativity, resilience, providing choice, and opportunities for problem solving. The first week of school is going to be stressful enough. Take the stress of “what am I going to do?” off your plate with a dual focus unit: STEM and Social Emotional Learning!

If you’re looking for more from Meg and Rachel, check out these blog posts:

• Why STEM is the Perfect Fit in a Trauma Supportive Classroom!
• STEM with Social Distancing: A Project for Back to School with COVID

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Or check us out on Instagram, @BrownesBunchofSTEM and @_SafeSpaceTeaching

If you have any questions, please email rachel@safespaceteaching.com and meg@brownesbunchofstem.com