Pumpus Has a Growing Idea is an inspiring story recommended by the NSTA (National Science Teaching Association) for kids ages 4-9. Pumpus' limitless creativity and imagination will inspire budding young inventors to imagine their own ways to solve real-world problems. Children will discover the problems and solutions together.

This story series makes STEM concepts approachable for children through storytelling paired with technology. By utilizing a variety of platforms, from books to interactive digital products, teaching STEM concepts becomes fun and meaningful!

Links to all content are in the purchased interactive PDF document.

Web link will take you directly to the interactive story. (no sign in or download needed)

Google file link will ask you to download a copy of the activity to your Google drive.

Print activities are in the purchased document.

1. Read the story

There are four ways to read, interact, and watch the story. Hopefully, you will find one or many ways to share this with your Kids.

2. Print Activities

We are including ELA work sheets that are fun and educational exercises designed to test reading comprehension. They will challenge students writing skills and creativity. They are combined into one PDF document for your convenience.

3. Flowing Idea Quiz (Assessment)

There are ten multiple choice questions with pictures for visual reference.

The Google quiz version is interactive and self grading. There is a PDF version

as a low technology option. This quiz is for reading comprehension.

There is a provided teacher and parent guide with detailed organized instructions.

We have also provided links in the guide to help you with Google Classroom.

4. Bonus STEM Activities

There are four fun STEM learning activities you can do one on one or in a group.