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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving PBL Activity Parade Floats
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students work in small groups to design, plan, and build a scale model of a float for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. They learn about the history of the parade and the engineering behind float construction. As part of the project, students need to stay within a designated budget and track their expenses, teaching them financial literacy and decision-making skills. What is Project Based Learning: Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in
1st - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving STEM Activities: Puppets, Mini Parade Floats
These low prep Thanksgiving STEM Activities supplement Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet and are designed for K-5th Grade! Balloons Over Broadway STEM includes:"Turket Trot" (marionette puppet) STEM Activity with lesson plan, discussion chart, key vocabulary, video links, and student template"Mini Magnetic Parade" (mapping, magnetism) STEM Activity with instructions, map, and student templatesPlease view the preview for a detailed look at all components.⇒ Feedback and FollowersClick the G
K - 5th
Engineering, Physical Science
Also included in: STEM Activities + Read Alouds FAVORITES - Picture Books STEM Challenges
America’s 250th Parade Float Project-Based Learning 2nd-4th Grade PBL
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday (Semiquincentennial) with this engaging, cross-curricular Parade Float Project-Based Learning Unit for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! Students become real parade designers as they research, plan, budget, design, and present their own America’s 250th celebration float. This comprehensive unit integrates reading, vocabulary, informational text, math word problems, budgeting, creative writing, and art, all centered around U.S. history and civic pride. Perfect for Co
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), U.S. History
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
, RI.3.1
+14
Parade Float STEAM Challenge
This is a great project to have students do in class or at home and can be completed by students of all ages! Engage your students in an engineering challenge and have them complete this challenge to design and engineer their own parade float! This is a great activity to do during Thanksgiving to connect with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or New Years to connect with the Rose Parade. There are two handouts included- one for the students and one for the teacher. Both have step by step instru
K - 6th
Engineering, English Language Arts, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Rolling with Gratitude: Thanksgiving Parade Float PBL (2nd–4th Graders)
Bring the excitement of Thanksgiving parades into your classroom with this hands-on, cross-curricular float design project! Students will imagine, plan, and build their own miniature parade floats while learning about the history, meaning, and creativity behind real Thanksgiving parades. This resource includes everything you need for a full Thanksgiving-themed PBL unit—blending reading, writing, math, art, teamwork, and critical thinking. Students will read a nonfiction passage, learn key vocabu
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, RI.2.1
, RI.2.3
+15
Balloons Over Broadway Activity Thanksgiving Parade STEM Challenge
Have a Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Activity with a Green Screen and Editable Canva Slides! Make learning fun with this Balloons Over Broadway Activity in which students design their very own Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! Perfect companion to the Thanksgiving read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air! Students plan
K - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack: STEM, Crafts & Persuasive Writing
✨ Why This Mega‑Pack Soars Above the Rest ✨ Unlock an unforgettable parade-themed learning experience with Balloons Over Broadway Mega‑Pack—a powerhouse bundle overflowing with reading, STEM, writing, crafts, and family engagement. Here's what sets it apart: All-in-One Bundle – While most listings split ELA, STEM, or crafts, this pack combines them all—no more hunting across resources STEM + Engineering Challenges – Includes hands-on design/build activities (think balloon float dynamics) wit
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Reading, Writing
Mardi Gras STEM
Mardi Gras Parade STEM- The town wants to have a huge parade and celebration. They need your students' help to design lots of colorful parade floats. Your students need to design a parade float for Mardi Gras that is colorful and can be pulled or pushed with touching it using the available supplies and sticking to a budget. Your kids will love this Mardi Gras activity so much that they won't even realize that they are learning math and engineering skills. This STEM meets NGSS standards. Sugg
2nd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Balloons Over Broadway - STEM Planning Page
This freebie is a planning page you can use with the story "Balloons Over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet. Your students can design their own balloon "float" for the Thanksgiving Parade. If you like this product, please check out the rest of my resources!
1st - 3rd
Engineering
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Challenge Worksheet
Have students create balloon designs for your own class Thanksgiving Day Parade! Students will then have to design their own materials to keep the balloon floating during the parade!
K - 6th
Engineering, Science
STEM Challenges | November/Thanksgiving STEM Activities
Are you looking to engage your learners in some STEM/STEAM challenges? These Thanksgiving themed STEM challenges are perfect for group challenges or stations/centers. Four STEAM Challenges are included:Hide the TurkeyParade FloatDesign a Float Art ChallengeFeast TableEach Challenge comes withFour templatesBlack/white copiesColor copiesEditable text for full customizationAlso included:Book suggestionsReflection questions Click HERE to follow my store and get notified about new products, sales a
K - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Balloons Over Broadway for Thanksgiving Story Read-Aloud | STEM Craftivity
🦃 Bring Balloons Over Broadway to life with this hands-on Thanksgiving craftivity that blends STEM thinking, literacy, and creativity in one adorable package! Students read the story about the making of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, design a float to participate in the parade, and all while practicing problem-solving, sequencing, and critical thinking. This single-story STEM challenge is low-prep, high-fun, and perfect for your short Thanksgiving week. It includes printable turkey fl
1st - 2nd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
NO Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM Activity Latex Free
Skip the balloons with this latex-free Balloons Over Broadway classroom Thanksgiving Day parade lesson with green screen activity! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day parade float! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Students plan, design, and build their own float design. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what wor
K - 5th
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
W.2.8
, W.3.10
, W.4.10
+7
Thanksgiving STEM - 4 Challenges!
Your students will be thankful for STEM with these fun Thanksgiving-themed challenges! Each activity can stand alone, but also lists a suggested read-aloud to get the fun started by integrating reading. 4 challenges!Design a Parade FloatBuild a Fort for a FeastBuild a Secret CompartmentTurkey TransportationEach challenge includes specific parameters and guiding questions to make the experience more meaningful. IncludesParent letterChallenge sheetsEngineering process sheetsPlanning sheetsSelf-ref
1st - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Holiday and Seasonal STEM BUNDLE
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Challenges Thanksgiving Parade Activities Bundle
The BEST Balloons Over Broadway Activities! NOW WITH EDITABLE CANVA SLIDES!Code a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.Build a Balloons Over Broadway Parade Balloon. Recreate New York City Landmarks and build your parade route. Make Latex-Free Thanksgiving Day Parade Floats with no Balloons! Test your creativity with Turkey and Balloon Challenges including Thanksgiving finish the picture activities.Create a Parade Float using Project Based Learning.Use a green screen to make your parade come to life!
K - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Balloons Over Broadway - STEM activity
Want a fun, easy, engaging STEM related activity to get the students ready for Thanksgiving? After reading the suggested book, Balloons Over Broadway By Melissa Sweet, have your students use the engineering design process to create a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Float. Your students are sure to have fun using their imaginations to make their balloons look amazing! You can even have them make their own Parade with their balloons!! Have fun and let me know how it goes!
PreK - 2nd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Escape to Thanksgiving Break
This activity is perfect for those stressful days before Thanksgiving break. Students work in small groups to complete 5 thanksgiving themed challenges. These challenges include: 1. Build the Mayflower STEAM Challenge 2. Long and Short Vowel Sound sorts 3. Design a Float STEAM Challenge 4. Parade Route Map Design 5. Thank a Teacher Thank You Card Writing
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, English Language Arts
Hands On Engineering: Thanksgiving STEM Themed Making & Design Challenge
Hands On Engineering: Thanksgiving Themed Making & Design Challenges are for lower and middle Elementary students & homeschoolers. This unit includes some fun engineering challenges which use the design process and can be completed over four weeks Make a Thanksgiving Dinner TableMake a Thanksgiving Parade FloatMake a Turkey PenMake a Boat for a TurkeyTangible Learning aims to make STEM learning accessible, hands on & fun. The materials involved are affordable, everyday items. These 65 pag
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Sphero Thanksgiving Float STEM Challenge
In this challenge, students will work in teams and use the engineering design process to design a float "cover" for their Sphero robot (can also use other robots as well) of something they are thankful for or that makes them joyful! Students will apply concepts of mass and friction to their parade float's design, create and debug code for their Sphero float to drive straight, do a "trick", and drive straight again in the parade lineup! There are also 3 bonus challenges including an option with
2nd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Thanksgiving STEAM Challenge - Balloons Over Broadway STEM & Reading Project
Bring creativity, engineering, and literacy together with this Thanksgiving STEAM project inspired by Balloons Over Broadway! Designed for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5, this engaging Thanksgiving STEM challenge combines hands-on design with meaningful Thanksgiving reading connections. After reading Balloons Over Broadway, students will plan, budget, and build their own Thanksgiving parade float or balloon, just like the real Macy’s Parade! This project blends science, technology, engineering, art, a
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.9
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
+3
Thanksgiving Parade STEM Challenge | Balloons Over Broadways STEM Activity
Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving Project Based Learning (PBL) Event to engage your students during November? These STEM activities and Google Slides are connected to the book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. STEM Thanksgiving Parade Challenge will engage all your students in critical thinking and problem solving while they plan, design, and create a puppet, float, and a parade! Wow! Learning in a fun way! Students plan, design, and engineer a Thanksgiving Day Float or a puppet.
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.10
, W.4.10
, W.5.10
+3
Also included in: STEM Challenges Entire Year includes Holiday STEM Activities
Fall & Thanksgiving Building Blocks Activity | Design Task Cards for STEM
Bring the warmth of the Thanksgiving Day holiday into your classroom or STEM lessons with this engaging Turkey / Thanksgiving-themed building block Task Card Set! Designed for use in Makerspaces, STEM labs, centers, or as early finisher activities, this resource includes 24 creative building challenges that blend seasonal fun with hands-on learning. From turkeys, cornucopias, and pumpkin pies to parade floats, autumn leaves, and “thankful” displays, each task card invites students to use their
1st - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, For All Subjects
Balloons Over Broadway Stop Motion Animation Parade READ ALOUD STEM Activity
Elementary teachers—bring literacy and engineering to life with this Balloons Over Broadway Stop-Motion Animation Thanksgiving STEM Challenge. This hands-on Thanksgiving STEM activity pairs perfectly with the read-aloud and guides students through the Engineering Design Process while creating animated parade balloons. Aligned to NGSS and TEKS, it’s a ready-to-teach, tech-integrated lesson your students will beg to repeat. Invite your class to design mini parade balloons and animate them float
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Literature, Visual Arts
50 STEAM/STEM Christmas Building Challenge Task Cards
Fun, Festive, and Hands-On Holiday Learning! Get your students excited about engineering, design, and problem-solving this holiday season with these 50 Christmas-themed STEAM/STEM Building Challenge Task Cards! Perfect for classroom centers, makerspaces, early finishers, or Christmas STEM days — these engaging challenges encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking in a fun, festive way. What’s Included:50 unique build challenges divided into 5 themed sections:Building Buildings –
1st - 4th
Engineering, Other (Arts), Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: STEAM/STEM Building Challenge BUNDLE - 250 Task Cards
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