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Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Fun Christmas Science STEM Math - Snowman Reindeer Candy Cane Winter Activities
Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
CSI Math Mystery Thanksgiving Activities with Turkey Addition and Subtraction
Looking for a Thanksgiving math mystery to review addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division? This fun and engaging printable PDF is designed for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. With a Thanksgiving theme and a missing turkey to solve, students work through a variety of mixed-operation math activities to uncover clues and eliminate suspects—until they solve the mystery! This print-and-go Thanksgiving math game is perfect for fall review, early finishers, math c
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Problem Solving with Monsters | Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Math Center
Problem Solving Word Problems Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Brainteasers Enrichment Monster Problem Solving*Newly updated! Now includes both US and UK/Australian/Canadian spelling!* In this center children use colored monster manipulatives, critical thinking and logic to assist with solving word problems. This center can be used again and again as it includes 16 different word problems using 5, 6, 7 or 8 monsters. If you enjoy these problems and would like further problems to add to these
K - 3rd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Reindeer Christmas STEM & Science Activity - Fun Winter Break Holiday Party Game
This hands-on reindeer fun Christmas game blends Christmas STEM fun and plenty of laughter! In the Reindeer Relay Challenge, kids design reindeer antlers, explore Christmas science concepts like stability and balance, and compete in a hilarious relay race that’s perfect for December activities, a Christmas party, and winter break fun! 🎯 OverviewIn this engaging, Christmas STEM activity, kids use a criteria and constraints list to design reindeer antlers capable of carrying reindeer food
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day STEM Activity - Valentine Math Centers Stations
Looking for a Valentine’s Day math game that goes beyond worksheets and crafts? The Heavy Hearts Valentine STEM Challenge is a hands-on February math activity that turns problem-solving, strategy, and math thinking into Valentine’s Day fun. Kids design and build the “heaviest” heart possible using point values, shapes, and constraints, making this one of the most engaging Valentine’s Day math activities for upper elementary and middle school learners. Perfect for February math, Valentine’s Da
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Valentine's Science STEM Activity - Fun Valentine's Day Cupid Bow & Arrow Game
This Valentine’s Day science and STEM activity engages students as they create Cupid's Bow & Arrow. Blending engineering, physics, math, and collaboration into a high-energy Valentine’s Day game, Cupid's Quiver keeps kids learning while they play. Designed for grades 2–8, this Valentine’s STEM challenge works as a science lesson, STEM center, or Valentine’s Day party game. Students design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow (or dart-style) launcher for Cupid’s target practice while coll
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Enrichment Activities Holiday Bundle of 54 Logic Puzzles 2nd 3rd 4th
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 52 holiday logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! Holidays include: Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day They would also work well as morning work and homework. **Digital Version included. In my third grade class, * I introduce logic puzzles by doing one as a whole group. * Then, I let the
2nd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, CCRA.R.1
+2
Enrichment Activities Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles English Spanish Digital
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking skills into your classroom? These 8 Thanksgiving logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! They would work well as morning work and homework. **English & Spanish versions included.**Also includes digital version in English only. I have always enjoyed doing logic puzzles myself and decided to make some of my own for my students. All logic puzzles can be solved by readin
2nd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, CCRA.R.1
+2
Also included in: Enrichment Activities Holiday Bundle of 54 Logic Puzzles 2nd 3rd 4th
Valentine STEM - Valentine's Science - Valentine's Day February STEM Activities
Looking for Valentine’s Day science and Valentine STEM activities that are fun, engaging, and more meaningful than crafts or traditional party games? This Valentine STEM Activities Bundle is a hands-on collection of February STEM challenges designed to bring Valentine fun, collaboration, and real learning into your classroom. Perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, February activities, and Valentine centers, these challenges turn your celebration into a structured, high-interest learning exper
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
St. Patrick's Day STEM Leprechaun Trap, Shamrock & Pot of Gold Science Math SEL
These 5 engaging St Patrick’s Day STEM activities go far beyond worksheets or crafts. Kids design, build, test, and revise solutions through hands-on science, math & STEM challenges like building a leprechaun trap, protecting a pot of gold, and exploring shamrock and four leaf clover probability. Perfect for March STEM centers, St Patrick’s Day STEM games, or classroom celebrations that still protect instructional time. 🍀 What’s Included in This St Patrick’s Day STEM Bundle:✅ Five Themed
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Day Before or After Winter Break Activity - Snowman Science Winter STEM Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep STEM activity for the day before or after winter break? The Snowman Stretch STEM Challenge is perfect for keeping kids learning and laughing while practicing science, technology, engineering, and math skills in a festive, wintry theme. In this hands-on Winter STEM and Science activity, kids design and build the tallest free-standing snowman possible—or, for an extra challenge, the snowman with the greatest volume or surface area. It’s an ideal way to mix creativ
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Crack The Code Christmas Before Winter Break Activity Secret Words Cipher After
This Crack the Code Christmas Activity is the perfect way to keep students engaged before or after winter break! Students will use the cipher to decode Christmas-themed secret words using picture symbols, then create their own coded messages with the included template. Use this Christmas Crack the Code set as a brain break, early finisher task, or team-building activity before winter break. No prep, just fun and focus! Great for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! This Bundle Includes:5 Decod
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, Other (Math), Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3
, RF.3.3
, RF.4.3
Valentine’s Science & Valentine STEM - Valentine’s Day Kindness Activity Center
Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in your classroom? This Valentine STEM activity combines engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork to create the ultimate no-prep Valentine’s Day lesson! Perfect for grades 2–8, the Tower of Love Challenge encourages students to design and build the tallest structure possible using Valentine’s cards or kindness compliment cards. This activity blends creativity with critical thinking, making it ideal for Valentine’s Day centers
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Day Before Winter Break Activities | Christmas SEL, STEM & Science December Fun
Looking for day before winter break activities that combine Christmas SEL, science, STEM and math? This engaging Winter Break Activities pack is filled with hands-on challenges that help kids collaborate, problem-solve, and practice social-emotional skills through festive engineering fun! These winter STEM challenges double as Christmas SEL activities — perfect for that high-energy the week before break. From Candy Cane Day challenges to snowman and reindeer builds and more, each activity k
2nd - 8th
Other (Math), Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Christmas Math Challenge - Christmas Math Enrichment
This is 14 non-routine, enrichment Christmas math problems to challenge your students around the holidays. Instead of giving another math worksheet that is just for fun, give one of these challenging task cards that will be fun and really get your students thinking! Non-Routine math problems are problems that do not have a conventional way to solve them. There can be many ways to approach these types of problems. They will also expand a student’s mathematical reasoning. *************************
3rd - 5th
Math, Other (Math)
St Patrick’s Day STEM Math Game – Four Leaf Clover & Shamrock Leprechaun Math
This St. Patrick’s Day math game & STEM activity blends four leaf clover probability, shamrock math, and leprechaun math into an engaging, classroom-ready challenge. In this St Patrick’s Day STEM math game, kids design, build, and test a four leaf clover flying disc while exploring probability through hands-on experimentation and an optional St. Patrick’s Day game connected to a pot of gold theme. This activity makes abstract math concepts concrete, interactive, and fun. Perfect for St. P
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Leprechaun Trap STEM St Patrick’s Day Science - Trap a Leprechaun STEM Activity
Bring St Patrick’s Day science to life with this engaging leprechaun trap STEM activity, designed to pair perfectly with How to Catch a Leprechaun. In this hands-on leprechaun trap project, kids use creativity, problem solving, and engineering skills to design and build a trap capable of catching a tricky leprechaun. With the added structure of a Leprechaun Lore List and clear design constraints, this activity goes beyond a simple craft and becomes a meaningful St Patrick’s Day STEM challe
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Enrichment Activities Christmas Holidays Around the World Logic Puzzles
Are you looking for ways to incorporate critical thinking into your classroom? These 8 Place Value logic puzzles would be perfect as enrichment activities and for fast finishers and gifted and talented students! They would also work well as morning work and homework. **Includes a digital version. Each puzzle has clues about ways a country celebrates Christmas and the Christmas season. **Each puzzle has a short description about one or more ways the holiday season is celebrated in that country.
2nd - 4th
Other (Math)
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.4.1
, CCRA.R.1
+2
Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL – Fun Back to School After Winter Break Activity
Get ready to re-engage your class with a Snowman Science Winter STEM SEL challenge that’s perfect for back to school after winter break! This hands-on activity combines science, engineering, math, and social-emotional learning as kids design and build the tallest snowman possible. It’s the ideal after winter break activity or day before break project to get everyone collaborating, problem-solving, and having fun while learning. Designed for both printable and digital (Google Slides™) formats,
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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