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Halloween Activities October Writing Center, Prompts Write a Scary Spooky Story
Nothing beats a SPOOKY STORY to get students excited about writing stories that keep their readers on the edge of their seats. This Halloween Writing Unit has everything needed to write a super spooky story! Click PREVIEW to see everything included. What’s our SECRET SAUCE? It's a blend of CHOICE and TOOLS. Gone are the days of everyone responding to the same writing prompt. Students are offered a buffet of plots, settings, and characters. They have the FREEDOM to concoct a story that is
2nd - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
W.2.3
, W.2.5
, W.2.6
+32
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
Halloween STEM Activity - Fall Science Activity - Fun Friday Bone Bridge® STEM
This Bone Bridge® Halloween STEM Activity is an engaging challenge that brings together Halloween STEM, Halloween science, and fun making it perfect for fun Friday activities, fall centers or classroom party alternatives to keep students excited, collaborative, and focused during October. In this challenge, students work in partners or groups to design and build a bridge using skeleton “bones” (cotton swabs, craft sticks, and more). Their goal? To create the longest, strongest, or most stabl
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
End of School Year Activity - Summer Fun End of Year STEM & Science Activity
This end of school year activity is the perfect way to keep your students excited and learning through the very last day of school. The Wicked-Fast Water Slide STEM end of school year activity combines creativity, problem-solving, and STEM concepts while celebrating the arrival of summer. It’s a great fit for end of year activities, end of school year, last week of school, and summer activities that keep kids engaged and learning.🧠 The Summer STEM Challenge:Students will work in teams to:Design
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Halloween STEM Activity Halloween Science with Bats - Fall Fun Friday Activities
Halloween STEM Activity | Halloween Science | Fall Science Activities | Fun Friday Activities | Bat Wing Challenge Inspired by StellalunaLooking for a hands-on Halloween STEM activity that’s equal parts creativity, science, and spooky fun? The Wings Wanted Halloween STEM Challenge is a favorite for Halloween Science and Fall STEM lessons! In this engaging, low-prep activity, kids design and build bat wings for maximum flight distance and accuracy — a fun twist on the classic paper airplan
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Pumpkin Activity Halloween STEM - Thanksgiving STEM & Science October & November
The Fall Science Pumpkin Picker STEM Challenge is the perfect Halloween STEM or Thanksgiving STEM activity to keep students engaged this October & November and fits right in with your fall STEM activities.In this challenge, students will design and build a device to efficiently harvest pumpkins from a field, measuring success by how quickly or in how few moves the pumpkins can be collected and deposited into a harvest container. Use candy pumpkins, candy corn, or even just crumpled orange pa
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween STEM Activity - Halloween Science - Spider Web STEM Fall Activity
Engage your students in a thrilling Halloween Science experience with the Spider Web STEM Challenge, Creature Catcher —a perfect activity for October and Fall! In this hands-on challenge, students will work in groups to design and build a device to catch as many "creatures" as possible. Using a criteria and constraints list to guide their designs, students will explore problem-solving, engineering, and the science behind spider webs in a fun, open-ended activity. Not doing Halloween STEM
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Christmas STEM Christmas Science - Candy Cane Christmas STEM Challenge Activity
Looking for fun Christmas STEM activities that mix candy canes, science, engineering, and math? The Candy Cane Calamity Christmas STEM Challenge is a hands-on favorite that turns Christmas science into holiday fun! Kids will design and test creative packaging to safely “mail” their candy canes, making this one of the most engaging Christmas STEM and candy cane activities of the season. Perfect for your December activities, Christmas party, or winter classroom centers, this challenge blends STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Tessellations project- Math and Art -geometric design
Are you looking for that ONE activity that is guaranteed to engage, amuse, intrigue and enthuse your students? I promise you...this is the one⭐Looking for a Project that also ties in Art?This is a student favorite every single year! This is a fantastic way for students to show creativity and get you through those last weeks before a break! This a very fun way to integrate Art into Math! This file includes .PowerPoint presentations and worksheets to show your students how to create the images to
1st - 7th
Art, Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Weather STEM Activity Severe Weather & Natural Disasters STEM Earth Science Fun
This hands-on Weather STEM Activity is perfect for teaching severe weather, natural disasters, and Earth science, this challenge tasks students with designing and building shelters to withstand 3 or more types of extreme weather or disasters. Whether for spring STEM activities or as part of an Earth Day STEM lesson, this resource inspires creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. The Challenge:Students will work individually or in teams to: Design and construct a shelter to defend
2nd - 8th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
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
Question of the Day Conversation Starter Cards Morning Meeting Early Finishers
Start each day with meaningful conversations and thoughtful writing using these Question of the Day cards—perfect for morning meeting activities, early finishers, or writing time! With 180 unique conversation starters and matching journal prompts, this versatile resource encourages students to speak, share, and write with confidence—all year long. Ideal for teachers, homeschoolers, and parents, this resource builds classroom community, strengthens oral language skills, and supports opinio
K - 3rd
Classroom Community, Creative Writing
CCSS
W.K.1
, W.K.2
, W.1.1
+37
My Name in Fractions Art Project Early Finisher Math About Me Worksheet Review
Project based learning math projects like this My Name in Fractions Art worksheet are engaging for early finishers! Incorporate a fraction name activity into your 3rd or 4th grade math lesson. My Name in Fractions Art Project is a fun fraction project based learning activity for early finishers. Hands on fraction activities will help you teach about equivalent fractions and comparing fractions as students analyze the letters in their names. This math project is perfect for engaging gifted and ta
3rd - 5th
Art, Fractions, Math
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
, 3.NF.A.2
, 3.NF.A.2a
+5
Thanksgiving Science & STEM - Fun Thanksgiving Game - Turkey Race Fall Activity
Fall Thanksgiving Science Activity: A fun twist on The Great Turkey Race as students help save the turkeys using Thanksgiving Science and STEM! In this Thanksgiving game, kids design and build a way to safely move a turkey — either horizontally across a distance or vertically from a drop point. (Think turkey zip lines or parachutes!)It’s the perfect blend of Thanksgiving STEM, physics, and hands-on problem-solving to keep kids learning through November. Plan a Turkey Race or Save the Turkey Esc
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Animal Adaptations & Habitats STEM Activity - Life Cycle, Food Chains, Heredity
Bring life science to life with the Create-ure STEM activity! Perfect for exploring animal adaptations, habitats, food chains and food webs, and genetics and heredity, this challenge invites students to design and build a creature that has never been seen before. Ideal for grades 2–8, this life science STEM activity connects seamlessly to standards while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Whether you’re teaching evolution, life cycles, or ecosystems, this resourc
2nd - 8th
General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+11
Thanksgiving Science & STEM Fall Activity - Pilgrims & Native Americans Shelters
Fall Activities – Thanksgiving Science & STEM Shelter Challenge with Pilgrims & Native Americans - Wampanoag. Keep kids learning and creating with this hands-on Thanksgiving science and November STEM activity shelter challenge! Perfect for your fall activities lineup, this project blends engineering, history, and teamwork as kids design and build shelters to protect Pilgrims and Wampanoag people from harsh November weather. The Thanksgiving STEM Challenge:Working individually or in groups, kids
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Fun Halloween Science & Fall Science Halloween STEM Activity Candy Corn Catapult
The Treat Toss Catapult STEM Challenge is a hands-on Halloween STEM activity perfect for October. This challenge introduces students to simple machines (levers) while keeping them engaged in Halloween science and fall STEM activities they’ll love. In this activity, students work in teams to design and build their own candy corn catapults / launchers meeting a criteria and constraints list while competing for longest launch distance or best target accuracy. You can substitute candy pumpki
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Desk Name Tags with Alphabet and Number Line | Editable
Enhance your classroom and create helpful student desk name tags with our happy printable cards! These vibrant, printable desk plates are perfect for helping students locate their seats while supporting their reading, writing, and math skills. Customizable and easy to use, these name tags are a must-have for any elementary classroom. What's Included:Option 1:Number Line: Up to 20Alphabet: LowercaseStudent Name Space: CustomizableColor Choices: Red, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, PurpleOption
K - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, Classroom Community, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1d
Also included in: Classroom Alphabet Bundle | Posters Desk Tags and Phonics Tools
Engineering Design Process Slides Worksheets & Easy STEM Challenge Activities
This Introduction to STEM and the Engineering Design Process PowerPoint presentation can be used to teach students about what STEM is, help them understand how the Engineering Design Process works, and have them experience working on STEM challenges with their peers. The 27-slide Introduction to STEM and the Engineering Design Process PowerPoint presentation contains the following: A slide for the title5 slides on what STEM is7 slides on skills developed by STEM2 slides on the importance of ST
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Graphs and Data 2nd Gr Jeopardy Game Show Bar Graphs, Picture Graphs, Tally
Played like Jeopardy, this Graphs & Data Math Game Show has students practice and review interpreting data in pictographs (picture graphs), tally charts, bar graphs, and line plots. Help your 2nd and 3rd grade students review graphs and data in a fun way with this math game show! This is great for an introduction to graphs and data, review, and makes excellent test prep! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS GAME WILL WORK ON YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE YOU BUY? Download this FREE St. Patrick's Day Trivia
2nd - 3rd
Graphing, Math Test Prep
CCSS
2.MD.D.10
Chess Club Reference Sheet Tips and Tricks Printable Handout
This Chess Tips handout is the perfect companion for any beginning chess player! Use this reference page to help guide students through the early stages of their chess development. Just print and pass out! Chess is a fun game for students of all ages. Studies have shown that playing chess improves reading, memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration. Playing chess teaches students planning, foresight, and utilizes both sides of the brain. This help sheet is extremely beneficial for any per
3rd - 12th, Adult Education
For All Subjects
Also included in: Chess Club Posters Reference Sheets Matching Game Log Mini Book Bundle
End of the Year Activity - Summer Fun Build a Boat Print & Digital Resource
Looking for engaging end of school year activities that combine summer STEM, math, and science? This Boat Building STEM Challenge is the perfect way to keep your students excited and learning during those last days of school - or even in summer school or camp settings! This hands-on engineering activity has students designing and testing boats for speed or capacity using everyday classroom materials. It’s packed with real-world math and science connections, wrapped in the kind of fun that
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Logic Math Puzzles Gifted & Talented Enrichment Print and Digital
A challenging and engaging first day of school activity! These math logic puzzles are perfect extension activities for gifted and talented students. Gifted students thrive on daily challenges, and are often deep thinkers. With Google slides, PowerPoint and printable task cards in both colour and ink saving black and white, these math logic puzzle extension tasks are sure to save you lots of time preparing enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students. Also great for early finishers
3rd - 6th
Fun Science Fact of the Day Writing Prompts Bell Ringers Morning Work Warm Ups
Make every school morning exciting with this Fun Science Fact of the Day set! Featuring 180 weird but true science facts, this high-interest daily activity is perfect for morning work, bell ringers, morning meeting, writing prompts, science warm-ups, and early finishers in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade classrooms. This resource includes a printable and projectable format, plus a matching Fact of the Day Journal that gets students thinking, writing, and talking from the moment they walk in.
K - 4th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (Science)
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.8
, W.1.2
+32
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