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Montessori Basic Biology Terms - Information Cards + Matched Worksheets
I created these information cards to provide students with a basic understanding of biology, evolution, and classification in order to give them a framework of knowledge for fitting their future learning about subjects in these categories. The cards define the following terms & introduce the following scientists: OrganismBiologyBotanyZoologyEcologyEvolutionClassificationCharles DarwinTaxonomyCarolus LinnaeusA second set of matching worksheets with missing words is included for students to test t
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Basic Shapes Flashcards - Speech Therapy & Parent Resource
These shape flashcards are a fun and engaging way for young children to learn and review basic shapes like the star, pentagon, square, circle, triangle, and hexagon. With bright, simple visuals and clear labels, they help kids build shape recognition, vocabulary, and early math skills. Perfect for teachers, speech-language pathologists, and parents, these 16 flashcards can be used during circle time, in learning centers, or for at-home practice to make learning shapes interactive and enjoyable.
PreK - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Basic Principles
How the World Works Newsletter on Balance and Motion
How the World works classroom newsletter on Balance and Motion. Gives all Unit of Inquiry basic information, activities, vocabulary, summative assessment plans, etc. Great to post in the classroom or send to parents.
K - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
Push or Pull Sort | Forces of Motion Classification Activity for Upper
The Push or Pull Sort is a ready-to-use Montessori science shelf work designed for upper elementary (grades 4–6) students to explore the basic forces of motion. Students classify common actions and scenarios into push or pull categories, using a control of error to self-check. This activity introduces and reinforces force direction concepts while encouraging observation, sorting, and reasoning skills. Students will: Read scenario cards representing everyday actions (e.g., racing a toy car
1st - 8th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apple Ally 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: In partners/groups, students will design and build an apple catcher to keep falling apples from hitting the ground. Plus, this is a great intro to forces and interactions and Newton’s three laws of motion, which are part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) This challenge is also great for any
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Snap Circuits Introduction Lesson Slides | Electricity & Circuits Presentation
Struggling to make abstract electricity concepts engaging for your young learners? Spark their curiosity and build foundational STEM skills with a hands-on approach. Introduce the captivating world of electricity and basic circuits with this comprehensive Snap Circuits Jr. STEM Lesson & Presentation | Intro to Electricity & Circuits resource. Designed to transform complex topics into accessible, interactive learning experiences, this no-prep solution empowers you to deliver dynamic lessons whi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Wilderness Warriors: Survival Skill 8 – First Aid for Survival
Teach kids to stay calm, think clearly, and take action in a crisis with this hands-on survival lesson. Survival Skill 8: First Aid for Survival is a printable, interactive guide that walks learners through basic emergency care skills using real-world scenarios, fun practice challenges, and smart safety tips. ✅ What’s Included: A kid-friendly first aid introduction 3 practical activities: 1. Make a Makeshift Splint (hands-on bandaging and support) 2. Create a Paracord Survival Bracele
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
Back to School STEM Challenge: Apples Afar 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! Of course, this challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build a cantilever to suspend an apple as far away from a desk’s edge as possible. Note: This version is for use w
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apple Wrecking Ball - Team Building Paperless
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! This is a great intro to Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which is part of 3rd and middle school NGSS standards! (3PS2-1, MS-PS2-1, and MS-PS2-2) The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build an apple wrecking ball built for annihilation! • Students will set up marker “bowling pins” and try to knock down as many
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
States of Matter 4 part cards
Explore the building blocks of the universe with these States of Matter Montessori 4-Part Cards! This hands-on resource introduces students to five fundamental states of matter with clear visuals and scientifically accurate, easy-to-understand definitions. Perfect for lower and upper elementary students, these cards support independent exploration, vocabulary building, and Cosmic Curriculum themes. This set includes traditional states—solid, liquid, and gas—as well as plasma making it ideal for
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
NGSS
2-PS1-1
Also included in: Montessori: Biomes and Beyond
Science Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long science curriculum focuses on teaching science skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your science instruction and planning with this daily activity-based curriculum, utilizing over 180 engaging activities that promote s
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
Force and Motion Worksheets : Science Activities, Magnets, Push Pull, 2nd Grade
Are you searching for a complete Force and Motion unit that combines engaging reading passages with hands-on science activities for your 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade students? This all-in-one Physics resource simplifies complex topics like magnetism, electric forces, and gravity through interactive worksheets, cut and paste sorting, and detailed diagrams to ensure deep student understanding. What is included:20 Reading Comprehension Passages: Covers topics like Friction, Speed, Velocity, a
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science
Weather Activity | Interactive Science Adventure | No Prep | Earth Science
Weather Activity | Interactive Science Adventure | No Prep | Earth Science ⛏ **Excavating Adventures — Weather Watchers** 🏔 *Mountain | Grades 3–5 | Earth Science* Looking for a no-prep, engaging way to teach Weather? This free interactive online adventure sends students to a mountain weather station tracking conditions where they must prove their Weather knowledge to recover a hidden specimen! **Perfect for:** ✅ Whole class instruction — project and play together ✅ Science centers and stations
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Social Studies Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long social studies curriculum focuses on teaching social studies skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your social
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
End of the Year & Summer STEM Bins® Team Building STEM Activities Stations
End of the Year & Summer Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration, as well as build your classroom community in May, June, and July! These activities are perfect for the last weeks of school, last day of school, and Summer School!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included in printable and Google Slides formats!★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS ALL YEAR BUNDLE!★8 End of the Year
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Measurement
Groundhog Day STEM Groundhog Day Science Groundhog Day Art & Shadow Activities
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a hands-on STEM challenge that’s creative & educational! Perfect for grades 2–8, this activity combines science, art, and engineering & math to explore the fascinating world of light and shadows. Students will love experimenting with angles and distances to create groundhog shadows, while adding a unique twist with “street art” shadow tracing. What’s the Groundhog Graffiti STEM Challenge all about?Students work individually or in teams to: Design and manipulate
2nd - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Parts of the Brain Nervous System Activity Teamwork The Human Body Systems
🧠 Spark curiosity and teamwork with this Brain & Nervous System STEM Challenge! Perfect for grades 4–6, this resource blends science content with team-building activities to create a fun and engaging classroom competition. Students work in teams to complete hands-on builder challenges and creative talker challenges, all themed around the brain and nervous system. What’s Inside ✅ Teacher Quick-Start Guide + Script ✅ Student handouts for TALKER & BUILDER challenges ✅ BARFS strategy poster
4th - 6th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.1
, MP1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Fourth Grade STEM Challenges and Activities
These challenges are designed specifically for fourth grade students and align with crosscutting NGSS science, math, and engineering standards! Six challenges are provided to cover major science content areas: Energy, Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer, Earth's Systems, and Earth and Human Activity Pages 5-9: Pinball Machine Pages 10-14: Nifty Night Light Pages 15-21: Brick by Brick Pages 22-27: Map a Mountain Pages 28-32: Solar Snack Pages 33-37: Shaky Struct
4th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Engineering Design Process Posters and STEM Question Cards and Strategies
Make STEM conversations more purposeful with STEM Questioning Strategies, a classroom-ready resource designed to help students think through each phase of the engineering design process.These prompts give teachers practical questions to ask when students get stuck, need to explain their thinking, or are ready to reflect and improve.This resource supports the full STEM process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, and Share. Use the posters to introduce or reinforce each step, keep the ques
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Buoyancy Density Science Lab Boat STEM Activity Challenge Archimedes Principle
💧If you are studying buoyancy, density, or Great Explorers, this is the perfect complementary STEM and science activity for you. Students will first conduct a science experiment with aluminum foil and water, and then challenge themselves to design and create a boat. ✨ About This Challenge ✨ This STEM activity provides a great introduction to the Engineering Design Process. While learning about density, buoyancy, and the Archimedes' principle, your students will construct their own cargo s
3rd - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+3
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
SPUD GAMES! Low-Prep Classroom Olympics with Potato-Themed Events, Medals & MORE
Looking for classroom olympics, classroom games, end of year activities, low prep activities, fun classroom activities, stem day activities, hands on learning, team building activities, classroom competition.... or do you just plain love a good potato? WELL SAY NO MORE! Get ready to roll, lift, spin, stack, and SPLASH (optional 😉) with SPUD GAMES—a hilarious, low-prep classroom Olympics-style event your students will talk about all year! This low-cost, high-fun activity transforms simple m
4th - 12th
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Reading
Marble Maze STEM
Balls and Ramps STEM - The toy company wants to sell a marble maze. They need designers to come up creative ideas for a new marble maze. Your students need to design a marble maze on a cardboard box lid using the available supplies while sticking to a budget. They will use their creative thinking, engineering design and math skills for the STEM challenge. This STEM challenge meets several NGSS standards.
Suggested Plan of Implementation:
Prior Week: Send home the parent letter requesting
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
Makerspace Project Ideas
Over 50 STEM Project Ideas!52 open-ended STEM project ideas that are perfect for your Makerspace, STEM Center, or STEM Lab! With so many ideas to choose from, students will always have motivation to keep making throughout the year! Simply print the light bulbs on colored paper, cut out, laminate, hole punch, and attach to a ring for easy student access. Blank light bulbs are included as well for students to contribute their own STEM project ideas! *Please note that this resource is NOT editable!
1st - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Also included in: Setting up your MakerSpace Bundle
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