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52 STEM Challenges w/ Spring, Summer and End of School Year STEM Activities
Grab your Back to School STEM activities and keep the momentum going with this year-long bundle of 52 STEM activities perfect for team building, Fun Friday activities, and STEM & Science centers. This bundle includes 5 Back to School STEM activities for elementary & middle school to launch your team-building activities the first day of school, plus 47 additional challenges to carry you through holidays, seasons, and anytime STEM learning. Whether you're planning engaging STEM activities for
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), 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
Daily Math Challenge
Updated 2/13/14
This 56 page digital file contains 50 math challenges with answer keys. These could be used as a warm-up or a problem of the day. I use them as a warm-up with my gifted class. It gets the kids thinking and problem solving. The math challenges include:
mental math
math analogies
mystery number
logic puzzles
find the order
shape puzzles
patterns
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3rd - 6th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Middle School Brain Teaser Challenge & Picture Puzzles: Rebus Word Games BEDMAS
This fun & engaging brain teaser bundle contains a total of 146 projectable slides. A great resource to inspire collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. It works with gifted learners and mainstream classrooms. Each of the puzzles requires students to solve word or math problems. Teacher instructions and full answer keys are included. A printable student solution sheet is included on the last slide. This is a fabulous substitute teacher resource for your toolkit! Puzzles inc
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Other (Math), Vocabulary
February STEM Activity - Valentine's SEL & Science - Cupid Bow & Arrow Challenge
Valentine’s Day STEM activities should be more than a quick craft or filler activity. This Valentine’s SEL activity combines February STEM activities, hands-on science, and meaningful social emotional learning through an engaging engineering challenge students love. In the Cupid Bow and Arrow STEM Challenge, students work in teams to design, build, test, and improve a bow-and-arrow system for Cupid’s Valentine’s Day target practice. As they collaborate, test designs, and analyze results, stu
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Summer STEM Challenge Activity - Pick and Pack Print and Digital Resource Bundle
This summer STEM challenge is the perfect end of year activity to keep your students engaged through the very last day of school! The basic premise:Individually or in partners, students will select items to pack for a road trip. In this 2-D simulation of a 3-D task, students arrange items with different point values into pre-defined car trunk spaces. They can’t have it all, though! They’ll use a criteria & constraints list to bring all of what they need and some of what they want, as they aim fo
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Picture Code Logic Puzzles | PreK-K-1 Worksheets & Task Cards
Picture Code Logic Puzzles are no-prep visual reasoning activities designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. Students look at a simple code, match each picture to the correct shape, color, number, or letter, and complete the answer boxes. This resource is easy to prep, classroom-friendly, and great for building early logic, visual discrimination, and code matching skills. This paid bundle includes printable worksheets, answer keys, center task cards, recording sheets, teacher sup
PreK - 1st
Other (Math)
Intro to Cryptography: Secret Codes, Ciphers & Cryptogram Activity | GT Activity
Unlock the World of Secret Codes!Bring high‑engagement problem‑solving into your classroom with this complete Intro to Cryptography lesson pack. Students explore ciphers, codes, cryptograms, glyphs, and the fascinating science behind secret communication. Perfect for Gifted & Talented, STEM enrichment, logic units, and upper‑elementary extension. This resource breaks down complex ideas into clear, student‑friendly explanations and hands‑on activities. Students learn how to encrypt and decr
3rd - 6th
Other (Math), Other (Science), Visual Arts
February STEM Activities – 5 Valentine STEM Challenges with SEL & Teamwork
Looking for February STEM activities that keep students engaged while also building social emotional learning and teamwork? This Valentine STEM Activities Bundle includes five hands-on challenges that blend science, math, problem-solving, and SEL, making it a powerful alternative to traditional Valentine’s Day parties. Instead of crafts or games that fill time, students collaborate, communicate, test ideas, and reflect as they work through Valentine-themed STEM challenges. These activities a
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
4th Grade Fraction Challenge
This 32 slide PowerPoint is terrific for differentiation. It works well with a high math group or gifted/talented learners. There are 15 problems with 15 solution slides. It includes 2 constructed-response questions. It can be used on a Promethean board with the students answering on individual whiteboards or on notebook paper. It can also be print out as a center. The problem slides can be placed in one area for the students to solve and the solution slides can be placed in another location
4th
Fractions, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NF.B.3a
, 4.NF.B.3c
, 4.NF.B.3d
Word Problem Breakout Challenge
🧠🎯 Fear Factor: Mr. Beast-Style Word Problem Breakout Challenge Get your class hyped for math review with this Mr. Beast-inspired breakout challenge featuring timed math rounds, movement-based twists, classroom currency (Beast Bucks), and mystery prize box buy-outs! Students work in teams (Green vs. Blue) to solve equations, explain their math thinking, and earn rewards through collaboration—not creepy food challenges! This resource is perfect for: ✨ Rock Your School transformations 💰 Ga
2nd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
PBL | Mathitects: A Building Design Challenge for Geometry Review
In this 2D design challenge, students design and connect their own buildings to create a shared classroom city. They’ll use math skills like area and perimeter while thinking creatively about how communities come together and bring a neighborhood to life. Each student’s creation contributes to a shared “city,” promoting collaboration, creativity, and applied problem-solving. What’s Included: Digital Student Version Stencils to support cut and pasting of buildingsExtension Promotes to further
5th - 8th
Geometry, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.4
, 7.G.A.2
HPGE Lesson 1 - Thinking Challenge
The Divergent Thinking Challenge invites students to think flexibly, creatively, and expansively by generating as many ideas as possible for an open-ended prompt (such as, “How many different ways can you use a paperclip?”). Through individual brainstorming, group collaboration, and class reflection, students practise generating original ideas, building on others' thinking, and stretching their creative boundaries. This activity encourages students to embrace risk-taking in their thinking — a
5th - 6th
Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects, General Science, Other (Math)
CCSS
SL.6.1
, SL.6.1c
, SL.6.4
1st Grade Challenge Problems
This 37 slide PowerPoint has 2 or 3 of each of the following types of problems: sequencing/ordinal numbers, time, make-a-ten, three addends, fact families, addition & subtraction riddles. This activity would be great for late in the school year or a high math group earlier in the year. The activity can be done whole group with students answering on whiteboards or printed out as center cards.
1st
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.MD.B.3
, 1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
+3
February Valentine STEM Activity - Cards in the Clouds Print & Paperless Bundle
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenge activities should be more than just a craft or activity to pass the time! Even if your kids don't exchange cards, you can use kindness cards to inspire your classroom community (included in resource). How it Works:Working against a criteria/constraints list individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest “tower of love” possible using Valentine’s Day cards they were probably just going to throw away anyway!⭐️ ⭐️ Note: for older stu
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Kakurasu Puzzles Logic Grid Math Brain Teasers Printable 150 Logic Puzzle
Looking for a fun and challenging way to build logic, problem-solving, number sense, and critical thinking skills? This Kakurasu Puzzles Printable Workbook is a perfect no-prep resource for students who love math puzzles, logic games, brain teasers, and independent thinking activities. This printable resource includes 150 Kakurasu puzzles in a clean 4x4 grid format, making it ideal for beginners, early finishers, math centers, homeschool enrichment, morning work, sub plans, and gifted student ac
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Numbers, Other (Math)
The Candy Conundrum
The Candy Conundrum: A Critical Thinking Challenge Grades: 6–7 (Gifted & Advanced Learners) Time: 30 minutes Materials: Paper and pencil only Prep: None The Candy Conundrum is a high-engagement logic and reasoning activity that challenges students to divide a set amount of candy using multiple constraints. Students must analyze rules, make strategic decisions, and defend their reasoning—perfect for gifted learners who need more than a one-right-answer task. Students are given 90 pieces of candy
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.NS.A.1
, 7.NS.A.2
+1
1st Grade Critical Thinking How to Solve Logic Puzzles Brain Teaser Practice GT
If you are looking for a challenging activity for your bright young student, but do not know how to get them started, here is exactly what you need. Inside this zip file is a Powerpoint that teaches students how to solve a matrix logic problem and a colorful booklet for you to print out the problems. This is made for young kids who have never done logic before. It breaks the steps down to simplify the process with multiple examples. Inside you'll find:PowerPoint with Step by Step Teaching Instr
K - 2nd
Other (Math)
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
pi day Word sudoku math warm-ups critical thinking activity 8th 9th 10th 11th
pi day holiday, easy, medium, hard/challenging level - Word sudoku logic puzzle, Sub plans, Classroom Icebreaker, Brain breaks Games, no prep, low prep Worksheet activities. Designed for students in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, upper elementary, middle school, or high school, early finishers, middle schoolers, high schoolers, Gate, gifted and talented, secondary school, homeschool, Kid Education, Junior high school ! MATH WARM-UP AND LITERACY PUZZLE. MATH CHALLENGES
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Math Test Prep, Other (Math), Phonics & Phonological Awareness
BCE CE Timeline Integers Bundle | Negative and Positive Integers with History!
Teaching BCE and CE dates alongside negative integers can be challenging for middle school students, especially when timelines are introduced without a clear mathematical connection. This BCE CE Timeline Integers Bundle helps Grades 6–8 students understand how historical dates function as positive and negative integers by using timelines as a number line to measure time, compare events, and calculate intervals. This low-prep, cross-curricular math and social studies bundle provides structured in
5th - 9th
Ancient History, Numbers, Other (Math)
Gifted and Talented Logic Game (DUCK DUCK GOOSE LOGIC GAME)
Gifted and Talented (GT), GATE, TAG, LEAP, all love to be challenged. This is a great way to stretch your students' brains and get them to use logical thinking, problem solving skills, teamwork, and mathematical reasoning. This logic game is a fun spin on the childhood game "duck duck goose". The students must work together to find two problems and find out which duck is actually an imposter pretending to be a goose! Teachers can spread this task out over multiple days or plan for students to
3rd - 12th
Other (Math)
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
St Patrick’s Day Science STEM – Four Leaf Clover, Leprechaun, Shamrock Math Fun
This print and digital St Patrick’s Day activities bundle includes five engaging STEM challenges built around a leprechaun trap project, four leaf clover probability / shamrock math, and gold coin engineering challenges. Kids build, test, and revise designs using simple materials, then use printable handouts or Google Slides to record data, analyze results, and extend their thinking. These activities go beyond worksheets and crafts while still feeling festive and approachable for March.
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
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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