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National Parks Research Project Activities Road Trip PBL Project Based Learning
Do you love our National Parks and want to find a way to integrate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun, real-life context into your lessons? Consider using project-based learning in your classroom! In this PBL unit, students can plan a road trip to the national parks with their families, while also creating a realistic budget for their vacation. One of the benefits of this project-based learning unit is that it allows for student choice and personaliza
3rd - 6th
Geography, Math, Writing
Creativity Challenges and Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks, STEM Sub Plans
Unlock creativity in your classroom with NO PREP Finish the Picture Activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. Perfect for STEM Sub Plans! When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. In a creativity challenge, students are presented with a problem that they have to solve using their creativity. Typically these challenges are short last
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
End of the Year Spring Summer STEM Activities - May Roller Coaster Straw Rocket
These End of the Year, Spring, and Summer themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in May and June! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Activities:Roller Coaster (marble run)Straw RocketWaterproof Critter HouseBonus Brainbuilder: Pool Noodle PartyIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Check
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+10
Fine Motor Task Boxes - Morning Tubs - Fine Motor Skills Activities - Busy Boxes
Are your students struggling with fine motor skills and independence in the classroom? These original My Happy Place Fine Motor Task Boxes are the solution! Perfect for morning tubs, early finishers, or busy boxes, this set of 18 fine motor activities targets the development of fine motor skills in preschool and kindergarten students while also fostering independence and excitement about school. Designed to be completed independently, these fine motor activities build finger strength, dexteri
PreK - K
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.G.B.6
, RF.K.1d
+1
Halloween STEM Challenges & Activities - Pumpkin Catapult, Fall Party Stations
These Halloween themed STEM & STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in October! They are also perfect for Fall Party Activities. Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Check out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP HALLOWEEN STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following LOW PREP Halloween STEM Activities and Challenges:Pumpkin Catapult and 6 Pumpkin Catapult Games (Stat
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
A-Z Flashcards w Movement 2.0 NEW
This comprehensive set of phonics flashcards is designed to give students powerful tools for learning and remembering letter sounds. Each card combines three evidence-based strategies— realistic visuals, mouth placement cues, and purposeful movements—to support both whole-group instruction and targeted small-group interventions. Real keyword images with mnemonics help students anchor each sound in memory. Authentic mouth placement photographs and clear explanations provide accurate modeling so
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Reading, Science of Reading
Also included in: Flashcards with Movements 2.0 BUNDLE
Basic Skills File Folder Bundle
Get stocked on 173 basic skills file folders for the whole year! I love using file folders to give students extra practice for new skills as they are learning them with me at my station, and then again during independent centers to practice mastered skills. File folders are easy to prep, store, and reset for other students throughout the day. I am creating this set of folders so I have lots of tasks on hand to use anytime throughout the year. Click on the preview to see pictures of inside the fi
PreK - 2nd
Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room
Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room! This is great as a back to school escape room! This escape room is perfect for both the end of the year and beginning of the year. Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning. This resource includes everything you need to implement a challenging and fun escape room f
4th - 9th
Classroom Community
Non Standard Measurement - Length Worksheets for Kindergarten / Grade One K.MD.A
Non Standard Measurement - Length Worksheets for Kindergarten / Grade One K.MD.A.1 This is a fantastic set of 19 hands-on math worksheets that are great for teaching non-standard measurement of length. They are all no-prep printables, in black and white, making them easy to print and use in any setting. These worksheets are designed for Grade One math, but they are also suitable for Kindergarten and Grade Two measurement activities. Perfect for whole class lessons, math centers, indepe
PreK - 2nd
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.A.1
+7
38 Main Idea & Details ELA Reading Comprehension Worksheets - Test Prep
Give students the skills they need to identify the main or central idea and tackle any supporting detail question with these 38 passage-based reading drills! Each worksheet provides targeted practice and includes tips to reinforce effective reading strategies. The worksheets can be used to teach and build on the fundamentals, as well as review for state tests and assessments in upper elementary. 📚 Bundle, Save & Boost Reading Achievement!Save 6%: Core ELA Value BundleSave 12%: READING! 3rd Gr
3rd - 5th
Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.4.1
+12
SCIENCE OF READING WRITE CVC WORDS WORKSHEETS PHONICS SPELLING MORNING WORK
SCIENCE OF READING PHONICS WRITING ACTIVITY CVC WORKSHEETS: 30 DIFFERENTIATED PRINTABLES FOR SEGMENTING BEGINNING, MIDDLE, AND ENDING SOUNDS ⭐ KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADEThis resource pack is a great tool to practice writing cvc words in a differentiated way! Included are 30 printables containing clear and attractive pictures!⭐⭐⭐ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE IN A MONEY SAVING CVC BUNDLE!⭐⭐⭐ CVC WORDS WORKSHEETS INCLUDED:I can write the beginning sound! (5 sheets)I can write the m
K - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Science of Reading, Spelling
CCSS
RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+2
3 STEP STORY PICTURE SEQUENCING ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN SEQUENCE OF EVENT CARDS
3-STEP SEQUENCING CARDS (78 TOTAL) INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE! (26 SEQUENCING SETS EACH CONTAINING 3 CARDS)Children will love these 3-step sequencing cards! The cards are color coded to help sort cards belonging to the same set. A sorting mat is also included so that kids can place their cards on it as they sequence the cards. These sequencing cards will help develop children's thinking skills. All you have to do is print the resources on cardstock paper and cut out. Shuffle the required card
PreK - K
Short Stories, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Paper Chair: Engineering Challenge Project ~ Great STEM Activity!
Engineering Challenge: Can you create a chair that can hold a stuffed animal using paper and tape? Paper Chair ChallengeMaterials Needed: (per individual, pair, or team)- Copy paper (3-5 sheets per chair) - Ruler - Masking tape - Stuffed animal (small to medium sized) - Scissors This packet contains all the information you need to make this a great engineering activity in your classroom! Lab sheets, student and teacher instructions, and challenge signs are all included! Using simple and c
2nd - 7th
Engineering
Also included in: Personalized STEM Pack #19 - 10 Engineering Challenges
Prefix + Suffix Activities | Affix, Morphology, Syntax, Vocab | Speech Language
Give your students' language skills a real lift with these prefix and suffix activities! Designed specifically for SLPs and educators, this resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and decoding skills through a research-backed, step-by-step approach. The Prefixes and Suffixes Speech Worksheet provides students with the tools they need to understand and use prefixes, suffixes, and affixes. These engaging activities support morphological awareness, bui
2nd - 8th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Decoding Multisyllabic Words Worksheets & Multisyllable Syllable Division Games
Struggling readers stuck on long words? This binder helps students confidently decode multisyllabic words using the Science of Reading. These no prep, print-and-teach activities teach students the 6 syllable types and use syllable division and fun games to build confidence in decoding multisyllabic words. **CLICK HERE to save & get 44% OFF on ALL of my Intervention Binders!** Why this Binder is a Must-Have for Decoding Multisyllabic Words:Breaks decoding multisyllabic words into simple, easy ba
2nd - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.1.3e
, RF.2.3
, RF.2.3c
+1
30 Context Clues Reading Practice Worksheets - Vocabulary Practice & Test Prep
Boost context clues vocabulary skills! These 30 ELA reading comprehension worksheets are designed to help students determine the meaning of words and phrases (literal and nonliteral) using context clues in short reading passages. Each vocabulary worksheet includes a context clue mini-lesson, practice questions (multiple choice, short response), and reading strategies. Use these passages to teach and practice the reading skill, or as state test prep for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. 📚 Bundle, Save &
3rd - 5th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.3.4
, RL.4.4
, RL.5.4
+6
CVC Bingo Game Blending and Reading CVC Words Short Vowels Kinder Center
Want your kids to read CVC words? Play CVC Bingo a fun easy to use game for up to 30 players! Practice reading 60 CVC words. Play like Tic-Tac-Toe, 3 in a row is a winner, or play until someone has a full card. Students love this literacy center. Plus Boom Cards with Sound! Transform learning into play! Get your students excited about blending and reading CVC words. Students love playing bingo games. Repeated practice is perfect for building beginning readers confidence! CVC Bingo will get s
K - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+8
Also included in: Bingo Game BUNDLE Alphabet Reading CVC Words Sight Words CVCe and Blends
Fine Motor Skills Activities Worksheet Tracing Lines PreK Preschool Morning Work
Fine motor skills activities worksheets are effective! Preschool / pre K morning work and tracing lines worksheets can be fun! This fine motor activities tracing lines packet is a collection of 101 pages of no prep, f un and effective worksheets, cards, and coloring pages that help students build fine motor skills, and increase hand-eye coordination and pencil control. The cards can also be used for cutting activities. ⭐️⭐️ This resource is included in Fine Motor Tracing Lines, Shapes
PreK - K
Coloring Pages, Other (ELA), Writing
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Math Intervention 3rd Grade Binder Yearlong RTI Progress Monitoring Bundle
A comprehensive, no prep, standards-based bundle of RTI 3rd grade math intervention resources. This research-based intervention bundle includes tools for building a systematic, data-driven intervention process. With pre/post-tests (for each domain) for executing screening, quick checks for progress monitoring, practice pages for guided and independent practice and data tracking forms, this math intervention kit will organize and transform your intervention instruction. Finding the time in
3rd
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+32
Fine Motor Task Boxes Bundle - Fine Motor Activities - Morning Tubs - Busy Boxes
This bundle of over 100 printable fine motor task box activities (over 1,300 pages) targets the development of fine motor skills in preschool and kindergarten students while also fostering independence and excitement about school. Fine motor skills in young children are a predictor of academic success, but many students begin school struggling in this area. Perfect for morning tubs, early finishers, or busy boxes, these Fine Motor Skills Task Boxes build finger strength, dexterity, coordination
PreK - K
STEM Activities Projects BUNDLE Design Challenges April Easter Earth Day STEM
This collection of fun and engaging STEM design challenges includes so many seasonal STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students every month of the year! We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 60 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text
3rd - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
Sink That Ship: Science of Reading Phonics Game Small Group Decoding Activities
Sink That Ship! The Ultimate No-Prep Phonics Game for Reading Fluency, Decoding, Review & Mastery! Tired of students groaning through phonics practice & dyslexia intervention? Turn Science of Reading phonics instruction into engaging, high-impact learning with Sink That Ship! ⭐️#1 Phonics game on TPT!These 132 no prep Orton Gillingham phonics games bring science of reading best practices to life—while your students stay focused, motivated, and actually excited to read. Targeted phonics r
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+24
Place Value, Hundreds, Tens and Ones - Worksheets (Up to 1000) Houses, Abacus
Place Value, Hundreds, Tens and Ones Worksheets - Working with Numbers up to 1000 using Place Value Houses, Abacus, Blocks and more This is a fantastic set of 54 place value worksheets that help students understand the value of digits in the hundreds, tens, and ones places, working with numbers up to 1000. These black-and-white, no-prep printables are designed to keep students engaged while building strong number sense and place value fluency. Perfect for Grade One, Grade Two, and Grade Three,
1st - 4th
Math, Numbers, Place Value
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+2
Also included in: Place Value Worksheets Printables Hundreds Tens and Ones, Houses, Abacus
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