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STEM Bins® STEAM Bins® STEM Activities - Morning Work Tubs Early Finishers Boxes
#SizzlingSTEM The original STEM Bins® and STEAM Bins® for K-5th Elementary students are ideal hands-on engineering and STEM activities for:Early Finishers / Fast FinishersMorning Work / Morning Tubs / Soft StartsBrain BreaksEnrichment / Gifted and Talented ActivitiesMakerspacesTeam Building ActivitiesCentersWriting ExtensionsFine Motor PracticeIncentives or Fun FridaysCalm Down CornerLibrary Media Centers***TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST-SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT WITH OVER 30,000 5 STAR REVIEWS!***INCLUDES
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Math, Writing
STEM Bins® Team Building End of the Year Back to School STEM Activities Last Day
STEM Bins® Team Building Activities and Stations are a wonderful way to build your classroom community for the End of the Year and Back to School, as well as allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are perfect to encourage collaboration among your students during the last week of school, last day of school, first day of school, and first weeks of school. They are great for enrichment and Gifted and Talented activities!These 12 STEM Activities are ideal for use
PreK - 5th
Character Education, Engineering
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
STEM Activities All Year BUNDLE: Spring End of the Year Summer STEM Challenges
This best-selling year STEM Activities Bundle contains 9 months of seasonal challenges for your little engineers, with 3 STEM Activities and 1 Bonus Brainbuilder per month for a total of 36 NGSS Aligned STEM Challenges!*INCLUDES BACK TO SCHOOL, FALL, HALLOWEEN, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, WINTER, VALENTINE'S DAY, ST.PATRICK'S DAY, EASTER, SPRING, END OF THE YEAR, and SUMMER STEM ACTIVITIES AND CHALLENGES!***SAVE BIG WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS DISCOUNTED ALL YEAR BUNDLE!******TOP 20 ALL TIME BEST SELL
K - 5th
Engineering, Math, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
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
Flashcards with Movements 2.0 BUNDLE
✨ The Ultimate Phonics Flashcards with Movements Bundle ✨ Bring phonics to life with this all-in-one, hands-on resource designed to help students see it, say it, and show it!This growing bundle includes every set of Mrs. Peters’ Flashcards with Movements — covering the entire phonics sequence from A–Z sounds to advanced vowel patterns. Each card features: ✅ Real pictures for visual connection ✅ Mouth placement photos to model articulation ✅ Movement cues to link muscle memory to sound
K - 2nd
Alphabet, Reading, Reading Strategies
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
Build a Zoo Project Based Learning | Real World Math Project PBL
Math Project Based Learning, Math Enrichment & ChallengeThis math PBL project will have your students practicing real-world math applications while having a BLAST! This project based learning task is a great extension and enrichment activity for your early finishers. It allows them to act as a zookeeper building a brand new zoo in their town. They must make several decisions about the zoo, practicing several common core math standards along the way. Students will love acting as a zookeeper, and
2nd - 4th
Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.2
, 2.MD.C.7
+7
Also included in: PBL Bundle - Project Based Learning Math Projects
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
End of Year Math Project | Plan a Summer Vacation PBL Math Review
End of the Year Math Spiral Review PBL Project - Printable & Digital versions This math PBL project will have your students practicing real-world math applications while having a BLAST! This project based learning task is a great extension and enrichment activity for your early finishers. During this end of the year math review project, students get to plan out tons of fun activities for their summer break, while spiraling and practicing several math skills along the way! Students will love this
2nd - 4th
Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.C.7
, 2.MD.C.8
+12
Also included in: PBL Math Enrichment Projects - Bundle #2
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
Christmas STEM Challenges & Activities - Winter Party Stations December Holidays
These Christmas, Holiday, and Winter STEM / STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in December! Three STEM Challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation. Perfect for Winter Party Stations and the weeks leading up to Winter Break! Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Santa's Parachute (drag and gravity)Shelf for the Elf (engineering shelves)Tallest Tree (cup towers)Bonus Brainbuilder: Gingerbread Escape (zi
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Hop Scotch Coding® (Hour of Code) - Interactive Unplugged Coding / Google Slides
Perfect for the Hour of Code and introducing Unplugged Coding to your students! Includes both printable and PAPERLESS Google Slides Hop Scotch coding! Students can build and act out their own their own sequences of code on the floor, or a slideshow format! Includes sequences, conditions, and loops.Love Hop Scotch Coding?! Save BIG with the Bundle! Check out my other special editions! Hop Scotch Coding Dance PartyBasic Facts Hop Scotch CodingSpelling Hop Scotch CodingHalloween Hop Scotch CodingT
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Fractured Fairy Tales Readers Theater Scripts, Writing & Unit Activities 3 4 5 6
Fractured fairy tales unit bundle that makes a great addition in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6, providing four readers' theater scripts, reading comprehension and vocabulary extension activities, plus resources to guide students in writing their own fractured fairytales. The fractured fairy tale readers' theater scripts are also provided in story formats and placed with their accompanying activities into 16-page distance learning packets as standalone PDF files that can be sent to students electronicall
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Drama
CCSS
RL.3.10
, RL.4.10
, RL.5.10
+12
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
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