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Christmas STEM Science Activity Spinning Toys Santa Snowman Thaumatrope
A Christmas STEM science activity (and Hanukkah) where students make a spinning disc called a thaumatrope that has an image on each side; for example, one side has Santa and the other has a chimney. When spun quickly the images will appear to merge into one picture. Directions to make the disc are completely described. Simple Holiday STEM and what fun! Three Christmas and one Menorah template are provided. A blank template is also provided for those that want to give their own a try. Upgrade De
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Science
Build a Gingerbread House – Winter STEM Challenge | Marshmallow Engineering
Get ready for a sweet winter STEM activity! In this hands-on challenge, students build their own gingerbread-style house using marshmallows, toothpicks, and gumdrops, while learning about engineering, stability, and structure. With step-by-step planning pages, vocabulary review, test log sheets, and a vocabulary quiz, this resource combines creativity and problem-solving in the most delicious way. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?2nd–4th grade teachers seeking engaging holiday-themed science activit
2nd - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Thanksgiving Science Labs - 5 Science Experiments for First and Second Grades
THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES FOR KIDSThis Thanksgiving Science pack includes 5 investigations to help you celebrate the season in rich academic ways with your primary students. Each standards-based investigation is collaborative, hands-on, and requires reflection and written responses. 5 SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS: Shake It Up!: States of MatterA Corny Surprise: Plant Life CyclesWill the Feast Float?: Sinking and FloatingPass the Pie: Our Five SensesBoat Builders: A Team Engineering ChallengeAll copie
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Science
March STEM - St Patrick's Day STEM Challenges and Activities
These March STEM challenges and activities were designed to bring engaging engineering activities into your classroom! Students will love the authentic tasks and problem solving!! This pack is included my: STEM Challenges (YEAR LONG BUNDLE) The following four STEM challenges are included: *Guard The Gold *Shamrock Sailing *Cat in the Cup *Rainbow Bridge These March STEM challenges were designed to be completed in pairs, small groups, or as an individual STEM center. Included are projectable ch
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
Also included in: STEM Challenges - Year Long Bundle of STEM
Lucky Charms Graphing, Math Activities & STEM - St. Patrick's Day Centers - PreK
Make St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable with these hands-on Lucky Charms math and STEM activities—perfect for preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary learners. This 80+ page Lucky Charms STEM pack is filled with graphing, sorting, counting, patterning, balancing, and stacking challenges designed to boost early math and engineering skills through playful, sensory-rich learning. Works with full cereal boxes and the marshmallow-only bags (4 shapes) for total flexibility in any classroom
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS
K.CC.B.4
, K.CC.B.4a
, K.CC.B.4b
+4
Earth day wind turbine windmill and FREE Earth Day fact sheet and pledge sheet
Wind energy technology! Earth Day crafts for kids. Learn about clean energy with wind power through the technology of wind turbines. A fact sheet is also included with this craft for kids to learn all about it. The blades are formed by gentle cuts, hole-punching, and gathering together to fasten with a brad in the center. Step-by-step instructions with pictures are included. Learn all about Earth Day with a FREE Earth Day history fact sheet. Get them involved with a FREE Earth Day Pledge Sheet
K - 3rd
Engineering
Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket | Kindergarten–2nd
🚀 Straw Rocket Launch STEM – Design and Launch a Paper Rocket (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Blast off into hands-on learning with this exciting Straw Rocket Launch STEM activity! In this engaging engineering challenge, students design, build, and launch their own paper rockets using a straw launcher while exploring the science of force, motion, and flight. This activity encourages young learners to think like engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve their rocket designs to see which rocke
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science
Valentine's Day Hashtag Block STEM Task Cards Pre-K and Kindergarten Activity
Valentine’s Day Hashtag Block Puzzles is a fun and easy Valentine's Day STEM activity for elementary students.These Valentine’s STEM task cards help kids build problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills with hands-on puzzle challenges. If you are looking for a low-prep elementary STEM center or seasonal makerspace activity, this resource is a great fit. Students use Hashtag Blocks to recreate Valentine-themed pictures in a playful, engaging way. The puzzles encourage critical thin
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Candy Corn | Inventions with Engineering and Reading
Need a Halloween or autumn reading and stem activity for your class? Candy corn is everywhere now. Some hate it and some love it , but does anyone know how and why it was created? We have an informational text activity that teaches the history of the traditional candy. Keep your kids interest by adding in an engineering design activity. A winning combination of an engineering design challenge and a reading comprehension lesson are joined in this real world activity packet. Easy Prep and Simpl
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.2
, RI.5.7
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+2
Also included in: Inventions with Engineering and Reading | Candy Bundle
Mystery Maker Missions - Christmas STEM Challenges and Activities
Elementary STEM teachers—bring festive problem-solving to your classroom with Christmas Mystery Maker Missions! These low-prep holiday STEM challenges turn simple materials into high-engagement engineering tasks perfect for STEM labs, makerspaces, and classroom rotations. Students think like engineers as they design, build, test, and improve hands-on solutions using only what’s inside their “mystery” bag—ideal for grades K–5. How it works:Learners open a sealed “mission” bag, discover limit
K - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, General Science
Football No Prep STEM Challenge - Sports Science STEM Activity, Super Bowl STEM
This Football challenge is designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. This Football STEM challenge helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Use the provided materials to fold a mini-football and build a goalpost. Remember you can only use your finger to flick the football through the goal post. Materials NeededWe've included a list for material recommendations, but this c
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: November STEM Challenge, STEM Turkey Trap, Stem Activities 2nd Grade
Gingerbread Man STEM Challenge - December Science STEM Activity - Engineering
This Gingerbread Man challenge is designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. This Gingerbread Man STEM challenge helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Use the provided materials to build a way for the gingerbread man to cross the river. Materials NeededWe've included a list for material recommendations, but this challenge can be done with materials you have on hand, su
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Holiday STEM Activities Task Cards for Christmas + SeeSaw
This resource includes six Christmas themed STEM Task Cards for the holidays, an editable worksheet and a STEM process poster! *****Save Money, buy the bundle!! Click Here! Save 30%******These activities are extremely EASY to set up!! They require only: - construction paper - pipe cleaners - tape - scissors - peppermint candies STEM task cards are perfect for early finishers, maker spaces, and STEM stations. Use these task cards in small groups, individually or with the entire class. Student
K - 3rd
Engineering
Also included in: Elementary STEM Activities Task Cards for the Whole Year + SeeSaw
Egg Drop Challenge, Easter Egg STEM Activity, No Prep Stem Challenge, April STEM
This Egg Drop STEM challenge is designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. This April STEM lesson helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Construct a contraption that will protect the egg when dropped. Materials NeededWe've included a list for material recommendations, but this challenge can be done with materials you have on hand, foil, straws, tape, popsicle sticks, pi
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
The New Year Pattern Block Puzzles 2D Shapes Worksheets New Years Activities
Kick off January with these engaging New Year pattern block puzzles that build geometry, spatial reasoning, and STEM skills. Students use pattern blocks to create New Year–themed shapes like balloons, fireworks, calendars, and party hats while practicing shape recognition, problem-solving, and perseverance. Perfect for K–2 math centers, STEM tubs, or early finisher activities, this low-prep resource makes your New Year classroom refresh both fun and meaningful. What Students DoUse pattern bl
K - 2nd
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS, NGSS
K.G.A.2
, K.G.A.3
, K.G.B.5
+3
Kindergarten Clean Energy Worksheets Fun Renewable Science Activities for Kids
Turn Science Lessons into a Tiny World of Wonder! Empower your little heroes to save the planet through coloring and simple clean energy discoveries! The "Clean Energy for Little Heroes" pack is a creative blend of art and education. Specially designed for Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade, this set is perfect for teachers seeking Science of Reading (SoR) aligned materials or parents looking for engaging homeschool activities. What's Included?10 High-Quality Activity Pages (8.5 x 11
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Other (Science)
Spider Webs STEM Activity
STEM a Web!STEM Engineering Challenge for Autumn or Halloween.Can your students engineer like a spider? With yarn, a coat hanger and tape, challenge your class to create a weight bearing web. Packet includes student pages, teacher notes, group roles, inquiry questions, a rubric and the engineering design process poster.Teachers are sayin :"The students really enjoyed this challenge and it was easy to manage"***** (NOTE: This is an adaption of another activity: "Engineering Like a Super Hero:
3rd - 5th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Halloween STEM Activities Bundle
Valentine’s Day STEM Activities - Fun STEM Challenges for February
These Valentine’s Day STEM activities were designed to bring engaging Engineering activities into your classroom for February! Students will love the authentic STEM tasks and problem solving challenges!! Each of the four Valentine’s Day STEM activities meets science & engineering standards. They can be used one a week for engaging stem challenges to last the entire month of February or to help plan engaging Valentine's Day educational activities that get students to practice 21st century skil
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
Also included in: STEM Challenges - Year Long Bundle of STEM
Preschool Valentines Day Candy Heart STEM: Stacking, Patterns, Sorting, Graphing
Looking for engaging, no-prep Valentine’s Day STEM activities using candy hearts (conversation hearts)? This hands-on Candy Heart STEM pack is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade classrooms! Designed for Valentine’s Day centers, small groups, and whole-group learning, these Valentine STEM activities help students explore engineering, balance, problem-solving, early math, and scientific thinking—all with a fun Valentine’s Day theme. Using classic conversation hearts or printable
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Graphing, Numbers
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, K.MD.B.3
+2
October Preschool STEM Activities Halloween, Roll a Pumpkin playdough mats Pre-K
These October Preschool STEM activities for Halloween is designed to help your PreK-K students learn more about how the world works. The Roll a Pumpkin STEM lesson includes pumpkin playdough mats and other hands on ideas that help young learners explore, plan, and create using common, everyday materials. The PreK STEM Exploration Process:Present the STEM exploration- Use materials to build a path for your pumpkin to follow as you roll it to your home. Materials NeededWe've included a list of
PreK - K
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Water Cycle STEM Project |Explore How Water Moves Around Earth |Hands-On Science
💧 Water Cycle STEM Project | Explore How Water Moves Around Earth | Hands-On Science Activity Bring science to life with this engaging Water Cycle STEM Project where students explore how water moves through Earth’s systems while designing and building their own working model! This hands-on activity combines science concepts with the engineering design process, helping students understand the water cycle in a meaningful and interactive way. 🌍 What Students Will Learn Students will: Under
1st - 9th
Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environment
St. Patrick Magnetic Tiles Cards | STEM, Fine Motor, Light Table
Looking for a fun, engaging St. Patrick activity perfect for teaching geometry to preschoolers?These St. Patrick Magnetic Tiles allow children to recreate typical St. Patrick's figures using magnetic tiles, fostering logical thinking, fine motor skills, and spatial awareness. This material is ideal for preschool, special education, early elementary school, pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade.Perfect for use in learning centers, math centers, work tables, math and logic activities, morning tr
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, Geometry, Vocabulary
Elf Zipline Rescue – Christmas STEM Challenge | Engineering Design | Grades 2–5
Get ready for holiday STEM fun! In the Elf Zipline Rescue challenge, students will take on the role of holiday engineers as they design a safe zipline to help an elf escape from a snowy mountain. With limited materials and a festive mission, learners will plan, build, test, and reflect—all while practicing real-world problem solving and the engineering design process. ✅ Who Is This Resource For?This resource is perfect for elementary teachers, STEM labs, homeschool educators, and after-school
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Christmas & Winter STEM Bundle – 4 Engineering Challenges | Grades 2–5
Gingerbread Unplugged Coding Activity: Conditionals (IF/THEN Statements)
This is a great activity to start introducing the concepts of "conditionals" in code (or simple IF/THEN) statements to prek-3rd graders! Students will flip a coin (or younger can shake it in a cup) to determine what will happen to the gingerbread IF it gets a heads or IF it gets a tails. They will circle and determine which "decoration" their gingerbread cookie will get. It has a blank gingerbread pdf print out that students can either draw the characteristics on the gingerbread cookie OR they
PreK - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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