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Sleigh Ride Fun! A Language Arts and STEM Lesson
Songs and stories about sleigh rides are everywhere...but lots of our young learners have no idea about what a sleigh really is! This lesson provides a short summary of a sleigh, a brief fictional story about a sleigh ride, and a short non-fiction article about sleighs. Each reading passage has a quick quiz to go with it! After reading the selections, students complete a Venn diagram comparison activity. Included is a STEM activity where students can create, evaluate, and modify a sleigh. T
2nd - 4th
Engineering, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RI.3.1
, W.3.8
+2
Bird Beak Stations and STEM Connections
Learning about birds can be so much fun! To see how bird beaks are different in order to survive is a great learning tool for all students. Students use the 7 stations to understand adaptations and survival as they become your little birds finding food for the first time. Let them spread their wings and soar using the STEM connections sheet as they build their own bird beak to pick up food! This pack includes: -book connections list -pictures and materials list for all stations -7 station cards
K - 3rd
Engineering, Science
Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles
Want to bring Depth and Complexity into your 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Gifted and Talented (GT) classroom without the overwhelm? This all-in-one GATE/GT/TAG bundle gives you everything you need to infuse critical thinking, creativity, and higher-order thinking into grades 3–6 — with no extra prep! Designed for teachers who want to implement the Depth & Complexity framework with ease, this comprehensive bundle of GATE-aligned resources supports general education, gifted learners, and high-ac
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Force and Motion STEM: Sled Building
Sled Building STEM - Oh no! School is out for a snow day. The stores are closed, but the children want to sled. Help them by building a sled that will slide down the hill. Use your creative thinking because you can only choose from the available supplies and you must stick to the budget.
Your students will love learning about force and motion with this sled building challenge! This STEM covers several NGSS standards and promotes engineering thinking.
Suggested Plan of Implementat
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
Also included in: Winter STEM Bundle
Pitch & Volume Lab STEM Challenge – Engineering Activity for Kids
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 1-PS4-1
Fall STEM Activity Challenge Acorn Chute Great for Family STEM Night
Explore force and motion with a nature twist in this hands-on STEM activity for fall! Design an acorn chute for real or craft acorns. This STEM challenge is low prep, easy to set up, and fun for a wide range of grades. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ STEM Challenge Tips: General tips for any STEM challenge. Challenge IncludesTeacher NotesSample PicturesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at your STEM center or near where the STEM creations are, especially if they will be on display for the class or a STEM fai
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
If I Built a House READ ALOUD STEM™ Challenge End of the Year Activity 3D Shapes
Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom at the End of the School Year!Teach students everything they need to build a house using 2D Shapes and 3D Shapes! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own house! Connect to a Read Aloud: If I Built a House by Chris Van DusenThis STEM Project is a companion activity to If I Built A House by Chris Van Dusen. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing house! Take students through the
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
, W.1.5
+16
Everything You Need for a Treehouse READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM, Writing, and Literacy in your 1st Grade through 5th Grade classroom, makerspace, STEM Club, and library!Learn everything you need to build a treehouse! Your students will love designing, building, testing, and writing about their very own treehouse! Connect to a Read Aloud: Everything You Need for a TreehouseThis STEM Project is a companion activity to Everything You Need for a Treehouse by Carter Higgins. The book explores all the elements needed for an amazing treehouse! Take
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, W.3.3
+8
Last Day Blues Last Day of School READ ALOUD STEAM Book Activity
Integrate STEAM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom during the last week of school or on the last day of school!Help students reflect on their amazing school year and process through some of their "last day blues!" Your students will love designing, building, and writing in their unique and personalized Cereal Box Memory Book! Connect to a Read Aloud: Last Day Blues by Julie DannebergThis STEAM Project is a companion activity to Last Day Blues by Julie Danneberg. The book explores the emot
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.4
+14
STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Design Process Activities Science
STEM Challenge Task Cards and engineering activities for fall, winter, spring and summer. This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following seasonal STEM resources: Fall STEMWinter STEMSpring STEMSummer STEMYou will receive 12 main STEM challenges (3 for each season) plus over 20 additional task card challenges! These activities are highly engaging and appropriate for a wide range of grades. Please see each individual file linked above for a more thorough preview. ✅ Fall STEM ✅ Fall STEM activities in
3rd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Spring STEM Activities April STEM Challenge Task Cards Earth Day Field Day
STEM challenges that are hands-on AND integrate with force and motion, weather, and measurement skills! They are also all related to environmental studies (which is perfect for Earth Day and beyond). These activities can be used either inside OR outside, making them a superb option for field day. Use the printable pages provided to follow the Engineering Design Process, or set this activity up as a STEM station with the challenge cards provided. The three challenges are: • Sturdy Nest• Wind Powe
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
End of Year STEM Activities Egg Drop Challenge Boat Buoyancy Bubble Science
End of the Year STEM engineering and science activities. These STEM activities explore force and motion, buoyancy, and math concepts like the volume of a sphere. Use on field day, for an end of year STEM celebration, or a school wide competition. These are all great challenges to do outside on a nice day. This bundle includes: Egg Drop STEMBubble Maker STEMFloat a Boat STEMWhat You'll GetEGG DROP CHALLENGEWill the eggs break or survive the drop in a device created by your students? ✏️ What mat
2nd - 12th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The Big Orange Splot Back to School READ ALOUD STEAM™ Activity
It's time to get back to hands-on learning. Integrate STEAM, Writing, and Literacy in your classroom during the first week of school or on the First Day of School!Help students get to know each other better with STEAM! Your students will love designing, building, and writing in their unique and personalized Big Orange Splot House! This activity is super easy to implement. Just print the house templates and let students begin designing and building their houses! Put them all together for an All
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.1.5
, W.2.5
, W.3.4
+13
STEM Posters for the Engineering Design Process Bulletin Board Makerspace Decor
Get your STEM bulletin board ready to go with this set of Engineering Design Process posters! Choose from color or black and white options. Graphic organizers are also included to be used with any STEM or STEAM challenge. Included PostersThe Engineering Design Process (all parts on one page)ASKIMAGINEPLANCREATEIMPROVESHAREDot Dudes clip art and the term "Dot Dudes" are licensed and used with permission from Sarah Pecorino of Sarah Pecorino Illustration.
K - 12th
Engineering
Winter Games Snowboarding STEM Activity Build a Snowboarder
Perfect for Winter Olympic Games! Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your classroom with this Snowboarding Winter Games STEM challenge for grades 3–5. In this hands-on snowboarding STEM activity, students design and build a snowboard and rider, then race their creations down a ramp while exploring force, motion, friction, and weight. It’s the perfect Winter Olympics inspired STEM challenge for January/February science lessons, STEM labs, or upper elementary engineering units. What St
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: 3rd-5th Grade Winter Games STEM Activities 2026 BUNDLE
STEM Winter Bundle
This STEM Winter Bundle is all you will need to help your students connect this cold season to active learning! It can also help everyone survive the long stretch until the next vacation. This Winter bundle includes both the STEM Penguin Winter Antics Pack and the STEM Winter Pack. The Penguin pack contains five engineering activities: 1. Penguin Playground Mystery Bag Activity 2. Penguin Ice Skating Rink magnet fun 3. Marshmallow Towers building 4. Building a Penguin Place (house building) 5.
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science
Fall STEM Challenge Paper Airplane Science Activity Engineering Design Process
Looking for an easy STEM challenge for fall? Are you ready to have some fun with paper leaves? Students will design a leaf glider that flies the farthest in this low-prep STEM challenge. Simple enough to leave as sub plans, this STEM activity is also great for fine motor skills practice and easy to implement with a wide grade range. ⬇️ What You'll Get ⬇️ ✅ Getting Started: Suggested Material List, Teacher notes ✅ Optional Creative Warm-Up: Complete the drawing activity ✅ STEM Challenge Ti
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Elementary K–2 Cupcake Liner Parachute STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Elementary K–2 Floating Raft Rescue STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design pr
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Elementary K–2 Recycled Roller Coaster Track STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
K–1 Egg Drop Device STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Elementary K–2 Newspaper Bridge STEM Challenge
A simple, hands-on STEM Challenge designed for early elementary learners. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, STEM bins, or after-school enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED: • 3-page STEM Challenge set: Cover Page, Instructions Page, Activity Page • Clear, consistent directions designed for real classrooms • Kid-friendly layout that supports independent exploration • Printable PDF (8.5x11) SKILL TARGETS: • Engineering design process • Problem-solving and critical thinking • Fine motor and spatial reason
K - 2nd
Engineering, Other (Science), Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Halloween Creativity Activities Finish the Picture Challenges, STEM Sub Plans
Need a quick, no prep, Halloween STEM challenge to get your students thinking outside the box?!Halloween Creativity Challenges are great for engaging students during morning work, early finishers, or add some creative thinking tasks to your Halloween party! They also make the perfect Emergency STEM Sub Plans. 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. When students are thinking
1st - 5th
Art, Coloring Pages, Engineering
March STEM STEAM Challenge: First Day of Spring Edition
Are you ready to HOP into spring? Using the listed materials, students will design the most supportive log for their frogs. How many frogs can fit on the log? It all depends on how well it's designed!
Included in this pack are:
-- Printable student challenge card
-- Teacher materials list
-- Pre-Activity guide
-- Engineering Design Process flow-chart for student record keeping
-- Self-assessment/Reflection page (differentiated for grades K-1 or 2-5)
-- Open-ended writing page for follow-up o
K - 6th
Engineering, Science
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