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Summer School STEM Activities - Challenges, Stations, Summer Camps, Home School
This discounted Bundle of Summer STEM activities for K-5th Grade is perfect for Summer School, Summer Camps, or even at-home learning! Includes the following:3 Summer STEM Challenges8 Summer STEM Bins Team Building Stations 6 Summer Read Alouds + STEM ActivitiesOutdoor Discovery STEM BinsPool Noodle Challenge CardsSummer Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards4 Summer Digital STEM Activities8 Summer Robot StationsPlease view previews on individual resources to get a detailed look at all components.⇒ Fee
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
Science Fair Project Bundle | Journal | Labels | Judging Form | Awards | Ideas
A comprehensive toolkit for science fair coordinators, covering every step of the process. The download features both printable and digital resources. You'll receive editable parent letters, judging forms, project labels, and certificates. Students can conduct unique experiments using the provided workbooks designed for three different grade levels. You will need Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Microsoft Publisher to open and edit some of the programs. Please make sure you have these
K - 6th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education 24 Differentiated Activity
TEACCH Pets – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 24 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource offers a full set of 24 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Rooted in the TEACCH framework, these tasks focus on predictable routines, visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, or sensory processing challenges. The theme “Pets” provides highly e
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Science Fair Project Organizer | Printable 6-Page Student Workbook & Fillable
Guide students through the entire science fair process with confidence. This 6-page Science Fair Project Organizer includes both printable and fillable PDFs, making it easy to plan, organize, and complete projects step-by-step — whether in the classroom or at home. Created by a science educator with 20+ years of experience, this resource saves time, reduces confusion, and helps students focus on real scientific thinking. What’s Included: • 6-page Science Fair Project Organizer • Printable PDF ve
3rd - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method and History
Black History month Lesson- Scientific method, experiment and HistorGeorge Washington Carver – The Science of Making Peanut Butter (PDF) Celebrate Black History Month while integrating science, history, and hands-on learning with this engaging and student-friendly lesson focused on George Washington Carver and the scientific method. This resource connects historical contributions to real-world science through a peanut butter–making experiment that students will love. 📘 What’s Included i
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, Black History, Other (Science)
TEACCH Forest – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 30 Activities
TEACCH Forest – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 30 Structured ActivitiesThis resource includes 30 structured file folder tasks designed for students who benefit from visual structure, predictable routines, and independent work systems. All activities are based on the TEACCH approach and support learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. The forest theme introduces familiar woodland animals in a calm, structured format while targeting essential pre-ac
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
TEACCH Farm – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 29 Activies
TEACCH Farm – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 29 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource includes 29 structured file folder tasks designed for students who benefit from visual structure, predictable routines, and independent work systems. All activities are based on the TEACCH approach and support learners with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs Teacch_velcro_folder_farm . The “Farm” theme offers familiar, engaging content while targeting essential pre-acad
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated Activit
TEACCH Zoo – File Folder Tasks for Special Education | 28 Differentiated ActivitiesThis resource includes 28 structured file folder tasks designed specifically for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related learning needs. Based on the TEACCH approach, the activities focus on predictable routines, clear visual structure, and independent work systems that support learners with cognitive, communication, and sensory processing challenges. The “Zoo” theme provides motivating, visu
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, For All Subjects
Vertebrati e invertebrati: attività di classificazione Montessori
Il materiale stampabile permette al bambino di lavorare alla discriminazione tra vertebrati e invertebrati. È costituito da 48 animali, i loro nomi e schede di controllo dell'errore che favoriscono l'indipendenza dall'adulto.
PreK - 5th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
Vertebrates and invertebrates: a Montessori classification activity
The material to be printed out allows the child to work in discriminating vertebrates and invertebrates. It comes with 48 animals and their names and it includes a control of error to foster independence in the child without the need to rely on an adult to check the activity.
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Reading
States of Matter PowerPoint & Balloon Experiment | Solid Liquid Gas Science
Engage your students with this hands-on States of Matter lesson featuring a fun balloon experiment and clear, student-friendly , animated PowerPoint! This resource helps students explore solids, liquids, and gases through visual learning, discussion, and an exciting chemical reaction. Perfect for busy classrooms, this low-prep science resource makes abstract concepts easy to understand while keeping students actively involved. What’s Included: ✔ Animated States of Matter PowerPoint ✔ Cl
2nd - 10th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Solar & Lunar Eclipses Lesson | Types of Eclipses | NGSS
Help your students clearly understand the difference between solar and lunar eclipses!This engaging PowerPoint explains how eclipses happen and the different types in a simple, student-friendly way. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ PowerPoint lesson ✔ Clear comparison between solar and lunar eclipses ✔ Visual explanations ✔ Classroom activity + questions 🧠 Topics Covered: Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse Total vs Partial eclipse Alignment of Sun, Moon, and Earth 👩🏫 Perfect For: Science teac
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Eclipses Bundle | Solar, Lunar, Shadows & Worksheet | NGSS
St. Patrick's Day Science Activity
A fun, hands-on, and low-cost St. Patrick's Day themed science experiment. Students will learn about chemical reactions while dissolving their St. Patrick's Day geodes and will get to take home their uncovered treasures. Resource comes complete with an activity page, a special take-home card for the uncovered treasures, full experiment instructions and teacher notes.
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, General Science
Maya and Jordan's Top 10 Classified Science Experiments
Want to try before you buy? Download the FREE Lava Lamp Experiment here!Ready to unleash your inner scientist?Before Maya and Jordan became the world's first Monster Scientists, they had to master some seriously cool (and sometimes messy!) experiments. Now, you can too! Dive into this exciting book of 10 at-home/school science experiments designed to ignite curiosity and make learning a blast. Join Maya and Jordan as they share the very training that prepared them for their wild adventures. Eac
1st - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
NGSS
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+3
What Kind of Rock Are You? A Fun Science Personality Quiz!
Get your students excited about geology with this fun and engaging personality quiz! This activity is the perfect way to introduce the three main types of rocks in a way that is relatable, memorable, and requires zero prep from you. This simple quiz asks students five questions about their personality, work style, and preferences. Based on their answers, they will discover whether their personality is most like a sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic rock. It’s a fantastic way to make abstract ea
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Also included in: The Earth Science Personality Quiz & Student Reflection Bundle
Gravity's Playground: The Theory of Relativity
Meet Professor Oh! and Sparky the Wonder Dog—your child’s hilarious guides to the strangest, coolest force in the universe: gravity! Why doesn’t your snack float away? Can time really run slower in space? Do black holes act like cosmic vacuum cleaners? In Gravity’s Playground: Gravity & The Theory of Relativity, kids leap into an adventure where big, brain-bending ideas become simple, funny, and fun. With wild comparisons (space as a giant trampoline, black holes as ultimate drains, time as a s
4th - 7th
Basic Principles
NGSS
5-PS2-1
Summer Wonder Walks With God Bundle
Summer Wonder Walks with GodA gentle, nature-inspired journey through observation, storytelling, and discovery—perfect for summer learning at home. Philosophical RootsRooted in the beauty of both Reggio Emilia and Charlotte Mason educational approaches: ✨ Reggio Emilia: Encourages child-led exploration and hands-on interaction with the natural world. Children learn by doing, reflecting, and documenting their own discoveries. Charlotte Mason: Emphasizes living learning through nature st
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Biology, Vocabulary
Wilderness Warriors: Survival Skill 8 – First Aid for Survival
Teach kids to stay calm, think clearly, and take action in a crisis with this hands-on survival lesson. Survival Skill 8: First Aid for Survival is a printable, interactive guide that walks learners through basic emergency care skills using real-world scenarios, fun practice challenges, and smart safety tips. ✅ What’s Included: A kid-friendly first aid introduction 3 practical activities: 1. Make a Makeshift Splint (hands-on bandaging and support) 2. Create a Paracord Survival Bracele
2nd - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
Montessori Clock of Eras Cards
Information cards about the different Eras named in the Clock of Eras thinking from a Montessori approach. It has an empty space in the bottom part for the children to write and draw or just for them to write the right Era and place it next to the clock.
4th - 7th
Art History, Basic Principles, World History
2:48
How Salts for Neural Transmission Go Into Solution
This short video describes how ordinary salts, like Sodium Chloride, go into solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are essential ions for nervous system activity. This video is one in a series of short videos about how neurons and brains work. By Frank Amthor of Mind Signal Studios
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science
States of Matter 4 part cards
Explore the building blocks of the universe with these States of Matter Montessori 4-Part Cards! This hands-on resource introduces students to five fundamental states of matter with clear visuals and scientifically accurate, easy-to-understand definitions. Perfect for lower and upper elementary students, these cards support independent exploration, vocabulary building, and Cosmic Curriculum themes. This set includes traditional states—solid, liquid, and gas—as well as plasma making it ideal for
K - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science
NGSS
2-PS1-1
Also included in: Montessori: Biomes and Beyond
50 Animal Mazes | Logic Puzzles | Zoo Animals Coloring Pages | Printable
Animal Maze Activity Pack 50 Fun, Printable Mazes to Boost Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving (K–4) Looking for a hands-on activity that keeps kids thinking and smiling?This adorable maze pack combines learning with playful challenge. No screens required! Build Thinking Skills the Fun Way Each maze features a lovable animal trying to find its favorite food—kids will guide them through simple paths that build: Logic and critical thinking Problem-solving and spatial awareness Attention to de
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Visual Arts
FREE Pirate Observation Hunt- Properties of Matter Activity | K-2 Science
Ahoy, Future Scientists! Ready to turn your science lesson into a treasure hunt? This FREE Pirate-Themed Brain Teaser helps early learners practice their observation skills by describing objects using specific scientific vocabulary. Instead of boring drills, students join a pirate adventure where they must "unlock" the next step by correctly describing objects (like a pencil, a parrot, and a cave) using the properties of matter: Shape, Color, and Texture. What’s Inside this Freebie:Story-Driv
K - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
2-PS1-1
How the World Works Newsletter on Balance and Motion
How the World works classroom newsletter on Balance and Motion. Gives all Unit of Inquiry basic information, activities, vocabulary, summative assessment plans, etc. Great to post in the classroom or send to parents.
K - 5th
Basic Principles, General Science
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