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Holiday and Seasonal STEM BUNDLE
Bring on the seasonal and holiday fun all year round with these STEM activities! Each activity can stand alone, but also lists a suggested read-aloud to integrate reading and get kids thinking about solving problems in context of the story line. Each included resource contains 4 challenges!Every challenge includes specific parameters and guiding questions to make the experience more meaningful. Each Resource IncludesParent letterChallenge sheetsEngineering process sheetsPlanning sheetsSelf-refl
1st - 2nd
Engineering, Math
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
DEI & STEM Bulletin Board | "Internet MVPs: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid"
Celebrate diversity in STEM! “Internet Heroes: Every Expert Was Once a Curious Kid" Inspire students with this diverse and impactful bulletin board display that highlights pioneers of the internet and computing from a variety of backgrounds. Each featured innovator demonstrates how childhood curiosity can grow into world-changing contributions and help increase representation in STEM. Featured Innovators & Backgrounds: Dr. Narinder Kapany (Indian American) – Father of Fiber OpticsRadia Perlman
K - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Other (Science)
Maker Mats (Creative Choice Boards for STEM, Enrichment, & Makerspaces)
Maker Mats are simple, creative choice boards that promote divergent thinking and creative expression. They are the perfect enrichment option for students and complement to a Makerspace or creative learning area in any classroom or media center. Simple, open-ended tasks guide imaginations and are appropriate for even the youngest learners. Students may use any creative materials available to them to complete tasks! Maker Mats may also be used as an alternative form of homework for families to
PreK - 5th
Art, Engineering
How to Catch a Turkey - Thanksgiving STEM Activity - Preschool & Kindergarten
How to Catch a Turkey - Thanksgiving STEM Challenge for Preschool, Pre-K & Kindergarten: Looking for a fun and engaging Thanksgiving STEM activity? This How to Catch a Turkey STEM challenge is perfect for toddlers, preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten learners! Pair it with a turkey or Thanksgiving book for a hands-on activity that blends problem-solving, engineering, creativity, and holiday fun. Children will love using the turkey cutouts to design, build, and test their own turkey traps—encourag
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, Engineering, Literature
CCSS, NGSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.1b
+8
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
Thanksgiving STEAM Challenge - Balloons Over Broadway STEM & Reading Project
Bring creativity, engineering, and literacy together with this Thanksgiving STEAM project inspired by Balloons Over Broadway! Designed for grades 2, 3, 4 & 5, this engaging Thanksgiving STEM challenge combines hands-on design with meaningful Thanksgiving reading connections. After reading Balloons Over Broadway, students will plan, budget, and build their own Thanksgiving parade float or balloon, just like the real Macy’s Parade! This project blends science, technology, engineering, art, a
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.9
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
+3
Creepy Carrots STEM Halloween Read Aloud and Activities STEAM Zipline Challenge
Creepy Carrots book activity for Halloween! Help! You need to create a zipline & carrier to get the creepy carrots out of the garden! This Halloween STEM challenge will get students to design a basket and zip line to help the characters escape. Includes print & digital. LOW PREP and easy for you this October. ⭐Are you looking for more zipline challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE for the full bundle!Your students will have so much fun with this activity. First read, Cree
1st - 4th
Engineering
Bat STEM Activities, No Prep STEM Challenges, Bat Worksheets & Bat research
These Bat STEM activities and bat worksheets are designed to help your students think outside the box and learn how the world works. These bat research, No Prep STEM challenges helps students explore the engineering design process using common materials. The STEM Process:Present the STEM challenge: Use provided materials to build a bat. The bat must be able to hang upside down from a branch without falling. Be sure your bat’s wings are wrapped around like a cloak! Then students imagine, explor
1st - 3rd
Engineering, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Halloween STEAM into Reading Project - Moldilocks and the Three Scares Activity
You've heard of STEAM and STEM, but how about STREAM? The 'R' stands for reading and is such an important part of our day! In these activities, we are linking STEAM projects to a read aloud that’s perfect for Halloween! This pack is dedicated to the picture book, "Molidlocks and the Three Scares," by Lynne Marie. The activities included in this pack are perfect for the month of October and for an engineering project in the days leading up to Halloween. Students are asked to build a chair for M
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.9
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
+3
Earth & Renewable Energy STEM Bundle | Earth Day And Environmental Units | K-2nd
🌍 Earth & Renewable Energy STEM Bundle | Hands-On Science Activities (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Inspire young learners to explore energy, engineering, and environmental responsibility with this exciting Earth & Renewable Energy STEM Bundle! This collection of hands-on activities helps students discover how to protect the planet while learning about real-world energy sources like the sun, wind, and water. Through fun challenges and experiments, students will design, build, test, and improve their
PreK - 4th
Engineering, Environment, General Science
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
Monster Traps & How to Catch A Monster Writing
A great project to reinforce how-to writing, Science forces & motion, and oral presentation skills.
This packet includes the following:
~ Parent information letter with project instructions
~ How-To Steps Writing Worksheets (2 different formats)
1st - 6th
Engineering, Informational Text
Valentine's Day Math Inventions (K-2)
# Transform Valentine's Day into Mathematical Innovation! **Watch your K-2 students become mathematical inventors** as they design and build heart-shaped tools that solve real math problems! This comprehensive resource combines beloved Valentine themes with authentic engineering design to create unforgettable mathematical learning experiences. ## What Makes This Resource Special: **5 Progressive Math Invention Projects** that build mathematical thinking: - **Heart-Shaped Counting Machines:** D
K - 2nd
Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.1
+12
Halloween Spider Activities October STEM Challenge Weave a Web Craft Activity
This October & Halloween STEM challenge will get students designing their own spider webs with paper plates! A great spider craft with a STEM focus. Includes a DIGITAL version too! This challenge is low prep & easy Halloween STEM activity that is perfect any time in October or with your spider unit. Perfect for fine motor skills and problem solving. ⭐This activity is included in the Halloween STEM Challenge Bundle! Get 7 engaging activities to use all month long, year after year!!⭐Materials
K - 2nd
Engineering
Black History in Canada | STEM Challenges
Integrate the history and culture of Black Canadians into the curriculum with these STEAM (or STEM) Challenges. These challenges feature reading passages about significant Black Canadians, places, events, and topics. Try these tasks in your classroom, library learning commons, Makerspace, or at home. There is no set material list so put out whatever you have available and let your students get to work! Includes:printable PDF versionGoogle Slides™ version for digital use, such as distance learni
1st - 3rd
African History, Engineering
Also included in: Black History in Canada Mega Bundle | Canadian Black History
Turkey Hideout Trouble Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Turkey Trap How to catch
Keep your students engaged and learning in the days before Thanksgiving break with this fun Thanksgiving STEM Challenge. This is a great alternative to the popular Disguise a Turkey activity that kids have completed for years. Instead of disguising the turkey, students are challenged to hide the turkey. This Turkey STEM challenge will get your students designing a safe hiding place for a Turkey this November. Your students will love stepping up to this challenge and creating a creative hidin
K - 3rd
Engineering
Christmas Tree STEM Challenge | The Tree That's Meant To Be STEAM Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging Christmas or holiday STEM activity for your students? This Christmas tree STEM challenge connects STEM and reading to make one engaging, literacy based activity. In this activity, we are linking STEAM projects to a read aloud. This activity is introduced with the book "The Tree That's Meant To Be," by Yuval Zommer. After being drawn in by the amazing book, students will then set off to build their own tree. But it's not just any tree. After being introduced to
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Measurement
CCSS, NGSS
RL.3.9
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.10
+6
December STEM Challenge Holiday Gingerbread House Gum Drop Activity Christmas
Deck the halls with... gumdrops and toothpicks? This December, swap gingerbread houses for gumdrop towers in a candy-coated STEM challenge! Challenge your students this holiday to become mini-architects, crafting the most impressive, gumdrop-fueled towers imaginable. Explore geometric shapes, 3D structures, and even symmetrical masterpieces. All with low-prep materials and one-sided response sheets, perfect for makerspaces and STEAM classrooms. ⭐This gingerbread activity is included in the Ch
PreK - 4th
Engineering
Leprechaun Catapult Planning Worksheet
Perfect for STEM, engineering challenges, and hands-on learning!Get your students thinking like engineers with this Leprechaun Catapult Planning Worksheet! This resource allows students to design, plan, and reflect before building their own catapult to launch leprechaun treasure. It pairs perfectly with a simple STEM activity using popsicle sticks, a spoon, and rubber bands to create a working catapult. This worksheet encourages problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking while guidi
PreK - 8th
Classroom Community, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
STEM Activities Zipline December Reindeer Gingerbread Man Christmas Holiday
Help! You need to create a zipline & carrier to get the gingerbread or reindeer moving! This Holiday STEM challenge will get students to design a basket and zip line to help the characters escape this December. Includes print & digital. LOW PREP and easy for you! ⭐ This STEM challenge is INCLUDED in the HOLIDAY BUNDLE. Get 5 challenges for the price of 3. CLICK HERE for the full Holiday bundle!This Build a Zipline Christmas STEM Challenge includes everything you need to complete this STEM
1st - 4th
Engineering
How to Catch an Elf - Christmas STEAM STEM - Build an Elf Trap
This package includes directions, goals/targets, planning page and material list for the Build an Elf Trap STEAM lesson. The lesson connects to the story "How to Catch an Elf"If you are interested in the editable word version for $4.99 visit the following link: Build an Elf Trap *Editable Word Document* $4.99If you liked this STEM challenge, you may be interested our Christmas bundle, or some of our other Holiday lessons! Christmas 4 Lesson STEM Bundle a $8.00 Value for only $5.99 - Includes th
K - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Christmas STEAM STEM Bundle
Build a Haunted House Halloween - STEAM STEM
This package includes directions, goals/targets, planning page and material list for the Build a Haunted Ghost House Halloween STEAM lesson. Real World Problem:We read the book "The Ten Timid Ghosts" Amazon Link for the BookWe read the book "Ghost in the House" Amazon Link for the BookStudents used the materials provided to create their own Ghost House! The students followed the design process to plan, build, test and improve their ideas in order to create the perfect house. The best part is yo
PreK - 6th
Engineering
Also included in: Halloween 4 Lesson STEM Bundle - STEAM
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