Standard Algorithm Multiplation

BEST SELLER! Looking for an activity for back to school after winter break? This winter STEM activity has three main paper engineering challenges, plus warm up activities and multiple bonus challenges. Explore symmetry with Winter STEM Snowflake Challenges while engaging students with hands-on design inspired by the beauty of snowflakes! This is the perfect tie-in to the book Snowflake Bentley (about Wilson Bentley). Reinforce geometry and engineering skills while sneaking in some fine motor

3rd - 8th

Engineering

CCSS, NGSS

4.G.A.3

, MS-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-3

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Back to School STEM Activities First Day of School Team Building Icebreakers

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Team building activities and ice breakers are the perfect first day of school STEM activities for elementary (including a fun cup stacking challenge )! Not only will your students instantly engage in these hands-on challenges, they will begin to build your classroom community. Your students will need to work in teams throughout the year, and the best way to set the foundation for that is with fun, engaging, and brain-stretching STEM challenges. What You'll Get ✅ This resource includes ice brea

2nd - 7th

Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Curriculum 3rd Grade Activities STEM Task Cards Engineering Design Process

The Wild Robot Activities STEM Challenges Novel Study Projects Science Math

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Get ready for STEM activities with The Wild Robot by Peter Brown! In this set of challenges, students follow the adventures of Roz the robot on an island where she must adapt in order to survive. Along the way, Roz encounters many challenges which she must overcome. Your students will overcome the challenges right alongside Roz as they complete the STEM challenges that go along with this engaging read aloud. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 3 Main STEM ChallengesCamouflage STEM Activity ChallengeShelter

3rd - 6th

Balanced Literacy, Engineering

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Also included in: Second Grade STEM Homeschooling Curriculum Bundle STEM Activities and Challenges

Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats Puzzles Templates Activities Math Printable

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Are your students fascinated by under the sea animals? Combine that excitement with hands-on math learning using these Ocean Animals Theme Pattern Block Mats Puzzles Templates! With 11 ocean-themed animals and 4 different template formats, this printable resource is the perfect addition to your ocean themed Kindergarten math centers, early finishers, or morning bins. Perfect for building shape recognition, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and reasoning—all while exploring animals from

PreK - K

Engineering, Geometry, Numbers

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.5

, K.G.B.5

Also included in: Pattern Block Mats| Puzzles| Templates Bundle Geometry tangrams Shapes Activitie

Wooden block building challenge cards for Pre-School/Kindergarten Block Center

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GATER Educator - Kris Prince

Ideal block center activity with wooden blocks to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills. There are 15 construction task cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robot, car, train, rocket etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard colored wooden blocks as shown in the pictures. THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING BUNDLE and MEGA-BUNDLE.This would make an ideal independent activi

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

+19

Also included in: Block Building MEGA BUNDLE with Wooden Blocks, Popsicle Sticks & Lincoln Logs

Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking

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Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce

4th - 6th

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

CCSS, NGSS

RI.4.3

, RI.5.3

, RI.6.3

Also included in: Rube Goldberg Machine Energy Transfer Activity Science Function Machines BUNDLE

Block Center Visual Task Cards | Play & STEM Task Cards | Special Education

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Preschool Playtime Resources

Transform Your Block Center with This Preschool & Kindergarten Activity SetRevamp your block or building center with this Block Center Activity Kit—designed to teach key concepts like spatial awareness, language development, visual representation, and social skills. Unit blocks are a classroom staple, especially for preschool and kindergarten students. This resource is perfect for supporting all learners, including those who need extra help with building and following directions. Key Features:Su

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Science)

CCSS

K.G.A.1

, K.G.A.2

, K.G.B.6

Also included in: Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool

Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity (SET 1: BASIC)

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Ideal block center STEM activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using natural wooden blocks. There are 64 construction task cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robots, trucks, trains, rockets, patterns etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard wooden unit blocks as shown in the pictures. THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING BUNDLE and MEGA-BUNDLE. This would make a

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

+18

Also included in: Block Building MEGA BUNDLE with Wooden Blocks, Popsicle Sticks & Lincoln Logs

Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th

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Lodge's Learning

Rube Goldberg chain reaction project is the perfect project-based STEM challenge for grades 3rd-8th! Here’s everything you need to facilitate a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction Machine aligned with Forces & Motion and Energy Transfer STEM (NGSS) for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade! Perfect for Project-Based Learning!This is one of those projects that they will remember forever. This resource is included in the Complete Rube Goldberg Project Bundle! Save $$ and get the project & awards together! Th

2nd - 6th

Engineering, Science

NGSS

4-LS1-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

Also included in: Depth & Complexity Gifted and Talented/GT Frames, Posters, Icons, Logic Puzzles

Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity BUNDLE for Kinder

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Wooden block building - Block Center STEM Activity. There are 105 construction cards included in this BUNDLE and children will love the challenge of building the various items including: bridges, towers, patterns, animals, people, robots, vehicles, aeroplanes, rockets and much more. This bundle contains the original set plus the new sets 1 -6 (7 sets in total or 105 cards! - enough to last all year in your block center! THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING MEGA BUNDLE.These cards are to be

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

+25

Winter Pattern Block Mats Printable Puzzles 2D Shape Activities Kindergarten

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Are your students ready to build winter-themed puzzles while developing their shape recognition, critical thinking, and fine motor skills? These Winter Pattern Block Mats are an engaging, low-prep way to boost learning through play—all while practicing counting, identifying shapes, and completing winter STEM challenges! This winter-themed resource helps students: Practice shape identification using pattern blocks Strengthen fine motor skills and spatial reasoning Count and sort shapes as par

PreK - K

Engineering, Numbers

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.5

Also included in: Pattern Block Mats| Puzzles| Templates Bundle Geometry tangrams Shapes Activitie

Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center STEM Activity BUNDLE

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Preschool Playtime Resources

Ideal block center STEM activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using natural wooden blocks. There are 193 construction task cards included in this BUNDLE and children will love the challenge of building the various items: towers, bridges, robots, trucks, trains, rockets, patterns etc. These cards are to be used alongside standard wooden unit blocks as shown in the pictures. THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING MEGA BUNDLE. This would make an ideal

PreK - 2nd

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

+18

Transportation Vehicle Block Building Centers Visual Posters | STEM | Preschool

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Turn your block center into a transportation-themed STEM hub!This engaging set of transportation vehicle building prompts helps preschool, kindergarten, and special education students develop spatial awareness, problem-solving, and communication skills—all while building cars, trucks, rockets, boats, and more. Perfect for teachers looking to combine play-based learning with hands-on engineering challenges. Why You’ll Love It:Unit blocks are a staple in early childhood classrooms, and these vis

PreK - K

Engineering, Geometry, Other (Science)

CCSS

K.G.A.1

, K.G.A.2

, K.G.B.6

Also included in: Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool

Wooden Blocks Kindergarten Math Center - Build, Count & Add with 3D Shapes!

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Enhance Math skills with an interactive Kindergarten - Grade 1 Math Center. Includes 15 wooden block construction cards for building towers, bridges, robots, and more. Perfect for exploring 3D shape, counting, and addition. After making each item, students count how many of each 3D shape they used and write the number. Then they add the total to find out 'how many blocks they used altogether' to build their item. Includes varying levels of difficulty. An excellent task to develop: F

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

Alphabet Magnetic Tile Printables| Cards Morning Tubs Early Finishers STEM

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Looking for a hands-on way to review letter sounds and recognition? These Alphabet Magnetic Tile Cards are perfect for phonics centers, small groups, morning tubs, and more! Students will love using magnetic tiles printables to build uppercase and lowercase letters while reinforcing letter sound connections with built in visuals and embedded mnemonics. What’s Included: A–Z letter cards (uppercase and lowercase) Each card features a colorful image with a visual mnemonic for the letter sound.

PreK - K

Alphabet, Engineering, Phonics & Phonological Awareness

CCSS

RF.K.1d

Also included in: Magnetic Tile Printables Growing Bundle STEM Bins | Morning Tubs | Light Table

Boat STEM Activity Low Prep End of the Year STEM Challenge Buoyancy Field Day

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This STEM activity is PERFECT for the end of the year! Are you looking for a highly engaging but low-prep STEM activity that can be used with ANY grade? This is one of the best challenges to try. Students will be introduced to important science and math concepts like buoyancy and volume, while trying to craft a boat that floats! I love using this at the end of the school year but it can be used at any time. ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Challenge PosterDescription and teacher notesPhoto examples5 "Talk L

2nd - 8th

Engineering

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, MS-ETS1-2

Also included in: STEM Activities Challenges Spring Engineering Design Process Science Gifted

Wooden Blocks and Lincoln Logs - Block Building STEM Activity K-2

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An ideal wooden block building STEM activity using wooden blocks and Lincoln Logs to encourage creativity, problem solving and STEM engineering design skills. There are 33 construction challenge cards and 22 step-by-step instruction cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items. This would make an ideal independent activity station or morning center for a K-2 Classroom. THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING MEGA BUNDLE.The activi

PreK - 2nd

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: Block Building MEGA BUNDLE with Wooden Blocks, Popsicle Sticks & Lincoln Logs

100th Day of School STEM Activity Challenges Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade Centers

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POP QUIZ! What's the BEST way to celebrate the 100th day of school: with craft sticks, blocks, cups or dots? Ding ⭐ ding ⭐ ding ⭐! The answer is ALL of the above; celebrating the 100th day of school with low prep STEM activities is both memorable and exciting! There are 10 activities included. Each material has an introduction rhyme to introduce the activities in a fun and inviting way. Set up stations, use a different challenge for each group, or rotate through the challenges in different ye

K - 2nd

Engineering, Math

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.A.1

, 2.NBT.A.1a

, 1.G.A.2

Also included in: 100th Day of School STEM Activities STEAM Challenges Celebration Math Science

Popsicle sticks & wooden block STEM building challenge cards (SET 1)

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Ideal popsicle stick & wooden block STEM block center activity to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills using popsicle sticks and wooden blocks. There are 15 construction cards included in this set ( SET 1) and children will love the challenge of building the various items. Due to popular demand, I have created 2 additional sets. Each set contains varying levels of difficulty: Set 1 (15 cards) Mixed ability levels (THIS SET)Set 2 (20 cards) Mixed ability levels

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

, K.MD.A.1

+14

Also included in: Popsicle sticks & wooden block STEM building challenge cards BUNDLE

Halloween Science Activity Experiment Dissolving Candy Corn Worksheets STEM

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What's better than a low-prep candy corn STEM challenge? How about 2 of them! In these activities, students will need to use teamwork and perseverance. They will create a tower using just candy corn and one other material. They will also iteratively redesign a simple catapult to maximize the trajectory distance of the candy corn! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ Teacher instructions and lesson planEditable recording pagesDifferentiated recording page options that guide students through the engineering desi

1st - 6th

Engineering, Physics

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: Candy Corn Science Experiment Scientific Method STEM Activities Challenges

STEM Challenges K-5 Engineering Design Process Science Gifted Talented BUNDLE

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Elementary STEM teachers, this bundle has hundreds of activities (300+!) for your STEM classes! With a mix of quick STEM challenges, STEM center activities, and more in depth engineering design challenges, you will always have something new to do! This bundle includes everything in both the K-2 and 3-5 Ultimate STEM Bundles. These resource will keep your students actively engaged in STEM all year long. The bonus file includes an overview for using the resources as well as some extra options for

K - 5th

Engineering, Physics, Science

NGSS

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Wooden block building challenge cards for Pre-School/Kindergarten STEM (Set 1)

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Ideal block center activity with wooden blocks to improve fine-motor development, problem solving and STEM skills. There are 15 construction task cards included in this set and children will love the challenge of building the various items including: towers, bridges, flower, butterfly, dinosaur, bulldozer, seesaw, pyramid, fish, person and patterns. THIS PRODUCT IS PART OF A MONEY SAVING BUNDLE and MEGA-BUNDLE. These cards are to be used alongside standard colored wooden blocks as sho

PreK - 1st

Engineering, For All Subjects, Other (Math)

CCSS, NGSS

K.CC.B.4

, K.CC.B.4a

, K.CC.B.4b

+18

Also included in: Block Building MEGA BUNDLE with Wooden Blocks, Popsicle Sticks & Lincoln Logs

Space Activities Pattern Blocks Mats Printable Shapes Math Centers STEM

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Grab this out-of-this-world resource to bring hands-on geometry fun to your math centers! These space theme pattern block mats are perfect for strengthening shape recognition, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills in a playful and purposeful way. This printable set includes 10 different space-themed tangram designs available in five formats: Full-color for visual guidance Ink-saving outlines for budget-friendly printingTraceable shapes on colored backgroundTraceable shapes on white backgrr

PreK - K

Engineering, Geometry, Numbers

CCSS

K.CC.A.3

, K.CC.B.5

, K.G.B.5

Also included in: Pattern Block Mats| Puzzles| Templates Bundle Geometry tangrams Shapes Activitie

Zoo Animals Pattern Block Mats Printable Math 2D Shape Geometry tangrams

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