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Back to School STEM Activities + Read Alouds, Introducing STEM First Day Week
These STEM activities + Read Alouds are perfect for introducing STEM / STEAM and the Engineering Design Process to your students for Back to School at the beginning of the school year, or ANY time of year! Includes digital and printable interactive components, low prep STEM activities with read alouds, and STEM posters.8 STEM Activities + supplemental read alouds are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking. Each min
K - 5th
Engineering, Science
The Wild Robot Activities STEM Challenges Novel Study Projects Science Math
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
Winter STEM Activities Challenges Paper Snowflakes Engineering Science of Snow
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
+5
Back to School STEM Activities First Day of School Team Building Icebreakers
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
STEM Activities + Read Alouds GROWING BUNDLE - Picture Books & STEM Challenges
This discounted GROWING BUNDLE currently includes 51 Simple STEM Activities and Math Activities to supplement engaging read alouds! Each low prep STEM lesson is designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud or picture book with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker or Math Activity, either for students to complete independently, with partners, or with a small group.FALL EDITION (5 Books): A
K - 5th
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
Ocean Animals Pattern Block Mats Puzzles Templates Activities Math Printable
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
STEM Activities + Read Alouds - Volume 2 - STEM Picture Books, Makerspace
These 5 Simple STEM activities supplement engaging read alouds and are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker Activity, either for students to complete independently or with a small group.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:5 Read Alouds + STEM / Maker Activities:Why Not? – “Mountain Mover” ActivityGoing Places – “Fold, Roll, Fly!” ActivityBeautiful Oops –
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science, Visual Arts
Block Center Visual Task Cards | Play & STEM Task Cards | Special Education
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
STEM Challenges for use with LEGO® or Building Blocks:120 Task Cards/Journal
Hands-on activities with building blocks challenges for the win! Engage and motivate kids on the daily basis! Use for morning tubs, recess bins, STEAM/STEM time, and at-home or distance learning! Your students will be begging for more! Enjoy 120 engaging and motivating building blocks STEAM/STEM challenge task cards that promote critical thinking skills! There are 120 exciting challenges, each on their own card, in black and white for easy printing. Pick and choose the challenges you and your st
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Robotics
Fairy Tale STEM Mega Bundle
Do your students love STEM and fairy tales? This collection is for you! This pack includes 10 building and engineering projects based on a fairy tale themed problems. Students will build a parachute to help Jack escape the giant and construct a toothpick house for the Three Little Pigs. Eight other exciting and creative tasks! Pictures included!
Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom.
For each activity, students will build or create a structure using everyday household or classroom items
3rd - 5th
Engineering, Science
Wooden block building challenge cards for Pre-School/Kindergarten Block Center
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
Wooden block building challenge cards Block Center Activity (SET 1: BASIC)
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
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
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
+9
Thanksgiving STEM: Build a Table
Thanksgiving Table is a STEM building and engineering projects with a Thanksgiving theme. Students will construct a table using only paper and tape. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Want STEM for more holidays and seasons? This product is also part of
☞ ☞ ☞ ☞ Seasonal STEM Megabundle! ☜ ☜ ☜ ☜
Great for use in a STEM or gifted classroom!
It can be completed in one class period of an hour or les
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Also included in: Seasonal STEM Megabundle!
Fairy Tale STEM {Three Little Pigs} Build a Toothpick House
This is a STEM engineering projects based on The Three Little Pigs. Students will construct a toothpick house for the little pigs. This activity is designed to encourage critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills, as well as, problem solving and teamwork.
Included:
-Student recording sheets (four options)
-grading rubric
-parent letter
-extension menu
-detailed notes to teacher
Additional materials that you will need:
toothpicks (make sure you get the FLAT kind not the round ones!)
gr
3rd - 5th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle (Fairy Tale, Nursery Rhymes, Seasonal STEM)
Types of Bridges (Info, Photographs & Control Chart) - Civil Engineering
Teaching about various Types of Bridges enhances understanding of engineering principles, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications. Identify, sort, and classify 6 types of bridges. Then, use the control chart to check the classifications. This set includes the following types of bridges: beam, truss, suspension, arch, cable-stayed, and cantilever. Includes: 6 information cards18 photo cards (3 per bridge type)1 control chartPhoto ca
3rd - 6th
Engineering, General Science
Rube Goldberg STEM Challenge: Forces, Motion & Energy Transfer 3rd-6th
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
+5
Winter Pattern Block Mats Printable Puzzles 2D Shape Activities Kindergarten
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
STEM Activities + Read Alouds - Volume 3 - STEM Picture Books, Makerspace
These 5 Simple STEM activities supplement engaging read alouds and are designed to encourage students to think like inventors, promoting collaboration and creative, “outside the box” thinking.Each mini-lesson pairs a read aloud or picture book with a low prep STEM / STEAM / Maker Activity, either for students to complete independently or with a small group.INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:5 Read Alouds + STEM / Maker Activities:Billie Jean Peet, Athlete – “Basketball Beats” ActivityNot a Stick – “Stick St
1st - 5th
Engineering, Science, Visual Arts
Makerspace STEM Classroom Decor Posters Labels Bulletin Board set up management
This Makerspace Must-Have Bundle is your secret weapon for creating a vibrant, organized, and engaging STEM learning environment. Jam-packed with over 500 pages of classroom labels, STEAM posters, job roles, coding posters, bulletin board letters, engineering posters, introduction student activities. Perfect for Back to School setup and beyond! This toolkit has everything you need to launch your space from day one and keep the creativity flowing all year long. ⭐This bundle is a collection of
Not Specific
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
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)
Play Skills Block Bundle Building Centers and Posters | STEM | Preschool
Bundle two great block center resources for a low price with my building activity bundle! Blocks are great for teaching spatial concepts, language, creating, visual representation, multi-step directions, social skills, and more! Unit blocks are a staple in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. Some students need more support building, and these visuals help students create a simple structure. Make functional play interventions easy - these are centers that your students will be excited to revis
PreK - 1st
Engineering, Other (Science)
Wooden Blocks Kindergarten Math Center - Build, Count & Add with 3D Shapes!
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
+8
Transportation Vehicle Block Building Centers Visual Posters | STEM | Preschool
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
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