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Day and Night Science Centers for Pre-K and Preschool
Do you need developmentally appropriate science centers and lessons for your little learners? Preschool or Pre-K students will love learning all about day and night with these hands-on science activities. This science unit includes done-for-you lesson plans and center activities that encourage students to observe, explore, investigate, ask questions, and develop scientific process skills in fun and playful ways. Age-appropriate book suggestions for read-aloud are also included. ✅ SKILLS ADDRE
PreK - K
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Preschool Science Curriculum Bundle for Preschool and Pre-K
Rocket WebQuest: Interactive Research Adventure into the Science of Rockets
Launch your students into the world of rockets, space exploration, and aerospace engineering with this Rocket WebQuest. This is a fun and engaging digital research activity that’s perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school STEM classes. Students will explore trusted online resources to answer guided questions tied to real-world rocket science and space history. What’s Included: Ready-to-use Rocket WebQuest Worksheet (editable Google Doc) Guided research questions coverin
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
Five ThinkForge Desktop Engineering Challenges Volume 3 - Energy/Motion (MS/HS)
ThinkForge™ Desktop Engineering Challenges are low-prep, classroom-ready engineering design challenges that engage students in hands-on problem solving using common materials and minimal space. Each challenge guides students through the engineering design process as they analyze a real-world problem, design and build a solution, test and redesign, and communicate results. Perfect for STEM, science, and physics classrooms (grades 6–12), these desktop-friendly challenges build critical thinking, c
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physics
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Micropipetting 101: A Complete Guide to Dial Reading, Lab Technique, & Practice
If you have micropipettes in your lab, this activity will teach students the basics, offer practice reading the volume dial and let them choose the right micropipette for the intended volume. When they have mastered the basics, they will hone their skills with two low-prep activities. By the end of this lesson, students will be pros at micropipetting, and ready for real scientific procedures! This is an excellent precursor to any advanced lab involving micropipettes. AP Biology labs could incl
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
How to Support Language at Home | GLP Parent Handout | Declarative Language Tips
This handout teaches families exactly how to support communication using connection-based, neurodiversity-affirming strategies. Includes declarative language, modeling, joining scripts, routine-based language, regulation support, and sensory-friendly ideas. Includes: ✔ Modeling examples ✔ Declarative language scripts ✔ How to join a child’s play ✔ How to support scripts ✔ Sensory + regulation tips ✔ What NOT to do Use this for home programming, therapy binders, EI routines, or parent coach
Not Specific
Basic Principles, Classroom Community, Informational Text
Onshape 3D Printing & CAD Project: Personalized Name Keychains
Bring CAD and 3D printing to life with a high-engagement, beginner-friendly project!In this 3-day unit, students will use OnShape (free, cloud-based CAD) to design a custom 3D-printable keychain featuring their own name. This project walks them through the entire engineering design process—from sketching ideas on paper to exporting an STL file for printing. Whether you’re introducing parametric modeling for the first time or need a plug-and-play STEM activity, this resource has everything you n
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
Engineering Bell Ringers | 25 Real-World STEM Design Prompts | Middle School War
Bring real-world problem-solving into your classroom with these 25 Science & Engineering Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these daily warm-ups engage students in applying design thinking to authentic science-based challenges—without needing extra materials. Each bell ringer prompt asks students to: ✅ Tackle a real-world science or engineering problem ✅ Complete design-thinking tasks like analyzing products, designing tests, creating specs, or planning research ✅ Practice critical thi
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
+3
Mom & Baby Animal Matching 2-Piece Puzzles
This resource is perfect for helping preschoolers learn about different animals, expand descriptive vocabulary (big/small, mom/baby, old/young, furry/rough/smooth, etc), and work on fine motor skills like cutting and glueing!! This pack of 24 puzzles match up parent animals to their offspring using real photographs of the animals like a cow and calf, duck and duckling, pig and piglet, and more!! Adapt this resource to fit individual needs and target different skills such as. . . 1. Like-pict
PreK
Basic Principles, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATLs) Poster Set Retro Rainbow Theme
Turn your classroom into a joyful, skill-building space with this bright and student-friendly IB PYP Approaches to Learning Poster Set! 🌈✨ This engaging set features all 5 IB PYP Approaches to Learning: Research, Self-Management, Thinking, Social, and Communication Skills.Each poster includes: 🌟 The featured skill 💬 A simple, easy-to-understand “I can…” statement written with young learners in mind 🎨 A clear, meaningful visual to help all students connect to and remember the skill These p
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Classroom Community, Vocabulary
Signs of a Gestalt Language Learner | Parent Guide for Autism & Speech Therapy
This simple, supportive handout helps families understand the characteristics of gestalt language learners (GLPs). Written in warm, clear language, this guide explains scripting, delayed echolalia, long phrases, emotional communication, and other GLP hallmarks. Includes: ✔ Common signs of GLP ✔ What GLP means ✔ How parents can support at home ✔ Reassurance & next steps Perfect for intake packets, autism evaluations, outpatient therapy, and early intervention.
Not Specific
Basic Principles, Health, Informational Text
Should We Ban Hydroxyl Acid? A Critical Thinking & Misinformation Activity
Engage your students in a high-interest critical thinking activity that exposes how easily misinformation can sound “scientific.”This lesson uses a disguised article about hydroxyl acid (water!) to help students evaluate claims, recognize biased language, and question the credibility of sources. Students read a short article, analyze the claims being made, and respond to guided questions that build science literacy and evidence-based reasoning. The best part? The twist reveal that “hydroxyl aci
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
ABC STEM Challenge Growing Bundle | Early Elementary Hands-On STEM Activities
Bring STEM to life in your classroom with the ABC STEM Challenge Growing Bundle – a collection of engaging, low-prep STEM activities designed specifically for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade students! Each letter of the alphabet features a fun, hands-on STEM challenge that promotes creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-curricular learning. ✅ What Makes This Bundle a Must-Have: Perfect for Early Learners – Aligned with Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade learning needs E
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
OT Designed Winter Themed Activity_Craft Fine Motor
Created by a paediatric occupational therapist, this low-prep, fun, hand-on and skill-building activity helps children build and practice important fine motor and problem solving skills through a sensory play activity. Children can use warm water with droppers or spoons to melt ice and rescue hidden objects and animals. The activity is easy to adapt for different skill levels, making it perfect for preschool, kindergarten, special education, therapy sessions, and early years classrooms. What’s I
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Project Red Haven: Mars Colony Finance Simulation
Project Red Haven: Mars Colony Finance Simulation Subject Area: Personal Finance, Economics, STEM Integration Grade Level: 9–12 (Adaptable for Middle School) Duration: 7–10 Class Days Overview: In this immersive simulation, students act as members of a NASA-backed Mars colony team responsible for building and sustaining a human settlement on the Red Planet. Through budgeting, decision-making, and financial problem-solving, they learn key personal finance principles such as budgeting, saving, in
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Financial Literacy
Pumpkin Look & Find Sensory Bin Activity
Bring autumn to life in your classroom with this Pumpkin Look & Find Sensory Bin Activity!Students explore a fall-themed sensory bin filled with pumpkins that hide surprise images inside. Using a flashlight, they shine light through the pumpkins to reveal what’s hidden — turning discovery into a hands-on, light-based learning experience. This activity encourages curiosity, fine motor coordination, vocabulary growth, and observation skills through play. Instead of a worksheet, students use a Lo
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Vocabulary
December Sensory Learning Calendar
A whole month of sensory activities to help kids experience seasonal smells, sights, sounds, and traditions! Use for lesson planning ideas and great for families to encourage integrating learning activities into every day life.
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Brain Builders: Infant My Feelings STEM Play | Caring Connections
🧡 DESCRIPTIONBrain Builders – Week 1: My Feelings supports infants’ growing brains through hands-on exploration that blends early STEM concepts with social-emotional learning. Part of the Caring Connections monthly theme, this section helps infants begin linking actions, sounds, and outcomes with emotional responses such as happy, sad, and proud. Through stacking, hiding-and-revealing, and sound-matching activities, infants explore cause-and-effect, object permanence, balance, and pattern recog
PreK
Basic Principles, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
Christmas Scissor Skills Worksheets | Cutting Practice for Pre-K & Kindergarten
This Christmas Scissor Skills pack includes 20 fun cutting worksheets for preschool and kindergarten. Students will practice cutting along different types of lines while developing fine motor skills. Make cutting practice fun this holiday season with these Christmas-themed scissor skills worksheets! This printable activity pack is designed for preschool and kindergarten students who are learning how to cut with scissors safely and confidently. Children will follow clear cutting paths from the bo
PreK - K
Basic Operations, Basic Principles, Writing
Animal Shelter Dramatic Play Printables Animal Adoption Vet Clinic Pretend Play
Create a hands-on Animal Shelter Dramatic Play Center for your classroom or home! 🐾 This printable set encourages children to role-play, imagine, and explore the responsibilities of caring for animals while practicing early literacy, social-emotional skills, and creativity. What’s Included (11 pages): Animal Shelter Adoption Form Animal Observation Form 2 Pages (4 Designs) Veterinarian Name Tags Welcome to the Animal Shelter Sign Adopt a Pet Sign Adoption Center Sign Vet Check Room Sign
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Drama, Writing
Sewing practice guide
This document contains 2 pages. Page one is to be used laminated, cut into 3 strips and hole punched. Page 2 is a "filled" version that can be used as a guide sheet. Using these sheets with yarn and a needle attached, these can serve as sewing practice and a way for students to learn 3 basic sewing methods. This guide contains practice for the "whip stitch", "running stitch" and back stitch, all can be taught to very young children in this organized practical manner.
Not Specific
Art, Basic Principles
23 Middle School Engineering Bell Ringers | Creative Design Thinking Prompts
Middle School Design Thinking Bell Ringers | 23 Creative Engineering Prompts | Daily Warm-UpsStart your middle school class with meaningful creativity using these 23 Design Thinking Bell Ringers! Designed for grades 5-8, these quick, seated activities are perfect for warm-ups, early finishers, or design-thinking routines that build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Each daily prompt gives students a chance to: ✅ Follow the design thinking cycle (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototyp
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Intro to Maglev Vehicle Technology Packet
Scalable Maglev Vehicle Packet (9 pages plus Answer Key)Another 8th Grade Favorite! This is a 9 page packet (plus cover) introducing students to Maglev Technology. This packet has a reading, pictures, and diagrams along with 20 questions that include a variety of reading comprehension questions, quick sketching, labeling, listing, coloring and opinion writing.This packet is an excellent supplement to a hands-on project involving magnetism or maglev technology supporting the project.Student tools
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
HSN-Q.A.1
, HSN-Q.A.2
, HSN-Q.A.3
+3
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – PLAN Phase | STEM Foldable
Looking to teach your students how to actually plan like real engineers? This Engineering Design Process: PLAN Phase Interactive Notebook Set is a complete, low-prep toolkit for Grades 5–7 that helps students understand how to write clear, testable plans and success criteria that align with a design specification. Designed for hands-on learning, this resource includes a content-rich foldable, vocabulary cards, and a cut-and-paste sorting activity that guide students through how to plan effe
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Infection Control
This presentation is about infection control. It includes information about common illnesses, treatment and prevention. There is a short quiz at the end.
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, General Science, Health
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