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Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Science Focus
4 Weeks of Science (Weather & Climate) and Engineering Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of March with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. 🌟Want all the resources in this Planning Guide? Grab the monthly bundle 50% off HERE!Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enri
3rd - 6th
Earth Sciences, Engineering
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Engineering Focus
Plan 4 Weeks of STEM and Engineering Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of February with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. 🌟Want all the resources in this Planning Guide? Grab the monthly bundle 50% off HERE!Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
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Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Week Reading/ELAFocus
Plan 4 Weeks of Reading and ELA Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of October with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons with ease Suggested Weekly Focus Areas – Keep activities purposeful and varied Activity Ideas
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Reading, Reading Strategies
Simple Machines 3 Part Cards | Montessori Three Part Cards
Introduce learners to the foundational tools of physics with this Montessori-inspired 3-Part Cards set featuring the **6 Classic Simple Machines**. This beautifully designed digital resource supports hands-on learning, vocabulary development, and concept mastery through visual matching and independent exploration. Includes: • **Control Cards** with clear, labeled images of each simple machine • **Picture Cards** for visual recognition and sorting • **Label Cards** for vocabulary matching and rea
PreK - 6th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
Free Upper Elementary Enrichment Planning Guide: 4 Weeks Writing Focus
Plan 4 Weeks of ELA and Writing Enrichment—Made Simple! Kick off the month of January with confidence using this FREE Enrichment Planning Guide for grades 3–5. It’s designed to help upper elementary teachers map out four weeks of meaningful, low-prep enrichment activities that spark curiosity and critical thinking from day one. Inside, you’ll get: Planning Templates – Organize your enrichment lessons with ease Suggested Weekly Focus Areas – Keep activities purposeful and varied Activity Ideas
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Writing
STEM Activities Rollercoaster Challenge FREE Marble Run Easy STEAM Summer End
This STEM challenge will guide your students to build a roller coaster track. Challenge students to create a track that will keep the marble running the longest. This activity can be completed as whole group or rotation style. Easy prep & simple materials needed! Great for end of the year or Summer! This freebie is part of my SUMMER STEM BUNDLE -Click here to Save BIG & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges * This is perfect for summer school & end of the year fun! INCLUDED IN THIS ROLLERCOASTER S
2nd - 5th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Ozobot Introduction
Are your students new to Ozobots? This PowerPoint guides educators and students on the basics of Ozobots, simple activities that allows students to explore the magic of Ozobots, and gives a great guide on how to introduce coding to students. I aligned this PowerPoint using the Ozobot website.
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
VEX V5 Robotics Test Bed: Preview
Take the guesswork out of your first VEX V5 build! This comprehensive 22-slide guide provides students with crystal-clear, visual instructions to build a functional V5 Testbed. Perfect for introducing sensors, motor ports, and the V5 Brain layout. NOTE: This is only the first few slides of the complete assignment available for purchase. Thanks for previewing!
6th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
STEM Activity Card STEM Building Challenge
Bring STEM learning to your classroom, or home, with this FREE STEM activity card. Using just a few simple materials children can independently create and build a free standing structure. All you need are pipe cleaners and straws and lots of imagination! A link to a full activity description and solution ideas is included in the resource. Please note that this is a digital download. No materials are included in the resource.
K - 2nd
Engineering
Free Arduino Starter Activity | Blinking LED Lesson + Student Worksheet | STEM
Free Arduino Starter Activity – Blinking LED Lesson + Student WorksheetIntroduce your students to Arduino programming and physical computing with this simple and engaging beginner STEM activity. In this lesson, students build a basic circuit and upload their first Arduino program to make an LED blink. This activity is perfect for introducing coding, electronics, and engineering concepts in middle school STEM classrooms. Students will learn how software interacts with hardware while developing
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
STEM Challenge Card: Spaghetti Skyscraper (Free Sample)
This free card is a sample from the 20-card STEM Challenge Card set by The Maker Classroom. Students use 20 sticks of dry spaghetti, one marshmallow, tape, and string to build the tallest freestanding tower they can in 18 minutes, with the marshmallow on top. It sounds simple, but it isn't. This download includes one challenge card front and one teacher notes page with materials list, time, group size, learning objectives, and a classroom-tested teacher tip. Recommended for grades 4–8. Works wel
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
Free STEM Challenge: Basketball Tower
This is a STEM Challenge perfect for the basketball madness of March, but it can also be used all year! Students must use only newspaper and masking tape to create a tower than will support a basketball. Excellent science inquiry lesson. Get your students building things! My goal with this resource is to make STEM as easy to implement as possible! Included:Graphic Organizer (with and without guiding questions) Rubric Picture Examples Extension Menu Detailed Notes to Teacher Materials Required:
3rd - 5th
Engineering
Halloween Science Activity STEM Challenge Witch's Brew Chemical Reaction Potion
Try this easy science based STEM activity for Halloween with chemical reactions! Design a witch's brew potion that bubbles. Students will need to mix various ingredients until they find two that create a chemical reaction to make the potion bubble. This is a very fun activity even your youngest scientists will love! ✅ What's Included ✅ Getting StartedSuggested Material List (you will need baking soda, vinegar, and various other baking supplies)Teacher NotesPrintable Challenge Poster: Hang at y
K - 4th
Engineering
Engineering Design Process Poster
This FREE Engineering Design Process Poster is a simple, kid-friendly classroom visual designed for elementary STEM classrooms. The poster introduces students to the steps of the Engineering Design Process using clear language and an easy-to-follow layout. It is perfect for STEM labs, engineering challenges, makerspaces, and project-based learning activities. Use this poster to: • Support student understanding of the engineering process • Reinforce problem-solving and critical thinking • Referen
K - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-1
May the Fourth Be With You FREEBIE STEM Challenge May 4 Activities Star Wars Day
Need a FREE May 4th activity? This May the Fourth Be With You STEM challenge will guide your space cadets to build a hideout to hide from the rebellion. It’s easy to set up & requires common classroom materials to plan the perfect Star Wars day. If your students love celebrating MAY 4th! I have many other activities:This freebie is part of my best-selling bundle! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $8+ with the bundle! Your students will love designing their own base! Check out the PREVIEW
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge Team Engineering Activity Hands-On Grades 4–7
Supercharge your students’ love of Minecraft with this FREE hands-on STEM challenge! This creative team-engineering activity gives students a high-interest building task using simple materials while strengthening collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for STEM blocks, Fun Friday, enrichment, GATE pull-outs, or early finishers, this printable challenge is classroom-tested and student-approved. This FREE Minecraft STEM Challenge is part of GATER Educator’s Outta
4th - 7th
Engineering, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
SL.4.1
, SL.4.1a
, SL.4.1b
+8
13:35
5 Reasons You (only think you) Hate STEM Challenges
Maybe you’ve tried a STEM challenge, and it didn’t go as planned. Maybe you’ve thought about trying one, but something holds you back. This video calls out popular STEM challenge hang-ups and explains them away!
You can download a transcript of the video by clicking on "Supporting Document" below the video.
Note: This video was originally created for YouTube, so references to clicking on the video do not work on TpT; however, the links to everything clickable is included in the description bel
Not Specific
Engineering
Balloon Car STEM Challenge: Engineering Design Process
Balloon Car STEM Challenge! Challenge students to build a balloon-powered car that can travel 5 feet! This STEM challenge will take your students through the engineering design process as they brainstorm, design, build, and test with a fun and engaging project. STEM challenges incorporate math and science concepts with creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students are provided with a Mission Sheet and a Student Handout that guides them through the engineering design process. Included
3rd - 9th
Engineering, Math
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
Also included in: Year-Round STEM Activity Bundle (Elementary STEM)
Family STEAM Night
Bring the Whole Family Together with Fun STEM Activities! Transform your family time into an educational adventure with our Family STEM Night Challenges! These engaging, hands-on challenges are perfect for all ages and are designed to spark curiosity and creativity in every family member. Key Features: Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy STEM challenges that cater to different age groups and skill levels, making it perfect for family bonding. Interactive Learning: Promote teamwork, problem-solv
PreK - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
+4
The Dot By Peter Reynolds Activities - Low Prep Dot Day STEM and STEAM
Get ready for International Dot Day with STEM and STEAM activities! This growth mindset read-aloud is sure to become one of your favorites. Warm-up the brain with dot and pixel art, and then dive into one (or all four) STEM challenges. These activities pair with the read aloud The Dot. Try these challenges and see where they take you! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ 2 warm-up activities to get the creativity flowing 4 STEM ActivitiesArt desk STEM activityEasel STEM activityPicture frame STEM activityPain
K - 3rd
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Equity and Access Worksheet | Personal Medicine STEM Activity GATE Middle School
🧠 Worksheet | Personal Medicine | Gifted & Talented Middle School Critical ThinkingEngage your students with this high-interest, real-world Personal Medicine worksheet focused on Equity and Access. This resource is designed to promote critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and real-world application, making it perfect for modern classrooms. Students will explore meaningful scenarios, analyze real-world connections, and express their ideas through structured questions that go beyond bas
6th - 8th
Biology, Engineering, Health
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