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Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count |Hands-On Building & Counting for K and 1st
This Math + STEM Activity – Build & Count is a hands-on learning resource designed to help young learners develop counting, problem-solving, and basic engineering skills through building and exploration. Students will become builders and mathematicians as they construct structures using blocks, count how many they used, compare sizes, and reflect on their work. This activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and early STEM skills in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Geometry
Strong or Weak? Paper Bridge Engineering Challenge | STEM Design Activity K–2
an you make a single sheet of paper strong enough to hold a toy? In this exciting engineering design challenge, students discover that changing the shape of a material can change how strong it is. Children experiment with folding, rolling, and bending paper to create a bridge between two supports that can hold weight. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to bridge engineering, step-by-step design and testing instructions, a student recording sheet for sketching designs and
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Other (ELA)
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+11
Build a Bridge STEM Activity | Engineering Challenge for Kindergarten & Grade 1
This STEM Engineering Challenge helps young learners explore problem-solving, creativity, and basic engineering skills through a fun hands-on activity. Students will become engineers as they plan, build, test, and improve a bridge using simple materials. This activity follows the Engineering Design Process and is perfect for introducing STEM concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✔ STEM challenge cover page ✔ “What is the Challenge?” introduction ✔ Materials checklist
PreK - 6th
Engineering, Other (Math), Writing
20 LESSON STEM CAREER UNIT
Homeschool & Early Learner educators, plus parents and grandparents benefit from this Full PDF set of 20 activity sheets. 20 lessons explore and create STEM interest with engaging activities, with 5 lessons each for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. These lessons complement the FREE 2-page worksheet guide, our featured item this month. Links to FREE YouTube Videos for each provide demonstrations of each lesson at: YouTube Channel for Diana Palma: https://www.youtube.com/chan
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, Math, Science
Spider STEM For Young Learners Pre-School to Third Grade
Spiders...Spiders... and More Spiders! Have your young learners add STEM to their day! From pre-school to third grade these differentiated STEM challenges with a variety of different record sheets and challenge level of difficulty will allow you to choose what level is right for your students. Three STEM stations perfect for preschool to third grade: Spider draglineSpider WebsItsy Bitsy Spider Down the Water SpoutThis pack includes: station cardsdifferentiated record sheetsbook listqr code vid
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, Math
Engineering and Design Process Graphic Organizer
Are you using STEM in your classroom? Do have some amazing ideas, but want your students to focus on the engineering and design process while doing so? These STEM Think Sheets follow the engineering and design process and walk your students through a more reflective process while they are doing STEM activities in class. There are three versions (without lines, with lines, with smaller lines) that can be used for ANY STEM activity in your classroom. Help your students think like engineers as they
K - 8th
Engineering, Math, Science
Also included in: Fourth Grade Mega Bundle of Resources
Build a Crash - Safe Car STEM Engineering Challenge | Hands-On Science For K-2nd
Build a Crash-Safe Car – STEM Engineering Challenge (K–2)Get ready for a fun, hands-on STEM activity where students become real engineers! In this Build a Crash-Safe Car challenge, kids will design and build a car that can stay safe during a crash using simple classroom materials. Students will work through the Engineering Design Process step-by-step as they ask, imagine, plan, build, test, and improve their crash-safe vehicle. This resource is perfect for introducing basic engineering concep
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
Sink or Float Engineering Challenge | Boat Building STEM Activity for K–2
Can you take something that sinks and make it float? Part of a 20-challenge series, this exciting engineering challenge, students explore buoyancy and design by reshaping materials (like aluminum foil or clay) to build a boat that stays on top of the water. Children connect their work to real-world engineering by learning how boat designers create vessels that float. Includes an introductory page with a real-world connection to ship engineering, step-by-step instructions with a materials list, a
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.MD.A.1
, K.MD.A.2
, CCRA.W.1
+11
TINKER TASK BUNDLE
TINKER TASKS is a versatile, hands-on resource designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in gifted and high-ability students. Tinker Tasks combine open-ended building prompts with deep thematic connections and student reflection—elevating traditional STEM learning into an inquiry-based, thought-provoking experience. TINKER TASKS encourages self-directed exploration, creative problem-solving, and meaningful reflection through open-ended, standards-aligned challenges. What’s
K - 5th
Engineering, Geometry
Back to School Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards Engineering Activity
Back to School Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards by Carly and Adam.Ignite creativity, hands-on exploration, and critical thinking in your classroom with the Back to School Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards! Specially designed for elementary teachers, this set of STEM building challenges is the perfect way to kick off the school year with engaging, standards-aligned fun. What's Included: 10 vibrant, school-themed task cards featuring familiar objects like an apple, bookworm, school
K - 4th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Wood Plank STEM Task Cards Engineering, Math, Sub Plans, KEVA Planks
KEVA Plank STEM challenges are perfect for any elementary classroom, STEM class, makerspace, library, STEM centers, family STEM night, STEM sub plans, and more!These no-prep STEM activities are simple to use, but encourage complex creativity. Just print and play. These STEM building cards can be used for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:23 Wood Plank STEM Task CardsTeacher InstructionsDesign PagesReflection PageMaterial List: Wood Planks or KEVA
K - 4th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans MEGA BUNDLE
NO PREP LEGO STEM Task Cards Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Sub Plans
LEGO STEM challenges are perfect for any elementary classroom, STEM class, makerspace, library, STEM centers, family STEM night, STEM sub plans, and more!These no-prep STEM activities are simple to use, but encourage complex creativity. Just print and play. These STEM building cards can be used for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:7 Timed LEGO STEM Task Cards20 LEGO Task CardsTeacher InstructionsDesign PagesReflection PageMaterial List: Various L
K - 4th
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Winter STEM Challenge - Build a Penguin Habitat | Hands-On Science For K - 2nd
❄️ Winter STEM Challenge – Build a Penguin Habitat ❄️ Engage young learners in hands-on STEM learning with this Winter STEM Challenge: Build a Penguin Habitat activity! Students become engineers as they design, build, test, and improve a habitat that helps a penguin stay safe and warm in a cold environment. This printable STEM resource encourages creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking while introducing basic science concepts related to animals and cold habitats. Perfect for winter l
PreK - 3rd
Engineering, General Science, Writing
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
Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
Keep STEM learning fresh and exciting all year long with Carly and Adam’s Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Bundle!This bundle includes all 12 sets of Magnetic Tile Building Challenge Cards, giving your students hands-on opportunities to design, build, and create with magnetic tiles (like MAGNA-TILES or Magformers) across seasons, holidays, academic skills, and real-world connections. Each set is thoughtfully designed to engage students in the Engineering Design Process, build problem-solving skill
PreK - 2nd
Engineering, English Language Arts, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Dinosaur Magnetic Tile STEM Challenge Task Cards Engineering Activity
Magnetic tile Dinosaur Building Challenge by Carly and Adam.Bring prehistoric fun into your STEM classroom with the Magnetic Tile Building Challenge: Dinosaurs! Perfect for elementary teachers, this hands-on lesson plan from Carly and Adam combines creativity, engineering, and problem-solving as students use magnetic tiles to build their own dinosaurs and prehistoric scenes. This resource includes colorful challenge cards featuring dinosaurs like Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus, Pteran
PreK - 3rd
Archaeology, Engineering, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Magnetic Tile STEM Task Cards MEGA BUNDLE
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
Pre-K STEM Sub Plans Build a Tower STEM Challenge
Carly and Adam's Emergency STEM Sub Plans for Pre-K!This low prep STEM activity is simple to use. Just print and play. It's flexible and can be used at any time. Designed to be used with Pre-K or kindergarten. This STEM cup stacking challenge can be used for bell ringers, indoor recess, morning work, makerspace time, or STEM lab. Includes:Pre-K STEM ChallengeSubstitute Teacher InstructionsDesign PageVocabularyMaterial List: Popsicle Sticks and Cups
PreK - K
Engineering, For All Subjects, Geometry
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Elementary STEM Emergency Sub Plans BUNDLE
Pipe Tubes Task cards - 50 STEM cards - use with Kmart Construction Toy by Anko
These 50 task cards are created especially for the Kmart Anko Pipe Tube Construction Activity Tub (Australia & New Zealand). Kids love these Water pipe toys, they are great for preschool, reception or STEM classrooms. Children must copy and recreate images, shapes, and patterns on the cards using the construction tubes, making learning engaging, fun, and tactile. Perfect for: Classroom STEM centresEarly years learningSmall group work or independent playAfter-school or holiday activitiesSkills Ch
PreK - 4th
Engineering, Geometry, Other (Math)
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