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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
STEM PBL-Civil Engineering Traffic Sign Math Area Perimeter Measurement Activity
Civil Engineering - Kids Traffic Sign MathArea, Perimeter, Measurement, & More Fun ActivitiesTraffic Sign Math is a fun way to get kids excited about traffic signs, area, perimeter and more! Come check out all of the awesome traffic signs and cool scenes in the PREVIEW. This NO PREP project includes the following: Basic introduction into traffic engineeringApplication of basic traffic engineering skillsArea of rectangles and squares (inches and feet)Perimeter of rectangles, squares, and triangl
2nd - 5th
Engineering, Math
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.A.3
, 2.MD.D.9
+22
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
Roller Coaster Challenge KS2 support guides and visuals
These are to support and guide pupils to build a roller coaster. The challenge sheets aim to develop their knowledge of structures and modelling techniques. The challenge is laid out, the expectations and rules as well as materials and resources specified. Great for a STEAM day or Science and Design and Technology lessons. Also, you can link to Physics and Maths. Design in a playful, child-friendly way to promote engagement.It isadaptable for all levels all learners
5th - 9th
Engineering, Measurement, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
MP1
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
STEM Vocabulary Words Matching Task Cards | STEM Words Matching Task Cards
Add these 28 STEM Vocabulary Matching Task Cards to your STEM classroom. Ideal for students in grades 3 and up to help students learn and recognize 28 basic STEM vocabulary words as students match the definition with the word. Each card as an image with the definition. Great at the beginning of the year, early finishers, etc. Teacher Prep: Print, Laminate (optional), Cut and the Matching Task Cards are ready for your students. Matching Task Cards Include:Science TechnologyEngineeringMathAskImagi
3rd - 8th
Engineering, 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
Playground Designer | Differentiated STEM & Budgeting Activity
Challenge students to think creatively and critically with this engaging differentiated playground design STEM activity! Students use problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and design skills to create their own playground layouts while working within increasingly complex design requirements. Level 1 – Basic Playground Design Students design a playground using a simple geometric grid Focus on layout, shape placement, and creative thinking Level 2 – Safety Rules Challenge Students must follow play
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Financial Literacy, Geometry
CCSS
3.MD.C.5
, 3.MD.C.5a
, 3.MD.C.6
+7
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
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
3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep
In this 3D Printing Straw Topper Tumbler Tinkercad Steps for Sub Plans and No Prep, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an easy to intermediate level. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but works best with middle school students or high school/adult learners. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. You can also use this to teach 3D design to yourself! Included in
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
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
Lemonade Chemistry STEM | Mixing & Dissolving Science Activity For K-3rd
🍋🧪 Lemonade Chemistry STEM | Mixing & Dissolving Science Activity (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Bring chemistry to life with this fun and refreshing Lemonade Chemistry STEM activity! Students explore what happens when ingredients mix together while learning about dissolving, measuring, observing changes, and improving recipes through hands-on experimentation. This engaging resource encourages learners to mix, test, observe, compare, and redesign their lemonade recipes while exploring real-world sci
PreK - 4th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Science)
3D Fidget Spinner Tinkercad Lesson Plan for 3D Printing
Design a 3D Fidget Spinner Tinkercad – Engaging STEM & 3D Design Lesson!Looking for a fun and creative way to introduce your students to 3D design? This Tinkercad Fidget Spinner Project is the perfect hands-on lesson for upper elementary and middle school students! In this activity, students will use Tinkercad to design a custom 3D-printed fidget spinner. This project fosters creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking while reinforcing key STEM and 3D modeling skills. What’s Included:✅
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
3D Printing Pencil Cup Tinkercad Lesson Plan for 3D Design Desk Organizer
Design a 3D Printing Pencil Cup Tinkercad Lesson Plan for 3D Design Desk Organizer!Looking for a fun and creative way to introduce your students to 3D design? This Tinkercad 3D Desktop Pencil Cup Project is the perfect hands-on lesson for upper elementary and middle school students! In this activity, students will use Tinkercad to design a custom 3D-printed threaded container. This project fosters creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking while reinforcing key STEM and 3D modeling skil
5th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+8
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
Halloween Read-Aloud STEM Challenges | 10 Story-Based Engineering Projects
Bring Halloween learning to life with these 10 hands-on STEM challenges inspired by popular Halloween read-alouds! Each activity connects to a story students love and challenges them to design, build, and solve problems using creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for October STEM stations, small groups, or a full week of festive fun, these story-based engineering projects keep engagement high while reinforcing real science and engineering practices. 🧠 Why Teachers Love This Resource:✅ 1
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
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
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