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Task Box Bundle for Special Education | Independent Work & Structured Centers
Independent Work Systems That Actually WorkBuild structured, independent learning routines in your special education classroom with this comprehensive Task Box Bundle. Designed for self-contained classrooms, autism support programs, life skills instruction, homeschool, and early learners, these hands-on task boxes help students work independently while you teach small groups, collect data, or support other learners. This bundle focuses on independence, structure, and predictable routines — hel
K - 3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science), Reading
STEM Bins® Speed Builds BUNDLE STEM Activities: Morning Work Tubs Fast Finishers
STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal STEM activities for hands-on Morning Work or Soft Starts, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 12 building materials:Pattern Blocks - 24 cardsMini Cups - 24 cardsLinking Cubes / Snap Cubes - 24 cardsBase Ten Blocks - 24 cardsBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricks - 24 cardsDominoes - 24 cardsMagnetic Tiles/Shapes - 24 cardsMagnetic Cubes - 24 cardsHashtag Blocks (Target Dollar Spot) - 48 cardsHoliday
K - 5th
Engineering
No Prep STEM Activity for STEM Sub Plans or Early Finishers Science Sub Plans
#SizzlingSTEM STEM Design Domino is the ideal solution for STEM sub plans, early finishers, choice boards, Fun Friday activities, and low-prep STEM centers because it's packed with 432 easy STEM design activities that require minimal prep & deliver maximum engagement! This flexible, print-and-go resource helps students practice critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving with no building supplies required. All you need is paper, pencil, and a domino or die (or even just a random nu
2nd - 5th
Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Science Task Boxes - Special Education & Homeschool Independent Science Centers
Looking for a hands-on, leveled way to teach science in your special education classroom or homeschool? These Science Task Boxes are specifically designed for students with diverse learning needs and are perfect for building independent work routines, reinforcing key science concepts, and aligning instruction with IEP goals. Whether you're a special education teacher, a homeschool parent or simply looking to build a more accessible science curriculum, this resource will help your learners enga
K - 3rd
Science
Strong and Stable Structures Centers and Activities - Grade 3 Ontario
Strong and Stable Structure activities and centers for grade 3 Ontario science. This pack includes fun and hands-on activities! Product Description: Great for Grade 3 Science- Strong and Stable Structures! 4 centers all ready to use in your classroom. 1 requires access to technology - computer or SMART Board 1st Center: Work Zone Word Sort: Definition matching game (included- instruction sheet for students, 14 words and definitions to print, laminate and cut for students to match). Complete
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
Fun Early Finishers - Science 3rd, 4th, 5th grade
Science Activities: Science Activities for Early Finishers can be cut and pasted into a spiral notebook or journal. Students may skip around from task to task and even revisit a task to generate more ideas. Finding meaningful work for all students is one of the biggest challenges teachers face. This assortment of creative and critical thinking tasks, created by Dazzle on a Dime, will keep those hands, minds, and bodies busy in the short moments of time which occur regularly throughout the day o
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
Sharks Task Cards: Fun Fact Activities with ELA & Math Enrichment - Shark Week™!
Use these 24 Shark Task Cards to add enrichment to your Ocean Unit or during Shark Week™! The tasks on these cards are designed to be done without extra help or extra materials other than paper and pencil. Each card includes a writing prompt, math challenge, or critical thinking activity. Most of the cards also include an interesting fact about sharks. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsResponse SheetsDIGITAL:Google Slide-ShowDIFFERENTIATI
2nd - 5th
Environment, Science
Sphero Card Set Bundle 1
This bundle includes the following sphero card sets: Sphero Maze Sphero Simon Says Sphero Basics: Controls Sphero Basics: Actions Each activity is formatted into cards. This product has also been modified to include a full page for each slide to use for projection. Great resource for creating a STEM challenge kit for your classroom! This bundle of card sets will walk students through basic controls using a sphero but will also guide students through a few fun activities like creating a maze (fo
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Activities BUNDLE - Simple STEM with plates, popsicle sticks, and cups
#SizzlingSTEM STEM doesn't have to break the bank! These LOW PREP challenges use simple materials. Did I mention they are easy enough to leave with a sub? Students will have access to 15 guided STEM challenges plus additional open-ended activities. This works well for upper elementary and middle school STEM teachers. Though it is marked grades 2+, younger students can also attempt basic challenges with the task cards or tinker with the materials, while upper grades can work on directed challenge
2nd - 8th
Engineering
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Maker Space Task Cards (Greek Myth Edition)
Maker Space Task Cards: Greek Myth. This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with hands-on STEM, STEAM or Maker Space. These task cards are perfect for a mobile makerspace or media center. Place the cards in a tub or a plastic bin with the materials and let students create! All of these task cards have a Greek Myth theme!
You are purchasing 20 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the most basic of materials. Don’t be
2nd - 4th
Engineering, English Language Arts
Also included in: Maker Space Task Cards Bundle
Sphero Mini Golf: Design, Build, and Code Your Own Course!
**Updated 05/03/23 with larger card size variation as well as full-sized slides for projection. This card set guides students through the process of creating a mini golf hole, with specific criteria and constraints to follow. Students will then use the Sphero Edu app to program their robot ball to navigate the course they've created. Along the way, they'll learn valuable coding and problem-solving skills. To complete this challenge, students will need butcher paper, construction paper or markers
3rd - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Also included in: Sphero Bundle 2
Snowy Forest Animal Tracks 3-Part Cards - Winter Montessori Real Photographs
Have you ever wondered about the tracks woodland animals leave in the snow? Introduce your students to the fascinating world of forest animals and their tracks in the snow with this Montessori-inspired set of 3-part cards! Looking for a version without snow? Checkout these Forest Animal Tracks! This educational resource is designed to help children explore wildlife and animal tracks in a hands-on, interactive way. The set features two unique styles: one set with watercolor forest animal i
PreK - 3rd
Science, Vocabulary
STEM Engineering Bellwork Critical Thinking Warm-ups Bell Ringers 20 Cards
Are you looking for STEM bell ringers? (You've found them!) Activate your students' brains with these STEM critical thinking warm-ups! This is a set of 20 warm up cards, 5 for each of the aspects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These warm-ups can be done independently (use the optional recording page) or as a whole class activity. Materials needed: paperindex cardsa hole punchtoothpicksWhy use STEM warm-ups?These prompts set the stage for students to start thinking
2nd - 6th
Engineering
I'm Done Now What Social Studies Choice Boards Menus Early Fast Finishers
These boards have seven mini choice menus, one for each of the following topics: civics, community, economics, geography, historical figures, culture, and U.S. symbols. There are two choice boards, one for each of the following: Community and Global. Choice boards are great for early finishers, homework, or enrichment. Why use choice menus?Choice menus provide differentiationstudent choicestudent engagementstudent-paced learningactivities for distance/remote learningmeaningful activities for ea
1st - 3rd
Science
Maker Space Task Cards (Simple STEAM Pipe Cleaners)
Maker Space Task Cards! These are perfect for a center in your classroom or a Maker Space in the media center. Great for mobile makerspace, too! This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with STEAM or STEM. You are purchasing 20 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the most basic of materials. Don’t be fooled by the simple nature, though. These challenges are designed to make your students think critically and creatively
2nd - 4th
Engineering
Also included in: Maker Space Task Card Bundle (Simple STEAM!)
Lego Makerspace Challenges
Are you looking for some activities for the "Makers" in your classroom? This packet has 23 Lego Challenge activities you can use as a whole class activity, extension for your gifted students or early finishers or use in an after school Lego Club. Hours of creating fun!
K - 6th
Engineering, Science
Science Choice Boards Choice Menus Fast Finishers Early Finishers Activities
Having choice is something our students crave. If you're looking for low prep and easy to implement resources to offer your students choice, enrichment, engaging center activities, try choice boards. These choice boards cover fifteen science topics:-Insects -Sharks -Candy -Plants -Weather -Matter -Dinosaurs -Simple Machines -Butterflies -Rocks -Force & Motion -The Moon -Eggs -Bubbles -Sound Why use choice menus?Choice menus provide differentiationstudent choicestudent engagementstudent-paced
1st - 3rd
General Science, Science
Building Block Task Card Bundle STEM STEAM Makerspace Engineering Design
Get your students ready to build, design, and imagine with this exciting Building Block Challenge Task Card Bundle, perfect for elementary classrooms, STEM labs, makerspaces, or early finishers! This engaging bundle includes 5 themed task card sets that spark creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through fun and purposeful play. Included Building Block Challenge Sets: Around the World Designs – Explore famous landmarks, historic sites and cultural symbols from countries around th
2nd - 6th
Engineering, For All Subjects, Math
I'm Done Now What Science Choice Boards Menus Early Fast Finishers Activities
These science choice boards have ten mini choice menus that cover the following topics: matter, magnets, simple machines, engineering, plants, insects, habitats, rocks, weather, and space. There are three choice boards, one for each of the following: physical science, life sciences, and earth science. Choice boards are great for early finishers, homework, or enrichment. Why use choice menus?Choice menus provide differentiationstudent choicestudent engagementstudent-paced learningactivities fo
1st - 3rd
Science
Maker Space Task Card Bundle Volume 2 (Simple STEAM!)
Maker Space Task Card Bundle! If you loved the hands on engineering, art, and design tasks in volume one, you'll love this bundle, too! This is a great pack for teachers just starting out with hands-on STEM, STEAM or Maker Space. These task cards are perfect for a mobile makerspace or media center. Place the cards in a tub with the materials and let students create!
You are purchasing 100 task cards that are simple enough that students can complete them independently, and they only require the
3rd - 5th
Art, Engineering
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
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
Sorting Matrix Coding - Fine Motor Set to Teach Conditionals and Coding for Kids
Sorting Matrix Digital Activities to teach If/Then/Else coding language (Conditionals). Everything you need to teach students about conditionals and let them practice using the terminology. This resource includes 12 digital slides with moveable pieces that works in Google Slides or PowerPoint. This set has fine motor building materials including building blocks, play dough, pattern blocks, and counters - without the mess! Teaching coding concepts works best when we do familiar activities but u
K - 3rd
Computer Science - Technology, Vocabulary
Also included in: Intro to Coding and Computer Science Bundle of K-5 Activities and Decor
Building Brick Task Cards {Engineering Edition}
Use these Building Brick Engineering task cards in your library maker space or in your classroom for early finishers, Fun Friday, STEM Friday, or morning work. They make a super simple hands on, STEAM activity. Included in this pack:-24 creative task cards -optional recording sheet -task card cover -bin labels Check out my other building brick sets:St. Patrick's DayHalloweenThanksgivingChristmasValentine's DayHoliday BundleI created this resource as a way to encourage critical and creative thin
2nd - 5th
Engineering
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