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Social Studies Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long social studies curriculum focuses on teaching social studies skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your social
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
Science Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 0.5}
This year-long science curriculum focuses on teaching science skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your science instruction and planning with this daily activity-based curriculum, utilizing over 180 engaging activities that promote s
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles
End of the Year & Summer STEM Bins® Team Building STEM Activities Stations
#SizzlingSTEM End of the Year & Summer Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration, as well as build your classroom community in May, June, and July! These activities are perfect for the last weeks of school, last day of school, and Summer School!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included in printable and Google Slides formats!★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS ALL YEAR BUNDLE!★
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Measurement
Engineering Design Process Posters and Mini Clip Chart
Teach the Engineering Design Process and set up your meaningful makerspace with posters!Excellent resource for any makerspace! There are 6 posters for each step of the Engineering Design Process, as well as a single poster with all 6 Steps. The Mini Clip Charts:Mini Clip Charts can be used with students in small groups or for a whole class lesson where you want students to follow along as you go through the six-step Engineering Design Process: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Experiment, Improve. Mi
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
First Grade Readiness Assessment Life Skills Special PreK Checklist Data Sheets
Assessing life skills is an important part of creating individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs. This comprehensive baseline assessment is perfect for special education teachers looking to get a baseline of their students' abilities across a wide range of life skills. This assessment covers key areas of daily living, such as hygiene, cooking, cleaning, money management, and more. With over 50 assessment items, this resource will help you accurately assess your studen
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles
Montessori Color Tablets, Boxes 1 & 2 (Color Matching & Writing Practice)
Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Color Boxes 1 & 2 material! This material is a printable version of Color Boxes 1 & 2, both standard Montessori Sensorial materials. The children lay the color tablets on the rug or table in random order and then match them. It is a great opportunity to practice naming each color and writing the color words. This printable material is perfect for home schooling families or Montessori classrooms that do not own Color Boxes 1 & 2. For durability,
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Reading, Writing
Summer School STEM Activities - Challenges, Stations, Summer Camps, Home School
This discounted Bundle of Summer STEM activities for K-5th Grade is perfect for Summer School, Summer Camps, or even at-home learning! Includes the following:3 Summer STEM Challenges8 Summer STEM Bins Team Building Stations 6 Summer Read Alouds + STEM ActivitiesOutdoor Discovery STEM BinsPool Noodle Challenge CardsSummer Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards4 Summer Digital STEM Activities8 Summer Robot StationsPlease view previews on individual resources to get a detailed look at all components.⇒ Fee
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Visual Arts
STEM Innovator Posters Communication Strategy Speech Bubbles Bulletin Board
Inspire young minds and empower meaningful collaboration with this vibrant classroom decor set by Carly and Adam!This bulletin board display pack is the perfect blend of inspiration and functionality. It features colorful posters of famous inventors, scientists, and engineers—such as Ada Lovelace, George Washington Carver, Ellen Ochoa, Garrett Morgan, and many more—alongside STEM Communication Strategy Speech Bubbles that help students express their thinking and work more effectively in group
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal And Worksheets | Grade K 1
This step by step guide introduces kindergarteners, first graders, and parents to the scientific method. Included are workbook pages, background information, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It supports parents and teachers as they work as a team with the child to create an original age-appropriate experiment. Teachers can use it for creating whole-class projects. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience. Ways to use the workbookGreat for science
K - 1st
Basic Principles, Science
CCSS, NGSS
K.CC.C.6
, K.MD.A.2
, K.MD.B.3
+10
IB PYP Science Inquiry Forces & Motion & Innovation: How the World Works
Forces, Motion & Innovation – IB PYP “How the World Works” Inquiry Unit (Grades 3–5)Welcome to the inquiry world of science, engineering, and discovery — where students think creatively, question deeply, and design with purpose! This complete 6-week IB PYP transdisciplinary unit explores the central idea: Understanding scientific principles allows people to design and improve technology.With over 200 pages of hands-on, concept-based learning, students investigate innovation, forces and m
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
Montessori Color Tablets, Box 3 - Grading Colors from Darkest to Lightest
Thank you for your interest in the Montessori Color Box 3 material! This material is a printable version of Color Box 3, a standard Montessori Sensorial material. The children grade the colors from darkest to lightest (or vice versa). This printable material is perfect for home schooling families or Montessori classrooms that do not own Color Box 3, which can be expensive to purchase. The pack includes two sets of Color Tablets, a set with white frames and a set with brown (like wood) frames. P
PreK - 1st
Basic Principles, Science, Visual Arts
Scientific Method Unit
Kick off your science year with two weeks of ready-to-use Scientific Method lesson plans and activities that will have your students thinking, questioning, and experimenting like real scientists! This engaging Scientific Method unit is packed with hands-on experiments, interactive science stations, and easy-to-use student notes that make inquiry-based learning simple to implement. This resource is perfect for 4th, 5th, 6th, and middle school science classrooms looking to make the Scientific
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
States of Matter MEGA Bundle | Montessori Chemistry Labs, Timeline, Cards & More
Make chemistry come alive with this States of Matter MEGA Bundle, a complete set of hands-on labs, literacy connections, research guides, and Montessori-inspired three-part cards designed for upper elementary learners (grades 4–6). Whether you’re teaching in a Montessori classroom, micro school, or homeschool, this growing science bundle provides everything you need to explore solids, liquids, gases, and plasma in meaningful, engaging ways. This resource combines 10 of Southern Montessori Co
4th - 9th
Basic Principles, Chemistry, World History
Worm Life Cycle Unit Study Pack
Worm Life Cycle Unit Study Pack🪱 Worm Life Cycle Unit Study Pack Bring science to life with this engaging, hands-on Earthworm Unit Study designed for K–2 learners! This low-prep resource combines science, literacy, and early learning activities to help students explore the fascinating world of worms. Perfect for spring science, garden units, or life cycle studies! 📦 What’s Included: This 40+ page unit includes a mix of science content, activities, and centers: 🧠 Science & Informational
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Bluebonnet Anatomy Mini Unit | Texas Wildflower Science Activities | PreK-2nd
Perfect for Texas history month, spring nature study, Earth Day activities, or anytime you want to bring real botanical learning into your homeschool or classroom. 🌿 Plant AnatomyLabeled Bluebonnet Anatomy Page (whole plant)Close-Up Flower Anatomy Page (banner petal, wing petals, keel, calyx)Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet (whole plant)Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheet (flower close-up)🔬 Montessori 3-Part Cards8 Nomenclature Cards: Leaves, Roots, Stem, Flower Spike, Banner Petal, Wing Petals, Keel, and
PreK - 2nd
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
Hot vs Cold Sorting with Real Pictures (PK–2 SPED)
Hot vs Cold Sorting with Real Pictures (PK–2 SPED) Help your students stop guessing and start making safe choices with this hands-on, real-life learning system. This isn’t just a sorting activity — it’s a complete life skills routine that teaches students how to look, think, and decide in everyday situations. 🧠 WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS ✔ Real photos = no confusion, no guessing ✔ Built for special education + life skills ✔ Clear, structured routine students actually follow ✔ Works for ce
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Flip Calendar Bulletin Board Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Keep your classroom organized and visually engaging with this Hanging Flip Calendar Set Classroom Decor. Designed to make daily date updates simple and clear, it adds both function and style to your learning space while helping students stay connected to classroom routines. This hanging flip calendar set is a practical classroom decor piece that helps display the date in a way that is easy to see and update. Its interactive format makes it a useful addition to bulletin boards, learning walls, o
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Classroom Voice Levels Bulletin Board Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Bring clear expectations and better behavior support to your classroom with this Classroom Voice Level Poster Set!This classroom management resource helps students understand appropriate voice levels during different parts of the school day with simple, easy-to-read visual reminders. Perfect for creating a calm, focused, and well-managed learning environment, these posters are a great addition to your classroom decor and daily routines. This Classroom Voice Level Poster Set is a helpful visual s
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Famous Scientists and Inventors Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Bring STEM inspiration to your classroom with this Famous Scientists and Inventors Inspiring Figures Poster Set.This printable poster collection introduces students to influential scientists, inventors, engineers, and innovators who helped shape the world through curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. Designed for classroom displays, bulletin boards, STEM labs, hallway decor, and career exploration, this set helps students see the many paths available in science, technology, engineering, and m
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with this Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Inspiring Figures Poster Set.These AAPI Heritage Month classroom posters introduce students to a wide range of inspiring figures from science, technology, sports, arts, activism, and public service while helping them see the power of representation in STEM and beyond. Perfect for bulletin boards, classroom displays, heritage month celebrations, and career exploration, this printable s
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Ecology 101: Key Concepts & Activities
What exactly is meant by "biodiversity" and "invasive species"? Children will hear these words, but may not have a clear concept of their meaning. This Ecology 101 study introduces children to 22 key ecology concepts that are part of our everyday language. The terms are explained in simple, clear language for the elementary child.
Ecology is the study of populations within their respective environments or ecosystems. In gaining an understanding of ecological concepts, the child comes to unders
2nd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
Summer Friends & Wardrobe: Toddler Summer Activities & Clothing Unit
Summer Friends & Sunshine Wardrobe: Toddler Activity Pack (Ages 2–3)Interactive Summer Clothing & Weather Unit | Toddler Printable Busy Book | Speech Delay & Early Intervention ResourceSpecially designed for little hands and big imaginations (ages 2–3), this low-prep printable set moves away from boring worksheets and focuses on what toddlers do best: playing, moving, and talking! Guided by a cute little Fox and Bear, your child will learn all about summer weather and clothing through interact
PreK
Basic Principles, Other (Math), Vocabulary
Also included in: Summer Early Learning Mini-Bundle | Toddler Activity Packs (Ages 2–3)
Women in STEM Women's History Month Poster Set STEM Classroom Decor
Celebrate inspiring innovators with this Women in STEM poster set for your classroom.These STEM innovator posters introduce students to trailblazing women in science, technology, engineering, and math while helping them see the many paths available in STEM. Perfect for bulletin boards, classroom displays, Women’s History Month, and STEM career exploration, this printable set adds meaningful representation and motivation to your learning space. What’s IncludedA printable Women in STEM poster set
K - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Science
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
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