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Spring STEM Bins® Stations STEM Activities Centers, St. Patrick's Day Easter
Spring STEM Bins® Team Building Stations are low prep STEM Activities that are designed to foster student collaboration and team building, as well as build your classroom community in March, April and May. Includes St. Patrick's Day / Leprechaun STEM, Easter Egg STEM, Basketball STEM, Flower & Pollination STEM, Weather STEM, and more!Both lower grade (K-1st Grade) and upper grade (2nd-5th Grade) versions are included!★ CLICK HERE FOR SUPPLY LIST★ GRAB MY STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS BUNDLE!★ The foll
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering
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
Level 1 Functional Literacy Leveled Daily Curriculum FILE FOLDER ACTIVITIES
Elevate functional literacy skills with this resource offering hands-on and engaging file folder activities for the Functional Literacy Leveled Daily Curriculum Level 1, specially crafted for special education. Perfect for extension, independent work, homework, or guided practice, each of the 8 units features 4-6 file folder activities, totaling over 35 resources. Level 1 focuses on vital skills like non-identical matching, personal information, calendar concepts, number and color words, disc
PreK - 5th
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
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
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
Sound Energy Coloring Pages for K-3 Science and Music Class
Sound Communication Pages help K-3 students connect sound energy to real communication in voices, instruments, alerts, animals, and listening. These sound energy coloring pages give teachers an easy way to reinforce science ideas while keeping young learners focused and engaged. What's included• Voices Share Messages • Musical Signals • Everyday Alert Sounds • Animal Sound Messages • Listening Helps Communication How teachers can use itUse these Sound Communication Pages during kindergarten scie
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, General Science, Music
Also included in: Sound Energy Coloring Pages for K-3 Science and Music Class
Mouse Skills Coloring Pages for K-3 Computer Lab Practice
Mouse Skills Coloring Pages help K-3 students practice safe, gentle, and responsible computer mouse habits before or during computer lab time. These computer lab printables support early technology routines with simple coloring pages that reinforce careful mouse use and kind sharing behavior. What's included• Gentle Mouse Clicks • Mouse on the Mouse Pad • Hold the Mouse Carefully • Keep the Mouse Cord Safe • Take Turns With the Mouse How teachers can use itUse these mouse skills coloring pages t
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Chromebook Rules Coloring Pages for K-3 Classroom Device Care
Preschool & Pre-K Animals and Habitats STEM Sequencing Activities
Stories for Sequencing: Animals & HabitatsBring animal habitats to life with these engaging sequencing activities for preschool and pre-K! This comprehensive resource includes projectable visuals and hands-on sequencing cards that teach children about animal behaviors, life cycles, and how animals prepare for their needs. What's Included: 28 pages of teacher slides with projectable four-step visual stories5 pages of printable sequencing cards (one set per story) Complete teacher instructions wi
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge | Solar Oven Engineering Lab | Renewable Energy
Challenge your students to become solar engineers with this engaging Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design and build a solar oven capable of melting a candle stick using only sunlight. Students investigate solar energy, thermal energy, heat transfer, reflection, absorption, insulation, and engineering design while competing to create the most effective solar oven. This highly interactive STEM project combines: ✔ Solar Energy
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Stories for Sequencing | Preschool & Pre-K STEAM Sequencing Activities
Stories for Sequencing: Real-Life Stories in Four StepsHelp your preschool and pre-K students develop narrative skills, logical thinking, and sequencing abilities with these engaging life cycle stories! This comprehensive resource includes projectable visuals and hands-on sequencing cards that bring real-world science concepts to life. What's Included: 28 pages of teacher slides with projectable four-step visual stories 5 pages of printable sequencing cards (one set per story) Complete teacher
PreK - K
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Science of Reading
Solar & Lunar Eclipses Lesson | Types of Eclipses | NGSS
Help your students clearly understand the difference between solar and lunar eclipses!This engaging PowerPoint explains how eclipses happen and the different types in a simple, student-friendly way. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ PowerPoint lesson ✔ Clear comparison between solar and lunar eclipses ✔ Visual explanations ✔ Classroom activity + questions 🧠 Topics Covered: Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse Total vs Partial eclipse Alignment of Sun, Moon, and Earth 👩🏫 Perfect For: Science teac
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Eclipses Bundle | Solar, Lunar, Shadows & Worksheet | NGSS
Great Stories Montessori Curriculum, Lower Elementary, Group Lessons
Discover the Great Stories Curriculum Unlock the wonders of the universe with the Great Stories Curriculum! Designed for curious young minds, this 254 page innovative program weaves together captivating narratives and hands-on activities to explore the origins of the cosmos, the development of life on Earth, and human ingenuity. Perfect for children ages 6-9, our curriculum ignites imagination, fosters critical thinking, and promotes holistic learning across science, history, geography, and the
1st - 6th
Basic Principles, Science, Social Studies
Montessori Basic Biology Terms - Information Cards + Matched Worksheets
I created these information cards to provide students with a basic understanding of biology, evolution, and classification in order to give them a framework of knowledge for fitting their future learning about subjects in these categories. The cards define the following terms & introduce the following scientists: OrganismBiologyBotanyZoologyEcologyEvolutionClassificationCharles DarwinTaxonomyCarolus LinnaeusA second set of matching worksheets with missing words is included for students to test t
1st - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Google Slides Bundle!This comprehensive package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on desert animal and plant life. There are also slides that explore woodland animals and their unique habitat, and slides that explore camouflage. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals bring the desert and woodland biome to life, making learning fun and accessible. ⭐️ Interactive Acti
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
Junior Scientists Observation Kit: Properties of Matter (Shape, Color, Texture)
Turn your students into "Mystery Explorers" and teach them to speak the language of scientists!Are you looking for a science lesson that moves beyond boring definitions? This FunSci investigative unit teaches early learners how to observe the world like real scientists. Instead of just memorizing words, students become detectives, using their senses to crack the code of Shape, Color, and Texture. Perfect for K-2 science centers, this resource uses relatable analogies (like describing a lost to
K - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Other (Science)
CCSS, NGSS
SL.K.3
, SL.K.4
, SL.K.5
+2
Woodland Google Slides and Printable Design Resources | Google Classroom™ Bundle
Spark Creativity and Innovation with Woodland Animal Design Activities!Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of animal adaptations and climate change? Our Woodland Bundle invites students to unleash their creativity and envision future animals and their homes. There are biomimicry design challenges as well as Google Slides. One of the included resources is ideal for Google Classroom™ and explores woodland animals and their unique habitats. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Pre
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
+1
Engaging Camouflage Google Slides | Adaptation and Mimicry for Google Classroom™
Engage your students with this dynamic Camouflage Google Slides resource!Camouflage is an exciting topic! This package is ideal for Google Classroom™ and features a range of interactive activities that focus on camouflage, mimicry, and evolution. Did you know that the peppered moth changed their colour and got darker during the Industrial Revolution? During the Industrial Revolution, pollution darkened tree bark with soot, favouring dark-coloured moths, which became better camouflaged and thus m
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
2-LS4-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Engaging Animal Habitat and Camouflage Google Slides | Google Classroom™
What is Science? - Intro to Pseudoscience - Critical Thinking - Middle School
Building Critical Thinkers is a resource designed to assist educators in effectively teaching critical thinking skills to their students. While the importance of these skills has long been recognized, our education systems have not adequately focused on providing explicit training for educators in this regard. This lesson introduces students to the nature of “science” by exploring good scientific questions and looking at a few poor ones. These poor examples encourage students to WANT a clearly
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, Science
Also included in: Pseudoscience Bundle - Critical Thinking
2:48
How Salts for Neural Transmission Go Into Solution
This short video describes how ordinary salts, like Sodium Chloride, go into solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are essential ions for nervous system activity. This video is one in a series of short videos about how neurons and brains work. By Frank Amthor of Mind Signal Studios
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science
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