Elementary Programs Basic Principles Lessons Under $5
34 results
Filters
Grade
Subject
Resource type
Standard
Programs & methods
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
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
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
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
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
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
Matching Seed to Plant (fruits and vegetables, part to whole matching)
This is a great activity for children Pre-K - Elementary! Once you cut and laminate these card, they can match the seed to the corresponding fruit or vegetable. There are 9 different foods to match.
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Environment, General Science
Outer space printable activity, Science lesson, Montessori science printable
Wow! We packed this unit full because we’re a little obsessed with all things outer space. We’re excited for you to set up your Montessori space shelf with our original watercolor planet cards, constellation three part cards, counting work, patterns and so much more. Hold on! We are ready to Blast Off! What’s included in the To Outer Space and Beyond Montessori printable pack: Two Space Puzzle Cards Digital Watercolor 3 Part Constellation Cards A is for Astronaut Do-a-Dot Page
PreK - 1st
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Science
Is it Magnetic? Science Sorting Activity (Forces)
Provides a hands-on activity where students cut and sort items into “magnetic” and “non-magnetic” groups. Encourages active engagement and critical thinking through testing and classifying objects. Reinforces the scientific concept of magnetism in a concrete, practical way. Helps students distinguish between materials that are magnetic (e.g., steel) and non-magnetic (e.g., elastic, wood). Promotes fine motor skills through cutting and sorting tasks. Supports vocabulary development rela
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, General Science, Physics
5 Senses Anchor Chart
The anchor chart I use in my P3 and Pre-K Classroom!
PreK - 2nd
Basic Principles, Other (Science), Physical Science
Tectonic Build the Layers of the Earth | Cut-and-Paste Activity (K–3)
Help students understand the layers of the Earth with this hands-on, visual cut-and-paste puzzle activity. Students cut, match, and assemble Earth’s layers from the inside out, reinforcing core Earth science concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate way. What’s Included:✂️ Cut-and-paste wedge puzzle of Earth’s layers🧩 Numbered matching system for easy differentiation🎨 Color-coded layers: Inner CoreOuter CoreMantleCrust📝 Clear, student-friendly directions📘 Simple explanations of each Earth
K - 3rd
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Vocabulary
NGSS
3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, K-ESS2-2
Engaging Woodland Google Slides | Animal Adaptation for Google Classroom™
Inspire your students with this dynamic Woodland Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the secrets of the woodland? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about woodland habitats, woodland animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the woodland through a variety of fun and challenging activities. What's Included:⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the woodland biome
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology
NGSS
2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Investigation Skills Poster & Lesson IB PYP STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning K-5
Help your students develop essential investigation skills with this engaging, hands-on resource designed for grades K-5! This differentiated resource includes two detailed lesson plans (K-2 & 3-5), an Investigator Poster, and student printables to support STEM, inquiry-based learning, and IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills. What’s Inside?✅ Investigation Skills Poster – A visually engaging poster outlining key skills investigators use, such as curiosity, problem-solving, collaborat
PreK - 5th
Basic Principles, Forensics, General Science
Parts of a Microscope Presentation & Summary
This item is a 20 slide Google presentation, five question summary for students, as well as a key to use for the summary questions. I use this presentation to introduce the parts and usage of compound light microscopes in the classroom. The teacher can use a number of slides per day, or the presentation all at once, depending on your class needs. This is great for science enrichment or acceleration for advanced or gifted students. This presentation can be used whole group, in small groups, or pu
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Science
Engaging Desert Google Slides | Animal and Plant Activities Google Classroom™
Challenge your students with this dynamic Desert Google Slides resource!Looking for a comprehensive resource to explore the lush rainforest? These guided Google Classroom Slides are perfect for helping your students learn about desert habitats, desert animals, and adaptations. Dive into the vibrant world of the desert through a variety of fun and engaging activities. What's Included: ⭐️ Vibrant Google Slides Presentations: Captivating visuals that bring the desert biome to life, making le
2nd - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Environment
NGSS
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: Animal Habitat Google Slides | Desert and Woodland for Google Classroom™
Basic Concepts Lessons Digital Resource: Hot Vs. Cold And Hard Vs. Soft
Basic Concepts Lessons Digital Resource: Hot Vs. Cold And Hard Vs. SoftIf you like this product, please do not forget to rate it and leave a review. It helps me do better and know what I should work on. I also have this product in a printable flashcards PDF version here: - Basic Concepts Speech Therapy Flashcards | Ready To Print | Special Education- Basic Concepts MORE VS. LESS | FULL VS. EMPTY | Flashcards & Worksheets- Basic Concepts THICK & THIN | Flashcards & Worksheets Ready To Print-
PreK - 3rd
Basic Principles
Also included in: Basic Concepts Digital Lessons Bundle in PPT
Engineer Design Process Worksheet | Fixes STEM Worksheet | Failure Reflection
Failure Reflection & Fixes STEM Worksheet – Grades 3–5Help students turn mistakes into learning moments with this printable Failure Reflection & Fixes Worksheet—a perfect companion for STEM, engineering, and design thinking challenges in grades 3–5! Aligned with the Engineering Design Process, this worksheet encourages young learners to reflect on what went wrong, analyze why it happened, and brainstorm how to improve their designs. With clear, student-friendly prompts, this worksheet support
3rd - 5th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
Showing 1-24 of 34 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands