Little STEM Explorers

STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Use this STEM Bundle Fairytale Pack with students in K-3rd to get your students excited about STEM! Save BIG with this bundle pack. Save over 40%! Six multiple day, cross curricular lessons included: Lesson 1: Read one of the many versions of "Alice in Wonderland" or simply discuss the story. This lesson is designed to practice angles and architecture. It's a great way to incorporate math into literature! Students are then presented with the

Get your students buzzing about science with Unit 4: Pollination & Ecosystem Interactions from the Little STEM Explorers series! With Buzz the Bee as their STEM guide, students explore how plants and animals depend on each other through pollination and seed dispersal. Each week blends inquiry, design, and creativity for a truly hands-on, NGSS-aligned learning experience. This bundle includes Weeks 1–3 plus the Unit 4 Assessment Pack, giving you everything you need for a full month of engagin

Welcome to Little STEM Explorers – Unit 6, Week 2!In this engaging, hands-on week, students explore how the land can change very quickly through events like earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity. With Tremor the Turtle as their guide, students investigate fast changes through observation, hands-on modeling, comparison activities, and real-world application. Rather than memorizing facts, students are encouraged to think like scientists—using evidence, discussing ideas, and explaining

⭐ Welcome to Little STEM Explorers! Kick off Unit 6 with an engaging, inquiry-based exploration of how Earth’s surface is constantly changing—sometimes slowly over time and sometimes very quickly. With Tremor the Turtle as their guide, students investigate how land changes through observation, hands-on investigation, and real-world connections. Students begin to understand that not all changes happen at the same speed and that different forces can shape the land in different ways. Rather than f

Unit 5 Week 3: The Power of Moving Water 2nd Grade Weathering & Erosion STEM Challenge | NGSS-AlignedIn this third week of Unit 5: Shaping the Earth – Weathering & Erosion, students explore the real power of moving water and how it can both change land and do work. With Rocky the Raccoon as their guide, students investigate how the speed, amount, and movement of water affects soil, land shape, and objects. Then they apply their learning in an engaging engineering design STEM challenge where th

Your students will love finding a poem to memorize and present to the class! In this product, you will find a letter to go home to families and a rubric to use during the students presentations. Have fun with this!

Peek behind the frost with Petal the Panda! In this winter investigation, students become Frost Explorers as they test how water freezes on different surfaces, observe ice crystal patterns, and discover why plants still need liquid water to survive—even in freezing weather. Through hands-on investigation, clear prompts, and real-world winter connections, your students will: Observe water freezing on metal, plastic, natural surfaces, and soil Record early frost patterns, full freeze results, a

Warm up your winter STEM lessons with Mira the Mouse and her cozy Hot Cocoa Mix & Measure Lab!In this hands-on science and engineering investigation, students explore how temperature affects how solids dissolve in liquids. From predicting and mixing to observing and analyzing, learners follow Mira’s guided steps to think like real scientists. Aligned with NGSS standards (2-PS1-4) and grounded in Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), this engaging lab blends scientific inquiry with creati

Wrap up Unit 4 of Little STEM Explorers with this hands-on, engaging assessment pack! Students review key concepts of pollination, seed dispersal, and plant–animal relationships before applying their learning in a STEM design challenge. This resource includes: Vocabulary Review Games – Match cards, partner activity, or Scoot game with recording sheetCause & Effect Page – Explore what happens if pollinators weren’t hereBuzz’s Pollination Challenge – Design and test a tool to help carry pollen be

STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Use this STEM design brief with students in K-3rd. Read one of the many versions of "Hansel and Gretel" or simply discuss the story. This lesson is designed to discuss map making. A great way to incorporate social studies into literature! Students are then presented with the design brief and given the problem of creating a 3D map. Included in this download: - Teacher's Guide (How To: Implement STEM) - Design Brief (Lesson Plan) - Criteria P

This is an updated K.W.L chart. The K.L.E.W chart allows the students to document evidence for what they have learned. Adding this column to the original K.W.L. chart forces the students to think about what they are learning and allows them to grasp the concepts a bit more.

Unit 3, Week 1 – What Do Plants Need? This is more than a worksheet — it’s a weeklong STEM journey built for second grade scientists!Aligned with NGSS 2-LS2-1, this Unit 3, Week 1 resource introduces students to the basic needs of plants in a way that’s fun, hands-on, and grounded in real science. Through exploration, drawing, labeling, and inquiry, learners investigate how plants get what they need to survive — from water and sunlight to air and space. Designed with busy teachers in mind, ev

Use this scrabble reward system for many different purposes. Up to 6 rewards can be played at once. This can also be used for multiple classes and is color coded. Directions for using Scrabble reward system: -Choose the rewards you would like to make available to your class. -Post the white scrabble rewards for students to see. -Cut out the colored tiles, keeping them organized. -When students have earned a tile, allow a student to pick a colored tile and add it to the appropriate colored

Help your students investigate what plants really need to thrive with this NGSS-aligned, hands-on STEM resource!This week’s lessons are designed for inquiry-based learning—students will observe real plants, sort growing conditions, and create a Healthy Plant Checklist. End the week with a simple exit ticket and celebrate their learning with a fun badge! What’s Included: ✅ Welcome & How-to-Use guide ✅ Teacher Prep & Weekly Pacing guide ✅ Big ideas & essential questions ✅ Ready-to-use

Included in this product are 5 bulletin board headers to use in your superhero classroom. Also included in this product are words for your classroom decor such as: "Super Hero, Pop, Bam, Zap, and Pow"! Enjoy!

Little STEM Explorers: Exploring Properties – Sort, Observe & Design STEM Pack (Grade 2)Help your students think and act like real scientists with this hands-on, NGSS-aligned STEM activity pack! Designed for second grade, this engaging resource invites learners to use their five senses to explore, describe, sort, and design with everyday materials. ✅ What’s Included: Indoor & Outdoor Property Hunt Worksheets Mystery Object Sort Activity (great for science centers!) Design-a-Tool STEM Challeng

Included in this download: -Behavior Chart B&W -Behavior Chart in Color -Behavior Log Use this download for a behavior clip chart and corresponding behavior log. The behavior log allows you or your students to track not only the behavior they've had for each day, but also use a simple number code to show what misbehavior they had committed for that day. This allows for great data tracking of student behavior. I loved using these at conferences or report card time. A great way to give proof f

What's Included:Day 1: Mystery Box ChallengeStudents use their sense of touch to describe hidden objects and make predictions using science vocabulary. Includes: Hands-on student worksheet Word bank for support Teacher rubric + checklist Day 2: Material Expert Reasoning CenterStudents solve real-world STEM problems by choosing the best material for a specific job. Includes: 4 illustrated problem cards Student response sheet “I Can” statement card Printable instruction + reflection card Mira

This is more than a worksheet — it’s a weeklong STEM journey built for second grade scientists!Aligned with NGSS 2-PS1-2, this Week 4 unit invites students to investigate, compare, and choose materials for a specific purpose. Through hands-on activities, vocabulary support, and an open-ended design challenge, learners will explore how strength, flexibility, texture, and water resistance affect material choice. Designed for busy teachers, every component is printable, purposeful, and classroom-

Tired of hearing the question, "I'm done, now what?"! Well look no further. Included in this product: - Header - Directions on how to implement this into your classroom - 18 Tasks for students to do when they are done with their work - Blank cards to personalize for your classroom - Stars to label what tasks you would like your students to complete Tasks Included: Read A Book, Write, Finish Work, Organize Desk, Read Together, Whiteboard, Sharpen Pencils, Draw, Help Others, Math Game, Spelling