STEM Made Simple

Looking for ways to incorporate robotics into your units of study? This set includes addition facts with solutions 10 through 20. It is a great addition to your math centers or could be used in a technology class to reinforce math skills. Students love being able to challenge a friend and this is a wonderful way to practice computational thinking and addition skills. Included in this download are detailed directions and implementation plans, 4 versions of the mat images including black and white

Looking for a low-prep, standards-focused activity that will keep your students engaged and learning in the month of February? This STEM challenge is a great community builder in the classroom and has students practicing skills including teamwork, fine motor practice, data collection, and measurement. My students could have stacked hearts for hours! This challenge can be used as a quick 30 minute math lesson, or could be extended for a whole afternoon of heart-themed activities and mini-lessons.

Looking for ways to incorporate robotics into your units of study? This set includes addition facts with solutions 0 through 9. It is a great addition to your math centers or could be used in a technology class to reinforce math skills. Students love being able to challenge a friend and this is a wonderful way to practice computational thinking and addition skills. Included in this download are detailed directions and implementation plans, 4 versions of the mat images including black and white a

Looking for quick, printable prompts to include with your LEGO bins? Print and laminate these prompts to include with your morning tubs, indoor recess bins, or as an addition to your makerspace. This can also be a great way for you to gather some ideas for how you might incorporate creative building and play into areas of study in your classroom. Includes 20 LEGO challenges and corresponding lessons or units of study to connect to them. Use as an engaging project for building on skills at the b

Anyone else feel like the month of January never ends? I am always looking for ways to keep my students engaged in learning and having fun, and this sled challenge is a perfect way to keep students busy. This challenge has so many interdisciplinary connections and is one of my absolute favorite STEAM lessons. I love that it gets at the heart of science; testing, gathering data, and drawing conclusions rather than students competing to create the "best" design. Included in this download: Suggeste

I love using PowerPoint/Slides with my K-2 students to practice basic tech skills like click and drag and copy and paste. This fun resource allows students to work on these tech skills while also reinforcing addition facts. This file is available as a digital download. You can share with students via PowerPoint, Google Slides, or print it in black and white or color to create a fun unplugged math review game.

I love using PowerPoint/Slides with my K-2 students to practice basic tech skills like click and drag and copy and paste. This fun resource allows students to work on these tech skills while also reinforcing addition facts. This file is available as a digital download. You can share with students via PowerPoint, Google Slides, or print it in black and white or color to create a fun unplugged math review game.