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Whimsy Workshop Teaching creates thoughtfully designed, hands-on learning resources developed by a classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience. Built from decades of real-world teaching practice, every resource is created with a deep understanding of how students learn best and what teachers truly need in their classrooms.
At its core, Whimsy Workshop Teaching believes that learning should feel purposeful and joyful. Teachers deserve resources that work the first time, and students deserve learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and lasting understanding.
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Full Year Fairy Tale STEM Growth Mindset Bundle - Engineering + Partner Play
Transform your STEM instruction with this comprehensive Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Mega Bundle, featuring 16 engaging engineering challenges based on classic fairy tales and fables. This complete set integrates science, technology, engineering, math, literacy, and social-emotional learning to help students develop creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and a strong growth mindset through hands-on, story-based problem solving. Students work through the full engineering design process in e
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Fairy Tale STEM Growth Mindset Bundle 2 - Engineering Activities + Partner Play
Take STEM learning and growth mindset instruction to the next level with this second Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Bundle. This set includes 8 new, engaging engineering challenges based on classic fairy tales and fables, designed to deepen students’ problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, and perseverance through hands-on learning experiences. Students work through the full engineering design process while connecting literacy, science, and social-emotional learning in meaningful, s
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Bundle - Engineering Activities + Partner Play
Bring storytelling, engineering, and social-emotional learning together with this complete Fairy Tale STEM & Growth Mindset Bundle. This comprehensive set includes 8 engaging STEM challenges, each built around a classic fairy tale and designed to help students develop problem-solving skills, perseverance, collaboration, and a strong growth mindset through hands-on learning. Students explore real-world inspired engineering challenges while working through the full engineering design process: brai
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
The Frog Prince STEM - Well Retrieval Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Spark curiosity and problem-solving with this engaging The Frog Prince STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students work collaboratively to design a device that can retrieve a toy from a well. Through an interactive partner play and structured STEM process, students explore perseverance, creativity, and the importance of learning from mistakes as they test and improve their designs. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource helps students connect f
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
The Ant & The Grasshopper STEM - Food Transport Engineering - Growth Mindset
Support collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking with this engaging The Ant and the Grasshopper STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students design and build a food transport system to help the characters prepare for winter. Using a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students learn how planning, persistence, and learning from mistakes lead to better solutions. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource helps students connect class
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
The Lion and the Mouse STEM - Engineering Trap Design Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage students in meaningful problem-solving with this The Lion and the Mouse STEM challenge, where fable-based storytelling meets hands-on engineering. In this collaborative activity, students work together to design a “human trap” solution for the hunter while exploring creativity, critical thinking, and resilience. Through a partner play and structured STEM process, students learn that mistakes are part of learning and that persistence leads to stronger designs. This integrated STEM, literac
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
The Elves and the Shoemaker STEM - Shoe Design Activity - Growth Mindset
Introduce your students to collaborative problem-solving and creative engineering with this engaging Elves and the Shoemaker STEM challenge. In this hands-on activity, students work together to design and build a functional shoe that meets specific needs. Through an interactive partner play and structured STEM process, students explore perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of learning from mistakes as they refine their designs. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning r
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Three Little Pigs STEM - House Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Bring classic storytelling to life with this highly engaging Three Little Pigs STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students work collaboratively to design and build a strong, stable house that can withstand the Big Bad Wolf. Through an interactive partner play and structured STEM process, students develop critical thinking skills, teamwork, and a growth mindset as they test and improve their designs. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource helps
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Little Red Riding Hood STEM - Catapult Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Capture your students’ attention with this exciting Little Red Riding Hood STEM challenge, where storytelling meets hands-on engineering. In this engaging activity, students work collaboratively to design and build a catapult to safely deliver cookies to Granny. Through a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students learn to think critically, solve problems, and develop a growth mindset by embracing challenges and learning from mistakes. This integrated STEM and social-emotional learni
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Jack and the Beanstalk STEM - Tower Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Transform your classroom into an engaging hub of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving with this Jack and the Beanstalk STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students work together to design and build a beanstalk structure tall enough to reach the giant’s castle. Through a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students develop perseverance and learn to view mistakes as an essential part of learning. This integrated STEM and growth mindset resource blends literac
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Rumpelstiltskin STEM - Musical Instrument Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Bring creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking into your classroom with this engaging Rumpelstiltskin STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students design and build a musical instrument for Rumpelstiltskin while exploring sound, structure, and design. Through an interactive partner play and structured STEM process, students develop perseverance and learn to view mistakes as valuable steps in the learning process. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional lear
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Hansel and Gretel STEM - Candy Shooter Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage students in hands-on problem solving with this Hansel and Gretel STEM challenge, where fairy tale storytelling meets creative engineering. In this collaborative activity, students design and build a candy shooter to help solve a problem faced by the characters. Through an interactive partner play and structured STEM process, students develop perseverance, teamwork, and a growth mindset while testing and improving their designs. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Country & City Mouse STEM - Marble Maze Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage students in meaningful problem-solving with this Country Mouse & City Mouse STEM challenge, where storytelling meets hands-on engineering. In this collaborative activity, students design and build a marble maze to solve a problem introduced in the partner play. Through structured STEM work and growth mindset reflection, students learn to persevere, test ideas, and improve their designs through iteration. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource helps students
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Gingerbread Man STEM - Boat Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Bring excitement and hands-on learning to your classroom with this Gingerbread Man STEM challenge. In this engaging engineering activity, students work together to design and build a boat to help the Gingerbread Man safely cross the river without getting eaten. Through a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a growth mindset as they test and improve their designs. This integrated STEM and literacy resource combines storytelling, engi
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Little Red Hen STEM - Zipline Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage your students in meaningful, hands-on learning with this Little Red Hen STEM challenge, where engineering, literacy, and social-emotional learning come together. In this creative activity, students design and build a zipline system to help the Little Red Hen transport heavy bags of flour to her kitchen. Through an engaging partner play and structured STEM process, students learn perseverance, teamwork, and how to view mistakes as opportunities for growth. This integrated STEM and growth m
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Goldilocks STEM - Chair Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage your students in hands-on problem-solving with this Goldilocks STEM challenge, where engineering meets literacy and social-emotional learning. In this creative activity, students work together to design and build a chair that is strong, stable, and just right for Goldilocks. Through a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students learn to persevere, think critically, and embrace mistakes as part of learning. This integrated STEM and growth mindset resource helps students build co
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
The Tortoise & Hare STEM - Racing Track Engineering Activity - Growth Mindset
Engage students in meaningful, hands-on problem solving with this The Tortoise and the Hare STEM challenge. In this collaborative engineering activity, students design and build a racing track or system to explore motion, speed, and fair testing. Through an engaging partner play and structured STEM process, students learn the value of perseverance, teamwork, and viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource helps students con
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Rapunzel STEM - Escape Design Activity - Growth Mindset
Inspire creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance with this engaging Rapunzel STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students work collaboratively to design a solution that helps Rapunzel escape from her tower safely. Whether building a zipline, ladder, or rescue system, students explore real-world engineering concepts while developing a growth mindset through trial, error, and redesign. This integrated STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning resource uses storytelling
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM - Bridge Building Activity - Growth Mindset
Bring STEM, literacy, and social-emotional learning together with this engaging Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM challenge. In this hands-on engineering activity, students explore problem-solving and perseverance as they work to design and build a bridge strong enough to help the goats safely cross. Through a fun partner play and structured STEM process, students learn that mistakes are part of learning and that persistence leads to success. This integrated STEM and growth mindset resource is perfec
1st - 4th
Balanced Literacy, Engineering, Social Emotional Learning
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About the store
Experience
Whimsy Workshop Teaching creates thoughtfully designed, hands-on learning resources developed by a classroom teacher with over 20 years of experience. Built from decades of real-world teaching practice, every resource is created with a deep understanding of how students learn best and what teachers truly need in their classrooms.
At its core, Whimsy Workshop Teaching believes that learning should feel purposeful and joyful. Teachers deserve resources that work the first time, and students deserve learning experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and lasting understanding.
Teaching style
The focus is on making foundational skills engaging, accessible, and memorable through creative, structured activities that blend skill practice with play. From phonics and sentence building to math projects, STEM challenges, and literacy centers, each resource is designed to reduce prep time while increasing student participation and confidence.
With a strong emphasis on clarity, consistency, and classroom usability, Whimsy Workshop Teaching materials are flexible enough for whole-class instruction, small groups, intervention, or independent work. They are intentionally designed to support diverse learners while keeping activities meaningful and easy to implement.
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