Looking for a way to teach your students how to compare numbers? Look no further! This greater than activity is the perfect way to do just that. These crafty alligators are a memorable, hands-on way to teach kids how to compare two numbers and identify the bigger one. As the DIY clothespin alligators munch the…
Little leprechauns will love counting their gold stash with these motivating counting activity cards. Slide them into a Ziploc to make a simple preschool busy bag or set them up as a math station. However you decide to use them, these freebies are an engaging way to practice counting, number recognition and number sequencing. Snag your…
If you’re on the lookout for a simple, fun kids’ science activity, you’re in the right spot! This water cycle in a bag is a quick prep activity with a BIG payoff – my boys watched the water do its thing for days. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments…
Kids’ science doesn’t get much cooler than these fun flying tea bag ghosts. Kids will love learning about convection and air pressure so much that they’ll be running to the panty for every last tea bag. And, since this kids’ science activity is oh-so-simple to set up, you won’t mind repeating it over and over…
Teaching a weather unit?! The Weather Activity Pack is a must. The 14 engaging activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and more.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Word Wall Cards
–> Interactive Flap Book
–> Chart the Weather Game
–> Weather Reports
–> Weather Bingo (class set)
–> Cotton Ball Cloud Activity
–> Clothing Clip Cards
–> Number Clip Cards for 1-10
–> Weather Math
–> Thermometer Clip Cards
–> Color the Thermometer (Celsius and Fahrenheit version)
–> Weather Themed ABC Pages
–> Tornado in a Jar Science Activity (with record sheet)
–> Water Cycle in a Bag Science Activity (with record sheet)
Make learning about states of matter fun for kids with this motivating, easy prep activity pack!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Colorful states of matter posters
–> Easy prep science journal for recording results
–> Interactive flap book
–> Clip and sort activity
–> States of matter clip cards
–> 8 hands-on science experiments
–> Rainbow Jar
–> Water Cycle in a Bag
–> Yeast Balloons
–> Ice Excavation
–> Mystery Balloons
–> Butter in a Jar
–> Balloon Balance
–> Ice Cream in a Bag
The ready-to-teach activity pack gives you everything you need to make states of matter engaging and memorable for kids!
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This crazy easy fine motor activity for toddlers is a great way to help their little hands get ready for writing later. And for more toddler fun, check out our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! With a new month approaching in preschool, I began jotting down some notes for the lesson plans for my…
The changing from season to season is a great way to teach students about the passage of time. These activities can provide kids in preschool, kindergarten and first grade helpful ways to explore the whole year. Whether you’re looking for apples, leaves and pumpkin centers in the fall or snow, penguin and hot cocoa themed…
With back to school season upon us and fall right behind, it’s fun to have some themed, seasonal learning activities on hand. This apple alphabet match is the perfect activity for this time of year… or anytime, really. Grab your playful set below and then hop over to grab our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in…
Are you looking for a helpful tool to teach students about the silent E once and for all? This playful CVCe word work center is a must-try! Scroll below to grab your freebie! Then, for more vowel work, check out our Vowel Team Centers in our shop, too! Getting Ready My prep for this CVCe…
Picture sorting is a simple and engaging way for children to learn about short vowel sounds in consonant-vowel-consonant words like cat, bed, top and cut. When they say the name of pictures out loud, children can stretch the sounds out S-L-O-W-L-Y, isolating the middle sound in the CVC words. Find more preschool activities with our…
Looking for a fun way to practice those tricky vowel sounds with kids? This complement to our popular CVC word sort helps students sort, match and compare short vowel and long vowel words. The hands-on freebie is great to use as literacy centers, guided reading lessons or homeschool activities. For more vowel fun, check out our…
Looking for a hands-on way to teach kids patterns? These free craft stick pattern activity cards are an easy prep math station or busy bag. Grab your copy and then check our our best-selling Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready The prep for this pattern activity was really quick and simple. I printed the…
As a former kindergarten teacher turned hands-on mom, I get a little bit giddy about creating fun ways for my kids to learn. These free Earth Day puzzles are a simple way to learn some ways to help the environment AND practice ABC and 123 order at the same time. Grab the printable below and…
This rainbow art project is perfect for introducing rainbow order plus combines literacy with art when paired with the book What Makes a Rainbow? Magic Ribbon Book by Betty Ann Schwartz. The ribbons in the book make the rainbow. This book shows great examples of color with the different objects through out the book. The…
Many kids {(including my own!) are big fans of the movie Frozen. In this activity, Disney’s famous characters, Elsa and Olaf, come to life when preschoolers put together a Frozen puzzle that gives them practice counting from one to ten. The project makes a motivating preschool math station or busy bag. Grab the printable below and…
Looking for a fun way to teach kids about compound words?! These picture-only compound word puzzles are a memorable way to show how two words can be combined to make a brand new word. They’re great to use as a whole class lesson, guided reading activity, literacy center or homeschool game. Snag your set below…
Pumpkin letter tracing is a fun fall ABC game and fine motor activity in one. As kids trace alphabet letters with candy pumpkins, they build hand-eye coordination, hand strength and letter formation skills they’ll use for writing words later. Pumpkin fans will love this festive ABC game! When you’re done tracing letters, hop on over to…
Looking for a fun way to help kids learn how to spell simple CCVC words such as ship, frog and crab? These print and play CCVC puzzles are easy to prepare and motivating to play. To practice any word under the sun, check out our Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! This post contains…
Mastering letter sounds can be a tricky thing, and learning digraphs can be even more challenging. After all, now kids need to remember not only what letters say on their own, but what certain combinations say when put together! Since we are all about making learning fun, this cookie jar beginning digraph sort was the perfect…
Do your kids love the Peanuts movie!? Even if they’ve never seen it, these characters are loveable the first time you meet them. We’ve created fun and educational Peanuts movie activities for kids featuring these classic characters! Grab your little learner and get ready to have some fun with these sweet characters! For unlimited access…
A friend of mine recently introduced me to the brilliant concept of busy bags. The premise is simple: make several reusable activities that will entertain your child. Store them in Ziploc bags and grab a few when you’re running out the door to go to the doctor’s office, restaurant or airport. By spending a…
These 25 American-themed activities for kids include engaging math, science, literacy and crafts young patriots will love. If you’re in need of a little red, white and blue inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Kids will go crazy over these 4th of July activities and we think you will too. Want more fun activities!? Become a VIP Plato Pack member so you…
Playdough kits: I’m addicted to making them and the kids are addicted to playing with them. For an upcoming family trip to the beach, I decided to surprise the kiddos with an ocean-themed playdough and a bounty of pirate-themed items to play with during the visit. Cranky kids, tired from a long day at the…
Counting cards are an easy prep, fun way to help kids practice number sequence, one-to-one correspondence, number recognition and (of course) counting! These 15 counting cards are our favorite freebies from across the web. They’re creative, engaging and hands-on. A perfect combo for some serious counting fun. For more math fun, check out our Number Formation…
Let’s kick off a new school year with this fun back to school-themed CVC word match! Kids will love matching each consonant-vowel-consonant word with its picture and you’ll love the quick and simple prep. It’s a win-win! When you’re done with this fun activity, check out our Emergent Reader Bundle for those just learning to…
Looking for a motivating way to teach kids how to write the ABC’s? These free letter tracing sheets take writing practice to a whole new level of fun. The motivating pages are great to use as a literacy center, homeschool activity… even a busy bag you can take along when you’re out and about. Grab the…
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent or hands-on family member, our newest freebie is a must-try. A follow up to our incredibly popular uppercase letter tracing book, this letter tracing sheets set makes learning how to write lowercase letters super motivating and fun. We hope you love it as much as we do. On your…
Working with syllables is a great way to encourage kids to listen closely to the sounds in words. And the ability to differentiate and break down words into smaller units of sound is super helpful for learning to read and write well in the early years. Help beginning readers build the skill using these fun…
Teaching a weather unit?! These 14 weather activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and more. Grab your set in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! Then, if you’re ready to tackle more fun science, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop your kids…
The Lorax is a classic Dr. Seuss children’s book about a Lorax who defends the truffala trees against extinction. After reading the story together a few weeks back, my boys and I played a fun follow up: The Lorax Number Match Up – a counting, number recognition and fine motor activity in one. Snag your set below and then…
These colorful kite puzzles are the perfect way to introduce “Magic E” words AND bring a little spring into your classroom. Grab the free puzzles below and then make sure to hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers for more word work! Getting Ready To prepare this activity, I printed all of the kite…
This greater than, less than game is perfect for bug fans! Kids will love comparing creepy-crawly sets of two-digit insects in this fun, free greater than, less than game. For more math fun, check out our Place Value Cover Up activity in our shop! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One of the most important…
I love teaching kids about the weather! There’s something magical about the way the systems of the earth work together so smoothly to create our weather patterns. This free printable weather game is a great way to review weather words in a fun and playful way. Ready for more science!? Head on over to our…
Wondering how to make homemade butter? This quick and easy science activity combines two of kids’ favorite things: food and science. My children were riveted watching the cream go through its various stages to become butter and couldn’t wait to taste the homemade goodness. With a few simple supplies and a little muscle power, you…
As the air turns cooler and the leaves change colors, it can be fun to bring a little bit of autumn into the classroom. Kids will LOVE this playful fall alphabet match! Click the blue “download” below and then hop over to grab our awesome Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack in our shop! Getting Ready Just like…
Patterns help kids learn how to make connections, predict more accurately, notice similarities, and learn sequencing – skills they’ll use for reading, writing and math later. These quick prep pattern cards add some fun by using colorful fall candy. Grab a bag at the dollar store and you’re ready to play. For more preschool fun, check…
These must-try weather activities for kids are fun, hands-on ways to teach about temperatures, clouds, rain… even tornadoes!! Whether you’re in need of a quick kids’ science project or are looking for something more crafty, we’ve got you covered. These ideas are the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments for kids in our shop! Whip…
Dinosaur fans will fall instantly smitten with our newest free printable number puzzles! As they slide together one roaring dinosaur at a time, they’ll be practicing counting from 1 to 120, reading numbers, adding on and more. Grab your copy below and then hop over and check out our popular Place Value Cover Up in…
These twelve colorful shape puzzles are a fun way to practice the names of shapes while kids begin spelling out words. Sliding together one puzzle piece at a time, young mathematicians magically make each shape appear. The shape game is guaranteed fun! For more shapes fun, snag our Roll and Cover Pattern Block Mats in our shop! Getting…
There’s just something about the colors of the rainbow that make projects seem a little happier, don’t you think?! These 25 rainbow activities for kids are sure to bring smiles as children play along with fun and colorful math, science and literacy projects. For more STEM-related activities, check out our Epic STEM Bundle in our shop! Rainbow Activities…
If you’re in the mood to make homemade valentines this year, you’ve come to the right spot. This roundup of 15 super fun dollar store valentines are guaranteed to make kids smile. They’re creative, playful and cost just $1 or less. Gotta’ love that price tag! Then, hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack…
‘Tis the season for all things warm and fuzzy! To get into the Valentine’s Day spirit, I was excited to round up 30 of my favorite heart activities for kids. The mega list includes fun math games, science experiments, crafts projects and recipes children will love. Grab the freebie below! Want more activities? Join The…
These monster counting cards are sure to kick up the cool math factor. Little monsters will love practicing number recognition and counting as they add eyes to each monster card. The freebie’s an uber fun way to practice the numbers 1 to 20. For more number fun, check out our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Getting Ready The…
Earth Day is the perfect time to learn how we can make our planet a healthier, cleaner place to live. These 20 Earth Day activities include our favorite earth-friendly crafts, science experiments and projects from across the web. Get ready for some serious fun!! And speaking of science fun, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our…
This kids’ science activity is a jaw-dropping fun way to teach little Einsteins about the strength of arches. How can a hen sit on an egg and not break it, but a chick can peck its way out? To find the answer, just walk on eggs. Like our Rainbow Jar activity, it’s a perfect kids…
Whether you’re a super fan of the movie Frozen or you’re just on the hunt for some wintery science projects kids will love, these 20 Frozen science experiments are sure to melt your heart. Whip up ice that’s hot to the touch, melt Elsa’s frozen hands, make some fizzy ice castles and more. Get inspired below and then…
This simple kids’ science activity is perfect for little scientists who like seeing creatures come alive before their eyes. Like our fizzing popsicle paint and magic balloons, this kids’ science experiment uses baking soda and vinegar to make gummy worms dance. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then grab 30 more easy-to-follow science experiments kids…
These bright and colorful hundred chart puzzles are a simple, hands-on way to help kids build number sense. Children can easily count on (22, 23, 24…), identify patterns (10, 20, 30…) and understand more and less (10 is more than 4…) There are so many simple ways to work on important math skills with just…
Making patterns is an important math concept for kids to know – and what better way to learn them than through conversation heart patterns!? When I told my 5 year-old, A, that she would be making patterns using classic Valentine’s conversation hearts, she couldn’t wait to get started. A loved sorting the different colored hearts,…
Quick, easy and a little magical – this kid’s science experiment with ice is simply too cool not to do. The classic activity challenges little magicians scientists to lift an ice cube using only a string and salt. With serious wow factor, this science experiment is a simple, fun way to learn about salts’ effects on…
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s a great time to find “perfect matches” with rhyming words. The motivating game includes 15 different rhyming pairs to give students plenty of practice with a variety of rhyming words. Grab the freebie below and then snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack for more fun! Getting Ready…
Classroom management is a critical piece of any successful school year. Students must know how to wait their turn, work out conflicts, stay on task – the list goes on. There are so many components teachers need to orchestrate well in order for learning to happen. Get organized then hop over to become a VIP…
Hands-on number games are a great way to help kids learn how to read, write and understand numbers. This list of 20 “why didn’t I think of that?!” fun number games shares our favorite finds from across the web. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our bundle of best-selling Pre-K centers in…
In this Skittles Rainbow kids’ science experiment, we used candy from my daughter’s Halloween stash to create a beautiful rainbow in a jar. It was so easy and fun my 4 year old didn’t mind sacrificing a little bit of her candy in the name of science. Follow the simple step-by-step below and then snag…
Looking for some fun St. Patrick’s Day activities with a math, science and literacy focus? You’ve come to the right spot. We’ve pulled together 25 of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids in one spot. We hope your little leprechauns love them too! For more activities, join The Plato Pack and get unlimited…
This Race to the Snowballs CVC game is sure to be “snow” much fun for students! It’s a great way for beginning readers to sound out and write three letter words. Scroll below to grab your download and then check out our best-selling Editable Sight Word Games in our shop! Getting Ready Prepping the activity…
It’s “snow” much fun to practice digraphs with a game! This playful, hands-on activity is a great way to add some excitement to your literacy centers this winter! Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our Vowel Team Centers for more word work fun! Getting Ready This digraph game was super quick and…
These adorable snowman addition puzzles are the perfect activity for the classroom as the air grows colder. The poor snowmen are missing their hats, and they need little mathematicians to find them! Our snowman button counting puzzles were such a hit for counting practice that I was excited to add in these snowman addition puzzles…
There’s something magical about growing crystals – whether you’re growing crystal names or growing crystal trees. No matter how many times we’ve waited for the stunning structures to appear, the surprise at what has grown never disappoints. This crystal tree demonstration is no exception. The surprisingly simple experiment is the perfect addition to our top-selling Super Cool Science…
This Q-tip snowflake STEM center is such an easy way to stretch students’ learning. Make it once, throw it into a bag or box, and you’re ready for some hands-on STEM fun all winter long. Snag your free snowflake center and then grab more STEM activities your kids will love with our Epic STEM Challenges…
These gumdrop counting cards are a festive and fun way to help preschoolers and kindergarteners work on the numbers 1 to 10 this holiday season. Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our Number Formation Pack for more math fun! We typically don’t eat a lot of candy, but who can resist getting…
This adorable rhyming turkey center is a playful way to work on rhyming skills this Thanksgiving. Just print and play! NOTE: Rhyming is one of the critical skills children need to learn before they’re ready to dive in and start reading. (You can see the 4 signs kids are ready to read HERE.) And when…
There are so many home science experiments for kids! From learning about how clouds rain to making sun-dried raisins, this list of 20 favorite science activities promises to be fun for kids AND grown ups. No science labs needed! Get inspired below and then grab 30 easy-to-follow science experiments kids will beg to repeat (plus…
This printable Christmas tree number match up is a fun, low prep way to work on number recognition, subitizing, counting, ten frames, and twenty frames with Pre-K and Kindergarten students this winter! Snag your activity and then hop over and grab our Number Formation Pack in our shop! Getting Ready To prep this number match…
These 20 Halloween science experiments for kids are sure to get little ghosts and goblins excited. Make tea bag ghosts really fly, whip up a batch of dancing Frankenworms and use candy to make a magically growing pumpkin. There are so many spook-tacular science experiments your kids will BEG to repeat! Try some of your favorite…
Tis’ the season for all things orange! There are SO MANY super fun pumpkin activities and we’re excited to pass along our favorites from across the web. This fall-themed roundup includes pumpkin-themed math, literacy and science projects your kids will LOVE. If you’re looking for more, hop over to become a VIP Plato Pack member so…
Just like last week, I’m excited to give you just-right activities for your students to complete at home so that they hit the ground running when school starts back up again.
By popular request, I added a sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can use during read-alouds PLUS an engaging science experiment kids can complete using just a Ziploc bag, a couple drops of food coloring and a Sharpie!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> A teacher letter you can copy and paste in an email to quickly explain your plan to families.
–> A weekly checklist giving kids 25 simple (and fun!) ways to stay engaged and learning.
–> 4 print-and-play activities practicing vowel teams and R influenced words, sight words, adding together equal sized groups to get ready for multiplication, beginning fractions, and problem solving.
–> 1 sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can print off and use during read alouds.
–> 1 easy-to-follow science experiment teaching kids about the water cycle.
Just like last week, I’m excited to give you just-right activities for your students to complete at home so that they hit the ground running when school starts back up again.
By popular request, I added a sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can use during read alouds PLUS an engaging science experiment kids can complete using just a Ziploc bag, a couple drops of food coloring and a Sharpie!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> A teacher letter you can copy and paste in an email to quickly explain your plan to families.
–> A weekly checklist giving kids 25 simple (and fun!) ways to stay engaged and learning.
–> 4 print-and-play activities practicing CVC words and vowel teams, sight words, adding to 12, adding together equal sized groups to get ready for multiplication, 3-dimensional shapes, and problem solving.
–> 1 sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can print off and use during read alouds.
–> 1 easy-to-follow science experiment teaching kids about the water cycle.
Just like last week, I’m excited to give you just-right activities for your students to complete at home so that they hit the ground running when school starts back up again.
By popular request, I added a sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can use during read alouds PLUS an engaging science experiment kids can complete using just a Ziploc bag, a couple drops of food coloring and a Sharpie!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND…
–> A teacher letter you can copy and paste in an email to quickly explain your plan to families.
–> A weekly checklist giving kids 25 simple (and fun!) ways to stay engaged and learning.
–> 4 print-and-play activities practicing letter sounds and CVC words, sight words, adding to 12, doubling + 1 and two-dimensional shapes.
–> 1 sheet of reading comprehension questions parents can print off and use during read alouds.
–> 1 easy-to-follow science experiment teaching kids about the water cycle.
Looking for some sight word practice that doesn’t include flashcards? This easy-peasey, squeezy activity is one of our favorite sight word games! It’s the perfect compliment to our Editable Sight Word Games! Getting Ready The prep for this was as easy as it comes. I quickly wrote a list of sight words down the right-hand…
These apple STEM challenges are a must-try! Grab a bag of apples and dive into science, measurement, buoyancy, life cycles, 2D shapes and numbers.
The set is perfect to use in STEM centers, math stations or as early finisher tasks.
—————> Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Apple Investigation Sheets (There are two versions: one using US measurement and one for metric.)
–> Apple Boat Races
–> Apple Life Cycle Poster
–> Apple Life Cycle Craftivity
–> Apple Life Cycle Cut and Paste Sequencing Activity
–> What’s Next? (You can practice any combination of numbers from 1 to 120.)
–> 2D Shape Concentration Game (Pick from 10 different 2D shapes.)
Looking for back to school STEM challenges your students will beg to repeat over and over again? You’re in the right spot!
Solve a batch of weight/mass task cards, complete a jaw dropping science experiment with pencils, use LEGO bricks to create a set of building challenges and more!
These five back to school STEM challenges include a variety of record sheets so you can easily adapt the activities for pre-k through second grade.
The set is perfect to use as science experiments, in STEM centers, math stations or as early finisher tasks.
————> Bundle with all of our STEM challenges and SAVE!
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> 15 weight/mass challenge cards
–> 15 length challenge cards
–> 15 building block challenge cards
–>How Many Long? (A hands-on measuring activity)
–> Pencil Through a Bag science experiment
All five STEM challenges include record sheets to help kids keep track of their answers AND easy to follow instructions making it easy for you to lead the activity.
This simple kids’ science experiment is a must-try this fall! Just grab a handful of Reese’s Pieces and a cup of hot water and you’re ready to make a jaw dropping magic pumpkin. Kids will beg to repeat the experiment over and over again. Try it out and then hop over to grab 30 more easy-to-follow…
Clever word work centers make it fun for kids to practice everything from rhyming to word building, sight words, word families, spelling and more. These motivating word work centers are so entertaining that kids won’t even realize they are learning. Snag your free game below and then hop over and grab 14 more board games for your…
My favorite way to begin teaching kids how to read is to start them off with the word they love most: their name! These playful, editable name puzzles are perfect for a zoo unit, beginning of year activity or just because. And, just like our super popular Editable Name Games, they work with any name under…
Make it fun for kids to learn about five human body systems: circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous and skeletal.
The Human Body Activity Pack includes information-packed posters, engaging layer books, science centers and human body craftivities. The easy to differentiate pack is perfect for kids from preschool through second grade.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> Human Body Systems Posters (circulatory, digestive, muscular, nervous, skeletal, and a bonus brain poster)
–> Body Systems Layer Book (2 black and white versions and 2 color options)
–> Brain Puzzle
–> Brain Hat
–> Hand Bones Coloring Sheet
–> Hand X-ray Craft
–> Find Your Pulse Activity
–> Digestive System in a Bag
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Such an easy way to add some hands-on, super cool science to your home or classroom!
STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering and Math) are all the buzz in education. Kids love finding out how things work through fun, hands-on projects and teachers love knowing that they’re preparing students for their techy future. These 40 kid-approved STEM activities are the perfect complement to the 150+ print-and-play STEM centers that are all available a VIP Plato Pack…
Who knew that a bag of straws could be perfect for five must-try STEM projects?!
STUDENTS WILL:
–> Build straw towers,
–> Design weight bearing bridges,
–> Make a raft,
–> Create straw mazes,
–> And build straw rockets that really fly!
The center cards, posters, record sheets and easy to follow directions are great to use as STEM centers, makerspaces or science centers.
Grab ALL of our STEM challenges (including this one!) HERE.
Grab a bag of marshmallow for some serious STEM fun!
STUDENTS WILL:
.–> Make an unsinkable marshmallow take a dive,
.–> Build marshmallow boats,
.–> Create weight bearing towers,
.–> Design a 3-dimensional cube,
The pack includes easy to follow teacher directions, posters, STEM center cards and activity record sheets.
Develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills. And use the activities to learn about buoyancy and wind too!
–> Bundle with all of our STEM activity packs and save!
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Grab a bag of cookies (yes, cookies!) and jump into five kid-friendly STEM projects.
STUDENTS WILL:
–> Build cookie skyscrapers
–> Make Matchbox Car garages
–> Design cookie parachutes
–> Create weight bearing bridges
–> And sneak in some math with cookie jar estimating
The pack includes easy to follow teacher directions, STEM center cards and activity record sheets.
Develop abstract thinking, design, engineering and building skills. Plus use the fun estimation activity to work on important math skills too!
The cookie STEM challenges are a perfect compliment to our toothpick STEM structures and famous landmark STEM cards!
NOTE: All of our products are instant downloads.
Grab a bag of cookies (yes, cookies!) and get ready for some serious STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fun! These five kid-approved projects develop abstract thinking, teamwork, engineering and math skills. They’re an easy prep, motivating way to help children prepare for their STEM filled future. Download your STEM cookie challenges in our store or on Teachers Pay…
Help kids develop abstract thinking, design and build skills, 2d and 3d shape recognition, and shape knowledge with these 24 toothpick STEM structure cards. The STEM structure cards are perfect for engineers from preschool to second grade!
Just grab a box of toothpicks and a container of playdough and you’re ready to start problem solving.
(You can even switch out the playdough for jelly beans, marshmallows or gumdrops to add a fun, seasonal twist.)
After building each shape, children take their learning one step further and label the number of vertices and edges.
INSIDE YOU’LL FIND:
–> (14) 2-dimensional challenge cards
–> (10) 3-dimensional challenge cards
–> (2) record sheets with answer keys
–> A build your own picture challenge for kids who are ready to be stretched.
Bundle the cards with ALL of our STEM challenges and save HERE!
Teaching kids about states of matter? You’re in the right spot! These motivating, playful states of matter activities will keep young scientists learning and smiling for days. Grab your States of Matter Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers! States of Matter One of the first science concepts many children learn are the…
Welcome Instagram friends! This is the place to find all of our latest posts in one spot. Simply scroll down and click on the activity you’re searching for – our newest posts are on top. Spring STEM Challenges in our shop // on Teachers Pay Teachers 3D Shape Puzzles Sticky Ice Rainbow Digraph Puzzles Egg…
On a recent foggy walk to school, my 3 year-old, Q, asked what made fog. Making a cloud in a jar was the perfect opportunity to show him just how clouds and fog (which is just low lying clouds) are formed. With virtually no prep and no cost, this super cool demonstration will have you playing Zeus,…
Learning the alphabet can be a lot of work, but one way to keep kids motivated is through fun games. Such as this free ice cream themed ABC activity! Scroll below to grab the freebie then make sure to hop over and snag our Ultimate Preschool Activity Pack! Getting Ready This free alphabet matching game…
We love craft stick activities. They’re low prep, hands-on and creative. Whether you’re looking for simple math games, craft projects, reading activities or even science experiments, these 25 craft stick activities have you covered. Who knew there were so many awesome ways to use a simple pack of craft sticks?! And speaking of reading and math, become a VIP Plato…
This delightfully messy activity blends art and kids’ science and is a great way to show that oil and water will not mix. Don’t let the mess stop you from trying this activity. My kiddos loved watching the water colors bead up on top of the oil and could have spent the whole morning painting. And, as a big…
Looking for some cool bug activities to try with your kids? These 21 creepy crawly math, literacy and craft projects are sure to be a hit. Whether you’re looking for new ideas for an insect unit or you just want to step up the fun factor, we hope you love these 21 cool bug activities as much as we do….
I admit it: I used to be a Dollar Tree skeptic. I couldn’t imagine that a store filled with things costing just one buck could possibly have anything worthwhile. Boy was I wrong. The Dollar Tree is packed with awesome classroom supplies – scissors, flashcards, posters, dice… It even has a teacher supply aisle. No joke. Here are 100+ of…
Our free printable alphabet tracing roads have been a HUGE hit so I was excited to put together a follow up activity book that was all about numbers. This freebie is a hands-on way to teach kids how to write and understand 0 to 10. Use it as a classroom math station, a homeschool activity…
ABC games are a great way to teach kids the names and sounds of letters. What makes this roundup of 20 ABC games a little different is that it’s filled with boy-tested and strongly approved activities that are about the things boys love most. No worksheets allowed. So roll up your sleeves, pull on your fireman hat and get ready to…
‘Tis the season for all things outdoors. To keep my 4 year-old daughter, A, engaged during long hikes and jaunts on the beach, I’ve loaded our activity bin with several easy outdoor scavenger hunts. {There is something about the thrill of the hunt that never fails to motivate my 4 year old.} For more fun ideas,…
This 2D shape hunt is a simple way to turn an ordinary regular neighborhood walk into a super fun math lesson! Learn about 2d shapes including circles, hexagons, rectangles and squares as you sneak in a little exercise. For more fun shapes activities, check out our Pattern Block Mats in our shop! Getting Ready To…
Help kids build a strong foundation of skills with these 21 awesome preschool math games. The list includes fun ways to learn shapes, counting, number writing, measuring and more. They’re the perfect complement to our Number Formation Pack! First up on our to do list are shape games – motivating activities teaching kids the names…
Learning numbers is fun and tasty with this activity. This simple number trail mix is a fun way to get kids involved in packing their own snacks AND sneak in a little math practice too. It’s the perfect complement to our Number Formation Pack! Getting Ready Gathering supplies for this project was pretty quick and…
I want my kids to grow up to be kind, thoughtful grown ups so I was excited to pull together a Kindness Jar filled with 25 simple ways we could spread some joy to strangers. Whether you decide to see how many of the activities you can complete in just one day or you choose to…
