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Preschool science activities under $5
All About Pumpkins - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning about Pumpkins FUN and hands on in your classroom using this unit made just for little learners! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can sen
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
Leaves and Trees - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning about Trees and Leaves FUN and hands on in your classroom using this science unit made just for little learners! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
STEM Bins® Seasonal Task Cards - STEM Activities
The following task cards are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® , found at the following link:★STEM BINSNOW INCLUDES A SPANISH AND FRENCH VERSION!!!This is a HUGE pack of 162 additional task cards for STEM Bins®! Students can use a STEM Bin® with a building material of their choice to construct as many seasonal structures as possible.Includes the following themes:Pages 3-8: Task Card Box Covers (recommended for 4x6 photo cases)Pages 9-10: Back to School StructuresPages 11-12: Fall/Halloween/Tha
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PreK - 5th
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All About Shells - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, and kinder)
Make learning all about the Shells fun and hands on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can send home to families, so they can continue
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
All About Magnets - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning all about MAGNETS fun and hands on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can send home to families, so they can continue t
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1
These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher
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PreK - 6th
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STEM I Can Build®️ Cards, Books, and Anchor Charts
I Can Build books and anchor charts are a fun way to get students thinking of all the things they can build and engineer! It is an easy and manageable way to add STEM to your classroom with real photographs!Blocks and manipulatives give students the opportunity to be creative, problem-solve, develop math concepts, develop eye-hand coordination, develop fine motor (if the blocks are small), and develop inquiry skills (STEM & STEAM). Add a literacy component and have students draw and write ab
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: STEM I Can Build®️ Cards, Books, and Anchor Charts BUNDLE
Animals in Winter - - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning all about Animals in Winter, Hibernation, Migration, and Animal Adaptations fun and hands-on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands-on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read-aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half-page n
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
Plant Life Cycle
Plant Life Cycle This fun little interactive craftivity allows your students to reinforce their knowledge of the life cycle of a plant. Three different options are included: Version 1 has the students tracing a sentence and coloring the pictures. Version 2 has blank lines for students to write their own sentence and color the pictures. Version 3 has lines for writing their own sentence and space for them to draw their own picture. I’ve included some pictures and tips as well. This would look c
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Flip Book BUNDLE
Plants Flowers Science Experiments Parts of Flower Planting Seeds Activities
Easily add hands-on science activities that teach students about plants, plant needs, planting seeds, and the parts of a flower. Includes: plants and flowers science activities with coordinating pagesplant journals & planting beans (seeds) activities (3 different options)flower craftivities parts of a flower word wall cards and labelsparts of a flower puzzle & printable pages links to digital Seesaw activities for easy tech integration The step-by-step directions with photos make for eas
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PreK - 2nd
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The Life Cycle Of A Butterfly Craft With A Very Hungry Caterpillar
Review the life cycle of a butterfly with this super-cute Hungry Caterpillar craft activity and easily tie science into literature. Completed projects make a sweet bulletin board.With several options, it's easy to diversify for a variety of ages & skill levels. * For one of the caterpillars, students trace and write the words and then color, cut and glue the realistic graphics to the appropriate "body segments". * An easier version, includes cute clip art right on the circles, skipping the
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PreK - 2nd
Butterfly Craft for Spring
Spring would not be complete without some beautiful butterflies! This adorable Butterfly Craft will be the perfect addition to your room décor for this time of year! It contains everything you need to make this craft. You can copy the pages onto colored paper or use them as templates to trace the shapes. When completely assembled, students can draw a mouth with crayon, marker or colored pencil.This Butterfly Craft is also part of my BUTTERFLY BUNDLEBUTTERFLY BUNDLE>**************************
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Craft Bundle - All Year Long
Animal Habitats Sort Activities + FREE Spanish
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about animal habitats. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads i
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Science Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish
All About Rocks- Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning all about Rocks and Minerals fun and hands on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can send home to families, so they can
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
Emergency Sub Plans-Kindergarten Zoo Day!
Have a conference, workshop, doctor’s appointment, sick child, or are simply too sick to teach? Then, take the day and give your students a day at the zoo! This packet was designed for Kindergarten and early First Grade students with those days in mind. Grab your favorite zoo-themed book(s), hit print, and you are ready to go! Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and writing activities for two days are included in this packet. Most, if not all, of the math and language arts worksheets c
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Kindergarten Entire Year Sub Plans Bundle
Pumpkin Craft: {Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Craftivity}
Pumpkin life cycle Create a 3-D Pumpkin craft this fall that also teaches the life cycle of a pumpkin. This craft is perfect for fall or Autumn, Halloween, and even Thanksgiving. It's perfect for life cycle of a plant units too.Your pumpkin craftivity includes directions, patterns, life cycle of a pumpkin sequencing cards, and life cycle of a pumpkin poster.This item is a Top 100 SellerTip: Have clothespins on hand for the little ones to hold the pieces together and you can even tape the backs t
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PreK - 4th
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Life Cycle of a Plant Craft | Plant Life Cycle Craft Sequencing Activity
This plant life cycle craft is simple, but so engaging and perfect for any plant unit! Just print and let your students get to work!I have just updated this craft, but I know many people loved the original version so I have included BOTH! When you download, you will have access to both the original and the updated crafts!Students will assemble the pot and the plant. They will then color, cut out, and glue in order the steps of the plant life cycle. There is very little prep for you, but students
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PreK - 1st
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Weather Sort & Classify - Weather Science Center Activity
Weather Sort & Classify is a sorting & classifying activity to teach students about different types of weather. This set contains classification cards for rainy, stormy, cloudy, foggy, sunny, windy & snowy weather. This is a great activity for a classroom Science Center for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade. The activity uses real photographs of the types of weather.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!Includes:7 Weather TypesMats with photos (can be u
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PreK - 1st
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K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities
***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Blocks STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bi
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PreK - 6th
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Food Groups: Sort & Classify, Nutrition
This is a sorting & classifying activity to teach students about food groups. This set contains classification cards for Bread & Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Meat & Eggs, Milk & Dairy, and Sweets. This is a great activity for a classroom Science Center for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade. The activity uses real photographs of the foods.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!Includes:Mats with photos (can be used as posters)Sorting mats without photo
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PreK - 1st
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Magnet Mazes Hands On Activity
Looking for a quick and easy Science Center or Morning Tub Activity for your students to explore magnets? Your students will love experimenting with magnets and observing how they interact while working their way through these mazes. Students will use a magnet on the underside of the maze to move another magnet or magnetic object through the maze in this fun, low-prep activity.What's Included:*12 Pathways*12 Mazes (3 each of 4 different levels of difficulty)To prepare: Print, laminate, cut, add
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Magnet Mazes BUNDLE Hands On Activities
Spring Scavenger Hunt - Spring Nature Walk Exploration
Grab a clipboard and get out and explore on a SPRING nature walk! Students can work individually, pairs or groups to find spring items. Some sheets list items to find and others have students make lists of things they see.SOLD SEPARATELY - OR PURCHASE THE BUNDLE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE!SCAVENGER HUNTS ARE AVAILABLE IN FOUR SEASONS ALONG WITH NEIGHBORHOOD VERSION!WINTERSPRING SUMMER FALL NEIGHBORHOOD ALL FOUR SEASONS PLUS NEIGHBORHOOD BUNDLE BASIC SHAPE SCAVENGER HUNTSINDOOROUTDOOR3-D GEOMETRIC SHA
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PreK - 5th
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All About Simple Machines - Science for Little Learners Unit
Make learning all about Simple Machines (pulleys, wedges, screws, levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles) fun and hands on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
Living and Nonliving Things Living Science Unit | Kindergarten and First Grade
Living and Nonliving Activities: 97 pages packed with ready-to-use and hands-on activities dedicated to direct instruction on Living and non-living things. This Living and Nonliving Print & Play Pack is aimed at developing a basic and deeper understanding of what living things are for little learners. This bundle includes ready-to-use charts, engaging printables, high-visual pocket chart pieces, and more. NEWLY EXPANDED AND UPDATED ON MAY 3, 2024⭐Living Things and Non-Living Digital Option-
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PreK - 1st
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