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Kindergarten engineering homeschool curricula for Gifted and Talented
Primary GATE Gifted and Talented Program for the Year -- 410 Pages, 50%+ off!
You will be a rock star! This collection is highly interactive, creative, and rich in age-appropriate critical thinking.
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This collection takes me through an entire year of lessons with my advanced groups of kindergarteners, 1st, and 2nd graders . . . but many of these lessons can also be used for middle and upper elementary kids, especially if you come into the regular classroom to teach whole-class enrichment lessons.
19 units and 419 pages of lessons!
Grades:
K - 3rd
Fall STEM / STEAM Activities
This is a big bundle of STEM and STEAM activities based on different fall themes (also great for Halloween and Thanksgiving). Activities and worksheets included in this set are:
Apples
-Life Cycle of an Apple Tree (science/technology)
-Apple Tree Observation Journal (science)
-Apple Taste Test and Graph (math)
-Apple Prints (art)
-Apple Chips Recipe (science/math)
-Design an Apple Plate (engineering/design)
Pumpkins
-Pumpkin Life Cycle (science/technology)
-How Heavy is that Pumpkin (measureme
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
Mission to Mars: Elementary STEM Curriculum Unit (STEM Club, STEM Camp)
Mission to Mars: Elementary STEM UnitTransform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This unit includes 10 engineering design challenges that follow a storyline - complete with instructional videos and editable handouts!This unit is perfect for an afterschool STEM club, summer STEM camp, STEM elective, or science classroom! Click for standards alignment and supply list. This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills.
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Kindergarten STEM STEAM Challenges, Makerspace Activities, Engineering & Design
These 3 types of STEAM STEM challenges are my favorite way to encourage engineering & design thinking in my kindergarten classroom and makerspace, but can also be used in preschool, first grade or homeschool. Use these makerspace activities as an independent STEAM STEM activity, station, bin, or for morning work, choice time or small group science lessons. Read 3 Types of Makerspace Challenges to Use Across the Kindergarten Year to see how I use this in my own kindergarten classroom for play
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Kindergarten Makerspace Bundle, STEM Center Challenges, STEAM activities
Summer STEM / STEAM Ideas
This STEM and STEAM product shows you different ways you can incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into your summer learning.
Teacher idea page and worksheets included in this set are:
Astronomy
-Phases of the Moon Handout (freebie in my store)
-Constellation Study Sheet
-Design a Rocket handout
-Moon Dough Recipe
Animals
-Build a Nest design page
-Animal Habitat design page
-Animal Habitat minibook
-Animal Graphs handout
-Animal Homes drawing page
-Bird Watching powerpo
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Grades:
K - 4th
Mission to Moon: Elementary STEM Curriculum Unit (STEM Club or STEM Camp)
Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to the Moon!This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Astronaut Alex then guides the class through Stage 2 engineering design challenges with each unit a progressively more complex design challenge as students arrive at and explore Moon. Units are aligned to science and math standards along with a different career focus and STEM word of the day such as teamwork, resilience
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Grades:
K - 6th
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-PS2-1
...
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Kindergarten NGSS Life + Earth Science STEM Curriculum + Engineering Challenges
Lesson 1: What do Plants Need to SurviveAddresses Kinder NGSS standard (K-LS1-1)Detailed Lesson plan & Focus QuestionVocabulary & Picture Support for your Word WallWhat a Plant Needs to Survive Investigation Activity InstructionsWhat a Plant Needs to Survive Student Booklet (2 versions included)Germinate a Bean Activity & Student WorksheetSuggested Read AloudWhat do plants need to survive? Student AssessmentWhat do plants need to survive? Student sheet with handwriting practice pages
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Grades:
K
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
...
Ramps Science Unit for Preschool and Kindergarten (Simple Machines)
Students will use balls, cars and other objects on ramps as they consider the question, "What affects the way an object rolls down a ramp?" This packet supports the Next Generation Science Standards. The “Science Kids” series is intended to help teachers implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on science activities for children in Preschool, Kindergarten and the early grades. The activities in these packets are based on the scientific method and encourage inquiry-based learning. All activit
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS:
K-PS2-2
Also included in: Science Kids... Second Quarter Bundle
(STEM) STEAM: Sierpinski Pyramid Collaborative Project
Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with this fun hands-on collaborative project. Typically done during a Family Math Night event, this project can also be done in the classroom. The best part is, each person is individually represented in the final product!Participants design a tetrahedron which will be used to create a large Sierpinski pyramid.Included in the lesson plan• list of materials needed• mathematical background• mathematical vocabular
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Grades:
K - 8th
STEAM: Soccer Ball Collaborative Project
Get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) with this fun hands-on collaborative project. Typically done during a Family Math Night event, this project can also be done in the classroom. The best part is, each person is individually represented in the final product!Participants will learn how a soccer ball design is based on a truncated icosahedron through an introduction to 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional geometry. They will create one of the panels
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
Kindergarten Science Center Activities, Take-Apart Tub, Sensory Bin, Nature Tray
Take hands-on learning to a new level by having a Take-Apart Tub, sensory bin or nature tray in your preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool science center. Kids love taking things apart and it's a great way for your young scientists to learn the inner workings of both natural and human-made objects. ✅How Does This Science Center Work?:Each week, month, or season choose a new object to add to your Take-Apart Tub, sensory bin, or nature tray. Objects can be gathered by you, your class, or by fam
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
Science Fair Project Guide | Experiment Journal And Worksheets | Grade K 1
This step by step guide introduces kindergarteners, first graders, and parents to the science fair. Included are workbook pages, background information, tips, blank science journal, and poster board layout. It supports parents and teachers as they work as a team with the child to create an original age-appropriate experiment. Teachers can use it for creating whole-class projects. We will help make the science fair a fun and rewarding experience.Ways to use the workbookGreat for science fairs
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Grades:
K - 1st, Staff
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
Hot Dog Coding Game Bundle (Game 1 to 5 + bonus)
All Hot Dog Coding Games in ONE package. Enjoy a nice package discount and save time from going through purchase process multiple times.Each game focuses on one or two crucial skills kids need before they officially start computer coding class or training.Hot Dog Coding Game 1: introduction to all 5 skillsHot Dog Coding Game 2: Teach kids thinking from different perspectivesHot Dog Coding Game 3: Teach kids decompose big tasks into smaller manageable pieces and executive function skillsHot Dog
Grades:
PreK - 6th
NGSS Life Science "Trait Mountain" STEM Unit (Traits|Heredity|Biomimicry) |1-LS
Traits, heredity, survival and biomimicry: flora and fauna abound in Trait Mountain. Follow Trait Mountain Trail and discover the life science behind traits, survival and biomimicry on your way to the summit in this three-week unit!DEMOView demo (with intro screens and a few sample interactions only) here.★ For a quick peek at part of Lesson 3, check out myBiomimicry Discovery Cards Demo.★Three weeks’ worth of lesson plans are aligned to the first-grade Next Generation Science Standards for life
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: NGSS Grade 1 Bundle: All 5 STEM Units
Kindergarten Block Center Challenges, Block Building Play Ideas and Activities
These block center challenges are my favorite way to offer block building activities in my kindergarten classroom, but can also be used in preschool, first grade or homeschool. Use these block play ideas as an independent activity, station, play tub, or for morning work, choice time or small group lessons. Just add blocks and a few simple props and you are ready to go!When children visit the block building center, they explore both math and science concepts through exploration and experimentatio
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-LS1-1
Money Wheel- Coin Math with Montessori Bead Bars: Pennies to Half Dollars
This unique "wheel" material is one that you will not find anywhere else. I developed it during a Montessori conference when I found that there was little available from the vendors for teaching money concepts in a truly hands-on and conceptual way. I commissioned a wood prototype, which I used in my classroom for many years. It was one of the most popular materials in my classroom, and it has been amazing to see the speed at which students gain not only comfort with coins, but also skills in
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 4th
CCSS:
Critical Thinking and Creativity Pack (NO PREP and INDEPENDENT WORK!)
Do you have a student that needs some independent work that will challenge his/her brain or get him/her thinking in ways they don't normally get to think? Then this packet is for them! It includes 10 independent activities that will get them thinking creatively and in critical ways.
The activity pack includes:
-Memory Game
-The Terrific Threes (Flexible thinking)
-T Shirt Time (Creative thinking)
-Create Your Own Emoji System
-Game Time! (Create your own board game)
-Rad Road Signs
-Car Dash
Grades:
K - 4th
Preschool Themes Bundle
Preschool Themes BundleNEW! Preschool STEM Lessons Are Here! You asked, and we answered! This year, we will be featuring preschool thematic units designed with the help of a preschool teacher! Who Are These Packs For? These packs are perfect for kiddos ages 3-5 (older and younger as needed)! Teachers, parents, caregivers, and group leaders can use these activities easily. Where Can I Use These Packs? These projects can be easily used in the classroom and at home for homeschooling! A variety of
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Grades:
PreK - K
Ultimate K-2 STEM Lesson Plan Bundle
Unlock the wonders of STEM with this comprehensive lesson plan bundle, expertly designed for kindergarten through second-grade students! Whether you're guiding curious kindergarteners through the basics of physics or exploring ecological systems with second graders, this collection has everything you need to make science exciting and accessible.Bundle Features:18 Complete Lesson Plans: Each lesson is tailored to specific age groups (Kindergarten ages 5-7, Grade 1 ages 6-8, and Grade 2 ages 7-9),
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Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
...
"5 Little Monkeys" STEM Challenges BUNDLE
Save money and get ALL of my “5 Little Monkey” STEM challenges in this bundle! (Be sure to download the preview to see everything that is included.)
"STEM" means "Science, Technology, Engineering and Math", and even the youngest students can benefit from doing STEM activities. This packet incorporates reading and literacy along with the traditional STEM disciplines.
"5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" STEM Challenges
The five little monkeys have all bumped their heads, and the doctor nee
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Types:
NGSS Earth & Space Science: "Astro Observatory" STEM Unit | 1-ESS1-1
Patterns of the sun, moon and stars are under constant study at Astro Observatory!Collect sun, moon and star symbols on a Grecian urn while discovering and the sun's rise-set pattern, the moon's monthly phase cycle and the nightly rotation of the starsin this three-week unit!***VIEW THE DEMO***View demo (with intro screens and a few sample interactions only) here.Three weeks’ worth of lesson plans are aligned to the first-grade 1-ESS1-1 Next Generation Science Standards for earth and space scien
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Grade 1 Bundle: All 5 STEM Units
Dare to Be Different - Carla's Sandwich - Teacher Guide
Dare to be different and stand out from the crowd! Take a bite into this Mighty Books & Brains unit featuring Carla's Sandwich by Debbie Herman. Guide your students to celebrate their differences, identify the climax of a story (aka the juicy part), and do some Sandwich Math (fractions, division, and buying sandwiches at The Sandwich Shop using bills and coins). This is digital unit that includes the complete Dare to Be Different unit (both the Teacher Guide and all Student Graphic Organizer
Grades:
K - 2nd
Learning to Trace Letters Activity Bundle
Set your young learners on the path to success with our Learning to Trace Letters Activity Bundle! This thoughtfully curated bundle provides a comprehensive and enjoyable approach to mastering letter tracing, designed specifically for toddlers and preschoolers. Perfect for both classroom use and at-home practice, this bundle includes everything you need to make learning letters fun and effective.Bundle Highlights:Individual Letter Tracing Sheets: Each letter of the alphabet has its own dedicated
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Kindergarten STEM Activities | Beginning of the Year STEAM Lessons
Enhance your kindergarten curriculum with this comprehensive STEM bundle! This bundle includes four engaging resources designed to introduce young learners to the exciting world of STEM and STEAM:Kindergarten STEM Project: CollaborationKindergarten STEM Lesson: Problem SolvingKindergarten STEM Lesson: Hands-On ExplorationKindergarten STEM Curriculum: Beginning-of-the-Year LessonEach resource in this bundle is carefully crafted to promote collaboration, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
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