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Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities and Challenges BUNDLE
STEM Challenge Bucket Tower Problem-Solving Learning Activity Upper Elementary
This unique and original STEM Activity features a bucket with the challenge to build a tower that will hold weight. It's an engaging student favorite and you will love the ready-made lab sheets and low prep. Students must also explain why their towers need a bucket. Imaginative answers are one of the high points of this challenge- along with seeing those creative bucket towers!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here for the Easy Supplies 6-Pack bun
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM CHALLENGES ENTIRE YEAR 60 Projects, Planning Guide, and Posters
"Task Don't Ask" 50+ Ways For Teachers to Task and Increase Student Engagement
Are you looking for a way to engage ALL your students? TASK don't ASK! Tasking is an effective teaching strategy you can use in your classroom in order to increase student engagement. When you simply ask your class a question, you're only engaging the handful of students who raise their hand. Instead, replace your question with a "task." When you do this, ALL students are accountable to complete the task.An example of asking looks like:"Who can tell me the 4 types of precipitation?"An example of
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Not Grade Specific
STEM Challenge Earthquake Resistant Structures Project- 3 Versions
This STEM activity features an earthquake simulation with students building and shaking! You will love the shake tray instructions and ready-made lab sheets. This engineering project is one of our favorites! Your students will love building the structures and cheering when they remain standing. I include 3 different methods for the challenge.➡️ Click here to save 20% with a bundle including this resource and 2 more Earth challenges.NOTE: This resource contains many ways to complete this challeng
Grades:
4th - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Projects STEM Challenge Bundle Featuring Earthquake Structures
Build a Boat STEM Challenge featuring a Budget Activity
This is a STEM challenge you must try! Students build a boat and test its ability to float. This activity also includes using a budget to "purchase" materials. It's a STEM project your students will love!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the Challenge?Students will design and build a boat! Using simple supplies you probably already have on hand, students choose which materials they wish to use. To make this even more challenging students have a sp
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Projects Building Models - Mazes, Boats, and Cars Challenges
Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fin
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Types:
End of the Year Craft STEM Activities Summer STEM Challenges Packet Worksheets
3 End of the Year STEM Challenges - Mini Golf Course (Hole in One) Challenge, Balloon Rocket Car Challenge, and Trampoline Challenge. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section.This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really get their brains going during the en
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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3D Shape Activity {My 3D Shapes Mini-Book} {Common Core Aligned 3D Shape Fun}
This Common Core aligned 3D Shape Mini Book will make a fabulous addition to your 3D shape activities! Students will love identifying and sorting the shapes. They will also use their descriptive writing skills to describe and identify each shapes attributes.
In each individual mini-book you will find:
*"My 3D Shapes Mini-Book" Cover Page
*6 Shape Pages where students will identify and sort the shape and real word example of the shape. They will also write a description of it. The shapes include
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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STEM Popcorn Challenge - Problem-Solving & Volume Project - Measurement Activity
It’s the Popcorn STEM Activity! This Easy Prep Challenge is one of my absolute favorites to use as an exploration into volume. This challenge has been tested with 2nd-5th graders and they all enjoy designing those containers to hold the popcorn. Inevitably, there will be gigantic containers. Please note: This challenge is available in money-saving bundles!➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM Volume Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % with STEM 6-Pack Math Skills Bundle➡️ Click HERE to save 20 % wit
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Challenges Volume BUNDLE featuring Problem-Solving & Math
Ancient Greece Activities Project Craft Activity STEM History Olympics Challenge
Ancient Greece STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 3 Greece STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, &
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Inferencing Activities - Doodle Notes with Inference Reading Passages
Students often struggle with making inferences while reading. That’s because inferencing is a challenging skill! Help students develop their inferring skills with this incredibly fun and engaging reading mini-unit. It combines doodle notes where students sketch notes about how to make inferences AND actual learning activities to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. It’s fun and educational! First, students DOODLE and then they DO activities to help them showcase their l
Grades:
4th - 7th
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STEM Spaghetti Tower Challenge Problem-Solving Project
Who knew a project using spaghetti could be so engaging and have easy prep for you? Students love this tower-building event with the unlikeliest of materials- spaghetti and one marshmallow. You will enjoy the ready-made lab sheets and the 4 different versions of this resource. ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.What is the challenge?Students will use raw spaghetti strands to build a structure that will hold weight at the top. There are 4 variations of this
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Mindfulness Guided Meditations For Self-Regulation, Morning Meetings & SEL
Looking for an easy way to implement mindfulness with your students? These 30 guided meditation scripts are a great, no prep way to help your students be calm, focused, and productive. Students will reflect on various experiences and use mindfulness to stay in the present! They are great to use in the morning, after recess, or any other time when your students could benefit from taking time to be calm and reflective.This resource is part of a mindfulness activities bundle! Click here to save 20%
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Mindfulness Activities Bundle With Games, Centers, Worksheets & More
Be a Bucket Filler - Bucket Filler Activities
Character education needs to be explicitly taught. Teach your students the importance of kindness and how to be a Bucket Filler using this Bucket Filling resource. This pack includes everything you need to complete your bucket filler display, lessons, bucket notes and a booklet. This resource is perfect for:✔Teachers of Kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade.✔Teachers who are looking for a concrete way to discuss kindness.✔Teachers who want a set of READY TO USE lessons to teach the concept of
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Back To School Bundle of Essential Products for K-3
STEM Bubble Wand Design Challenge Science Problem-Solving Activity
Bubbles, Bubbles, Everywhere! STEM students love bubbles! This STEM activity has elements of fun, but also a great design and building challenge. After exploring with bubbles students will design and test their own bubble wands! Watch them engineer the ultimate bubble with their bubble wands!➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 3 projects.➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM resource in a bundle of 6 projects.What is the challenge?This STEM Challenge will have your st
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM Fun Challenge Bundle
Year Long Classroom Planning Curriculum Map EDITABLE Template
This classroom planning template can be used to plan your entire year with ease! You can include weekly lessons and plans organized by subject and quarter for the entire year. Included in this product:Second Grade Year Long Plan exampleEDITABLE Planning template organized by subjectEDITABLE Planning template organized by quarterEmail me with any questions or requests! handmadeteacher.amy@gmail.comCheck out these other products!Bold and Colorful Wall Calendar and Schedule Cards BUNDLEDigital Read
Grades:
K - 6th
The Good Egg Lesson and Activities for Social Emotional Learning
Jory John’s “The Good Egg” is an awesome story with several themes that make it great for a whole group SEL lesson or guidance lesson, group counseling, or individual counseling sessions. This resource is a set of activities that companion wonderfully with the book. Activities cover the following objectives: understanding what is not their business/not in their control, taking care of themselves when they're stressed, and recognizing their own goodness.*Now includes Google Slides(TM) for most of
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2nd - 5th
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The Cool Bean Lesson and Activities for Social Emotional Learning
Jory John’s “The Cool Bean” is an awesome story with several themes that make it great for whole group lessons, small group counseling, and individual counseling. This resource is a set of activities that companion wonderfully with the book. Activities cover the following areas: identifying what they personally believe is cool, developing ideas of how to be kind, inclusion, and self-acceptance.Now includes Google Slides (TM) for most of the activities!Resource includes:Lesson plan including disc
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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STEM Activity Elevators Challenge - A Simple Machine Project
Here's a fabulous STEM project with a focus on creating a cranking device. This STEM Activity features designing and building a working elevator! Great for October or any time of year! ➡️ Click here to save 20% on this STEM Challenge and 2 additional activities!Ideas for use:For Halloween, we have lifted small pumpkins, black kettles full of candy corn, and even apples. We have also tried Easter eggs! This challenge can be used at any time of the year! Try pumpkins for fall, apples in August, b
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM MONTHLY BUNDLE 30 Challenges FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
Leadership Activities | TED Talks Lesson | Classroom Management
Teach your students a new definition of "leader" that includes them; and demonstrate how smallest of actions can make a huge difference in someone's life. And you will promote positive classroom relationships at the same time!➜This lesson is also available as part of my Ready-to-Go Lessons: Emergency, Sub Plans, & More. Check it out now!☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ ☼ Voted by a TED-Ed group of teens in the top ten TED Talks for teens, your students will find t
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Sub Plans | Emergency Lessons Bundle
Oral Presentation Rubric
Motivate students to give a top notch presentation with this fun, useful and grade appropriate rubric! Use with any presentation! It is student friendly, while still providing useful feedback so the next presentation will be even better! I prefer grading the written project and oral presentation separately so I designed this rubric to fill that void.It gives students immediate feedback because you can easily grade them as they are presenting and hand them the form right away! Aligned with the ne
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Ultimate 5th Grade ELA Bundle
Integrated Phonics & Handwriting Practice: K & 1st-grade
Phonics, reading, and writing prompts are aligned with the standards that are expected for Kindergarten while embedded cues remind children to use and practice conventional letter formations. If you have taught your children conventional letter formations but they are not yet using them consistently in their daily writing, this is the tool for you! Ideal for guided work during the second half of Kindergarten or independent work during first half of first grade. Many teachers use for morning or
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: INTERACTIVE Lowercase Handwriting Distance Learning, Teletherapy Bundle
Substitute Binder - Secondary Teacher Binder for Subs
Fully editable substitute binder to prepare your class for success with a substitute teacher. Start the year off organized! This will keep you from having to rewrite the same information over and over again or from confusion while you are gone. Just add work!What is included?Print and go PDF fileFile that can be edited in Google SlidesTips and ideas for various proceduresFile includes the following:Binder CoverBinder DividersTable of ContentsPrinting DirectionsSubstitute LetterCampus Informat
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Back to School Starter Pack for Middle School
Aesop's Fables Reader's Theater Scripts and Activities for Grades 4-7
Looking for a fun way to teach fables to your middle grade to middle school students? These Aesop's Fables reader's theater scripts are easy to implement, and students will love them! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating fables into your language arts instruction.These four, one-page, three-character scripts with corresponding reader response questions will give your students the chance to: work on fluency, reading comprehension while learning about the fables genre in a fun and en
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reader's Theater Bundle: 12 Engaging Scripts for Big Kids
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