Lessons for all learners, for educators by an educator. Ready-to-use lesson plans for classrooms and homeschools. Featuring engaging, low-prep activities for the busy teacher.
Lessons for all learners, for educators by an educator. Ready-to-use lesson plans for classrooms and homeschools. Featuring engaging, low-prep activities for the busy teacher.
Minecraft Building Ideas for Thanksgiving STEM Activities
Enjoy this FREE sample of building challenges with a Thanksgiving theme. It is a perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities! Building challenges strengthen problem-solving and engineering skills as well as encourage teamwork and persistence. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers or just for fun! Complete these Minecraft ideas without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials.
This Resource Includes
12 challenges in four versions
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for School Task Cards
Engage students and ignite their enthusiasm for learning with this set of 28 back-to-school themed Minecraft building challenges. These hands-on activities are designed to enhance STEM skills while fostering creativity and critical thinking. With a range of building challenges, from simple to complex, this resource is suitable for students of all ages and abilities.
Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in creating their Minecraft structures. The third version features Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life.
Whether using craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the popular game of Minecraft, these task cards provide endless opportunities for educational fun. Perfect for classrooms, homeschools, STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, morning baskets, or any learning environment. Get your students excited about returning to school and watch their imaginations soar!
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item description
• Item description with picture
• Item description with Minecraft building tips
Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards.
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Minecraft Building Ideas for Christmas Task Cards (Secular Version)
This set of Minecraft Christmas ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of objects and symbols relating to the Christmas season. All items are secular and can be enjoyed by children of all backgrounds.
Each building challenge is offered in three versions to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities. The first version provides only a description, allowing students the freedom to exercise their imagination and develop unique interpretations. The second version includes pictures, offering visual cues to guide students in their building process. The third version features Minecraft building tips, helping those who may require ideas or suggestions on how to bring their creations to life.
With a wide range of building challenges, varying in difficulty from easy to complex, this resource can be utilized with learners of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as students can also complete the challenges using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or craft items.
The challenges can be used as Christmas activities, in enrichment centers, in STEM bins or just for fun! It is a great way to get your students engaged in learning STEM skills while they play!
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item description
• Item description with picture
• Item description along with Minecraft building tips
Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards.
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Minecraft Building Ideas for State of Texas Task Cards
Learn about the Lone Star State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Texas such as rodeos, bluebells, the Alamo and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of California Task Cards
Learn about the Golden State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to California such as Hollywood, cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Activities Bundle for the State of Florida Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Florida with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow you to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of Florida landmarks and symbols to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to the Sunshine State.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Activities Bundle for the State of Missouri Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Missouri with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow you to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of Missouri landmarks and symbols to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to the Show Me State.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of Florida Task Cards
Learn about the Sunshine State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Florida such as oranges, alligators, palm trees and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of Missouri Task Cards
Learn about the Show Me State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to Missouri such as barbeque, caves, the Gateway Arch and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Bundle of Activities for the State of Texas Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Texas with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways as well as to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of Texas symbols and landmarks to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to different countries.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Activities Bundle for the State of New York Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of New York with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow for differentiation for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of New York symbols and landmarks to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to different states.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Activities Bundle for the State of California Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of California with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow for differentiation for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of California landmarks and symbols to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to different states.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of New York Task Cards
Learn about the Empire State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to New York such as pizza, Times Square, Broadway and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Activities Bundle for the State of Colorado Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Colorado with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow you to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of Colorado landmarks and symbols to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to the Centennial State.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of Colorado Task Cards
Learn about the Centennial State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building Colorado landmarks, objects, and symbols such as trout, skiing, the Rocky Mountains and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the State of Massachusetts Task Cards
Learn about the Bay State while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building Massachusetts landmarks, objects, and symbols such as lighthouses, clams, the Mayflower and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for state studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Activities Bundle for the State of Massachusetts Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Massachusetts with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways and allow you to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of Massachusetts landmarks and symbols to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to the Bay State.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
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Bundle of Activities for Country of England Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of England with this bundle of activities. It includes printables as well as STEM activities. The three sets of flashcards can be used in multiple ways as well as to differentiate for varying abilities and ages. Use the worksheet for additional practice or as an assessment, Children will love using their knowledge of English symbols and landmarks to build items in the game of Minecraft. The Minecraft challenges will improve their STEM skills and add a creative aspect to your unit. You can also use the building challenges without technology by giving students craft materials or blocks such as LEGO to complete the challenges. A fun and educational way to introduce children to different countries.
This Resource Includes
• 78 flashcards
o 26 color pictures
o 26 item names
o 26 item descriptions
• Worksheet
• Word Bank
• “Did You Know?” fact sheet
• Answer keys for flashcards and worksheet
• 28 building challenges in four versions
o Color with picture
o Print-friendly with picture
o Color without picture
o Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for England Task Cards
Add some fun STEM activities to your study of the country of England with these Minecraft building challenges. Students will be challenged to build objects, symbols, and landmarks relating to England, such as tea, lions, Big Ben, and much more! The building challenges range from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for history units, country studies, STEM bins, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Minecraft Building Ideas for the Country of Australia Task Cards
Learn about the country of Australia while encouraging creativity and problem-solving with this set of Minecraft building challenges. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects, landmarks, and symbols of Australia such as kangaroos, boomerangs, the Sydney Opera House and much more! There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with all ages and abilities. You can also complete the challenges by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Use for country studies, history units, STEM bins, GATE students, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Resource Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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