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 Challenges for Ancient Greece and Rome Task Cards
Add some fun and engaging activities to your study of Ancient Greece and Rome with these Minecraft building challenges. Creating the events and highlights from this time period will help make history come alive! This set covers objects from Ancient Greek and Roman civilization such as the Parthenon, Colosseum, battle formations 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, STEM centers, 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 Challenges Bundle for Ancient and Medieval History
Add another layer to your study of ancient and medieval history with these Minecraft building ideas. It is a great way to incorporate STEM activities into your classroom! Children will have fun building items from different time periods and countries while immersing themselves in history. This bundle includes task cards covering history from prehistoric times to AD 1500. The building challenges include buildings, inventions, art, ships and much more. Ideas range from easy to complex so they can be used with any age. Use for history units, STEM centers, early finishers, or just for fun!
This Bundle Includes
84 challenges in four versions (color and print-friendly, with and without pictures)
• 28 Ancient History
• 28 Ancient Greece and Rome
• 28 Medieval Times
32 building task cards based on stories from the Bible. Includes 10 stories: Creation, Garden of Eden, Noah and the Flood, Moses, David and Goliath, Birth of Christ, Teaching of Jesus, Last Supper, Crucifixion, and Resurrection. There are 3 challenges for each story ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this with children of all ages and abilities. Give your little one the challenge of building a star while your older child builds a Nativity Scene.
Two styles of cards are included for each build. One is a full-color version with a cartoon picture and the second a print-friendly version. Perfect for homeschools, private schools, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and more. Great addition to morning baskets and STEM or STEAM centers! You can use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
Includes:
32 task cards in both color and black and white
• 3 cards at different levels for each of the following 10 Bible stories
Creation
Garden of Eden
Noah and the Flood
Moses
David and Goliath
Birth of Christ
Teaching of Jesus
Last Supper
Crucifixion
Resurrection
• 1 card for Jonah and the Whale
• 1 card for the Twelve Disciples
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Use this set of 32 building task cards with a July theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Includes cards for special days in July such as Independence Day, Chocolate Day, Video Games Day, National French Fries Day and much more. There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities.
Three styles of cards are included for each build. One is a full-color version with a cartoon picture, the second is a print-friendly version of the first, and the third is a color version with no pictures. The picture version is good to use with children who need an idea of what to build before they start, while the no-picture version is ideal for your perfectionists who would get frustrated if they could not replicate the picture exactly or to allow more creativity.
Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate to use again and again. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM or STEAM centers, early finishers, morning time or just for fun! You can use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
Includes:
32 task cards in three versions
• Color with picture
• Black and white with picture
• Color without picture
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Use this set of 32 building task cards with an August theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Includes cards for special days in August such as National Lighthouse Day, Frankenstein Day, Race Your Mouse Day and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities.
Three styles of cards are included for each build. One is a full-color version with a cartoon picture, the second is a print-friendly version of the first, and the third is a color version with no pictures. The picture version is good to use with children who need an idea of what to build before they start, while the no-picture version is ideal for your perfectionists who would get frustrated if they could not replicate the picture exactly or to allow more creativity.
Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate to use again and again. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM or STEAM centers, early finishers, morning time or just for fun! You can use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
Includes:
32 task cards in three versions
• Color with picture
• Black and white with picture
• Color without picture
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Use this set of 32 building task cards with a June theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Includes cards for special days in June such as Father’s Day, Hug Your Cat Day, National Cheese Day, Best Friends Day and much more. There are a variety of building activities ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities.
Three styles of cards are included for each build. One is a full-color version with a cartoon picture, the second is a print-friendly version of the first, and the third is a color version with no pictures. The picture version is good to use with children who need an idea of what to build before they start, while the no-picture version is ideal for your perfectionists who would get frustrated if they could not replicate the picture exactly or to allow more creativity.
Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate to use again and again. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM or STEAM centers, early finishers, morning time or just for fun! You can use blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
Includes:
32 task cards in three versions
• Color with picture
• Black and white with picture
• Color without picture
Check out my shop for other building challenges and bundles.
Minecraft Building Challenges for Ancient History Task Cards
Looking for some STEM activities to add to your study of history? These fun Minecraft challenges are perfect! Children will learn and remember more about events and highlights from ancient history while building different items in Minecraft. This set covers history from about 5000 BC to AD 400 from a wide variety of areas including Babylon, Egypt, China and more. It does NOT include challenges for ancient Greece or Rome. 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, STEM centers, 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 Illinois Task Cards
Learn about the Prairie 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 Illinois such as cardinals, Buckingham Fountain, coal 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 Illinois Unit
Dive deeper into your unit study of Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Prairie 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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Building Ideas for Winter Task Cards
Help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence with this bundle of winter building ideas. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects related to special days in the winter. Challenges include topics such as Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to complete the challenges such as craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the game of Minecraft. Extend the activities by having students complete the same challenge again with different materials. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, monthly themes, morning baskets or just for fun. There is no wrong way to complete the challenges!
This Resource Includes
96 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Building Ideas for the Month of February Task Cards
Use this set of 32 building task cards with a February theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects related to special days in February such as Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Chinese New Year, and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to complete the challenges such as craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the game of Minecraft. Extend the activities by having students complete the same challenge again with different materials. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, monthly themes, morning baskets or just for fun. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
This Resource Includes
32 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Building Ideas for the Month of December Task Cards
Use this set of 32 building task cards with a December theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects related to special days in December such as Cookie Day, Build a Snowman Day, Christmas, and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to complete the challenges such as craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the game of Minecraft. Extend the activities by having students complete the same challenge again with different materials. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, monthly themes, morning baskets or just for fun. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
This Resource Includes
32 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Building Ideas for the Month of January Task Cards
Use this set of 32 building task cards with a January theme to help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. Students will increase their STEM skills while building objects related to special days January such as New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, winter, and much more. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this set with children of all ages and abilities. You can use many different items to complete the challenges such as craft materials, LEGO blocks, or the game of Minecraft. Extend the activities by having students complete the same challenge again with different materials. Works great in classrooms and homeschools for STEM bins, STEAM centers, enrichment activities, monthly themes, morning baskets or just for fun. Provide children with an assortment of materials, choose a card, and watch them create!
This Resource Includes
32 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 Exploration Task Cards
Explore the accomplishments of different explorers while building amazing Minecraft structures with this engaging set of 28 task cards. This resource prompts students to build objects, symbols and landmarks relating to famous explorers throughout history. From a Viking longhouse representing Leif Erikson to a lunar module for Neil Armstrong, these cards challenge students’ creativity and will help them learn more about each explorer’s achievements.
Each building challenge represents a different explorer and 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 more detailed descriptions and 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 even craft items.
These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about world history, making this activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history.
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item description
• Item description with picture
• Detailed description of item 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 Halloween Task Cards
This set of Minecraft Halloween ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of buildings, creatures, and items with a spooky theme. By constructing Minecraft structures inspired by Halloween, learners of all ages will embark on a fascinating journey that not only enhances their STEM skills, but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving 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 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 Halloween 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 Inventions Task Cards
This set of Minecraft inventions building ideas is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities that connect their learning to the real world. The 28 task cards challenge students to construct a variety of inventions from 3500 BC to the 1970’s. These STEM challenges will encourage students’ creativity and help them learn more important inventions throughout history.
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 more detailed descriptions and 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 even craft items.
These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about inventions that transformed society, making the activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history.
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item description
• Item description with picture
• Item description, year invented and 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 Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Task Cards
Add an interactive component to your lessons of the Industrial Revolution with these Minecraft building challenges. This resource prompts students to build models of inventions from the Industrial Revolution of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The challenges include objects related to the textile industry, transportation, agriculture and much more! These STEM activities will encourage students’ creativity and help them learn more about this pivotal time in history.
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 more detailed descriptions and 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 even craft items.
These task cards are perfect for students of all ages who love Minecraft or STEM activities. By actively engaging in the construction of objects, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about this time in history that transformed society, making the activity an excellent addition to history units, STEM bins, enrichment centers, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, this resource provides an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and history.
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item description
• Item description with picture
• Detailed description of item 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 Christmas Task Cards (Religious Version)
This set of Minecraft Christmas ideas is the perfect way to engage your children in fun STEM activities while deepening their knowledge of traditional Christmas symbols. The 28 task cards challenge students to create a variety of people and objects relating to the Christmas season. All items are based on Christian symbols of the holiday and are a great activity for private schools, homeschools or just for fun.
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 children 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 children of all ages and skill levels. Moreover, the flexibility of this activity extends beyond Minecraft, as the challenges can also be completed using alternative building materials such as blocks from LEGO or DUPLO sets, or craft items. Give children a card and watch them create!
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 Challenges | Christmas | STEM Activities (Secular Version)
This set of Easter Minecraft challenges is the perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities and support ISTE Standards. The 28 task cards provide Easter ideas for students to create using Minecraft or other building materials such as LEGO blocks or craft items. These Minecraft building ideas can be used for Easter activities, enrichment, STEAM or STEM activities or just for fun! All items are secular and can be enjoyed by children of all backgrounds.
Each building challenge comes in three versions to accommodate different learning styles and abilities. The first version provides only an item name, giving students the freedom to use their imagination and creativity to make something unique. The second version includes pictures to help visualize what to build. The third version features Minecraft building tips for those who need 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. It provides your students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences that build essential skills for digital literacy, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving incorporating STEM and ISTE Standards in a fun way!
This Resource Includes
28 building challenges in three versions:
• Item name
• Item name with picture
• Item name along with Minecraft building ideas
Each version includes a color and print-friendly set for a total of 6 sets of cards.
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