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.
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 Mexico Task Cards
Learn about different countries 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 Mexico such as sombreros, jaguars, salsa, and 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 history units, country studies, STEM bins, enrichment activities, 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 for Country Thematic Unit
Learn about the country of Egypt with these low-prep activities! The printables in this resource will help your students learn about the landmarks, objects, and symbols of Egypt. There are three sets of 26 flashcards to allow you to differentiate for different ages and abilities of children. One set has real-life pictures, one the name of the item, and one has a short description or fact. The matching worksheet is designed to be used as an assessment or additional practice. There is also a “Did You Know?” sheet with interesting information about the Arab Republic of Egypt. Answer keys are provided for all activities. These engaging activities are sure to add fun and interest to your study of Egypt. Use for history units, country studies, cultural activities or just for fun!
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
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Consumer, Producer, Decomposer DELUXE Card Sort
This low-prep card sorting activity is a perfect way to teach life science concepts and vocabulary. Card sorts provide students with hands-on activities to reinforce their learning. The materials can be used in numerous ways and are easy to differentiate for multiple ages and abilities. Use the sorting sheets to have young students categorize the pictures into producers and consumers, add the category “decomposer” for older students and challenge your advanced learners to further categorize by the three main types of consumers. The pictures can also be used to model energy flow in ecosystems by creating simple food webs or chains. This deluxe set includes all the pictures from my original set along with 24 all new organisms to represent additional ecosystems. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b.
This Resource Includes
• 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 12 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers)
o 10 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers)
o 10 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers)
o 8 examples of Producers
o 8 examples of Decomposers
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Category Labels
• Answer Keys
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Living vs Nonliving Card Sort
Need a quick and easy activity for teaching the difference between living vs nonliving things? Grab this low-prep card sort for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into two or three categories. Younger students can sort by living or nonliving while older or more advanced students can add the category organic nonliving. Use in your science center or station, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A visual and tactile activity to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts! Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS MS LS1-1; TEKS SCI.K.9.A; VA SOL.K.6.a; Key Stage 1 Year 2.
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 8 Examples of Living
o 9 Examples of Nonliving
o 7 Examples of Organic Nonliving
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Title Cards
• Answer Keys
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Consumer Producer Decomposer Card Sort
Teach science vocabulary and concepts with this low-prep sorting activity! Research shows that students learn best when they take an active part in their learning. Card sorts give students a hands-on opportunity to work with vocabulary and can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment, or quick and easy formative assessment. For younger students have them sort pictures by producers and consumers. For older or advanced students have them sort by producer, decomposer and the three main types of consumers. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-3; TEKS SCI.5.9.B; VA SOL.4.3.b.
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 6 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers)
o 5 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers)
o 5 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers)
o 4 Examples of Producers
o 4 Examples of Decomposers
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Category Labels
• Answer Keys
Now available in a “DELUXE” version. Includes all materials in this resource along with an additional 24 organisms for even more variety.
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Chemical and Physical Properties and Changes Activity Card Sorts
This bundle includes two sorting activities for chemistry. The first is classifying properties of matter as either physical or chemical and the second is classifying changes in matter. There are pictures for 12 chemical changes, 12 physical changes, 3 chemical properties (flammability, reactivity, toxicity) and 9 physical properties (conductivity, color, density, luster, magnetism, melting point, odor, solubility, viscosity). Three different sizes of cards are provided to use in a variety of ways. The large cards can be used for science centers or stations while the small ones will fit in interactive notebooks. Use together or separately. Easy to differentiate by changing which cards are used and how they are being sorted.
This Resource Includes
• 12 Color pictures of property examples in 3 sizes (1 with terms)
• 12 Properties term cards in 2 sizes
• 24 Color pictures of changes examples in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
• Sorting Sheets (full and half-size)
• Category Labels
• Answer Keys
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Six Simple Machines Sorting Activity
Did you know that a screwdriver is an example of a wheel and axle or that a broom is a third class lever? This sort is a quick and easy hands-on way to have your students learn about real-life examples of the six types of simple machines. It can be used in so many ways! Laminate the large pictures to use as a center or station activity or use the one-page sheet and small pictures for assignments, assessments, or interactive notebooks. Differentiate by changing the amount and which pictures students use. Increase the difficulty by having students sort levers and/or pulleys into their three classes. This is one of my low prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary!
This Resource Includes
• 48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
7 inclined plane examples
7 screw examples
8 wedge examples
8 wheel and axle examples
9 pulley examples
4 fixed pulley examples
3 movable pulley examples
2 compound pulley examples
9 lever examples
3 first class lever examples
3 second class lever examples
3 third class lever examples
• Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated)
• Title Cards
• Answer Keys
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Ecosystems Activities Bundle
Need some quick ecosystem activities for your students? Grab this bundle of two of my most popular life science sorts. Sorts are great differentiation activities as well as a visual way to reinforce science vocabulary and concepts. This bundle includes 2 card sorts: Consumer Producer Decomposer and Living vs Nonliving. These low-prep activities can be used in multiple ways from small group to individual. Each card sorting activity contains multiple sizes of pictures, sorting or note sheets and answer keys. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS1-1, LS2-3; TEKS SCI.K.9.A, 5.9.B; VA SOL.K.6.a, 4.3.b; Key Stage 1 Year 2.
Consumer Producer Decomposer Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 6 Examples of Herbivores (Consumers)
o 5 Examples of Carnivores (Consumers)
o 5 Examples of Omnivores (Consumers)
o 4 Examples of Producers
o 4 Examples of Decomposers
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Category Labels
• Answer Keys
Living Nonliving Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 8 Examples of Living
o 9 Examples of Nonliving
o 7 Examples of Organic Nonliving
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Title Cards
• Answer Keys
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Human Body Systems Sorting Activity
This low-prep sort activity is the perfect way to have your students learn the levels of organization from smallest to largest in the human body. It includes picture examples of the four levels of organization for six body systems (circulatory, digestive, excretory, muscular, nervous, and respiratory). The pictures come in 3 different sizes, two with labels. Use the category cards and the larger pictures in your science center or station, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. You can easily differentiate by changing how many systems or levels you use in the sorting activity. The labeled pictures are a wonderful way to incorporate vocabulary into the lesson (cyte means cell, cardio pertains to the heart, etc.) A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary.
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 2 with labels)
o 1 example of a cell, tissue, organ, and body system for 6 systems
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Excretory System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
• Sorting Sheets
• Category cards of systems and levels
• Answer Key
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Animal Phylum Activity Card Sort
Looking for a quick and easy animal classification activity for your students? Grab this low-prep sorting activity for your classroom. In this hands-on activity, students will sort real-life pictures into the 9 most common animal phyla. It can be used for all parts of your 5E lessons. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station to have groups sort the pictures before learning about the phyla as an engage/explore activity. Use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. There are two versions of the sorting sheet so it can be used in interactive notebooks. An excellent activity for your visual and tactile learners!
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 3 Mollusca examples
o 1 Porifera example
o 3 Cnidaria examples
o 2 Platyhelminthes examples
o 2 Nematoda examples
o 2 Annelida examples
o 3 Arthropoda examples
o 3 Echinodermata examples
o 5 Chordata examples
• 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size)
• Phyla Labels
• Answer Keys
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Landform Examples Card Sort
Many landforms are created by glaciers, gravity, water, or wind through the processes of erosion and deposition. This card sort is a quick and easy way to compare and contrast these processes as well as reinforce science vocabulary. It includes 24 different picture examples of landforms created by erosion or deposition. Cards can be sorted by what process they show (erosion or deposition), what causes the process (glaciers, gravity, water, wind) or both. The pictures come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and answer keys. Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing how students sort or which pictures they use. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS2-1, MS ESS2-2; TEKS SCI.4.7B, 7.8B; and VA SOL.5.8D.
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 3 glacier erosion examples
o 3 glacier deposition examples
o 2 gravity erosion examples
o 2 gravity deposition examples
o 5 water erosion examples
o 5 water deposition examples
o 2 wind erosion examples
o 2 wind deposition examples
• 3 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Category Labels
• Answer Keys
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Layers of the Ocean Card Sort
Did you know that the ocean has five distinct layers and over 250,000 species? Introduce your students to the ocean zones and the creatures that live there with this ocean layers card sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. The cards come in 3 different sizes, with differentiated sorting sheets and an answer key. This resource can be used in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate by changing the vocabulary of the zones of the ocean. A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 2 LS4-1, 3 LS4-3, MS LS2-1; TEKS SCI.3.10, 4.10, 7.10; VA SOL.3.5, LS.6, LS.7 and KS1 Year 2, KS2 Year 4 and 6.
This Resource Includes
• 19 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 4 Examples for Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic)
o 4 Examples for Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic)
o 4 Examples for Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic)
o 4 Examples for Abyss Zone (Abyssopelagic)
o 3 Examples for the Trenches (Hadalpelagic)
• 5 Zone Depth Cards in Three Sizes
• 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Zone Labels
• Answer Key
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Ocean Activities Bundle
The ocean is a vast, mysterious place, home to more than 250,000 species and an endless supply of questions for curious kids This ocean bundle will engage children in learning about this fascinating ecosystem in several ways. Students will learn about the ocean layers and the species that inhabit them with the Layers of the Ocean Card Sort. It includes 19 different picture examples of ocean creatures to sort between the 5 ocean zones. There is also a card for the depth of each zone. They can then dive deeper into their ocean exploration with the Minecraft Building Challenges for Oceans. Students will learn about the ocean while building their own creations. The building ideas can also be completed without technology using blocks or craft materials. These fun and engaging activities are an excellent way to include both hands-on and STEM activities to your study of the oceans. This resource supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 2 LS4-1, 3 LS4-3, MS LS2-1; TEKS SCI.3.10, 4.10, 7.10; VA SOL.3.5, LS.6, LS.7 and KS1 Year 2, KS2 Year 4 and 6.
Layers of the Ocean Card Sort Includes
• 19 Different Color Pictures in Three Sizes
o 5 Examples for Sunlight Zone (Epipelagic)
o 5 Examples for Twilight Zone (Mesopelagic)
o 5 Examples for Midnight Zone (Bathypelagic)
o 5 Examples for Abyss Zone (Abyssopelagic)
o 4 Examples for the Trenches (Hadalpelagic)
• 5 Zone Depth Cards in Three Sizes
• 4 Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Answer Keys
Minecraft Building Challenges for Oceans Task Cards Includes
28 challenges in four versions:
• Color with picture
• Print-friendly with picture
• Color without picture
• Print-friendly without picture
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Terrestrial Biomes Sorting Activity
Looking for a quick, low-prep activity to teach land biomes? This card sort will help students visualize the animals and landscapes of 6 land biomes: desert, grassland, deciduous forest, coniferous forest, tropical rainforest, and tundra. You can use this activity in so many ways! Laminate the larger pictures to use as a science center or station activity, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. Easily differentiate the activity by changing the amount and which pictures students use in the sorting activity. A great way to reinforce land biomes in your ecosystem unit. Supports skills from the following standards: NGSS 5 LS2-1, MS LS2-1; VA SOL.LS.7; TEKS 7.10; Key Stage 2.
This Resource Includes
• 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels)
o 4 examples for a desert biome
o 4 examples for a grassland biome
o 4 examples for a deciduous forest biome
o 4 examples for a coniferous forest biome
o 4 examples for a tropical rainforest biome
o 4 examples for a tundra biome
• Differentiated Sorting Sheets
• Biome Labels
• Answer Key
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Minecraft Building Ideas for Germany Task Cards
Explore the fascinating country of Germany 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 Germany. From a cuckoo clock to the Black Forest, and even the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, these cards challenge students’ creativity and improve their knowledge of German culture.
Each building challenge is offered in three different versions to accommodate different 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. 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 German landmarks and symbols, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also learn more about German culture and geography, making these task cards an excellent resource for history units, country studies, STEM bins, enrichment activities, or just for fun. Whether utilized in a classroom, homeschooling setting, or as an independent activity, these task cards provide an enriching learning experience that merges technology, creativity, and cultural appreciation.
This Resource Includes
28 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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