October STEM Challenges for 5-8 | Story Mats/SEL/Choice Board
Get your class excited about learning this October with this Halloween-themed STEM Challenge Pack!
This hands-on resource includes 10 differentiated STEM challenges, each linked to US NGSS, UK (England), and Scotland CfE curriculum codes, and supported with a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) focus.
Each challenge comes with a story mat to spark discussion, plus bonus tasks, SEL reflections, and a flexible choice board for fast finishers or homework.
What’s included:
10 Halloween STEM Challenge Cards (with materials + SEL focus)
10 Matching Story Mats with guided questions
SEL Reflection Posters
Editable STEM Choice Board
Colour-coded levels (Easy, Medium, Challenging)
Curriculum alignment for UK & Scotland
Low-ink versions included
Perfect for autumn, Halloween, and cross-curricular learning, this pack promotes creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun, seasonal way.


