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STEM Activities | October | Building Challenges
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STEM Activities | October | Building Challenges

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Building Ideas for the Month of October Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with an October 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 October such as National Fossil Day, Name Your Car Day, Leif Erickson Day and many 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 Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards Minecraft Challenges | Halloween | STEM Activities
Minecraft Challenges | Back to School | STEM Activities
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Minecraft Challenges | Back to School | STEM Activities

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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. Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Age of Exploration | STEM Activities Back to School Activity | What’s Your Story?
STEM Activities | September | Building Challenges
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STEM Activities | September | Building Challenges

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Building Ideas for the Month of September Task Cards Use this set of 32 building task cards with a September 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 September such as Labor Day, Autumn Equinox, Talk Like a Pirate Day and many 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 Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards Back to School STEM Building Challenges
Fractions Bundle: Identifying and Modeling Fractions
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Fractions Bundle: Identifying and Modeling Fractions

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This bundle has 112 task cards to help students develop a deep understanding of fractions. Start with cards from “Identifying Fractions of a Whole” in which children write a fraction for the shaded part of a whole figure. Figures are kept simple with just squares and rectangles. Move on to “Identifying Fractions of a Set”. These cards help reinforce the concept of fractions not just being a part of a whole. Finally, have students use the “Building Fraction Models” cards to make their own fraction models. They can make whole modes using blocks that connect such as LEGO or Unifix or set models by using separate items. Use these activities for extra practice, reteaching, or enrichment of your fraction unit Supports standards CCSS 3.NF.A.1, TEKS 3.3D, VA SOL 3.2a and KS2 Year 3. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning begin! This bundle includes: Identifying Fractions of a Whole 36 task cards in both color and print-friendly versions 2 types of student recording sheets 2 matching answer sheets for easy grading Blank recording sheet for differentiation Skills list Title card Standards card Identifying Fractions of a Set 36 task cards in both color and print-friendly versions 2 types of student recording sheets 2 matching answer sheets for easy grading Blank recording sheet for differentiation Skills list Title card Standards card Building Fraction Models 40 task cards in both color and print-friendly versions Title Card Standards Card
STEM Activities: Summer Bundle
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STEM Activities: Summer Bundle

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Encourage creativity and problem solving with this bundle of summer building challenges. Includes June, July, and August sets for a total of 96 different task cards. Challenges include summer topics and special days such as vacations, Father’s Day, Independence Day and much more. Use blocks such as LEGO or basic craft materials to allow children to construct the items listed on the cards. Great hands-on activity to get children away from screens or break up a day. Provide the materials, pick a card, and let them create. There is no wrong way to complete the challenges! Includes: 96 unique task cards in three versions • Color with picture • Black and white with picture • Color without picture Check out my shop for other STEM activities and bundles.
STEM Activities: August Building Challenges
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STEM Activities: August Building Challenges

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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 Check out my shop for other building challenges and bundles.
STEM Activities: July Building Challenges
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STEM Activities: July Building Challenges

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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 Check out my shop for other building challenges and bundles.
Fractions: Identifying Fractions of a Whole
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Fractions: Identifying Fractions of a Whole

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Use these maths task cards to have students practice identifying fractions as parts of a whole. The fractions are presented as parts of rectangles and squares using denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. Two different student recording sheets along with matching answer keys are included as well as a blank recording sheet to customize. Perfect for centers, games, maths workshop, spiral reviews, or independent work. For longer use, print on cardstock and laminate. Supports skills from standards CCSS 3.NF.A.1, TEKS 3.3D, VA SOL 3.2.a and KS2 Year 3. Use for review or reinforcement in both classrooms and homeschools. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the task cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin! Includes: 36 unique task cards in both color and print-friendly versions 2 types of student recording sheets 2 matching answer sheets for easy grading Blank recording sheet for easy differentiation Skills List Title Card Standards Card
Numbers | Roll and Cover Game
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Numbers | Roll and Cover Game

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This low-prep ladybug roll and cover number game is perfect to help young children practice basic math skills. Fun and easy game can be used for classroom math centers, additional practice, homeschool or just for fun! Two different versions of three levels of difficulty are included to provide practice with identifying numbers, addition, and subtraction. Print out the sheets needed, add a pair of dice and counters, and you are ready to play. Supports skills from CCSS K.CC.1, KCC.4, KCC.5, K.OA.1, TEKS K.2.A, K.2.C, K.2.D, K.3.A, VSOL K1, K6 and UK KS1-Year1. Includes: • 2 different sheets of identifying numbers (2-12) • 2 different sheets of addition (2-12) • 2 different sheets of subtraction (2-12) • Instruction Sheet • Counters Visit my store to find other math activities.
STEM Activities: June Building Challenges
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STEM Activities: June Building Challenges

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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.
Roll and Learn Letter Activities A-Z
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Roll and Learn Letter Activities A-Z

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These letter activities are perfect to do at home or school! There are 156 activities to help children learn and practice every letter of the alphabet. Activities range from letter theme activities, to writing letters and identifying letter sounds. They can be used for in-school learning, additional practice, homeschool or just for fun! Each sheet has six activity ideas related to a specific letter of the alphabet. Roll a die and complete the corresponding numbered activity for that letter or just choose any listed idea. All activities require minimal to no preparation and use only commonly available materials. They cover a variety of subjects, learning styles and interests and are sure to engage children and adults alike. Includes: 26 individual sheets containing six different activities for each letter of the alphabet. (156 activities total) Visit my store for other learning activities.
Roll and Learn | Maths Activities
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Roll and Learn | Maths Activities

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These math activities are perfect to do at home with children! Use these fun activities to have students practice basic math skills. Simple, low-prep activities are perfect to send home for parents to do with their children or to use in homeschools. Roll a die and complete the corresponding numbered activity or complete one activity each day. Only common items such as a deck of cards, dice and toys are used. Supports skills from CCSS K.CC.1-7 CCSS K.MD.1-3 and CCSS K.G.1-6, TEKS K.2.A, K.2.B, K.2.C, K.2.D, K.2.G, K.6.A, K.6.B, K.6.D, and K.8.A, VA SOL K.1, K.2, K.3, K.9, K.10 and K.12 and UK KS1-Year 1. Includes: • 4 sheets of six activities (24 activities) • Activity standards list
Butterfly and Moth Activity Set
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Butterfly and Moth Activity Set

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Get ready for spring with the butterfly and moth activities in this set! Children will be introduced to facts about butterflies and moths in the 14-page book with color photographs. They will apply this knowledge in three different activities: identifying parts of a butterfly, completing a butterfly life cycle and answering comprehension questions. Great as an introduction to butterflies and moths or metamorphosis. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by looking for caterpillars, butterflies and moths, making a butterfly life cycle mobile, or reading additional books such as “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 14-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste identifying parts of a butterfly 1 set of comprehension questions Answer sheets for all three activities
Frog and Toad Activities
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Frog and Toad Activities

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Children love frogs and toads! The low prep activities in this set will introduce them to the similarities and differences between frogs and toads. The set includes a 6-page book with photographs, a cut and glue compare/contrast activity as well as a cut and glue life cycle activity. Use as an introduction to amphibians, animal life cycles or as part of a themed unit. Great way to incorporate science into your reading activities. Print the pages out landscape and staple the book together. Extend these activities by raising tadpoles, looking near streams or rivers for frogs and toads or reading additional non-fiction books. This is one of my low-prep “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out, cut apart and let the learning and fun begin! Includes: 6-page book with color photographs 1 cut and paste life cycle activity 1 cut and paste compare/contrast activity Answer sheets for both activities
Physics | Card Sort Bundle
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Physics | Card Sort Bundle

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Simple Machines, Heat Transfer and Light Waves Card Sorts This bundle includes four sorting activities for physics concepts. The first is classifying items as one of the six simple machines, the second is distinguishing between the three types of heat transfer, the third has students sort objects by the amount of light that passes through them, and the fourth set contains information on the wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Each sort contains photographs of items, sorting sheets and answer keys. Different sizes and formats 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 these sets together or separately. All the sorts can be differentiated to fit the needs and levels of your students. Perfect for ELL, SPED, visual and kinesthetic learners. This Resource Includes • Simple Machines-48 different color picture cards in 4 formats (Inclined Plane, Screw, Wedge, Wheel and Axle, Pulley, and Lever) • Heat Transfer-24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (Conduction, Convection, Radiation) • Light Waves-24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (Transparent, Translucent, Opaque) • Electromagnetic Spectrum-35 different color cards in 3 sizes (Headings, Examples, Wavelengths, Uses, and Dangers) • Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Properties and Changes of Matter | Chemistry | Card Sort Bundle Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle
STEM Activities: Bible Story Building Challenges
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STEM Activities: Bible Story Building Challenges

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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 Check out my shop for other building challenges and bundles.
Simple Machines | Physical Science | Card Sort
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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 Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort
Spring Building Challenges
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Spring Building Challenges

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Encourage creativity and problem solving with this bundle of spring building challenges. Includes my March, April and May sets for a total of 96 different task cards. Challenges include spring topics and special days such St. Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and much more. Use blocks such as LEGO or basic craft materials to allow children to construct the items listed on the cards. Great hands-on activity to get children away from screens or break up a day. Provide the materials, pick a card, and let them create. There is no wrong way to complete the challenges! Includes: 96 unique task cards in three versions • Color with picture • Black and white with picture • Color without picture
STEM Activities | May | Building Challenges
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STEM Activities | May | Building Challenges

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Building Ideas for the Month of May Task Cards Increase student STEM skills while building objects with a May theme such as Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, National Macaroon Day, and much more. These building activities will help build fine motor and problem-solving skills while encouraging creativity and persistence. There are a variety of building ideas ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource 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, or monthly themes. Use for enrichment activities such as Minecraft building challenges and LEGO building ideas 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 Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Building Challenges | STEM Activities | Task Cards Rounding Whole Numbers | Task Cards | Spring
Causes of the American Revolution Card Sort-American History
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Causes of the American Revolution Card Sort-American History

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They say there are two sides to every story. Use this hands-on card sort activity to give students the opportunity to explore twelve significant events leading to the American Revolution from both the colonial and British perspectives. Students will match descriptions of American Revolution causes with statements that could have been made from each side providing a multi-faceted understanding of historical events. It’s perfect for a variety of learning settings, such as group stations, paired learning, individual study, or as an addition to interactive notebooks. Differentiate by varying the sort sheets and choice range provided. This Resource Includes • 36 Sort Cards in 2 Different Sizes o 12 American Revolution Events Descriptions o 12 British Perspective Statements o 12 Colonial Perspective Statements • 2 Types of Student Sort Sheets (for easy differentiation) • 12 Large American Revolution Events Title Cards • 2 Heading Cards • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Colonial Times Minecraft Challenges-STEM Activities Westward Expansion Minecraft Challenges-STEM Activities