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Fall LEGO Challenge Cards

Fall LEGO Challenge Cards

Our Famous Landmark Challenge Cards have been a huge hit!  So, I was eager to pull together a new batch of building cards with a fall-themed twist! These building LEGO activity cards are perfect to use in STEM centers, makerspaces, or math stations.  Grab your free set below and then hop over and snag our…

Magic Rainbow Toothpick Star

Magic Rainbow Toothpick Star

This super simple but oh-so-magical kids’ science experiment had my kiddos mesmerized and was a fun way to learn about capillary action.  Stock up on toothpicks because this trick will have little scientists begging you to do it again and again! It’s the perfect compliment to our 30 Science Experiments! Getting Ready The prep for this…

Oreo Moon Phases

Oreo Moon Phases

My little astronomers love observing the night sky! After they asked how the moon shrunk and grew, I knew it was the perfect time to teach them about the moon’s phases with this oh-so-yummy Oreo moon phases activity. Who knew science could be so tasty?! For a printable version of this activity, grab our Outer…

Valentine Ten Frames

Valentine Ten Frames

These playful valentine ten frames are a great way to build an understanding of numbers and one to one correspondence with preschoolers and kindergarteners this Valentine’s Day season. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab even more STEM challenges kids will LOVE in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers. Valentine Ten…

Will It Sink or Float?

Will It Sink or Float?

This simple sink or float science experiment is great for kids of all ages! It’s a fun way to work on making predictions, testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions. And, as a big bonus, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab even more STEM fun with our Epic STEM Challenge…

Agamograph Valentines

Agamograph Valentines

If you’ve never heard of an agamograph, you’re not alone. I had no idea what they were. But like me,  you’ve probably been amazed by them before. An agamograph is a kinetic image created by artist Yaccov Agam that changes based on the angle of the viewer. My little artists already have Valentine’s Day on their…

Rainbow STEM Challenge

Rainbow STEM Challenge

Have you ever had a Pinterest fail? I know I have!​​ Sometimes a STEM challenge seems like unicorns and rainbows in theory and then you try doing it in your own classroom and everything turns into chaos. Kids are off task…The project flops…​​​​That’s why I love having my go-to resources like The Plato Pack where I *KNOW* the lessons will always be a success….

Color Changing Flowers

Color Changing Flowers

It’s easy to see how plants drink water by doing this simple science experiment: Color Changing Flowers. Learn about plant biology and create a beautiful flower rainbow the kids will love. It’s a must-try kids’ plant experiment! And for endless science fun, check out our 30 Science Experiments in our shop! Getting Ready This experiment can be…

Bug Race Addition Math Games

Bug Race Addition Math Games

Nothing screams fun quite like a batch of creepy crawly bugs! Kids will love this addition math game while racing bugs.  They’ll have so much fun, they won’t even notice they’re practicing addition facts! They’re perfect to use as math centers, homeschool activities or a ready to go afternoon game.  And speaking of math games,…

Crack the Code

Crack the Code

There’s nothing quite as intriguing as cracking secret codes so this freebie is a must-grab! As students use their cipher wheel to decode the words, they’ll be having so much fun that they won’t even realize that they’re working on beginning coding skills they can use to write computer codes later on. Grab your freebie…

Conversation Heart Patterns

Conversation Heart Patterns

Nothing says Valentine’s Day quite like conversation hearts! These conversation heart pattern strips are perfect for a Valentine’s Day party, math center or homeschool activity. Snag your set below and then hop over and grab even more STEM your kids will love with our Epic STEM Challenge Bundle! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Getting…

Mitten Counting Mats

Mitten Counting Mats

This fun, winter-themed activity is perfect for students to work on a variety of skills for numbers 0-10. Using these mitten counting mats, students will work on number recognition, matching, number formation and, of course, counting! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab the jam-packed Winter Activity Pack in our shop or…

Number Representation Snowmen

Number Representation Snowmen

Number representation is such an important skill for children to develop.  Understanding the concept of place value and representing numbers in different ways is essential to building that number sense! This super cute snowman is perfect to use for number of the day practice, morning work or math centers and is easy to differentiate for…

Penguin Write and Wipe Numbers

Penguin Write and Wipe Numbers

These cute penguin write and wipe number cards are the perfect way to practice writing and sequencing numbers! Snag your set below and then hop over and grab the jam-packed Winter Activity Pack in our shop or on Teachers Pay Teachers – it’s bursting with playful and hands-on math and literacy centers your kids will…

Kindergarten STEM Activities

Kindergarten STEM Activities

If you’re looking for fun and engaging kindergarten STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math), you’ve come to the right spot! STEM is our “thing” and we’re excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark this…

Pre-Kindergarten STEM Activities

Pre-Kindergarten STEM Activities

If you’re looking for fun and engaging Pre-K STEM activities, you’ve come to the right spot! STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is our “thing” and we’re excited to pass along our favorite activities so you can save time, build confidence and take your teaching to the next level. >> Pro Tip: Pin and bookmark this…