$5 - $10 1st Grade Back to School Activities (by date, oldest first)

On a smartboard on via personal device, share a morning yoga routine with your students.

We have shared this at school assemblies across the US for all grade levels pre-k-8th grade

In this accessible, simple learning sequence, explore SEL with children through yoga and mindfulness.

10 slides total, including links to download or learn the activities and printables referenced for FREE

mindful glitter jar

breathing activities

powerful poses

mantra/positive affirmations

CASEL's SEL framework

Can be used for PD or with students on a smartboard or on devices, or print individual slides

Adaptive Books with a back to school theme cover fun topics such as going back to school, what do you do in school and jobs we do at school. I have also included cards & editable name tags to use for job assignments. These books require some prep work; however, once made, you can use them year after year!  

Book 1: Back to school

Students will listen to a short story going back to school & what we can expect during the school day. Expected behaviors are also introduced such as stay with the class, walk in the hallway & follow my teacher directions. This story is colorful.  

Book 2: What do you do at school?

Students will listen to a story talking about different areas at school & expected behaviors. Areas include: hallway, arrival, art, classroom, PE, cafeteria & recess.

Book 3: Jobs in my classroom

This book identifies 8 jobs to be completed in the classroom. These jobs include:

• tech support - taking care of computers by plugging in
• botanist - watering class plants
• paper passer - helping teacher pass out and collect papers
• chairs - putting chairs up at end of day / returning to specific areas
• sweeper - sweeping the floor
• pencil sharpener - sharpening dull pencils / throwing out short or broken ones
• cleaner - wiping down tables & door handles
• messenger - taking notes to other teachers or office

*book 3 also comes with cards you can post to your bulletin board. These cards contain short descriptions as well. Assign jobs to students by attaching editable student names to each task.

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These hands-on Back to School Mystery Picture Puzzles are a great option for your kindergarten back to school math and literacy centers. These printable puzzles include 50 Back to School Mystery Puzzles!

Each school-themed mystery puzzle focuses on a specific math or literacy skill. Students are asked to match the puzzle pieces to the puzzle mats to reveal the mystery picture to solve the mystery puzzle! These puzzles are also great for your early finishers, enrichment opportunities, morning work, or even intervention groups.

⭐ These Back to School Puzzles are also included in the following bundles: 

• Kindergarten Back to School Math and Literacy Centers.
• Mystery Picture Puzzle Bundles.

What’s included in this Back to School Mystery Picture Puzzle Kindergarten resource?

• This huge Back to School Puzzle resource includes 50 Mystery Picture Puzzles.
• All the puzzles come in color and black and white versions.
• Each puzzle picture is a fun photo of a School theme. 

Math Picture Puzzles included: 34 in total

• Back to School 2D Shapes (3 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 10 (2 puzzles)
• Number Recognition to 20 (2 puzzles)
• Counting to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Counting 10 (2 puzzles)
• Counting to 20 (2 puzzles)
• Five Frame (1 puzzle)
• Ten Frame (1 puzzle)
• Twenty Frame (1 puzzle)
• Addition to 5 (2 puzzles)
• Subtraction Within 5 (2 puzzles)
• Missing Addends within 5 (2 puzzles)
• Addition to 10 (3 puzzles)
• Subtraction within 10 (3 puzzles)
• Missing Addends within 10 (3 puzzles)
• Prepositions (1 puzzle)

Literacy Picture Puzzles included: 16 in total

• Uppercase Alphabet Recognition (2 Puzzles)
• Lowercase Alphabet Recognition (2 Puzzles)
• CVC Words (6 Puzzles)
• Rhyming Match (3 Match-up puzzles)
• Beginning Sounds (3 Puzzles)

For a more detailed look at what’s included, check out the preview included above.

How to best use these kindergarten mystery picture puzzles in the classroom:

• These puzzles allow for independent learning as they are SELF-CHECKING.
• This makes these puzzles perfect for early finishers, enrichment opportunities, morning work, or centers. 
• Alternatively, these picture puzzles can be used with small intervention groups to practice specific math and literacy skills with teacher guidance.

To get familiar with my Mystery Picture Puzzles, check out these FREE Valentine Math Puzzles.

For more engaging Kindergarten Mystery Puzzles, check out the following resources:

- Alphabet and Beginning Sounds Puzzles

- Number Sense Puzzles

- Winter Math Mystery Puzzles

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Are Back to School Activities for Kindergarten at the top of your list right now? Are you also looking for engaging and hands-on math and literacy centers for your learners? Well, these Back to School Math and Literacy Centers are perfect for some Hands-on Back to School Activities for your Kindergarten learners. Each Back to School Center provides the perfect way to incorporate math, literacy and fine-motor skills into your everyday learning centers!

This Kindergarten Back to School Activity Bundle currently contains 28 resources with tons of math and literacy centers and activities including matching games, puzzles and clip cards. The activities include development of fine motor skills, recognizing the alphabet and numbers, and matching activities, ensuring there are activities for learners of all abilities. For a detailed look at all the Hands-on Back to School Activities included in this resource, please look at the preview above.

Black and White versions of all the activities are included wherever possible, except for those which include color as part of the activity.

What You Get In This Bundle: 

1. Alphabet Matching Activity
2. Beginning Sounds Match-up
3. Number Sense Match-up
4. Build a Silly School Sentence
5. CVC Word Mat
6. Non-Standard Measurement Mats
7. Color Sort and Match Activity
8. Count and Match
9. Alphabet Clip Cards
10. Number Clip Cards
11. Medial Sound Sort
12. Matching Emotions
13. Sequencing Puzzles (Only in Color)
14. Alphabet Tracing Strips
15. Crayon Alphabet Flip and Trace
16. Crayon Number Flip and Trace
17. Fine Motor Tracing
18. Math Mystery Puzzles
19. Number Tracing Strips
20. Paint Splat Patterns
21. Pencil Rhyming Puzzles
22. 2D Shape Sorting Mats
23. Literacy Mystery Puzzles
24. Ten Frame Mats
25. Addition and Subtraction Task Cards
26. Playdough Counting Mats
27. Spot the Difference - Visual Discrimination
28. Syllable Sort

How To Use These Hands On Activities 

• Print activities on cardstock and/or laminate them for sturdiness 
• Implement as small group activities or independent work 
• Implement during literacy and math centers

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Hands-On Spring Activities for Kindergarten | Math and Literacy Centers

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Welcome to the back-to-school bundle, designed to foster a positive and engaging classroom community from day one! This comprehensive set includes six thoughtfully crafted resources that will help you kickstart the school year with excitement, creativity, and connection.

Here’s what’s inside:

1. Food Pair Partner Cards

Make partner activities a breeze with these fun and interactive Food Pair Partner Cards! Each card features a food item that pairs with another, making it easy for students to find their partners. Perfect for icebreakers, team-building activities, and group projects.

2. All About Me: Favorite Things

Encourage self-expression and creativity with the "All About Me: Favorite Things" activity. Students can fill out pages with their favorite things, color in images, or use the digital version to type their answers. It’s a fantastic way to get to know your students and let them learn about each other.

3. Back to School One Pager

Help students reflect and set goals for the new school year with the Back to School One Pager. This versatile activity comes with different templates, including blank versions and partially completed ones, allowing students to express themselves in a creative and structured way.

4. Open House Bookmarks

Welcome your students with these adorable and motivational Open House Bookmarks! Featuring cute, catchy phrases and vibrant designs, these bookmarks are perfect for the beginning of the school year or open house events. They come in multiple styles, including color-your-own options, to add a personal touch.

5. Growth Mindset Puzzle

Promote a positive classroom culture with the Growth Mindset Puzzle. This engaging activity encourages students to think about their goals, reflect on their achievements, and embrace a growth mindset. It’s an excellent way to start discussions about perseverance and self-improvement.

6. Get to Know You Bingo Cards

Break the ice and build connections with the Get to Know You Bingo Cards. Each bingo sheet contains 25 unique prompts that encourage students to mingle and learn fun facts about their classmates. This activity is perfect for the first week of school and helps to create a warm and inclusive classroom environment.

Why Teachers Will Love This Bundle:

❤️ Versatile Activities: Suitable for various classroom settings and adaptable to different teaching styles.

❤️ Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resources that save you preparation time while delivering high-quality, engaging content.

❤️ Community Building: Each activity is designed to foster a sense of community, helping students get to know each other and feel comfortable in their new classroom.

❤️ Creative and Fun: Encourages creativity, self-expression, and positive interactions among students.

❤️ Flexible Formats: Includes printable and digital versions to suit your classroom’s needs, whether in-person or remote.

When to Use This Bundle:

• First Week of School: Perfect for getting to know students and establishing a positive classroom environment.
• Open House Events: Use the bookmarks and other activities to welcome students and parents.
• Throughout the Year: These resources are versatile and can be used for various activities, reflections, and team-building exercises.

What’s Included:

• **✅**Food Pair Partner Cards (x cards)

• **✅**All About Me: Favorite Things (black and white, black and white with colored background, full color, and digital versions)

• **✅**Back to School One Pager (various templates)

• **✅**Open House Bookmarks (multiple styles including color-your-own)

• **✅**Growth Mindset Puzzle

• **✅**Get to Know You Bingo Cards (three unique sheets)

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Get the best of both worlds with this Partner Cards Bundle! This comprehensive set includes 40 Food Pairs Partner Cards, 40 Antonym Partner Cards, and an additional 22 Antonym Partner Cards, offering endless opportunities for student engagement and learning. This bundle provides a fun, interactive way to pair students for activities, encouraging collaboration and teamwork.

Why Students Will Love ❤️ It:

• Diverse and Fun Activities: A variety of cards keep the activities fresh and exciting.

• Interactive and Engaging: Combining different themes ensures students stay interested and involved.

• Collaborative Learning: Encourages teamwork and social interaction in a playful setting.

Why Teachers Will ❤️Love It:

• Ultimate Versatility: With over 100 cards in total, you’ll have a wide variety of options for pairing students and conducting interactive activities.

• Educational and Fun: Combines language practice with engaging gameplay, keeping students motivated and involved.

• Long-Lasting Quality: All cards are printed on cardstock and laminated for durability, ensuring they withstand frequent classroom use.

Key Features:

✨ 100+ Total Cards: Includes 40 Food Pairs, 40 Antonym Pairs, and 22 Additional Antonym Pairs.

✨ Diverse Themes: Combines food pairs and antonyms to offer a range of interactive activities.

✨ Bright and Colorful Design: Eye-catching visuals that appeal to students and make the activities engaging.

✨ High-Quality and Durable: Print cards on cardstock and laminate for long-lasting use.

✨ Versatile Applications: Suitable for icebreakers, academic practice, and team-building exercises.

✨ Enhanced Engagement: Keeps students motivated and involved with a variety of fun and educational activities.

This bundle is perfect ❤️ for any classroom looking to enhance student collaboration and engagement with enjoyable, educational activities!

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This bundle includes a variety of literacy and math activities all using real photographic images. Practice counting to 10, recognizing numbers up to 20, simple addition, sorting, writing, beginning sounds, syllables, and letter identification with these activities.

What is included:

Tracing Cards

1-10 Puzzles

Number Sequencing Puzzles (counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s)

Alphabet Sequencing Puzzles (capital and lowercase letters)

Alphabet Mats

Counting Mats

Addition Mats

Vocabulary Cards

1-10 Counting Clip Cards

Beginning Sound Clip Cards

Syllables Counting Cards

CVC Word Alphabetical Order

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The Back to School Mega Bundle is the ultimate package. I have included 3 of my back to school products for one low price. The Mega Bundle includes: My Back to School Teacher Starter Pack, Beginning of the Year Activities, and a different version of the Take Home Folder Bundle. Below is a breakdown of items included in each product. The Back to School Teacher Starter Pack includes: (4) Variety of Color Desk Name Tags (4) Variety of Color- Cubbies' Name Tags or can be used as supply labels. (1) Classroom Job Chart (1) Classroom Behavior Ladder Chart -All materials are editable- insert a textbox and insert the names of students, etc Beginning of the Year Activities includes: -Let me tell you about ME activity comes with Instruction page, questionnaire handout. -My School Year Goals- Hanging Mobile. -Classroom Scavenger Hunt. -Each activity comes with a great instruction page. Start the school year off Right! Take Home Folder Bundle Includes: -Nightly/Weekly Homework Log - Parent/Teacher Communication Log - Digital Clock-Reading Log Please check out my Common Core Interactive Math Bundle Please rate and comment. Thank You!

Use this team building no-prep icebreaker emoji picture phrases game during morning meeting, brain breaks, indoor recess and more! Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken summer phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Some emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase! For example, a dog emoji that is combined with a house emoji translates to "doghouse."

⭐Get 9 games and save 30% with our back to school games/activity bundle!⭐

⭐Save 30% with our emoji phrases year long bundle!⭐

What's Included:

• 40 Emoji picture guessing slides
• 40 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

How to play:

• Students will guess the summer phrases or words based on the emoji pictures provided.
• Reveal the answer by moving to the next slide.
• Consider splitting the class into teams to see who can guess the most phrases!

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This set of 180 picture writing prompts inspires daily creativity and excitement in your students. These quick writes build writing skills through describing and inferring 180 engaging photos. Perfect for daily journaling, morning meeting activities, literacy centers, morning work and more! Encourage descriptive storytelling, expand vocabulary and boost critical thinking as students create quick narratives from diverse images all year long!

What's Included:

• 180 Pictures (1 for each school day) with "who? what? where? when? why?" Guiding Questions.

Uses:

• morning writing
• journaling
• creative writing class
• ELA
• literacy centers
• small group
• whole group
• homework writing assignments
• collaborative writing
• quick writing prompts
• paragraph writing practice
• extensions for GT, or accelerated learners
• teaching writing skills (Leads, paragraphs, grammar, editing)
• substitute activities
• and much more!

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Need a low prep, engaging math Counting Bears activity? This bundle of Counting Bears printable emergent readers will last you ALL YEAR LONG! They help students practice math skills. This theme is perfect for teaching all year!

This Year-Long Bundle includes:

8 books with multiple versions for easy differentiation and multiple days of practice

- I See Bears (I see 2 blue bears.) Counting numbers 1-10 and color words

- There Are Bears at the Park (How many bears are there? There are __ bears at the park.) counting and composing numbers 10-20

- I Can Count By 10s Bear Shop (There are 30 bears in the shop.) counting by 10s to 120

- Making 10 with Bears (There are 7 bears on the train. We need ____ more bears to make 10.) includes numbers 0-10 and utilizes a ten frame

- How Many Bears In The Cave? (There are 2 bears in the cave and 2 bears outside of the cave. How many bears total are there?) addition word problems within 10

- Bears on the Bus (There are 5 bears on the bus. Then 4 bears get off the bus. How many bears are left on the bus?) subtraction word problems within 10

- Comparing Numbers With Bears (There are 3 pink bears. There are 5 green bears. Compare the numbers and drag the correct symbol) includes numbers 1-20

- Where is the Bear? (Where is the bear? The bear is between the cups.)

includes: over, above, below, under, next to, beside, between, on top of, in front of, behind, close to, far from, inside, and near

Each reader has:

• an unnumbered black and white PDF version with 2 books to a page

Plus:

• A Reference page to see which skills and sight words are addressed in each book
• A Parents Tips page

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Spruce up your classroom with our Math Zone Bulletin Board Kit. This vibrant math bulletin board and classroom door decor will inspire your students to become problem solvers and embrace the joy of math. Perfect for back-to-school, it encourages meaningful math talk and celebrates all the reasons to love math. Your students will love it, and you will too!

Included with this digital download:

—3 Different Sayings in 3 Different Color Choices

(Solid Black, Multicolor, & Black Outline)

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—Bulletin Board Decor

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Congratulations ! You hold in your hands an exceptional educational tool that will give your child a head start into the coming school year.

Inside this worksheet, you'll find one hundred practice pages that will help your child review and learn reading and writing skills, grammar, addition and subtraction, and so much more! Summer & Back to school activities is divided into 10 weeks, with two practice pages for each day of the week, Monday to Friday.

However, feel free to use the pages in any order that your child would like.

Here are other features you'll find inside.

• A weekly incentive chart and certificate to motivate and reward your child for his or her efforts.
• Suggestions for fun, creative learning activities you can do with your child each week.
• A recommended reading list of age-appropriate books that you and your child can read throughout the summer.
• A certificate of completion to celebrate your child's accomplishments.

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Congratulations ! You hold in your hands an exceptional educational tool that will give your child a head start into the coming school year.

Inside this worksheet, you'll find one hundred practice pages that will help your child review and learn reading and writing skills, grammar, addition and subtraction, and so much more! Summer & Back to school activities is divided into 10 weeks, with two practice pages for each day of the week, Monday to Friday.

However, feel free to use the pages in any order that your child would like.

Here are other features you'll find inside.

• A weekly incentive chart and certificate to motivate and reward your child for his or her efforts.
• Suggestions for fun, creative learning activities you can do with your child each week.
• A recommended reading list of age-appropriate books that you and your child can read throughout the summer.
• A certificate of completion to celebrate your child's accomplishments.

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This bundle is perfect for the beginning of the school year! Use this bundle for your first grade, second grade, and third grade students during the first week of school. In this bundle you'll find 8 printable icebreaker activities, 9 math activities with editable templates and 9 coloring pages! Use for getting to know you activities, whole group lessons, icebreakers, morning meeting activities, writing centers, math centers, bulletin board displays and more!

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What's Included

• 9 back to school math activities + editable versions for most activities
• 8 back to school icebreaker activities
• 9 welcome back to school coloring pages

Back to School Activities for 1st-3rd Grade

• 3 Friendship Puzzles: Students work with a friend to color the puzzle pieces. Then they work with their friend to build the puzzle by gluing the pieces to the grid page.
• 3 My Friends Bingo: In each box is a description. After you read the description, students find a friend who fits the description and then they let them write their name in the box on the line. Have students complete all the boxes like a blackout in Bingo or just 3 in a row.
• 3 Student Surveys:
  - Option 1: Choose 1 out of the 3 surveys for students to complete.
  - Option 2: Let students choose 1 out of the 3 surveys to complete. - Option 3: Students can fill out all 3 of the surveys.
• My Class Friends Book: Students will interview a friend with the interview page. Collect and turn into a class book using either the color or black and white cover page. (color and black & white options included for the cover page!)
• My Backpack: Students write their names on the line and decorate their backpacks with pictures of all their favorite things to represent them. Have students share their backpacks in small groups or with a partner.
• 3 Crowns & Extenders: Print on cardstock and allow your students to color the crown and extender pieces. Glue the extender pieces (or sentence strips if you have them) on the crown and wrap them around students' heads. Staple to keep in place. (color and black & white options included!)
• Friendship Bracelets:
  Print and cut the color or black and white friendship bracelets. Students can write the name of the friend they interviewed on the line and color. Wrap around students' wrists and glue in place. They can wear them home to share with parents. (color and black & white options included!)
• Bus Craft & Writing: Students color and cut out the school bus. Then they respond to the writing prompt on the following page and cut out the response. Glue both to a separate page and use for a hallway display if desired.

Math to School Activities for 1st-3rd Grade

• Editable Teacher Slideshow: Edit the templates in Google Slides and share them with your students so they can get to know their new teacher using numbers.
• Figure Me Out Math: Students will introduce themselves to the class by creating math equations that give clues about themselves. Includes an editable template!
• My Grade in Numbers: Students will examine the numbers in their lives while expressing themselves creatively through personal illustrations and coloring. Includes an editable template!
• Math Goal Setting: Students set a goal for math and make a 3 action step plan to reach their goal for the school year.
• Math Survey: Students color in an emoji face that best represents their feelings about each math topic. Includes an editable template!
• Math Bingo: In each box is a description. After you read the description, students find a friend who fits the description and let them write their name in the box on the line. Includes an editable template!
• Classroom Math: Students will take a tour around the classroom. They will locate the items, and write the number of each that they can find. Includes an editable template!
• Math Tool Exploration: Students will take notes as you introduce different classroom math tools. They should write the name of the math tool, draw a picture, and answer the question in each box.
• Mathematicians: Students fill out what mathematicians can do and use. Then they draw a picture of themselves as mathematicians.

9 Welcome Back Coloring Pages

• Preschool page
• Kindergarten page
• 1st grade page
• 2nd grade page
• 3rd grade page
• 4th grade page
• 5th grade page
• 6th grade page
• Welcome back to school page

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More Back to School Resources:

100's Chart Mystery Picture

Gift Tags

Birthday Crowns, Certificates & Pencil Toppers

Back to School Roll & Read Games:

CVC, Blends & Digraphs

CVCe Long Vowels

Long Vowel Teams

R Controlled Vowels

Back to School Roll & Race Math Games:

Addition & Subtraction Within 10

Addition & Subtraction Within 20

Colors activity bundle. Help your young learner gain a new understanding for color and color words with these color flashcards and color sorting mats.

Happy Back To School Season! This first week of school mini bundle is perfect for the first few days at the beginning of the academic year. It is totally no prep, so it will save you lots of time and it is super affordable! Some of the prompts included will also make you the perfect back to school bulletin board.

This bundle has lots of fun engaging activities and worksheets as well as an all about me craft that will give an idea about your students' likes and dislikes, their favorite memories, etc...

This Resource Includes:

1 Boy All About Me Template

1 Girl All About Me Template

1 FREE Back To School Word Search

16 colored getting to know you task cards

16 black and white getting to know you task cards

1 answer sheet for students to record their answers

1 Blank First Week of School Best Instashots Template

1 Prompted First Week of School Best Instashots Template

1 Blank Mission Possible Goal Setting Prompt

1 Lined Mission Possible Goal Setting Prompt

1 blank Summer Highlights Template for Drawing

1 Lined Summer Highlights Template for writing.

If you'd like to check out the resources separately, here you go:

Back To School Summer Highlights Activity

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Back To School Task Cards

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Kids will LOVE this pack of 30 Days of Silly STEM Building Challenge Task Cards based on silly stories! There is a printable PDF, as well as Google Slides perfect for distance learning and back to school. Pair these problem solving cards with the STEAM / STEM activities and use them in a variety of ways. Use them in Makerspaces, morning tubs or centers, as an activity for early finishers, or rewards for a great day!

**Perfect for classrooms, distance learning, homeschool, and even parents just looking for a fun, adventure filled activity for their children.**

⭐ This is Set #1. You can purchase the Bundle of 90 days, all 3 available sets, for 20% off here: BUNDLE of 90 Days STEAM | STEM Silly Challenge Task Cards Distance Learning

Distance Learning Compatible: This product can be downloaded as a printable PDF or copied into Google Slides. This will allow you to send the product to your students as an editable document. Download as a PowerPoint to upload to Microsoft Teams.

What’s included in the 21 page PDF download, as well as the 38 Google Slides:

PDF

• 7 pages of 30 unique full color challenge task cards
• 2 STEAM / STEM worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
• Instructions Page
• Terms of Use
• Black and white copies of the instructions, task cards, and STEM / STEAM printables

Google Slides

• 30 Individual Google Slides for each daily challenge
• 5 STEM / STEAM slides for discussion, with space to type in responses to the questions
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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How can you use these task cards?

• Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using ANY available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

• Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet or discuss and use the Google Slides as a class.

• Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

• Ideally the goal is to do one challenge a day, but you could certainly allow students to do more than one.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but also that force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when building these challenges.

Most building challenge task cards are independent from each other. “Build a boat,” or “build an airplane,” are common themes among the cards. While those are fantastic, and we have done many of them ourselves, I wanted to do something different and more cohesive and engaging for kids.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

**This is not an editable document.**

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Help students recognize their feelings and emotions with this kit! Set includes play-doh mats, emotion picture cards, social story, memory game, puzzle with words and #1-5, story to trace words and color pictures, and more! Emotions/feelings included in the set are:

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