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"What do I do now?" This is the worst! It's like playing whack-a-mole with tied hands trying to keep the behaviors of early finishers from disrupting the rest of the class. That's why I love these Easy STEM Activities!
Without engaging tasks for early birds, disruption creeps in. Easy STEM Activities are hard to find, and without an early finisher system, classroom management gets tough!
Easy STEM Activities is the best system to fight against boredom, disruption, and every teacher's pet peeve question, "What do I do now?" These activities keep every kiddo on task and motivated to complete their work.
This resource comes with:
- Table of Contents (digital ToC)
- Common Q&A
- Standards
- Shopping List
- Printing Tips
- STEM and STEAM Box Labels (cover and inserts)
- STEM-themed Writing Papers (differentiated lines to meet students' needs)
- Editable STEM/STEAM Labels
- Editable STEM/STEAM Flipbook
STEM Task Card themes include:
- Recess equipment (6 challenges)
- City structures (6 challenges)
- Locomotives (6 challenges)
- Insects (6 challenges)
- School furniture (6 challenges)
Each STEM task card goes the extra mile with challenge ideas and a QR code that's your golden ticket to a world of related articles. Now your students can build background knowledge or feed their curiosity before they dive into designing.
STEM Task Cards Include:
- Title
- Picture
- STEM/STEAM suggestions
- A short snippet about the related article
- QR Code
Our STEM task cards might have ideas on them, but they're as open-ended as the sky is blue. Use them with any STEM/STEAM box or let them inspire your next big idea.
These Easy STEM Activities are perfect for:
- Early finishers
- Literacy Centers
- Math Centers
- Choice Time
- Brain Breaks
Please note that you will not be receiving a 5E lesson plan like in my other STEM activities. These are intended to be short, easy STEM activities (no more than 30 minutes) and are based on student inquiry.
Our STEM task cards are open-ended, providing the perfect springboard for any STEM/STEAM box. The labels help keep things tidy, and the quick STEM task cards make managing early finishers.
STEM/STEAM Box Labels Include:
- Building Blocks
- Small Cups
- Hashtag Pieces
- Snap Cubes
- Dought and Toothpicks
- Straws and Pipe Cleaner
- Craft Sticks and Clothespins
- Wooden Blocks
- Place Value Blocks
- Tangram Pieces
- Index Cards and Binder Clips
- Flake Pieces
- Magnetic Pieces
- Editable Labels
We're taking STEM to the next level, making it a piece of cake for teachers and a blast for students. Plus, there's no worry about tech troubles with our easy-to-scan QR codes.
Covered standards include basic skills for measurement, geometry, and writing. All you need is a QR code reader to access a world of fun STEM challenges. Your students won't realize they're learning, and you'll see their motivation and engagement skyrocket.
Hit that 'Buy Now' button and introduce your students to a new world of STEM fun.
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