Minecraft Building Ideas for Thanksgiving STEM Activities Enjoy this FREE sample of building challenges with a Thanksgiving theme. It is a perfect way to engage your students in STEM activities! Building challenges strengthen problem-solving and engineering skills as well as encourage teamwork and persistence. There are a variety of building tasks ranging from easy to complex which allows you to use this resource with children of all ages and abilities. The challenges can be used as part of a lesson, as an addition to STEM centers or just for fun! Complete these Minecraft ideas without technology by using blocks (LEGO, DUPLO, etc.) or any craft items for the building materials. This Resource Includes 12 challenges in four versions • Color with picture • Print-friendly with picture • Color without picture • Print-friendly without picture Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Halloween | STEM Activities Stem Activities: Winter Bundle Rounding Whole Numbers Thanksgiving Task Cards

This is a sample of one of my “Print, Cut, Learn” activities. Print out the task cards, cut them apart and let the learning begin! Use these math task cards to have students practice adding and subtracting numbers up to 5. Student recording and answer sheets are also included. Perfect for stations, games, math workshop, spiral reviews or independent work. Supports skills from CCSS K.OA.A.5. Great for review or reinforcement in both classrooms and homeschools.

This FREE download includes flashcards for 12 Greek and Latin affixes and roots. The flashcards are perfect for centers, small groups, or individual practice in your classroom or homeschool. There are three cards for each of the 12 word parts included in this preview. One card has the word part, the second has the meaning, and the third has the meaning with a picture. This preview includes the following affixes and roots: ante, anti, bi, circum, com, con, de, dis, equi, extra, inter, and intra. Print on heavy paper (cardstock) and laminate for long-term use. Check out the full set of 25 List #1 roots along with a corresponding PowerPoint presentation in my shop.

Three different games that allow children to practice various Kindergarten math skills. Use for math centers, additional practice, homeschool or just for fun! Each sheet has the list of needed materials as well as the instructions of how to play the game. Activities require minimal preparation and use only cards, dice, and counters. The “Count Up Game” reinforces CCSS K.CC.2, “Tower Addition/Subtraction Game CCSS.K.OA.1 and More Than, Less Than, Same Game CCSS.K.CC.6. Can be used by advanced preschoolers and as a review in first grade. Includes: • 3 game sheets with material list and instructions (color and print-friendly version) Check out my shop for more math activities!

A quick hands-on camouflage modeling activity that gets students up and out of the classroom. Students will discover the reasons that camouflage is important for animals by using different colored toothpicks and collecting data on which color is easier to find in the grass. Small colored blocks such as LEGO can also be used. I use this as an “Explore” activity in my 5E lesson cycle. Easily incorporate math into this activity by having students graph their results. Supports NGSS 3 LS4-2 and TEKS SCI.3.10.A Includes: • Teacher lesson instructions • Student data collection sheet • Student lab question sheet Visit my store for more science activities!

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.

Engage students with this interactive card sorting activity designed to explore the different traits of the 13 original American colonies. It features 24 unique characteristics to sort between the three main colonial regions: New England, Middle, and Southern. Traits include geography, climate, economy and more. The resource includes characteristics in two sizes and pictures in three sizes, plus a version that combines both pictures and characteristics. This variety allows for a multitude of uses from group activities to individual study. It is perfect for station-based learning, interactive notebooks, or personal practice, making it an excellent addition to any study of the American colonies. This Resource Includes • 24 different cards in 6 formats (3 sizes of color pictures, 2 sizes of characteristics, 1 picture with characteristics) o 8 characteristics of the New England Colonies o 8 characteristics of the Middle Colonies o 8 characteristics of the Southern Colonies • 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Native American STEM Activities-Minecraft Challenges Landforms | Geology | Worksheets

Properties of Waves Card Sort This hands-on sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify by the wave behaviors of absorption, reflection, and refraction. The real-life examples will encourage a deeper understanding of properties of waves as well as foster critical thinking and classification skills. There are 4 different formats of pictures to allow you to tailor the activity based on your lesson objectives and accommodate the varying needs of your students. Use the labels and large pictures for your science centers or stations and the small pictures and sorting sheet for notes, assignments or even as a quick informal assessment. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 Examples of Absorption o 8 Examples of Reflection o 8 Examples of Refraction • Sorting Sheet • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves Lesson Plan Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort

Properties of Waves Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on activity to help your students learn about the different types of waves? This low-prep sorting activity contains 24 photographs for students to classify into electromagnetic vs mechanical waves, as well as transverse vs longitudinal waves. Students can also sort the pictures by both criteria, making it a comprehensive learning tool. The resource offers different formats of pictures and sorting sheets to easily differentiate based on students’ needs and lesson objectives. It’s an effective way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary, and can be used in science centers, stations, as notes, assignments, or assessments. It is a wonderful resource for reviewing and reinforcing understanding of wave types. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 6 Examples of Transverse Mechanical Waves o 6 Examples of Longitudinal Mechanical Waves o 12 Examples of Transverse Electromagnetic Waves • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Potential and Kinetic Energy Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on energy activity for your students? This low-prep sorting activity is perfect! The resource contains 24 photographs for students to classify into potential or kinetic energy. Challenge students by having them go a step further and sort by the specific type of potential or kinetic energy. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station. The sorting sheets can be used with the smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. The different formats of pictures and sorting sheets make it easy to differentiate vocabulary and categories based on the needs of your students and lesson objectives. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 1 Example of Electrical Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Motion Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Radiant Energy (Kinetic) o 2 Examples of Sound Energy (Kinetic) o 3 Examples of Thermal Energy (Kinetic) o 5 Examples of Chemical Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Gravitational Energy (Potential) o 1 Examples of Nuclear Energy (Potential) o 3 Examples of Stored Mechanical Energy (Potential) • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Lesson Plan | Bundle Conduction Convection Radiation | Heat Transfer | Card Sort

Bring the electromagnetic spectrum to life in your classroom with this engaging, hands-on card sorting activity in which students organize information about electromagnetic waves. This resource is perfect for 5E lesson plans, adding to the learning experience by reinforcing key concepts related to the properties of light waves. It features cards for each of the seven wavelengths, including information on uses, potential dangers, wavelength images and example pictures. The larger cards are wonderful for group activities, encouraging collaboration and discussion among students while the smaller cards are great for individual study, allowing students to explore at their own pace. Ideal for use in science centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment, this card sorting activity offers a blend of visual and tactile learning opportunities to strengthen students’ science vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Bring a new activity to your wave lessons and watch as your students’ understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum grows. This Resource Includes • 35 different color cards in 3 sizes o 7 Headings o 7 Example Pictures o 7 Wavelength Pictures o 7 Uses Cards o 7 Dangers Cards • 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves-Lesson Plan Bundle Heat Transfer-Conduction Convection Radiation Card Sort

Three Types of Rocks Card Sort Looking for an engaging and versatile activity to teach your students about the 3 types of rocks? Look no further! This card sort is the perfect method to reinforce important science vocabulary and concepts in an interactive way. With 24 different picture examples, this product provides flexibility in sorting options to allow you to tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students. The cards can be sorted into the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic or for a more advanced activity sort them into sub-categories of the three main ones. Extend the activity by having students use the pictures to create a model of the rock cycle. This versatility makes it an excellent tool for differentiation. Pictures are included in three different sizes to accommodate various classroom activities. The larger pictures can be laminated and used as a center or station activity, providing a hands-on experience for students. The sorting sheets with smaller pictures are ideal for note-taking in interactive notebooks, as homework assignments, or as formative assessments. This activity will provide a multisensory learning experience while strengthening student understanding. It supports concepts from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS 1-1, MS-ESS 2-3, TEKS 6.10B, and VA SOL 5.8.c. This Resource Includes 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) 8 igneous rocks examples 4 extrusive igneous 4 intrusive igneous 8 metamorphic rocks 4 foliated metamorphic 4 non-foliated metamorphic 8 sedimentary rocks examples 3 chemical sedimentary 2 organic sedimentary 3 clastic sedimentary 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets Category Labels Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Erosion and Deposition | Landforms | Card Sort

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Card Sort Looking for an engaging and versatile activity to teach your students about renewable and non-renewable resources? Look no further! This Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Card Sort is the perfect method to reinforce important science vocabulary and concepts in an interactive way. With 24 different picture examples, this product provides flexibility in sorting options to allow you to tailor the activity to meet the specific needs of your students. They can sort all the cards into renewable and non-renewable categories, focus solely on energy sources, or sort all cards into four distinct categories. This versatility makes it an excellent tool for differentiation. To accommodate various classroom activities, pictures are included in three different sizes. The larger pictures can be laminated and used as a center or station activity, providing a hands-on experience for students. The sorting sheets with smaller pictures are ideal for note-taking in interactive notebooks, as homework assignments, or as formative assessments. This activity will provide a multisensory learning experience while strengthening student understanding. It supports concepts from the following standards: NGSS 4-ESS3-1, TEKS 4.7c, VA SOL 6.9. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 renewable resource examples  9 energy examples o 12 non renewable resource examples  8 energy examples • 2 Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Minecraft Challenges | Landforms | STEM Activities Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort

Thermal Energy Transfer Card Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice distinguishing between the three types of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation}. There are 24 different photographs with examples of heat transfer in 3 different sizes. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. Use this sorting activity in your science stations or centers, interactive notebooks, or as a formative assessment. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 conduction examples o 8 convection examples o 8 radiation examples • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | 5E Lesson Plan | Bundle Waves | Electromagnetic Spectrum | Worksheet

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

Types of Plants Activity Card Sort Looking for a quick, hands-on plant classification activity for your students? This low-prep sorting activity is perfect! The resource contains 24 photographs for students to classify into the 4 most common plant groups. It can be used for all parts of your 5E lessons. Use the large pictures and labels in your science center or station to have groups sort the pictures before learning about the characteristics of the divisions as an engage/explore activity. The sorting sheets can be used with the smaller pictures as notes, assignments, or assessments. There are 4 versions of the sorting sheet so you can differentiate vocabulary and categories based on the level of your students. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 6 Examples of Mosses (Bryophytes) o 6 Examples of Ferns (Pteridophytes) o 6 Examples of Conifers (Gymnosperms) o 6 Examples of Flowering Plants (Angiosperms) • Differentiated Sorting Sheets • Category Labels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Land Biomes | Ecosystems | Card Sort Photosynthesis Model | Plants | Lesson Plan

States of Matter Sort Activity Use this hands-on sorting activity to give students practice recognizing solids, liquids, and gases. There are 8 different photographs of each state of matter in 3 different sizes. Pictures of gases show a use or source of the gas, for example, a picture of a car exhaust for carbon monoxide. Larger cards can be used for groups while the smaller cards can be used individually. You can use the differentiated sorting sheet to have younger students sort between just solids and liquids. A fun way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary in your science stations or centers! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 8 solid examples o 8 liquid examples o 8 gas examples • 3 Sorting Sheets (full-size, half-size, differentiated) • Title Cards • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Waves | Transparent Translucent Opaque | Card Sort Physical and Chemical Properties | Chemistry | Card Sort

Chemical and Physical Changes Activity Card Sort Is baking a cake a chemical or physical change? What about cutting a piece of paper? In this low-prep sorting activity your students will classify changes in matter as either physical or chemical. The resource includes pictures of examples of 24 different changes, 12 for chemical and 12 for physical. Three different sizes of the 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. A hands-on activity for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 1 with labels) o 12 Examples of Chemical Changes o 12 Examples of Physical Changes • 2 Sorting Sheets (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Solid Liquid Gas | Chemistry | Card Sort Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort

Properties of Matter Card Sort Is flammability a chemical or physical property? What about density? This low-prep activity will help your students distinguish between the two types of properties of matter. The resource includes pictures and terms for 12 different properties. Depending on the level of your students, have them sort one both sets. Three different sizes 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. Perfect for reinforcing science vocabulary and concepts in a fun way! This Resource Includes • 3 Examples of Chemical Properties o flammability, reactivity, toxicity • 9 Examples of Physical Properties o conductivity, color, density, luster, magnetism, melting point, odor, solubility, viscosity • 12 Color Pictures in 3 sizes (1 with terms) • 12 Term Cards in 2 sizes • 2 Sorting Sheet (full-size and half-size) • Category Labels • Answer Keys Other Resources You May Enjoy Transparent Translucent Opaque | Waves | Card Sort Waves | Lesson Plan | Lab Activities

Human Body Systems Sorting Activity This low-prep sort activity is the perfect way to have your students learn the levels of organization from smallest to largest in the human body. It includes picture examples of the four levels of organization for six body systems (circulatory, digestive, excretory, muscular, nervous, and respiratory). The pictures come in 3 different sizes, two with labels. Use the category cards and the larger pictures in your science center or station, use the sorting sheets with smaller pictures as notes in interactive notebooks, a homework assignment or formative assessment. You can easily differentiate by changing how many systems or levels you use in the sorting activity. The labeled pictures are a wonderful way to incorporate vocabulary into the lesson (cyte means cell, cardio pertains to the heart, etc.) A quick and easy way to reinforce science concepts and vocabulary. This Resource Includes • 24 different color picture cards in 4 formats (3 different sizes, 2 with labels) o 1 example of a cell, tissue, organ, and body system for 6 systems  Circulatory System  Digestive System  Excretory System  Muscular System  Nervous System  Respiratory System • Sorting Sheets • Category cards of systems and levels • Answer Key Other Resources You May Enjoy Cell Division | Mitosis Modeling Activity | Lesson Plan Ocean Activities | Ecosystems | Bundle