Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Engage students during football season with STEM! Material List: Construction Paper Pipe Cleaners Straws Tape Scissors Popsicle Sticks Rubber Bands Small Plastic Condiment Cups or Dixie Cups Paper Football STEM Challenge is more than just a simple football craftivity. Students design and create a Field Goal and Paper Football.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Kayak STEM Challenge is not just an activity; it's an adventure into the principles of physics, engineering, and problem-solving, perfectly tailored for kindergarten to 2nd-grade students. Download the Kayaking STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your students can still enjoy the experience of creating their own parade balloons using latex-free materials such as paper plates and cardstock, all while learning important STEM concepts. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Monster STEM Challenge ! Material List: 1 Container of Play-Doh 10 Toothpicks 4 Pipe Cleaners Googly Eyes STEM Journal I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll After reading I Need My Monster by Amanda Noll challenge your students to create a new monster for the boy.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they also provide great opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Download the Itsy Bitsy Spider STEM Challenge Looking for More Nursery Rhyme STEM Challenges?

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a wall for Humpty Dumpty. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Humpty Dumpty, enhancing literacy and STEM skills. Check out our Nursery Rhyme STEM Bundle!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation as students take on the STEM challenge of building a fence for Little Bo Peep's wandering sheep. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of Little Bo Peep, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 20, 2024

As educators, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into our classrooms. One such engaging method is through the use of literature-based STEM challenges, which not only foster a love for science and engineering but also promote literacy.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

The Importance of Creativity in STEM Education Research indicates a decline in creative thinking as children age, which is concerning given the vital role creativity plays in STEM fields. Check out our Astronomy STEM Centers ! You can get all 500+ STEM Challenges by Carly and Adam as part of the STEM Teachers Club Membership.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween season with a monster themed STEM Challenge ! After the STEM challenge is complete, have students write a step-by-step explanation sharing how the monsters would navigate through the obstacles. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a Creepy Carrots themed STEM Challenge ! Looking for a fun Halloween Read Aloud STEM Challenge for Kids?! Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Haunted House STEM Challenge ! After the STEM challenge is complete, have students write a spooky story about a haunted house using their 5 senses. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 24, 2024

You can get all 500+ STEM Challenges by Carly and Adam as part of the STEM Teachers Club Membership. We hope you have found this blog post helpful. To stay connected with Carly and Adam's teaching tips and classroom freebies be sure to follow us on Facebook , Pinterest , Teachers Pay Teachers , and subscribe to our blog!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This isn't just about athletics; it's about applying real-world STEM principles in a fun, engaging way that your students will absolutely love. Introducing the Shot Put STEM Challenge Imagine transforming the ancient sport of Shot Put into a classroom experiment that explores the wonders of physics and engineering. Ready, Set, Test!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of STEM with your elementary students? The Field Hockey STEM Challenge goes beyond just playing a game. It's about applying STEM principles to solve real-world problems, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging students to think creatively and critically.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Are you ready to embark on a voyage that combines the thrill of a sailboat race with the enriching world of STEM education? Introducing the Wind-Powered Sailboat STEM Challenge Imagine transforming your classroom into a bustling marina, where each student is a captain engineering their unique sailboat to harness the wind.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Games into your classroom with a STEM challenge that combines the precision of archery with the fascinating principles of physics, specifically Newton's 3rd Law. Download the Archery STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 2, 2023

It's also a great opportunity to incorporate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities into the classroom. Two of our favorite Basketball STEM Activities for march are The Basketball Shooter and Goal Challenge and The Basketball Coding Challenge. Basketball Shooter and Goal STEM Challenge!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You can download lesson plans for One Plastic Bag and 500+ more STEM Challenges in Carly and Adam’s STEM Teachers Club. This blog post delves into five key aspects of integrating this meaningful activity into your classroom. Embrace STEM Through Creative Recycling Projects. Expand the Impact Beyond the Classroom.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a Room on the Broom themed STEM Challenge ! After the STEM challenge is complete, have students design a new broom for the witch. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Thanksgiving season by challenging your students to build a Thanksgiving Table ! This STEM challenge is based on the book Our Table by Peter H. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources? We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween with a Monster STEM Challenge ! Material List: Cardstock Scissors Color Sticks, Crayons, or Markers Pencils STEM Journal How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll After reading How I Met My Monster by Amanda Noll challenge your students to think about their perfect monster.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Halloween Season with a 5 Little Pumpkins themed STEM Challenge ! After the STEM challenge is complete, have students think about what happened after the pumpkins rolled away. Download the STEM Challenge Want to introduce more nursery rhymes like this to your students?

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Carly and Adam

AUGUST 23, 2023

A fantastic resource that helps convey this concept to young learners is the book "The Magical Yet," accompanied by an engaging STEM challenge that reinforces the growth mindset philosophy and gives students a chance to practice making mistakes and improving. Download the STEM Challenge Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 10, 2024

Inspired by Jacqueline Briggs Martin's timeless story, we're diving into a series of STEM centers that invite students to create their own snowflakes using diverse materials like KEVA Planks, popsicle sticks, paper, pipe cleaners, and play dough. Paper Snowflakes In this STEM center, students explore creating snowflakes with paper.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Games into your classroom with a STEM challenge that combines the thrill of surfing with the intriguing world of magnetism. This phase encapsulates the essence of hands-on STEM learning, where theory and practice converge to spark curiosity and ingenuity. Ready, Set, Surf!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2024

As the excitement builds around the tournament, it's the perfect time to introduce children to a series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges and activities that not only entertain but also educate. One-Handed Basketball Game STEM Challenge This STEM challenge merges creativity with engineering.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Things not to do in STEM… hmmm, well anyway I do plan to focus my message on positive ideas and the things we can avoid in our STEM classes. Read carefully, because I have a freebie hidden in here somewhere! STEM projects embrace failure- it is, in fact, the heart of the challenge. So, focus on growing in STEM.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Patrick's Day STEM Centers offer a treasure trove of opportunities for students to explore, create, and learn.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Welcome to a thrilling journey where the ancient sport of javelin throw meets the innovative world of STEM education! This foundational knowledge not only enriches their learning experience but also sparks interest and excitement, setting the stage for a more engaged and informed participation in the STEM challenge.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2024

Get ready for the Summer Olympics with a Golf STEM Challenge! Today, we're diving into an engaging and educational activity that combines a love for golf with the principles of STEM education - the Mini Golf STEM Challenge. Download the Mini Golf STEM Challenge Looking for more Summer Olympics STEM Challenges?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! These global games provide an opportunity to explore essential STEM concepts through practical activities, while also encouraging teamwork, and a broader understanding of the world. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary 1. Build a Skateboard and Course 2.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Skateboard and Skatepark STEM Challenge: A Force and Motion STEM Challenge for Upper Elementary Are you ready to roll into the exciting world of STEM with your upper elementary students? This project is perfect for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEM concepts in the classroom.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 29, 2023

Get ready to embark on a hair-raising adventure with the "Rapunzel Fairy Tale STEM Activity." Who said STEM couldn't be magical? Get ready to unlock the secrets of Rapunzel's tower and discover how STEM can weave its magic into our favorite fairy tales. Download the STEM activity Have more questions or need additional resources?

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 21, 2023

The "Ada's Violin" read-aloud STEM challenge is music to our ears. This STEM Challenge takes us on a journey where creativity meets science and engineering. With the "Ada's Violin" read-aloud STEM challenge, students design and build their own instrument. We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1.

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