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Top 10 Innovation Prompts for Young Learners
Ten open-ended prompts that encourage young learners to imagine, create, problem-solve, and try new ideas.
Innovation Challenge Cards
Ready-to-use challenge cards that invite children to design, build, create, and solve problems.
STEM Writing Frames- Core (Journal Inserts)
Simple writing frames that help students record ideas, observations, plans, and STEM thinking.
Writing Observation & Reflection Tool- Long Version (PDF)
A detailed reflection tool for observing and recording student writing, thinking, and learning.
Writing Observation & Reflection Tool- Short Version (PDF)
A detailed tool for documenting student writing behaviors, observations, and areas for continued growth.
Outdoor STEM Exploration Recording Sheet
A simple recording sheet for documenting observations, discoveries, and thinking during outdoor STEM exploration.
Need a STEM Activity- Planning Guide
A practical planning guide for choosing and developing STEM activities that fit your learners and goals.
Fine Motor Challenge
Simple hands-on challenges that help young learners build fine motor skills through playful STEM exploration.
STEM Learning Behavior Poster
A classroom poster highlighting learning behaviors that support exploration, problem-solving, and STEM thinking.
STEM Writing Frames- Add Ons (Journal Inserts)
Additional writing frames for extending student reflection, planning, and communication during STEM activities.
Writing Observation & Reflection Tool- Long Version (Google Doc)
A detailed reflection tool for observing and recording student writing, thinking, and learning
Writing Observation & Reflection Tool- Short Version (Google Doc)
Try This Outside (Challenge Pages)
Outdoor STEM challenges that encourage children to explore nature, investigate, create, and problem-solve.