For specific activity descriptions, see the Activities section for each volume.

Number Sense & Counting

Children build number fluency through interactive games that link oral counting, physical motion, and visual matching. Activities often include dice rolling, hopping, stacking, and racing to reinforce number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and early comparison. Students count up and down, recognize numerals in context, and begin to connect abstract numbers with real quantities in space.

Early Addition & Subtraction

Students begin to understand basic operations by physically adding and removing objects during guided play. Through tactile experiences like feeding animals, collecting and sorting, and constructing or deconstructing sets, children explore the idea that numbers can grow or shrink depending on what’s added or taken away. Concepts are taught through group interaction, storytelling, and game-based problem solving.

Patterns & Classification

These lessons introduce the building blocks of algebraic thinking by encouraging children to notice, recreate, and extend patterns using color, shape, size, and sequence. Students classify items by attributes and sort them into sets using manipulatives, games, and movement. Pattern-based games also tie into visual memory and logical reasoning, helping children recognize order and predict what comes next.

Measurement

Students explore length, height, distance, and weight through active comparison and real-world challenges. Using both non-standard units (like hand cutouts or cubes) and tools (like rulers and measuring tapes), children estimate, measure, and reflect on differences in size and scale. Games include jumping, flying objects, and guessing games that foster a sense of spatial awareness and estimation.

Geometry & Spatial Thinking

Children learn to identify, name, and build shapes using a variety of materials such as wax sticks, pattern blocks, and connector sets. They explore how shapes relate to everyday objects and how combining shapes can form new ones. Lessons emphasize shape recognition, directional thinking, and symmetry, and often involve collaborative design challenges, sorting races, and shape scavenger hunts.

Featured Activity: You Move Like a Snail

This dynamic counting and movement game turns math into an adventure across the classroom! Children are grouped into teams, equipped with inflatable dice and assigned a team mascot (a colorful plastic bug). Their mission? Roll the die, count out loud, and take that many steps forward to "capture" their team’s bug. With each roll, students sharpen their counting skills (1–6) and practice one-to-one correspondence—all while staying active.

By pairing physical activity with cognitive tasks, this game helps young learners internalize number concepts in a kinetic, joyful environment. Team strategy adds a layer of social-emotional development as students cheer each other on, take turns, and follow rules cooperatively. The included MindWorks Twists elevate the experience, such as jumping on numbered paper trails or rolling again if they hit a "6," which keeps the excitement (and critical thinking) high!

Featured Activity: Counting Is a Hoot

Who knew stacking owls could sharpen math skills? Using the colorful and tactile Counting Owls Activity Sets, students race to build towers and remove specific colors based on matching cards. This game improves visual discrimination, fine motor skills, and basic subtraction as children remove selected colors and count the remaining stack aloud. It’s a clever way to teach comparing sets and set decomposition, essential skills for understanding part-part-whole relationships.

Students experience math through manipulation, memory recall, and color matching, engaging their full brain. Instructors can rotate between quick-play competitions and reflective, card-led explorations, reinforcing the same skills in varied ways. With its bright, appealing owls and versatile gameplay, this activity stands out for its emotional warmth and instructional depth.

Complete Activity List

1. You Move Like a Snail – Students roll giant dice and walk a number line to reach team targets, building counting skills through active play.
2. Bouncing Numbers – Teams bounce balls into numbered boxes for points, encouraging numeral recognition and strategic counting.
3. Building Numbers – Teams roll dice, find matching number cards, and perform movements or construct physical numbers, combining math and motor skills.
4. Stack ‘Em Up – A tower-building race where teams roll dice and count aloud as they add or subtract blocks, reinforcing number operations.
5. Hop to the Number – A hopscotch-style jumping game using number beanbags to teach sequencing and quantity comprehension.
6. Numbers Are Amazing – Toy cars "drive" along numbered tape tracks based on dice rolls, helping students match numbers and understand order.
7. Counting Is a Hoot – Colorful owl stacking introduces early subtraction and sorting, nurturing both cognitive and fine motor development.
8. Wild Ways – Plastic animals and dice fuel two action-packed animal toss and matching games, fostering quantity comparison and coordination.

Featured Activity: Let’s Monkey Around

In this high-energy subtraction and addition game, children become the monkeys from the classic rhyme “Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.” As they sing, jump, and act out each verse, one child "falls off the bed" and the group recalculates how many monkeys are left. Then they reverse roles to add “monkeys” back onto the mat with an original variation of the song.

What makes this activity brilliant is how it naturally reinforces basic arithmetic concepts while embedding them into movement, rhythm, and storytelling. Young learners physically see and feel subtraction and addition as students enter and exit the group, helping them intuitively grasp the concepts. Plus, the collaborative and musical elements make learning lively, helping even shy students participate joyfully and confidently in math.

Featured Activity: Let’s Feed Shelby!

Shelby the dog is hungry—and it's up to preschoolers to feed her the correct number of bones based on addition problems! In this game, students listen to verbal math prompts (like 2 + 2 or 5 + 1), determine the answer as a team, and toss that many bones into a bowl. Using the adorable Shelby Squeezer, they count the bones to see if they’re correct.

This tactile approach to solving math problems brings real-time addition to life. By moving, counting, and checking results physically, students internalize the process of problem-solving. With layers of excitement built into the game—team cheering, throwing bones, calling out for Shelby—this activity turns math into a joyful, multisensory experience while developing both math fluency and team communication.

Complete Activity List

1. Let’s Monkey Around – Sing, jump, and subtract monkeys from their “beds” with an energetic twist on a classic rhyme that teaches early subtraction and addition.
2. Let’s Feed Shelby! – Solve simple addition problems and toss bones to a dog using Shelby’s Snack Shack game, reinforcing math facts through playful repetition.
3. It’s a Ringer! – Add up points while tossing rings at a target, writing down scores and summing them to determine the winning team.
4. Counting Races – Race to collect counting bears in color/number combinations, then add up the total as a team for fast-paced number practice.
5. Keep It Groovy! – Inspired by “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons,” students roll dice to add or subtract buttons onto t-shirt cutouts for fun, visual learning.
6. Putting It All Together – Students build block structures using dice rolls and later deconstruct them, visually modeling how adding or removing pieces changes quantity.
7. Hungry Hippo Races – Scoop or toss colorful balls into bowls and tally scores to compare totals across groups in a high-energy game.
8. Dance, Clap, & Jump – Combine movement and math by adding beanbag numbers and matching them to action words like “dance” or “jump”—a perfect kinesthetic closer!

Featured Activity: It’s So Sweet

Using the Take 10 Shape Finder Cookies game, students dive into a deliciously hands-on activity that blends shape recognition, patterning, and balance. Working in teams, students spin a spinner to select cookies and stack them in patterns, competing to keep their towers from toppling. If successful, they transform their cookie towers into shared patterning challenges for other teams to replicate—turning individual success into a collaborative math dialogue.

This activity is a brilliant demonstration of how preschoolers can apply visual discrimination, fine motor control, and sequencing while having fun. As students name shapes, choose cookies, and design sequences, they’re not just playing—they’re developing language skills and logical thinking. The activity is easy to expand with homemade cookies or mystery stack challenges, keeping it flexible for different group sizes and abilities.

Featured Activity: Sticking Together

In this creative collaboration game, children use Mini Squigz—colorful, suction-cup building toys—to roll dice, identify colors and numbers, and build shared sculptures. Each group builds one sculpture, with individual members adding pieces based on their dice rolls. Not only does this promote sorting and counting, but it also reinforces teamwork, negotiation, and imaginative building.

This game taps into the joy of shared creativity while strengthening color recognition, classification, and pattern continuation. The physicality of the squigz provides rich sensory feedback, perfect for kinesthetic learners. Students love watching their collaborative sculpture grow, while teachers love seeing math, art, and engineering overlap in one joyful experience.

Complete Activity List

1. It’s So Sweet – Stack cookie-shaped game pieces to match patterns and reinforce shape recognition, sequencing, and teamwork.
2. Do You Know the Muffin Man? – Recreate color patterns with muffin counters in a fast-paced, memory-boosting game that builds visual sequencing.
3. Bug Out! – Race to match colorful bugs with construction paper mats based on dice rolls to develop classification and color matching.
4. Stack a Pattern – Replicate and extend color patterns using wooden blocks in this tower-building game that strengthens spatial and logical thinking.
5. Hop to It! – Send frogs jumping into color-coded bowls to sort and classify objects by color while enhancing motor coordination.
6. Ain’t Gonna Paint! – Inspired by the story I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More, students roll dice to create shape and color patterns on person outlines.
7. Sticking Together – Create collaborative squigz sculptures based on dice-determined color and quantity, fostering sorting and creativity.
8. A Pancake Monster! – Sort pancake cards by number of toppings and feed them to a monster, reinforcing numeracy and sorting under pressure.

Featured Activity: Inch by Inch

Children are introduced to the Inchimals—adorable animal rulers that help kids understand length and height. With cubes to compare and clues to guess the animal, this activity feels more like a detective game than a math lesson. As children guess the height of each Inchimal using cube towers, they’re not only practicing non-standard measurement but also developing logical reasoning and visual comparison.

The beauty of this activity lies in how it blends manipulatives, storytelling, and team play. Preschoolers love the challenge of using clues to deduce which animal is being described, then checking their guesses by comparing cube stacks. It’s a perfect way to make early measurement concepts fun, repeatable, and concrete.

Featured Activity: Which Is Heavier?

Using balancing scales, children explore the concept of weight in a tactile and visual way. After reading Balancing Act by Ellen Stoll Walsh, students race to determine whether everyday items or colorful bear counters are heavier. The game structure adds friendly competition and reinforces vocabulary like "heavier," "lighter," and "equal."

This activity is a powerful introduction to comparison-based reasoning. Children begin to develop intuitive understandings of mass and balance while applying their observational skills. For younger students, it's an exciting experiment; for older preschoolers, it's the beginning of analytical thinking. And because it uses real objects, the learning sticks.

Complete Activity List

1. Handy Measurement – Children trace and cut out their own hands to use as measuring tools for comparing classroom objects by size.
2. Inch by Inch – Students use Inchimals and cubes to guess, measure, and compare the height of animals, learning about length with tactile tools.
3. Taking Flight – Gliders soar across the room as students measure and compare distances using measuring tapes and estimation strategies.
4. How Tall Am I? – Using a dry-erase die and the How Tall Am I? game, students roll to build animals and then measure their final creations.
5. We’re Going on an Object Hunt! – Students search the room for items matching the length of pre-cut yarn, practicing estimation and object comparison.
6. The Mighty Measurement – Inspired by Actual Size by Steve Jenkins, students examine animal flash cards and measure out their lengths with tape.
7. Jump! Jump! Jump! – Frogs jump and students follow, measuring how far they land and comparing results with measuring tapes.
8. Which Is Heavier? – Students use balance scales to determine the heavier object in side-by-side comparisons, predicting and testing as a group.

Featured Activity: Wax Shapes

This lively shape-building challenge introduces students to geometry by creating shapes with wax sticks. Students first trace and name pattern block shapes, then compete in relay-style races where they must form announced shapes using wax sticks. The kinesthetic element makes it a standout for gross and fine motor coordination, and the team setup fosters cooperative play and vocabulary development.

What makes this activity shine is how it lets students build, touch, and visualize shapes in action, rather than only on paper. The flexibility of wax sticks encourages experimentation, and students begin to see how shapes can represent real-world objects like houses or flowers. With each successful shape comes not just a point for the team, but a moment of “aha!” understanding.

Featured Activity: Shape Sorter Races

Fast-paced and full of friendly competition, this race uses shape sorting cubes and mystery bags of geometric pieces. As students draw shapes from a bag and race to find their correct slot on the cube, they develop instant recognition, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to associate 2D shapes with real-life contexts.

This activity taps into children’s love for games while sneaking in foundational concepts of sorting, matching, and classification. It also introduces a powerful emotional element—kids cheer for teammates, recognize each other’s progress, and feel a real sense of accomplishment when shapes “click” into place.

Complete Activity List

1. Wax Shapes – Build shapes using wax sticks and race to recreate them in this fast-paced, team-based relay.
2. Making Shapes – Draw your own illustrated book pages using shape stencils to design houses, scenes, or abstract art that reinforce recognition and shape construction.
3. Shape Sorter Races – Draw a shape and dash across the room to drop it in the right slot in this energetic classification game using activity cubes.
4. Shaping Lines – Toss beanbags onto tic-tac-toe grids and describe real-world objects with matching shapes to reinforce visual reasoning and vocabulary.
5. Straws Connect Fun! – Use straw-and-connector sets to build 2D shapes as teams respond to verbal shape cues or invent their own.
6. Shape Toss and Match – Toss shape beanbags across two lines of students, ending with a match to taped shapes on the floor in this combo of movement and recognition.
7. Thumping Shapes – With squeaky hammers in hand, students race to identify and tap paper cutouts based on shape dice rolls—perfect for active shape review.
8. You’d Better Shape Up – Search-and-find meets geometry as students locate hidden pattern blocks, group by shape, and discuss common features and real-world examples.

For specific activity descriptions, see the Activities section for each volume.

Listening & Comprehension

Children engage in auditory-focused games and stories that sharpen their ability to focus, follow directions, and process verbal information. Students might draw based on spoken cues, identify mystery sounds, or pass silly phrases through a circle in a twist on the classic telephone game. These lessons emphasize active listening, sequencing, and attention to detail, preparing students to interpret spoken language in classroom and social contexts.

Vocabulary Building

Lessons center on expanding word knowledge through movement, storytelling, categorization, and group play. Activities encourage students to describe objects, act out animal sounds, create silly sentences, and play games that prompt quick thinking around categories, attributes, and real-world connections. These lessons build semantic networks, descriptive language, and expressive vocabulary in playful, low-pressure environments.

Phonics & Word Play

In this domain, students explore letter sounds, rhyming, phonemic awareness, and early decoding skills using their bodies, voices, and imaginations. Activities include spelling words through physical movement, matching rhymes through bean bag games, and using dice or flashcards to spark phonics-based storytelling and sentence creation. These lessons integrate kinesthetic learning with foundational reading skills, offering fun and memorable literacy practice.

Storytelling & Pre-Writing

Students express their ideas through drawing, dictation, and picture-based storytelling. Lessons focus on turning imagination into narrative by sequencing events, connecting words to images, and retelling familiar stories with their own twists. Whether building scenes with stamps, creating stories from mystery bags, or drawing wordless books, students practice generating and organizing ideas, developing both oral and written language fluency.

Dramatic Play & Expressive Language

These lessons use performance, role-play, music, and puppetry to help children bring language to life. Students take on characters from fairy tales, act out rhymes, create puppet voices, and even perform their own musical numbers. Dramatic play encourages emotional expression, vocabulary expansion, and the ability to collaborate, listen, and perform—all while reinforcing story structure and communication skills in fun, confidence-boosting ways.

Featured Activity: It’s Written on My Face

This engaging activity blends social-emotional learning with vocabulary development as students explore facial expressions and the emotions they convey. Through a reading of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, students practice making expressions to match each dwarf, then brainstorm and design a new dwarf character—complete with a name, emotion, and illustrated “mask.”

Students use stencils, craft sticks, and storytelling to build empathy and expressiveness, reinforcing that feelings are communicated not just with words, but with faces. The activity culminates in a creative presentation where students describe their character’s emotion, helping build confidence in speaking, storytelling, and emotional literacy.

Featured Activity: Step-by-Step Drawing

In this art-meets-listening activity, students create a picture by following a sequence of verbal instructions, helping them sharpen their ability to focus, comprehend, and act on spoken directions. Later, they jump into a “Simon Says Draw” challenge, where movement and artistry come together to reinforce auditory discrimination and instruction-following in a joyful way.

This activity strengthens both comprehension and executive functioning as students learn to listen closely and make visual sense of what they hear. It’s also a playful way to reinforce shape names, colors, and directional terms—all while fostering fine motor development.

Complete Activity List

1. It’s Written on My Face – Students act out emotions, design a new dwarf, and use expressive language to describe their character’s mood and story.
2. I Spy With My Little Eye – Visual discrimination and descriptive language take center stage as students hunt for items based on oral clues.
3. Do You Hear What I Hear? – Children shake mystery-filled eggs and use sound clues to identify, sort, and match items based on what they hear.
4. Listening With Blocks – Teams build hidden structures by listening to positional instructions, reinforcing directional language and teamwork.
5. Rhyming Words Are Snowballing – Students toss "snowballs" containing rhyming words and find their match, deepening phonological awareness through movement and literacy play.
6. The Telephone Game – Students pass sentences around a circle in a twist on the classic game, learning to retain and repeat auditory information with clarity.
7. Step-by-Step Drawing – Through verbal cues and playful drawing prompts, students sharpen listening comprehension and translate spoken directions into visual outcomes.
8. Simon Says! – Students engage in physical listening games that require careful attention and promote vocabulary, focus, and self-regulation.

Featured Activity: What a Fiasco!

In this lively vocabulary challenge inspired by Frankie’s Food Truck Fiasco, students explore the language of food—its categories, shapes, colors, flavors, and meal types. After describing surprise food pieces using key attributes, students play the board game and practice vocabulary sorting, comparison, and recall.

This activity blends descriptive language with real-world context, helping children connect familiar experiences (like eating a banana or ice cream) to vocabulary growth. Bonus: it reinforces adjectives, categories, and expressive speech all at once.

Featured Activity: Painting a Picture

Using Roll-a-Story dice, students create and build stories one sentence at a time. Each roll introduces a new image, prompting students to generate vocabulary, describe scenes, and build narratives collaboratively. The open-ended format encourages creative expression and listening while supporting core vocabulary development.

With every roll, students gain confidence in expressing ideas and connecting words in meaningful ways—ideal for developing both academic and conversational vocabulary.

Complete Activity List

1. Making Memories – Students use observation and memory skills to recall picture details and describe what they’ve seen using the Seek-a-Boo game.
2. Animal Toss – Through the Animal Thumball, students name animals, share facts, and mimic animal sounds to build classification-based vocabulary.
3. Acting Out – Students act out items from Dr. Seuss’s ABC and alphabet flashcards to reinforce word recognition and expressive vocabulary.
4. It’s a Zinger – Children use Zingo tiles to craft sentences, build silly stories, and play interactive games that reinforce word use in context.
5. What a Fiasco! – Students describe and sort food vocabulary by meal type, taste, shape, and more, then play a board game to reinforce those terms.
6. Hot Vocabulary – Using a hot potato game and category prompts, students think on their feet to name words within specific themes (colors, animals, etc.).
7. Tall Tales – Students build stories collaboratively using themed settings and figurines, expanding narrative vocabulary and descriptive word use.
8. Painting a Picture – With picture dice, students create story scenes and rhyming or category-based word lists, building storytelling and word retrieval skills.

Featured Activity: Twist and Spell

Students bring letters to life—literally—by forming them with their bodies in this engaging spelling relay. Using Twist and Spell exercise cards, children mimic letter shapes with their limbs and torsos, helping solidify their understanding of letter formation, phonics, and word structure. Then, in small groups, they form three-letter words using their bodies as living letters.

This playful activity activates both muscle memory and phonemic awareness, helping young learners connect the physical shape of a letter to its sound and use. It’s fun, expressive, and ideal for classrooms with energetic learners who benefit from learning on their feet.

Featured Activity: Alphabet Basketball

This fast-paced game gets students moving and learning as they identify letters, sounds, and words—then toss beanbags into a “hoop” to score points. With each letter toss, students must identify the alphabet bean bag, say the sound it makes, and provide a word that starts with that letter before they shoot.

The physicality of this game helps children internalize letter-sound relationships while practicing vocabulary recall, turn-taking, and gross motor coordination. It’s a slam dunk for letter practice that never feels like a drill.

Complete Activity List

1. Twist and Spell – Students shape letters with their bodies and work in teams to spell words, building phonemic awareness through movement.
2. Sounds Like – Teams name objects starting with specific letters and play a matching card game that builds fluency with letter sounds.
3. Are You a Genius? – A twist on Super Genius card games where students race to match picture words with beginning sounds.
4. Alphabet Basketball – Letter bean bags, quick thinking, and a “trash can hoop” bring spelling and phonics to life in this team competition.
5. AlphaOops! – Inspired by a read-aloud book, students explore alphabet order, create mixed-up ABC songs, and make decorated letter art.
6. Making Letters Stick – Students use wax sticks to form letters and spell simple words, reinforcing shape recognition and fine motor skills.
7. The Great Race – A competitive alphabet scavenger hunt where teams race to find letters and name words that begin with them.
8. Alphabet Bean Bags! – Students run, toss, and sort bean bags in multiple alphabet challenges that promote letter matching and movement-based learning.

Featured Activity: Stamping Stories

Using stamps and storytelling paper, students design their own “illustrated” scenes and narrate their stories aloud or in writing. After reading A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, children explore the idea that stories don’t have to be perfect—they just need to be imaginative and expressive. They use stamps to build their settings and characters, then decorate and narrate their stories, bringing personal voice and visual creativity to the page.

This activity blends language, art, and literacy in a joyful way, giving students ownership over their storytelling while strengthening fine motor skills and symbolic thinking.

Featured Activity: A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words

Students receive a set of picture cards and work together to create a story with a beginning, middle, and end. These open-ended visuals prompt students to invent characters, settings, and events on the spot. They then retell their stories to the class, promoting oral expression, vocabulary development, and sequencing.

The format is simple, but the learning is powerful—students get practice in story planning, language organization, and teamwork while learning that stories can come from anything, even a single image.

Complete Activity List

1. Stamping Stories – Students use stamp pads and storytelling paper to create picture-based stories, reinforcing pre-writing and oral language.
2. Fantastic Fairy Tales – A basket of mystery objects becomes the springboard for student-created fairy tales inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.
3. It’s in the Bag! – Using surprise items collected from the classroom, students take turns building collaborative, on-the-spot stories.
4. An Idea That Leads to a Story – Picture prompts inspire students to draw and write about imagined moments, deepening inference and prediction skills.
5. A Ball for Daisy – After exploring a wordless picture book, students create their own visual stories centered around a single theme or object.
6. The Joy of Drawing – After reading Ish, students explore how “imperfect” drawings can still communicate powerful ideas and personal meaning.
7. A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words – Small groups build complete stories using just three or four picture cards, fostering collaboration and imagination.
8. Create an Adventure! – With Volcano Island storytelling cards, students invent silly, collaborative tales full of animals, surprises, and adventure.

Featured Activity: Mother Goose Comes to Life

Students bring nursery rhymes to the stage using hats, props, and dress-up clothes. After reading a selection of classic rhymes aloud, students are grouped, assigned a rhyme, and tasked with acting it out using dramatic expression and creative movement. From “Rub-a-Dub-Dub” to “Jack and Jill,” familiar language becomes a performance-ready script.

This activity helps students internalize rhythm, rhyme, and sequencing while building confidence in public speaking and group participation. It’s also a joyful entry point into language play and poetic structure.

Featured Activity: Turn That Frown Upside Down

Inspired by The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School, this activity helps children understand and express emotions through dramatic role-play. One student acts as the Pout-Pout Fish, while others use finger puppets to cheer them up with silly voices and kind words. The game rotates so everyone gets a chance to take on different roles.

This is a beautiful blend of empathy, communication, and humor, showing young learners how language can uplift, support, and connect us emotionally and socially.

Complete Activity List

1. Laughter is Contagious – Students act out silly prompts in a laugh-out-loud game of expression and comedic timing.
2. Playing the Part – Students dramatize We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, using movement, music, and props to explore storytelling structure.
3. Mother Goose Comes to Life – Classic rhymes become mini-plays as students take on roles, act out verses, and build group performances.
4. Peepers – Students create colorful finger puppets and invent character voices to use in playful storytelling and puppet theater.
5. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a WHAT? – A read-aloud becomes a sequencing game as students toss labeled beanbags and retell the story with physical cues.
6. What Are You? – A preschool-friendly version of charades builds vocabulary, action-word recognition, and expressive language.
7. Turn That Frown Upside Down – Finger puppets, kindness, and dramatic voices come together to help students explore emotional expression.
8. Making Music! – Students become musicians and performers, using rhythm, instruments, and costumes to create musical performances as a group.

Featured Activity: Crackling Clues & Campfire Tales

Step into the storytelling circle where sound becomes the storyteller. In Crackling Clues & Campfire Tales, students explore the power of auditory processing while crafting vivid, sound-rich narratives using picture prompts. They team up to select image cards and develop creative campfire stories, complete with homemade sound effects that mirror footsteps, storms, or mysterious rustlings in the dark. The storytelling group performs while peers become detectives, using auditory clues to decode the story sequence.

This activity nurtures listening comprehension, narrative structure, group collaboration, and memory recall, all through a fun and theatrical lens. The thrill of performing, guessing, and discussing builds not only language skills but confidence and imagination. It’s a favorite among students who love drama, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition.

Featured Activity: Creature Feature

Students unleash their imaginations as they mix and match heads, torsos, and legs to create wild, nonsensical creatures using cards from the Nonsensical Creatures game. In teams, they design a backstory, assign powers, and pitch their creature as the star of a new movie franchise.

As they collaborate, brainstorm, and present their ideas to “studio exec” classmates, students build skills in creative writing, oral storytelling, and persuasive communication. It’s a playful way to explore character development, genre, and public speaking—packed with laughs, surprises, and monster-sized creativity.

Complete Activity List

1. What’s That Sound? – Mimic and guess classroom-appropriate sounds to boost auditory discrimination and listening focus.
2. Crackling Clues & Campfire Tales – Craft and perform mini sound-effect stories that teach narrative sequencing and sound-based inference.
3. Describe It – Build matching structures based on oral descriptions to improve clarity, communication, and teamwork.
4. Mythical Mayhem – Create pop-up books starring dragons and mythical creatures to strengthen visualization and auditory imagery.
5. Tone Detectives – Use voice inflection and emotion to decode tricky tones, developing comprehension and context clue strategies.
6. Word Less – Explore wordless books and create illustrated stories using only visuals to enhance visual literacy and storytelling.
7. Picture This – Caption images with clever or descriptive lines, encouraging expressive language and visual interpretation.
8. Earth 101 – Design infographics for aliens learning about Earth, boosting informational writing and visual communication skills.
9. Spot It – Hone visual scanning and perception by playing and creating I Spy games, enhancing detail recognition.
10. Shaky Sketches – Guess mystery words drawn with a jittery pencil, focusing on visual clues and fast thinking.
11. Sliding Into Emotions – Kick beach balls to reveal and act out emotions, cultivating emotional intelligence and expression.
12. Lava Language – Traverse obstacle courses with gesture-based communication, deepening nonverbal listening skills.
13. Mouthy Clues – Lip-read silent clues for vocabulary practice, strengthening nonverbal decoding and attention to detail.
14. Charades Mob – Act out mystery ideas in growing groups to foster body language interpretation and quick thinking.
15. Sticky Situations – Reenact photo-based scenes silently to develop empathy and contextual comprehension.
16. Vocab-Basketball – Shoot and score vocabulary terms in a physical, team-based quiz format that rewards accuracy and energy.
17. Slap That Word – Swat vocabulary words based on clues to build speed, comprehension, and competitive learning.
18. Riddle Feud – Buzz in to answer riddle-style definitions, using context clues and critical thinking under pressure.
19. Vocab Me! – Design personality portraits using vocabulary to build self-awareness and expressive language.
20. “Collage Level” Words – Create word collages that visually explore themes like kindness, connecting emotion and language.
21. Once Upon a Dice – Roll story elements and act out improvised tales to practice plot development and performance.
22. Story on the Spot – Use prompt cards to build spontaneous group stories, reinforcing story grammar and fluency.
23. Creature Feature – Design and pitch monster characters using creative writing and persuasive language.
24. A Honey of a Story – Bounce into a honeycomb of characters and objects to inspire story-building collaboration.
25. Quatro-rama Story – Craft a four-sided diorama showcasing a complete narrative arc to synthesize story elements visually.

Featured Activity: A Mysterious Conclusion

Get ready for an unforgettable whodunit experience with A Mysterious Conclusion! In this detective-style game, students dive into thrilling case files and work in teams to investigate suspects, analyze clues, and solve a mystery using deduction, inference, and logical reasoning. Armed with decoder glasses and evidence cards, students race around the room gathering information, collaborating with their team, and drawing conclusions about who committed the crime and where the suspect is hiding.

This immersive activity turns reading comprehension into an active, investigative adventure. Students must "read between the lines" to identify key details and distinguish relevant facts from red herrings. It's an unforgettable way to build inference skills, attention to detail, and collaboration—while having an absolute blast.

Featured Activity: The Plot Thickens

In The Plot Thickens, students become comic strip creators as they draw from character, setting, and action cards to build their own imaginative five-panel stories. After selecting their random prompts, students collaborate to develop a clear beginning, middle, and end—then bring their stories to life through detailed illustrations and storytelling.

This activity reinforces plot structure, sequencing, and visual storytelling, while also encouraging originality and humor. It’s a perfect blend of writing, art, and reading comprehension, allowing students to build stories with both structure and flair. Bonus: it’s also a fantastic peer-sharing opportunity as students present and explain the arc of their original stories.

Complete Activity List

1. Shape Shifter – Build animals or objects from paper shapes by following only verbal instructions, strengthening sequencing, communication, and listening comprehension.
2. Talk It Out – Practice sustained speaking and active listening in a timed discussion game using deep and silly questions to build oral fluency and critical thinking.
3. Describe It! – Draw monsters based on partner descriptions to strengthen vocabulary, descriptive language, and attention to detail.
4. Sentence Challenge – Hop through a sentence-based obstacle course while practicing different types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, etc.) in a high-energy format.
5. Chatty Characters – Step into the world of fiction by creating a character and acting out a group scene, reinforcing character traits, dialogue, and perspective-taking.
6. Words Around Us – Create vocabulary artwork inspired by real and imaginary places, using hidden words and synonyms to build stronger word associations.
7. Use Your Head – Play a guessing game with vocabulary cards held on your forehead, relying on context clues and peer collaboration to master word meanings.
8. Vocab-Tac-Toe – Compete in a tic-tac-toe vocabulary game that combines throwing skills with definitions, synonyms, and application.
9. Monkey-ing Around – Use Greek/Latin roots and affixes to launch monkeys onto a tree and complete vocabulary challenges, reinforcing morphology and word building.
10. Last Letter – Play a card-based word game that links vocabulary words by their ending letters, then write silly sentences using the results to build fluency and creativity.
11. Squeaky Connections – Make connections between vocabulary cards to practice text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world comparisons in an interactive group format.
12. Blockbuster – Summarize movies or books using five clever clues and try to stump your classmates while practicing key elements of summary writing.
13. A Mysterious Conclusion – Solve a mystery by gathering evidence, decoding clues, and inferring based on witness testimony—boosting critical thinking and comprehension.
14. The Plot Thickens – Create comic strips based on randomly selected story elements to reinforce understanding of narrative structure and sequencing.
15. Food Fight! – Predict what happens next in a whimsical read-aloud, then draw and write new scenes using evidence and creative reasoning.
16. Awesome Amazing Alliteration – Write silly, alliterative summaries of short stories or cartoons, building phonemic awareness and descriptive writing skills.
17. Don’t Bark Up the Wrong Idiom – Illustrate common idioms both literally and figuratively to deepen understanding of figurative language and meaning.
18. Imagine Better – Describe surreal image cards in detail using sensory language, then guess what your partner drew—enhancing imagery and descriptive language.
19. Eye’ve Got Friends – Turn classroom objects into characters using personification, then perform skits that highlight character traits and creative expression.
20. Bang! Crash! Zoom! – Play an onomatopoeia-packed version of ultimate frisbee with a chicken toy, reinforcing figurative language in a physical, active format.
21. Who, What, Now? – Create character webs comparing fictional figures based on traits, actions, and personalities to build analysis and comparison skills.
22. In My Opinion … – Write and identify facts vs. opinions based on surreal images in a game that promotes reasoning, evidence, and discussion.
23. Get Your Act Together – Perform hilarious Mad Libs skits to explore parts of speech, genre, and tone through performance and improvisation.
24. What’s Your Motive? – Analyze characters and defend their motivations using creative prompts and silly illustrations in a game that sharpens inference and empathy.
25. Cover It – Create original book cover art for short stories using title, setting, and plot details to reinforce comprehension and visual interpretation.

Featured Activity: Math Moves

Math Moves transforms mental math into an active team challenge, blending movement, quick thinking, and group strategy. Students race to stand on the correct color-coded mat, then perform exercises tied to point values, using multi-step equations to calculate their scores. The game is fast-paced and physically energizing, requiring both collaboration and mental flexibility as students adjust their moves in real time based on dice rolls.

This activity doesn’t just strengthen mental arithmetic—it helps students internalize the order of operations and number relationships by living them through movement. As they jump, think, and calculate, students also build endurance, confidence, and a real appreciation for how math and motion work together.

Featured Activity: Money Management

In Money Management, students use picture cards and sticky-note price tags to simulate budgeting and purchasing decisions. Each pair has a set amount of money and must select items to get as close as possible to their spending limit without going over. Strategic thinking is key as students compare prices, make trades, and recalculate their totals.

This real-world simulation helps build essential financial literacy skills—including rounding, estimation, and calculating totals—while reinforcing addition and subtraction in a meaningful context. The hands-on element of choosing and budgeting deepens understanding and empowers students to think critically about money and decision-making.

Complete Activity List

1. Math War – A twist on the classic card game that sharpens mental addition and subtraction as players race to solve and win with quick, accurate answers.
2. Math Moves – Combines physical fitness with mental math as teams race across color mats, calculate reps, and score points through movement-based equations.
3. Tower of Wobble – Stack dice using number sequences and strategy while developing mental math agility and risk-reward analysis.
4. Dice Potato – A circle-based dice game that builds fluency with basic operations as students roll, pass, and solve under pressure.
5. Math Baseball – Students "swing" at number sentences, scoring runs by solving problems quickly and accurately in this lively, team-based math game.
6. Domino Scavengers – A high-energy hunt for matching dominoes that promotes subitizing and rapid number recognition.
7. Line Em’ Up – Use number lines and real-world objects to explore quantity, categorization, and cardinality in a visual, tangible way.
8. Strike That – A game of elimination and logic where students ask math-based questions to zero in on the secret number, strengthening math vocabulary.
9. Dance It Out – Solve math problems with your feet! Students step onto number mats in time with music to represent two-digit answers.
10. Super Mega Number – Practice pattern recognition and addition in a fast-paced game that builds visual math processing (game replacement recommended).
11. Real Shapes – Explore 3D geometry by folding nets into real-world objects, connecting visual and tactile understanding of solid figures.
12. On the Hunt – Identify everyday objects that match geometric attributes in this real-world shape scavenger hunt.
13. A Combination of Shapes – Roll dice to collect shapes and use them to build collaborative 3D models that connect art and geometry.
14. Shifty Shapes – Race to assemble animals from shape puzzles and test spatial reasoning in a creative, team-based challenge.
15. It’s Shaping Up to Be Something – Use geometric cutouts to create colorful 3D sculptures that blend math and artistic expression.
16. Drop It Like a Dart – Estimate and measure height while competing in a high-flying Drop Shot game that teaches accuracy and metric math.
17. Layout – Practice standard and nonstandard measurement by estimating and comparing lengths of objects in your environment.
18. Run, Marble, Run – Design and build a functioning marble track while estimating time and solving problems as a team.
19. How Much Time? – Train your time sense with challenges that stretch perception, focus, and time estimation through play.
20. Weight For It – Measure, compare, and balance different weights in a hands-on game that teaches mass, gravity, and physical reasoning.
21. Piece of Pie – Create and decorate fraction cards to build your own food-themed fraction game, reinforcing part-to-whole relationships.
22. Farmer’s Market – Plan meals and calculate values in a game that blends nutrition, money math, and strategic decision-making.
23. Money, Money – Practice making change in a relay-style challenge that builds speed and confidence with dollars and cents.
24. Spatial Reasoning – Design, trace, and solve 3D puzzles using BUILDZI blocks to develop geometry and construction logic.
25. Money Management – Budget with picture cards and sticky notes to get as close to your target amount as possible without going over.
    

Featured Activity: Fraction Fortress

In Fraction Fortress, math meets movement in this physically active game that transforms fraction recognition into a race against time. Teams compete to build the tallest tower using fraction pieces, but there’s a catch—they must spin for their piece and strategically decide whether to keep it or do an exercise to try for another. Through stacking, swapping, and simplifying fractions to make wholes, students build visual and tactile understanding of parts-to-whole relationships. The game naturally introduces concepts of equivalence, estimation, and mental math, while encouraging teamwork and physical activity. Students not only leave with stronger fraction skills, but also with a sense of excitement about learning math in a whole new way.

Featured Activity: Human Battleship

This full-body math game turns the classroom into a life-sized coordinate grid! In Human Battleship, students become the ships, lying on the floor in three-space configurations while opponents attempt to "hit" them by tossing foam balls. Each successful hit reduces the ship’s size until it’s eliminated. Along the way, students learn to calculate probabilities, anticipate outcomes, and think critically about positioning—just like real strategists. Older students even practice converting these spatial relationships into fractional or decimal probabilities. It's competitive, hilarious, and surprisingly educational, giving kids a whole new appreciation for math in motion.

Complete Activity List

1. Roll It – Players roll dice and race to create number sentences, building strategic thinking and operational fluency.
2. Mathy Me – Students turn personal facts into math mysteries, developing number sense and self-expression.
3. Boggled by Numbers – A fast-paced card game where players practice addition and visual scanning to find number matches.
4. The Furious and the Fast – Teams race to build the highest dice total using mental math and quick decisions under pressure.
5. Swipers – A physical strategy game where students grab, swap, and strategize using point values and number comparisons.
6. Slap It! – Relay teams build number sentences using silicone squares, reinforcing operation fluency and mental math.
7. Spin It! – Teams roll and spin to reach a target number through flexible equations, encouraging multi-step mental calculations.
8. Call It! – A team-based Math Bingo that blends speed, accuracy, and pattern recognition to solve mental math equations.
9. Find It! – A scavenger hunt that blends math flashcards with real-world object matching and counting.
10. Swat It! – A sticky-hand relay race where students swat the answer to a mental math problem in a hilarious race against time.
11. Shape Pictionary – Teams roll shape dice and create clever illustrations that teach geometric vocabulary through guessing games.
12. Tower of Shapes – Relay teams race to build 3D shapes using geometry manipulatives and engineering strategies.
13. Protractor Art – Inspired by Frank Stella, students use math tools to create vivid artworks while practicing angle measurement.
14. Shape It Up – Students build 3D models and identify real-world applications of geometry with connector sets.
15. Geometric Sculptures – Teams construct elaborate sculptures using 2D and 3D shapes to explore area, perimeter, and volume.
16. Going the Distance – Students design and play measurement-based obstacle games to explore distance, estimation, and strategy.
17. Time Map – An interactive game board teaches time intervals and mapping as teams navigate using stopwatches and dice.
18. Weight a Minute – A scavenger hunt where teams estimate weights using cloth bags and scales to hit target values.
19. Towering Measurement – Teams race to build towers matching specific dimensions and calculate area and perimeter.
20. Measuring Olympics – Students compete in field-day style events measuring speed, distance, and time to apply real-life math.
21. Money Bags – Students design and play a life-size board game to practice money calculations and financial literacy.
22. Be a Word Problem – Teams act out and solve complex word problems, enhancing comprehension and reasoning.
23. Human Battleship – A coordinate grid game where probability, spatial reasoning, and teamwork rule the battlefield.
24. Fraction Fortress – A fast-paced game of stacking fractional parts into wholes, building deep understanding through physical play.
25. Pattern It – After playing Qwirkle, students use color and shape to design repeating pattern artwork that celebrates structure and creativity.

Featured Activity: Magnetic Mayhem

Magnetic Mayhem draws students into the invisible but powerful world of magnetism through a fast-paced, competitive game. Using magnetic stones and string “arenas,” students work in teams to place and remove magnets based on attraction and repulsion. As they observe how poles interact, they gain a firsthand understanding of fundamental physical science concepts. What starts as a simple game soon becomes a thrilling challenge of strategy and prediction, where science and play collide.

This activity not only develops scientific observation and experimentation but also encourages strategic thinking and collaboration. Students begin to understand how magnetism plays a role in everyday objects—building a foundation for future exploration in physics and engineering.

Featured Activity: Urban Gardens

In Urban Gardens, students learn about sustainability and ecosystems by designing their own rooftop or community gardens. After reading Errol’s Garden, they plant lima beans in sealable bags and observe germination over time. Inspired by modern flower illustrations and real-world urban farming initiatives, students sketch and create imaginative garden spaces that support pollinators and native plants.

This activity promotes environmental stewardship, introduces plant biology, and highlights the importance of community in transforming cityscapes. It empowers students to envision themselves as change-makers who can bring nature into urban spaces—a powerful intersection of science, art, and social impact.

Complete Activity List

1. Magnetic Mayhem – Explore magnetic force and polarity in a competitive team-based magnet game that teaches physical science through play.
2. Krazy Kaleidoscopes – Build a working kaleidoscope and investigate how light and reflection work, supporting visual learning and optics.
3. Colliding Forces – Use marbles and pucks to experiment with kinetic energy and collisions while designing your own energy transfer game.
4. Cup Rocketry 101 – Discover potential and kinetic energy by building and launching cup rockets, analyzing flight paths for real physics insight.
5. Marble Cars – Construct incline-powered marble cars and test how force and motion change based on ramp angle and design.
6. Migratory Bridges – Design animal-friendly bridges inspired by real conservation structures, combining engineering with environmental science.
7. Amazing Adaptations – Jump through an obstacle course that simulates lemur survival, learning how animals adapt to unique ecosystems.
8. Misunderstood Bats – Bust myths and build bat houses while learning about bat habitats and the importance of biodiversity.
9. Urban Gardens – Plant and track lima bean growth, then design vibrant urban garden drawings to support pollinators and sustainability.
10. Food Chain Tag – Engage in a fast-paced game that illustrates energy transfer through a food chain using movement and strategy.
11. Magnificent Mining – Sift through sand for gems in a mining game that teaches resource management and introduces reclamation science.
12. The Earth Starts Shakin’ – Build and test earthquake-resistant structures on a DIY shake table, learning civil engineering and geology.
13. Jurassic Journey – Create pop-up books featuring dinosaur facts and habitats, blending art and paleontology in a literary format.
14. Cleanup Crew Challenge – Simulate an oil spill and invent tools to clean it, teaching environmental science and engineering design.
15. Cloudy With a Chance of… – Become a meteorologist by creating props and performing weather forecast skits using data and creativity.
16. Blown Away – Engineer wind-resistant structures and test them against simulated wind forces like fans and Airzookas.
17. Help! – Use teamwork and engineering to rescue items from a storm drain with student-designed retrieval tools.
18. Hexbug Habitat – Build multi-level mazes for tiny robots and explore mechanical engineering with creativity and critical thinking.
19. Hands-Free! – Use collaborative engineering to complete cup-stacking challenges without using your hands, enhancing communication skills.
20. Bridge-Building Bonanza – Design bridges that support weight and allow boats to pass—then test them for strength and structural integrity.
21. Nature’s Detective – Model animal life cycles with sculpting dough and explore ecology through hands-on creation and storytelling.
22. Physics Playground – Build functional playgrounds that integrate real-world physics principles and test them for safety and fun.
23. Coaster Coding – Learn coding concepts by programming marble runs and exploring loops, sequences, and logic in a tangible way.
24. Blast Off! – Join a team-based astronaut training game that uses physics and strategy to complete space-themed missions.
25. Forensic Fun – Solve mysteries in a clue-based game and then design your own, introducing forensic science and game design fundamentals.

Featured Activity: Terrific Toys

What if you could dream up the next big toy sensation? In Terrific Toys, students step into the role of a professional toy designer to invent a brand-new toy using a creative mix of recyclables, craft sticks, and imagination. They begin by reflecting on their favorite toys, then brainstorm in teams to create a fun, functional prototype. Students are encouraged to think like real product developers—testing their ideas, refining designs, and even marketing their invention with a catchy name and live commercial performance.

This activity isn't just playful—it’s a crash course in creative engineering, collaborative brainstorming, and communication skills. As students present their creations, they develop confidence in public speaking while also practicing design thinking, a foundational skill in STEM and entrepreneurship. Whether silly, serious, or surprisingly complex, every toy becomes a powerful tool for understanding how products are invented, improved, and shared with the world.

Featured Activity: Journey to the Imagination

Get ready for a world-building adventure where fantasy meets geography! In Journey to the Imagination, students become fantasy map makers, using dice, classroom items, and boundless creativity to design imaginary lands. They explore fantastical regions like “Cotton Candy Cliffs” or “Robot Rainforest,” drawing detailed maps that reflect their own storytelling ideas. With inspiration from fantasy literature and artistic templates, students integrate landforms, magical creatures, and themed zones into their own illustrated world.

As students work collaboratively to develop these fictional maps, they build skills in spatial awareness, creative planning, and artistic expression. They also engage in storytelling, giving life and lore to their invented places. This immersive experience nurtures visual literacy, imaginative thinking, and a sense of ownership over their ideas—perfect for sparking future interest in game design, writing, or geography.

Complete Activity List

1. Get Your Color On – Design and illustrate your own coloring book pages, then play a musical color-matching game to experience the fun side of illustration while practicing visual storytelling and creative thinking.
2. Terrific Toys – Step into the shoes of a toy designer to brainstorm, build, and present a brand-new toy using everyday materials, strengthening teamwork and product design skills.
3. Journey to the Imagination – Create and decorate fantasy maps of imaginary worlds, blending geography with storytelling and artistic detail.
4. Number Crunchers – Transform into a math teacher as you decorate characters and play interactive dice games that sharpen addition skills and strategic thinking.
5. Follow My Lead – Choreograph your own dance moves and play a Telephone-style dance game to learn how dance instructors teach rhythm, memory, and creative movement.
6. Just Keep Swimming – Design an aquarium diorama as an aquarist, learning about marine life, ecosystems, and how to present exhibits in fun, informative ways.
7. It’s All About the Fashion – Become a fashion designer by crafting a wearable hat masterpiece using unconventional materials while expressing style and purpose.
8. Pets Are Family – Invent a cat toy like a real pet product designer, combining problem-solving, empathy, and creativity to support our furry friends.
9. Music Makers – Construct unique musical instruments and play rhythm games like a musician, learning about sound, beat, and musical collaboration.
10. To Space and Beyond – Design and test a flying disc as an aerospace engineer, using experimentation to explore flight and aerodynamics.
11. Sound the Siren! – Dash through an obstacle course and knock out "flames" as a firefighter in a fast-paced team challenge that teaches quick thinking and coordination.
12. Fitting Together – Assemble puzzles in a timed race to think like a professional organizer, honing spatial awareness and team communication.
13. A Lovely Landscape – Use creative materials to design a garden like a landscape architect, combining math, aesthetics, and nature.
14. Come Rain or Shine – Play weather-themed games and predict outcomes like a meteorologist, building observation skills and learning about climate science.
15. An Awesome Architect – Design and build imaginative structures with recyclable materials to understand scale, stability, and architectural planning.
16. Paws, Claws, and Skills – Train like an animal behaviorist in interactive games that encourage focus, pattern recognition, and movement.
17. Rope ‘Em! – Practice ranching skills with roping games, obstacle courses, and original game design, tapping into coordination and strategic play.
18. Let’s Get Moving! – Jump into a physical therapy-inspired relay race where exercise meets teamwork and body awareness.
19. The Doctor is In – Play a tag-style game where students “heal” others by practicing healthy habits and learning how doctors keep communities safe.
20. Doing the Voices – Make finger puppets and invent character voices like a voice-over actor, nurturing performance skills and imagination.
21. A Masterpiece in the Making – Create abstract art with foil, markers, and spray bottles while exploring emotion through color like a professional artist.
22. Design Masters – Become a furniture designer responding to client briefs, crafting inventive chairs, desks, and storage solutions from craft materials.
23. Play, Coach, Win – Play balloon-based team games while acting as coaches, learning how to lead, encourage, and strategize in team sports.
24. Creating Characters – Sculpt a video game character in 3D and develop its backstory like a game artist, blending creative writing, modeling, and storytelling.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. A Fast Reaction - Dominoes tumble, balls fly, and quick reflexes spark a chain of surprising results.
2. A Color Chain - Water wicks through colorful filters, pulling pigments into new unexpected patterns.
3. Make It Spin - Whirling paper twists through the air, riding invisible currents in curving paths.
4. Kaleido-Creators! - Shifting mirrors catch the light, repeating bold shapes into infinite, spinning scenes.
5. The Circle of Life - Predator and prey pass energy down the chain in a lively survival game of nature’s balance.
6. Magnetic Movements - Invisible forces pull and push objects across paths, starting a motion-triggered chain of surprises.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Rapid Reflexes - Reactions ripple through movement games as hypotheses meet surprise in a dance of cause and effect.
2. Chroma Colors - Bold pigments blur and separate in watery trails, revealing hidden layers through capillary motion.
3. Magnificent Magnus - Spinning flyers twist and tilt as invisible air forces bend their paths with the grace of science.
4. Kaleido-Creators! - Shifting mirrors catch light and multiply motion, forming swirling patterns that never repeat.
5. What’s for Dinner? - A web of life pulses with energy transfer as each choice reshapes the delicate chain of who eats what.
6. Magnetic Reactions - Forces flow through magnetic mazes, steering tiny vehicles in zigzagging trails of invisible push and pull.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Number Network - Each math card links to the next, forming a twisting, growing chain of number sentences.
2. Operation Construction - Towers rise and fall as pluses and minuses set the pieces into careful motion.
3. Quack-tastic - Giant ducks march across a board in a waddling game of number recognition and strategy.
4. Goats on the Go! - Tiny goats trek across patterned boards, shifting paths in a quirky spatial adventure.
5. Dice Dash - Players leap and land by comparing numbers, chasing the greater one in a burst of motion.
6. Splat and Solve - Fast hands and sharper minds collide in a wild game of sticky answers and flying facts.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Equation Chain Showdown - Math flashcards fall like dominoes as equations unlock the path to a victorious chain.
2. Operation Stack Attack - Wooden towers tremble with every calculated move in a game where numbers change the outcome.
3. Quacking to Victory - Feathered tokens waddle forward through a board of number patterns, strategy, and sudden reversals.
4. The G.O.A.T. - Goats navigate gridded boards, collecting the perfect patterns to reach legendary status.
5. Chain Reaction Calculators - Answers trigger the next step in a fast-paced relay of operations and linked logic.
6. Flashcard Frenzy - Quick wits collide in a race of math facts and rapid choices, building speed through strategy.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Wild Art - A magical beast hides in painted shadows, its shape revealed through bursts of color and space.
2. A Mashup of Imagination - Forests and funhouses collide in dioramas where setting mashups come alive.
3. Drawing Drama - Doodles spiral into stories as one sketch triggers the next in a cascading tale of mischief.
4. Once Upon a Puppet - Felt friends take the stage to act out endings that twist, surprise, and delight.
5. Think Before You Act - A wacky obstacle course of cause and effect reveals the power of decisions.
6. From Start to Finish - Sequenced events fall into place like storybook dominoes in a race to the last page.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Wild Art - Shadowy creatures emerge from painted space, their silhouettes hinting at personalities unknown.
2. Where Worlds Collide - Story settings twist and merge in sculpted dioramas where farm meets forest, beach meets battle.
3. Conflict in the Air - Characters take shape in sketched stand-offs as tension and twists play out in drawn bursts.
4. Endings in Action - Puppets solve problems on a stage of resolution, with conflicts falling like dominoes toward closure.
5. Heads, Tails, and Themes - A flip of a coin unearths deeper meanings, as themes scatter then align in unexpected chains.
6. Panels of Possibility - Comic puzzles spark critical thinking as plots unfold through illustrated fragments of cause and effect.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Move It Here, Move It There - Domino shapes topple one into the next, moving energy like whispers on a track.
2. Go, Go, Go! - Wind-up toys take flight beneath handmade costumes in a parade of mechanical motion.
3. Up in the Air - Paper shapes defy gravity, flipping and gliding as air pushes them into curved paths.
4. Force in Motion - Bounce and aim collide in a flurry of balls, goals, and the invisible strength of force.
5. Ramp It Up - Sloped tracks twist speed and distance into rolling discoveries of elevation and energy.
6. Making It Work - Fantastical inventions spark to life as small ideas chain together into clever creations.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Energy in Motion - Dominoes topple in zigzag formations, transforming stillness into flowing kinetic waves.
2. Full Speed Ahead - Rolling creatures burst across textured surfaces, their motion shaped by friction and flair.
3. Under Pressure - Balloons bulge, pop, and propel as air becomes a force of motion and mayhem.
4. Force in Motion - Bouncing balls and angled boards collide in a colorful exploration of Newton’s ideas.
5. Ramping Up - Gravity pulls toy cars into thrilling acceleration, racing across handmade inclines with precision.
6. Problem Solvers - Creative machines unfold in wacky stages, each piece triggering the next in a delightful chain.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Angle Drop Challenge - Ropes tilt and balls roll in a game of moving lines and shifting trajectories.
2. Shapes in 3D - Blocks stack and sway as solid shapes form towers, tunnels, and twisting paths.
3. Strike! - A single sphere topples a careful setup, knocking down shape arrangements with flair.
4. Silly Shape Sketch - Tangram puzzles turn to laughter as abstract drawings become guessable riddles.
5. Shape Zone Showdown - Competitors hop, spin, and pose through shape-themed tests of speed and smarts.
6. Going for Gold - The Shape Olympics unfold in a whirlwind of geometry-inspired games and relays.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. All About Angles - Ropes snap open to launch tiny balls, their flight path shaped by the math of precise turns.
2. Shape Up - Blocks stack and sort as geometry becomes a puzzle of form, function, and playful symmetry.
3. Bowling into Shapes - A single ball topples custom pins in a strike of shape recognition and spatial foresight.
4. Shape It, Draw It, Guess It! - Tangrams twist in silence, as quick minds and sharper eyes decode shape-based riddles.
5. Shape Zone Showdown - Dash, leap, and dodge through a gauntlet of geometric challenges in a race of reasoning.
6. Shape Olympics - Perimeters are measured, figures identified, and shapes conquered in a math-and-motion triathlon.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. The Cat’s Hat - Towering hats stretch to the ceiling as rhymes and colors burst from every striped layer.
2. Sugar Rush Inventors - Wild ideas swirl into new candies as imagination turns sweet dreams into product pitches.
3. Wings of Wonder - Butterflies flap through stories of change, their traits guiding tales in every direction.
4. Make it Rhyme, Every Time - Rhyming rings pass from hand to hand in a lively chain of clever verse.
5. Heroic Hurdles of Hilarity - Supercharged obstacle courses take flight with alliterative antics and costumed stumbles.
6. If You Give a Puppet a Story - Puppets predict their fates in a looping tale of whimsical consequences.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Stack That Hat - Towering hats stretch skyward, each level telling a tale through rhymes and playful design.
2. Marvelous Makers - Whimsical inventions spring to life as ideas twist into solutions, inspired by Wonka’s wild mind.
3. The Butterfly Effect - A flutter triggers a chain of poetic change, as mirrored wings explore cause and consequence.
4. Rhyme Time - Verses bloom in unexpected forms, bouncing with rhythm and laced with clever wordplay.
5. Ludicrous Labyrinth of Laughter - Obstacles twist through alliterative wordplay in a high-speed chase of language and motion.
6. From Page to Stage - If-thens take the spotlight in a theatrical romp where one event sparks another in endless loops.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Water Works - A high-pressure race unfolds beneath city streets as bursts, leaks, and waves of whooshing water push through twisting pipelines toward thirsty neighborhoods.
2. Down the Drain - Dirty water tumbles from rooftops and sidewalks into stormy pans, navigating filters and sponges in a gritty journey to emerge clean and clear.
3. Powering the City - A glowing grid of circuits takes shape as curious connections bring electricity to life, lighting up a cardboard skyline with sparks of discovery.
4. Roads, Bridges, and Tunnels - City planners sketch winding routes and elevated crossings, transforming the map with bold ideas for navigating the busy terrain.
5. Un-Trashing the City - A garbage disaster takes hold—teams scramble to sort, stack, and recycle waves of waste before the imaginary landfill takes over the streets.
6. Safety City - A maze of emergencies erupts—fires, floods, and accidents tested by crawling, jumping, and quick thinking in a city where rescue teams restore order.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Let It Flow - Towering contraptions hold cups of water aloft, releasing their payload with gravity-powered gushes that challenge the pressure of a real city grid.
2. Down the Drain - Grit and grime swirl through crafted filters, as stormwater rushes through spongey parks and sandy barriers in a test of clean city engineering.
3. It’s Electric! - A blackout looms—circuits must be completed, bulbs lit, and switches aligned in a hands-on effort to bring the city’s lights back to life.
4. On the Move - Bottlenecks and backups erupt on the tabletop as players engineer street systems, reroute transit, and battle traffic like seasoned city planners.
5. Un-Trashing the City - A recycling relay ignites with timed challenges, quick decisions, and a scramble to reroute overflowing trash into compost, bins, and reuse piles.
6. Disaster Strikes! - Sirens scream and debris litters the floor as emergency teams rebuild essential services after imaginary earthquakes, fires, and floods.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Building Up - City skylines sprout from colorful grids as number cards determine each tower’s area, rising block by block in a race to build the biggest metropolis.
2. Subway Connections - Underground maps take shape as trains wind between school, park, and library, with each stop counted and added to a growing web of stations.
3. Taxi Time - Coins clink in rhythm with each ride, as taxis navigate a busy fare chart to pick up passengers and calculate the quickest—and cheapest—route.
4. Sky High - Skyscrapers stretch into the clouds as numbered floors stack in patterns, climbing through counting sequences that define each building’s form.
5. Property Value Challenge - A downtown showdown begins as addresses are ranked and scored, using greater and lesser numbers to uncover the city's hottest spots.
6. It’s Growing - New residents arrive in cheerful groups, forming number patterns that fill up the city's census and expand the streets with mathematical design.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Movin’ On Up - Perimeter plans turn into urban layouts as rectangles rise from playing cards, measured edge by edge and transformed into parks, shops, and towers.
2. Subway Shenanigans - Coordinates guide a city's pulse as subway grids twist through (x, y) spaces in a game of navigation, strategy, and directional thinking.
3. Going the Distance - Taxi meters tally fares as riders crisscross a busy grid, calculating trips with city pricing formulas from one landmark to the next.
4. A Place of Value - Skyscrapers are stacked by value as digits are ranked and compared, each floor labeled and placed according to its numerical worth.
5. A Valuable Investment - A real estate face-off unfolds as addresses are scored and ranked, with values weighed and sorted to spot the most prized locations.
6. The City Scale - Skyscrapers shrink and playgrounds expand as scaling challenges stretch proportions and shrink models in a mathematical remix of city design.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. City Shuffle - A fast-paced motion game turns into a design contest, as nouns—places, people, and things—become the building blocks of imaginative new cities.
2. The Heart of the City - Descriptive words swirl through color and shape in murals that reflect the emotions and sounds of a city’s beating heart.
3. Shape Scape - Tourist hot spots emerge in every corner as vibrant attractions are built and brought to life through active verbs and vivid details.
4. Feelin’ Cute at the Zoo - Laughter echoes as animals strike silly poses for photo ops and speech bubbles give them voices full of action and attitude.
5. If Landmarks Could Talk - Famous features take on new meaning through metaphor, as monuments and murals speak out with poetic comparisons.
6. Remember When… - A memory parade marches through each landmark as learners narrate past adventures, weaving tales full of favorite places and city magic.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Biggest City Adjectives - Descriptive showdowns unfold as adjectives scale buildings, rate bakeries, and crown the “loudest,” “tallest,” and “busiest” in an urban word game.
2. Moody Murals - Emotions explode in color as city murals come alive, each one painted with mood-inspired hues and symbols that whisper a city’s secret feelings.
3. A City As Silly As… - Similes transform street corners and bus stops into worlds of wackiness, where cities become as wild as zoos and as sticky as gumdrops.
4. Smile With the Animals - Life-sized animals pose in public squares while visitors add captions, turning statues into storytellers full of personality and puns.
5. If Landmarks Could Talk - Iconic structures come to life through metaphor, expressing their identity and purpose in imaginative comparisons and figurative flair.
6. The Heart of a City - Symbols bloom in handmade souvenirs, with every charm and trinket capturing the spirit of a place through storytelling and personal meaning.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Over, Under, and Through! - Wildlife highways twist through cardboard cities as bridges arch and tunnels burrow, guiding forest creatures safely across the chaos of traffic.
2. Sheep on the Run - A rural drama erupts as flocks flee tagging predators, mimicking the chase and escape instincts that govern survival in open fields.
3. Pup Park Planners - Urban tail-waggers get a custom design makeover, with doggy dreamscapes imagined in parks full of agility, rest, and roll zones.
4. Happy Little Pollinators - Rooftops bloom and bees buzz as city gardens sprout pollen-packed flowers that call in fluttering visitors to green the gray skyline.
5. It’s an Instinct - A guessing game reveals nature’s secrets, where creature cards and wild actions uncover the ancient instincts of the animal kingdom.
6. Insect Inn-ovators - Tiny architects construct high-rise bug hotels from bits and scraps, giving pollinators a place to check in and rest downtown.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Safe Travels - Wildlife crosswalks emerge from tape and craft sticks, providing overpasses and underpasses that balance ecology with city design.
2. On the Ranch - An open-range survival scramble pits prey against predator in a strategic race where teamwork and instincts rule the field.
3. Barkitecture - Pocket parks spring to life as playful designs take shape, filled with tunnels, fountains, and agility paths crafted for tail-wagging city companions.
4. Green Spaces in Small Places - Sky gardens and corner parks sprout from city rooftops as bees, butterflies, and birds reclaim the skyline one bloom at a time.
5. Instinct in Action - From echo calls to speedy sprints, animal behaviors are decoded in a high-energy challenge of mimicry and movement.
6. Bug B&B - Biodiversity blossoms as insect hotels rise from recyclables, each room reflecting the lifestyle of a six-legged city guest.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Roll, Race, and Build - Dice-powered cars zoom through city lanes, calculating their way to the grocery store by crafting number sentences with each move.
2. Time to Construct - The supply chain hits a hiccup as builders await the right roll, adding pieces only when dice deliver the goods in a test of patience and planning.
3. Farm Fresh Math - Produce piles up as tiny delivery trucks zigzag through obstacle fields, collecting veggies and tallying totals before time runs out.
4. Special Delivery - Packages must reach their city destinations as boxes are sorted and stacked by height, color, and code in a fast-paced delivery design game.
5. Dashing Deliveries - Parcels fly and timers tick as messengers match routes to numbers, navigating a city course full of math clues and movement.
6. Mapping My City - A city takes shape on grid paper, with blocks, parks, and pizza joints aligned by geometry and drawn from every plotted point.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. All Roads Lead to Math - Roads, rivers, and rails sprawl across game boards as equations fuel the city’s growth in a hands-on, tile-placing transit race.
2. From Factory to Construction - A shortage hits the warehouse and builders scramble, rolling dice and calculating odds to unlock the tallest towers.
3. Farm to Table - Harvest trucks tally crops with multiplication and subtraction, solving real-world food supply puzzles from barn to grocery aisle.
4. Special Delivery - Puzzle pieces become delivery routes as packages are sorted, timed, and spatially arranged in a logic-driven logistics challenge.
5. Delivery Dash - Stopwatch math drives couriers across city blocks, racing against time and data as distances, routes, and delays pile up.
6. Mathy Map Makers - Scale rulers and ratios turn sketchpads into blueprints, transforming imaginations into precision-planned cityscapes.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. If I Made the Rules - A school spins into silliness as imaginary laws reshape hallways and playgrounds with bounce-only floors and pajama mandates.
2. Mystery Creatures on the Loose! - Whispers fill the air as shadowy creatures roam the city, their stories revealed through monstrous movements and “wanted” posters.
3. City of Stories - Imaginative legends shape the streets as learners dream up an entire city, complete with parks, oddball rules, and mysterious origins.
4. Clued In - Darkness falls and “flashlights” flicker as mystery objects are uncovered through storytelling clues and sharp deductive thinking.
5. Mystery in the Making - A still moment becomes a scene of suspense as mini-dioramas reveal strange occurrences and the secrets behind them.
6. Around the Campfire - Urban legends unfold by flickering “flames” as stories echo through group storytelling, drama, and shared sound effects.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Legendary Laws - Cities pass silly rules as domino effects ripple through society, and tales unfold that explain the origins of each bizarre ordinance.
2. Cryptid Case Files - Eyewitnesses sketch secret sightings and monster hunters record field notes in a chilling reenactment of urban mystery.
3. Legends Live Here - Folk tales leave their mark as learners design city maps inspired by fantastical myths, naming landmarks tied to invented lore.
4. Spotlight Sleuths - Searchlights sweep shadowy scenes as hidden objects are revealed through inference and evidence in a visual mystery hunt.
5. Legend Lab - Urban myths become three-dimensional as dioramas bring legends to life, capturing key moments with detail, drama, and design.
6. Campfire Chronicles - A single spark ignites an epic as students pass a tale around the circle, weaving character and conflict into one legendary collaboration.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Over, Under, and Through! - Bridges rise and tunnels twist as wild creatures find new ways to navigate the city, dodging danger on their daily journeys.
2. Sheep on the Run - A chase unfolds in the open city, where quick feet, safe zones, and teamwork become the only hope for escaping hungry predators.
3. Pup Park Planners - Dogs take center stage as imaginary parks come alive with wading pools, play tunnels, and wag-worthy designs dreamed up for every pup.
4. Happy Little Pollinators - Flowers bloom and bees buzz in rooftop gardens made to nourish tiny travelers, each bloom a lifeline in the city’s sky-high meadows.
5. It’s an Instinct - A wild guessing game brings animal behaviors to life, as instincts and surprises collide in a race to mimic the natural world.
6. Insect Inn-ovators - Twigs and tubes transform into a buzzing hotel for bugs, offering shelter and charm to pollinators in a backyard habitat built for six-legged guests.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Safe Travels - Wildlife crossings stretch over highways and under roads as teams imagine bridges and tunnels to help animals move safely through the city.
2. On The Ranch - A fast-paced survival challenge pits predator against prey in a test of instincts, strategies, and the chase for safety.
3. Barkitecture - Pocket parks spring to life as playful designs take shape, filled with tunnels, fountains, and agility paths crafted for tail-wagging city companions.
4. Green Spaces in Small Places - Hidden gardens bloom between buildings and atop roofs as teams draft pollinator havens and sprint through a garden-themed game.
5. Instinct in Action - Trivia meets action in a rapid-fire game of survival, where animal facts and fast feet determine which instincts win the day.
6. Bug B&B - Miniature hotels buzz with life as recyclables are transformed into bug-friendly havens, complete with cozy nooks and natural flair for urban insects.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Roll, Race, and Build - A transportation system clicks into place one step at a time, powered by dice, number sentences, and steady teamwork toward the finish line.
2. Time to Construct - Builders race against the clock and supply chain delays, adding pieces only when lucky rolls allow their tallest tower to grow.
3. Farm Fresh Math - An imaginary harvest becomes a math-fueled mission as runners dash to collect produce, estimate totals, and deliver goods before time runs out.
4. Special Delivery - Packages pile up as height and color become sorting clues, turning a delivery warehouse into a fast-paced challenge of classification and speed.
5. Dashing Deliveries - Number paths twist and turn through the city grid, where racers map routes and hit key points called vertices in a journey of math and movement.
6. Mapping My City - A city map comes together with shape, space, and symmetry as neighborhoods unfold through drawing, turning geometry into design.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. All Roads Lead to Math - Equations fuel a race across the city as teams compete to earn road tiles and build a winding map of connected routes and rails.
2. From Factory to Construction - Supplies stall, materials run short, and only a well-rolled solution can lift structures higher as groups test their flexibility under pressure.
3. Farm to Table - Subtraction, multiplication, and real-world reasoning chart a food truck's path from farmland to grocery shelves in a test of city-scale delivery math.
4. Special Delivery - A shipment shuffle transforms into a puzzle of shape and space as teams pack deliveries using logic, fit, and real-time spatial planning.
5. Delivery Dash - Timers tick and stopwatches rule the road as delivery crews estimate and track elapsed time through a timed math race.
6. Mathy Map Makers - Scaled-down cities emerge with rulers, ratios, and blueprints, where every park and building is drawn from math and imagination.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. If I Made the Rules - A single silly rule changes everything, turning classrooms upside down in side-by-side drawings of life before and after a legendary decision.
2. Mystery Creatures on the Loose! - Imagination runs wild as made-up monsters come to life in wanted posters filled with color, clues, and cryptid tales.
3. City of Stories - Tall tales take shape as imaginary cities are mapped with secret landmarks, each one tied to a hometown legend or urban twist.
4. Clued In - A mystery flickers through the dark as flashlights sweep the scene, and sharp guesses uncover the truth behind hidden sounds and clues.
5. Mystery in the Making - Shoebox stages freeze moments of suspense as legends unfold in 3D scenes full of mystery, drama, and imagination.
6. Around the Campfire - A group tale crackles to life with each new voice, where conflict and characters weave together in one unforgettable city story.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Legendary Laws - Outlandish rules ripple through imaginary cities, where strange laws take hold and origin stories explain how it all went wrong—or right.
2. Cryptid Case Files - Mysterious sightings spark a citywide investigation as eyewitnesses describe shadowy creatures and sketch their otherworldly suspects.
3. Legends Live Here - Urban myths give rise to handmade maps filled with fictional landmarks, each rooted in a neighborhood tale worth telling.
4. Spotlight Sleuths - A visual mystery unfolds as hidden objects and smart guesses light the way to discoveries made through clues and inference.
5. Legend Lab - Dioramas capture moments of myth as miniature scenes freeze the action, letting visitors step into the turning point of a city’s legendary tale.
6. Campfire Chronicles - Flames flicker and legends grow as voices pass a shared story around the circle, building tension, conflict, and a satisfying end.

Featured Activity: Ah-Maze-Ing

Get ready to think like an engineer as students design and build their very own HexBot mazes! Using a mix of craft sticks, chipboard, chenille stems, and straws, students will create intricate pathways that challenge their problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills.

The fun begins as students brainstorm creative maze themes—will they construct a space-themed maze or an underwater adventure? Working in small teams, they sketch their designs, construct their mazes, and test their creations with a HexBot, refining their structures to improve performance.

This activity develops critical thinking, engineering design principles, and collaboration. The final challenge? Compete to see whose HexBot can navigate the maze the fastest! Who will be the ultimate maze master?

Featured Activity: Holy Hurricane

Students step into the role of structural engineers as they design and construct hurricane-proof homes! Using craft sticks, chipboard, clothespins, and building bricks, they must engineer a structure that can withstand powerful winds and rain.

After brainstorming and sketching their designs, students build their homes and put them to the test using books and binders to simulate strong gusts of wind. Older students even add a water challenge to see if their homes remain standing in a simulated storm!

Through trial, error, and iteration, students learn the importance of structural integrity, problem-solving, and resilience—just like real engineers designing buildings for hurricane-prone areas. Will their houses stand strong or crumble in the storm?

Complete Activity List

1. Ah-Maze-Ing – Design and build a maze for a HexBot, testing engineering and problem-solving skills.
2. Down and Dirty – Create an excavation tool to move dirt and rocks like a real geological engineer.
3. Playing the Part – Construct a miniature playground, exploring engineering and design for public spaces.
4. Picture Perfect – Design blueprints for a dream house or community structure using chalkboard mats.
5. Taking Charge – Become a construction foreman and lead a team in a building challenge with the Buildzi game.
6. Blow It Up – Build a wrecking ball to test the strength of different structures.
7. Ferry Tales – Engineer a floating ferry that can carry toy cars across a water obstacle.
8. The Mighty Monorail – Design and construct a theme park monorail car with unique features.
9. Looking to the Future – Create a futuristic car with innovative design elements.
10. Gettin’ Piggy With It – Invent a custom piggy bank and design a marketing campaign.
11. It Takes Two – Combine two everyday objects to invent something entirely new and innovative!
12. Free Flyin’! – Design and test custom flying discs, evaluating distance and accuracy.
13. The Class of Glass – Create Chihuly-inspired glass sculptures using heat-molded plastic.
14. Dog Gone Amazing! – Invent a device to help visually impaired individuals, enhancing accessibility.
15. Paper Is Practical – Experiment with different types of paper-based inventions.
16. Brick by Brick – Solve quick-fire LEGO-style engineering challenges to build creative structures.
17. Upcycling – Repurpose materials into eco-friendly inventions.
18. Holy Hurricane – Construct and test a hurricane-proof house against simulated storms.
19. Blowing in the Wind – Design protective eyewear and gear for extreme weather conditions.
20. Earthquake! – Play the Shakewave game to understand earthquake forces and structure stability.
21. Deep Breaths! – Engineer a personal air filtration device for volcanic ash safety.
22. Look Out for the Landslide! – Construct and test a retaining wall to prevent erosion and rockslides.
23. I Like to Move It – Build a debris removal machine to clear damage after a natural disaster.
24. It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s… an Invention! – Invent a life-saving device for a natural disaster scenario.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Table Tennis Innovators - Momentum meets invention in a fast-paced duel where racquets are born from chipboard and dreams.
2. Yo-Yo-Yo! - Paper reels whirl and dip as forces twist their way into motion, unraveling the science of spin.
3. Rock It, Man - Rocket prototypes roar skyward in a head-to-head challenge to launch designs higher and faster.
4. Do the Shuffle! - Friction takes center stage in a shuffleboard remix that pits sliding skills against resistance.
5. Sky-High Pie Plates - Aerodynamics takes flight with foam disc fliers navigating hoops, curves, and wind-blown ambition.
6. Kinetic Energy in Action - Objects collide, tumble, and twist through a course of kinetic challenges powered by energy in motion.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Momentum Makers - Custom racquets enter the arena in a tournament of physics, shape, and smashing serves.
2. Yo, Yo, Yo - Up-and-down forces unravel in a yo-yo design showdown that winds motion around a string of ideas.
3. Rock It, Man - Launch trajectories and air resistance collide in a rocket-building challenge that’s anything but grounded.
4. Do the Shuffle - Friction fuels invention in a shuffleboard spin-off that tests surface, slide, and strategic design.
5. Sky-High Pie Plates - Flying discs soar through rings and arcs in an aerodynamic test of curves, wind, and lift.
6. Kinetic Olympics - Energy flows through every round of this wild gameshow where every push and pull earns a point.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Making Moves and Matches - Shapes come alive in a rhythm-filled card game where matching means movement and momentum.
2. Stretchy Shapes - Rubber bands bend across geoboards as triangles stretch, squares snap, and geometry gets elastic.
3. Great Eights! - Eights twist into motion in a pattern-driven dash where numbers spin their way into alignment.
4. Piecing It All Together - Puzzles assemble under pressure in a race against time, logic, and shifting shapes.
5. Add ‘Em Up - A relay of addition flares with beanbag tosses and mental math, where every leap lands on a sum.
6. BINGO! - Probability rolls the dice in a B-I-N-G-O frenzy where matching numbers calls for strategic thrills.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Quirky Qwirkle Rummy - Card decks shuffle into strategy as quirky wilds and dance moves disrupt traditional match play.
2. Same Here - Symmetry takes form on handmade game boards where mirrored halves make every move a match.
3. Fun Factor - Factors sneak into play in a fast-paced faceoff that multiplies fun and decision-making on every turn.
4. Fitting It All Together - Polygons piece together under constraint in a design test of spatial sense and collaborative creation.
5. Sum Thing Fun - Addends align in a card-dealing frenzy where every sum counts and math becomes a tactical sport.
6. Be I In Gee Ohh! - A numerical showdown of speed and chance unfolds in a subitizing-inspired spin on classic BINGO.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. It’s All in a Name - Letters leap into personality as alphabet symbols are reimagined in colorful bursts of self-expression.
2. Mold Your Character - Creatures take form in a character lab where mystery traits inspire wild and whimsical identities.
3. You Don’t Say - Silence speaks volumes in a guessing game of gestures, where clues are mimed and meanings revealed.
4. Talk the Talk - Dialogue takes the stage as puppet pals bring voices, tones, and tales to life in animated conversation.
5. Rhyme Time - Rhymes ripple through handmade cards in a lyrical exploration of rhythm, reason, and repetition.
6. It’s a Fun-For-All! - A theme park of words springs to life in a final challenge to design The Fun Farm’s next big attraction.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Express Yourself - Artistic name designs burst with identity in a visual symphony of shape, style, and self-expression.
2. Create a Character - Fantasy beings emerge from a mystery draw bag in a world where traits shape storylines.
3. You Don’t Say - Emotions and actions unfold in silence as scenes are guessed from gestures and glances alone.
4. You Don’t Say - Dialogue deepens with prompts and props as scenes unfold with tone, expression, and surprise.
5. Rhyme Time - Words dance to the beat in a rhyming card creation, sparked by poetic inspiration and colorful rhythm.
6. Fun Times - The Fun Farm comes alive as new attractions rise from imagination, collaboration, and storytelling flair.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Blown Away by Art - A swirling explosion of thick and thin colors dances across paper, revealing how paint flows like lava or trickles like rain.
2. Go, Go, Goldberg - A domino tips, a car rolls, a chain reaction unfolds in a fantastical machine of surprise and motion.
3. It’s Challenging - Strange spectacles twist the world, turning simple actions into laugh-out-loud visual riddles.
4. The Art of Balance - A mobile teeters with playful precision, suspended in a floating world of delicate symmetry.
5. Illusion Confusion - Reflections, shadows, and secret distortions warp perception in a gallery of visual trickery.
6. All the Colors of the Rainbow - Drops blend, swirl, and bloom into a glowing spectrum where light paints its own story.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Paint on the Move - Viscosity takes center stage in a vibrant experiment where paint races, oozes, and swirls under the breath of creation.
2. Chain Reaction - A fantastical contraption comes to life, each part triggering the next in a domino dance of surprising cause and effect.
3. It’s Challenging - Altered vision throws balance off course in a laugh-filled obstacle course of optical trickery.
4. The Art of Balance - Sculptures dangle and spin, mirroring the delicate harmony of gravity and design.
5. Illusion Confusion - Light bends, shapes twist, and nothing is what it seems in a kaleidoscope of optical illusions.
6. Colors of the Rainbow - Light shatters into its hidden hues, as rainbows are caught, blended, and painted into vivid masterpieces.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Patterns from the Sol - Lines come to life through movement and design, weaving a gallery of rhythmic repetition like Sol LeWitt’s masterpieces.
2. Order Up! - Creature parts appear one by one, drawn in the whimsical order of a dice-led sequence.
3. It’s All About the Klee - A town of triangles, lines, and shapes springs from a canvas in a style inspired by a dreamlike world.
4. It’s Okay to Fib-onacci - Spirals unfold like seashells and sunflower blooms, unlocking a hidden code of nature's favorite numbers.
5. Problematic - Word problems leap off the page and into quirky comic scenes where numbers come to life in dramatic dilemmas.
6. Counting On - A treasure map sprawls with clues, jumps, and hops in a math-powered hunt across imaginative lands.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Perfectly Predictable - Patterns stretch and multiply across the canvas in mathematical sequences that build like a song on repeat.
2. Free Flow - Nature-inspired creatures grow part by part in a dice-driven journey through shape, symmetry, and chance.
3. “A Dot That Went for a Walk” - Geometric lines transform into abstract cities as bold strokes mimic the wandering rhythm of Paul Klee.
4. It’s Okay to Fib-onacci - Nature's spiral secret emerges in colorful arcs and curves drawn from the numbers of the universe.
5. That’s a Problem - Real-world dilemmas unfold in illustrated tales where numbers become tools in stories of clever solutions.
6. Hungry Hippos - A feeding frenzy of math unfolds as equations chase solutions in a wild, game-like race of logic.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. When You Wish Upon a Star - A new Disney character is born in bright colors and bold shapes, ready for an animated tale of their own.
2. Rocketman - Flashy glasses and bold lyrics transform the room into a sparkling concert of rhythm, rhyme, and flair.
3. Words That Sing - Powerful poetry echoes with meaning and hope, fueled by rhythm and the vibrant voice of Amanda Gorman.
4. Puppet Masters - Puppets take the stage with dramatic flair, storytelling through string, fabric, and imagination.
5. Colorful Portraits - Mirrors reflect emotion and memory as vivid self-portraits bloom in the style of Frida Kahlo.
6. I Need a Hero - Comic book sounds explode into action as bold words like Bam! and Zap! bring superhero tales to life.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. The Wonder of Walt - A brand-new Disney character springs to life with personality, flair, and a backstory ready for the big screen.
2. Let’s Rock - Sunglasses sparkle, lyrics pop, and a stage explodes with the rhythm of a story told in song.
3. Letter After Letter - Mailboxes brim with imaginative notes as characters swap heartfelt, humorous, and heroic letters.
4. Puppet Masters - Behind a cardboard curtain, characters come alive with voice, movement, and dramatic flair.
5. Colorful Portraits - Vivid faces speak without words, framed by color, emotion, and the bold honesty of self-expression.
6. A Comic Book Icon - Superpowers and sound effects collide as action words leap off the page in tribute to Stan Lee's legendary tales.

Featured Activity: Copycat

In Copycat, students become inventors inspired by the ocean’s most fascinating animals. After exploring real-life marine adaptations through books and figurines, students apply biomimicry—the practice of mimicking nature to solve human problems. Working collaboratively, groups brainstorm inventions based on traits like a turtle's shell, an octopus's suction cups, or a shark’s senses. Then, using materials like chenille stems, aluminum foil, and recyclables, they bring their creative ideas to life.

This activity develops problem-solving, engineering thinking, and scientific observation in a highly tactile format. One moment a group might be prototyping a safety helmet modeled after a crab claw, and the next, another is building a robotic arm inspired by an octopus tentacle. Students gain a real-world understanding of how science and creativity merge in the design process, preparing them for future innovation.

Featured Activity: Let's Glow

In Let’s Glow, students explore bioluminescence, a natural superpower of deep-sea creatures. After viewing photos and videos of anglerfish and glowing jellyfish, students create their own glowing ocean animals using neon crayons and blacklight illumination. Each student designs a never-before-seen species, blending biology with imaginative storytelling and visual art.

The room transforms into a glowing reef as students share their creatures and invent stories about their habitat, diet, and defense mechanisms. The sensory magic of the blacklight combined with scientific exploration ignites engagement and nurtures both creative expression and scientific curiosity.

Complete Activity List

1. On the Move – Compete in a migration marble game to explore animal movement and predator-prey dynamics.
2. Rainforests of the Sea – Create coral reef artwork using sponges and paint while learning about biodiversity.
3. Spiny Skins – Act like echinoderms with movement-based team games to understand animal anatomy and adaptation.
4. Copycat – Design biomimicry-inspired inventions that solve problems using traits from marine animals.
5. A Mind of Their Own – Rotate through stations that showcase the intelligence and adaptability of octopuses.
6. Feeling Crabby – Use tongs and “crab walk” races to explore how crustaceans move and gather food.
7. Shark Speak – Act out shark behaviors and communication cues through movement and games.
8. Fishy Defenses – Build imaginative fish models with unique defense adaptations like spikes, teeth, or camouflage.
9. Dolphin Fun – Navigate obstacle courses and relay races inspired by dolphin play and teamwork.
10. I’ll Eat That! – Discover what whales eat by exploring “ocean goop” and sorting food from trash.
11. Peanut Butter and Jellyfish – Paint and perform puppet shows featuring jellyfish facts and movement.
12. Aiming for a Target – Channel archerfish behavior by shooting squirt toys at bug targets to build precision.
13. Too Hot to Touch – Balance and problem-solve in a lava-themed game about undersea volcanoes.
14. Dr. Deep Sea – Engineer waterproof underwater habitats and test them in a simulated sea.
15. Keep Warm – Waddle like penguins while protecting eggs and building sturdy nests for survival.
16. The River Meets the Sea – Play a frog-jack game while learning about estuaries and animal adaptation.
17. Find Your Way – Hide and seek jewels using student-made treasure maps and cardinal direction skills.
18. Let’s Glow – Create glowing sea creatures and explore bioluminescence with neon crayons and blacklight.
19. Unicorns of the Sea – Toss rings onto cones to mimic narwhals and learn about Arctic marine mammals.
20. Trash to Treasure – Build three-dimensional sculptures using recyclables to learn about marine pollution.
21. Friend or Foe? – Play a food chain card game that teaches predator-prey relationships and ecological roles.
22. Terrific Tentacles – Use fun dice games and movement to explore animals with tentacles and their behaviors.
23. Nessie’s Friends – Turn real marine animals into mythical creatures using creative materials and storytelling.
24. Speedy Swimmers – Race through an ocean-inspired obstacle course as fast-swimming sea creatures.

Featured Activity: The Layers of the Ocean

In this hands-on exploration of ocean zones, students construct interactive, lift-the-flap ocean diagrams using color-coded paper, illustrations, and references from marine biology books and animal figurines. As students label zones from the sunlight-filled surface to the pitch-black hadal trenches, they investigate where different sea creatures live and how they adapt to extreme environments. This activity builds spatial awareness and introduces ecological diversity in a tangible way that reinforces both scientific observation and artistic creativity.

It’s a magical moment when students peek under a flap and discover their hand-drawn anglerfish or squid, nestled in the correct ocean layer. It’s not just a craft—it’s a layered learning experience that fosters classification skills, environmental literacy, and artistic expression.

Featured Activity: Watch Out for Jellyfish!

A brilliant fusion of art and marine biology, this activity lets students dream up their very own species of jellyfish using salt, glue, and watercolor techniques on black paper. They not only paint, they imagine—What does their jellyfish eat? How does it glow in the deep ocean? Where does it live?

The narrative twist comes alive when students introduce their creations to classmates, sharing stories of bioluminescent communication, survival adaptations, and habitat zones. Through this, they gain insight into marine animal physiology, the role of creativity in science, and the power of observation to fuel storytelling. Students leave the classroom not only with glowing art, but with glowing confidence in their ability to imagine, express, and explain.

Complete Activity List

1. The Layers of the Ocean – Build a multi-layered, lift-the-flap craft to explore ocean zones and marine habitats while building classification and spatial reasoning skills.
2. Watch Out for Jellyfish! – Create vibrant, bioluminescent jellyfish art while learning about anatomy, habitat, and adaptation.
3. Riddle Me This! – Write, draw, and act out ocean animal riddles to build observation, language, and deductive reasoning skills.
4. Making Changes – Engineer new animal adaptations to survive underwater challenges using modeling materials and creativity.
5. Scenic Silhouettes – Design glowing ocean silhouette art that highlights biodiversity and encourages attention to detail.
6. On the Hunt – Race through a shark-themed obstacle course, developing strategy, coordination, and teamwork.
7. Catch Me If You Can – Engage in an energetic sharks-and-minnows style game with strategic twists using “power-up” cards.
8. Smartest in the Sea – Compete in dolphin-themed intelligence stations focused on echolocation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
9. Unicorns of the Sea – Discover narwhals through a trivia-based game of dexterity and balancing marbles on “ice.”
10. Ocean Reflexes – Test agility in an animal-inspired reflex circuit mimicking sea lions, jellyfish, and mantis shrimp.
11. Stay in School! – Learn the safety and structure of fish schools while working together to collect marine creatures.
12. In a Pinch – Race like crabs in a fast-paced oven-mitt challenge that encourages movement and fine motor control.
13. It’s Getting Hot, Hot, Hot! – Navigate an underwater volcano-themed obstacle course while learning about geothermal activity.
14. Penguin Play – Compete in trivia challenges to win penguin eggs in an engaging group game based on real penguin behaviors.
15. Breathe In, Breathe Out – Design an underwater breathing apparatus and explore human adaptation and invention.
16. Can You Hear Me? – Simulate echolocation through sound-based games and deep-sea scavenger hunts.
17. Just Keep Swimming – Play Happy Salmon with added migration-themed rules to represent a salmon’s life cycle.
18. Exploring the Ocean – Design and play an original ocean board game while practicing strategy, creativity, and collaboration.
19. Fantastic Fish – Race foam fish with surface tension and create new fish species through artistic exploration.
20. Let’s Communicate – Flash Morse code with flashlights like bioluminescent animals in this team-based decoding challenge.
21. Let’s Play an Ocean Game – Build a tabletop marble maze inspired by octopus behavior and problem-solving skills.
22. Ten Questions or Less – Practice inquiry, observation, and reasoning with an ocean-themed animal guessing game.
23. SHARK! – Evade shark puppets in a step-by-step chase game while building math and movement skills.
24. An Ode to Ocean Life – Write original haikus inspired by marine animals and illustrate underwater scenes.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (Block A)

1. Pinnacle Lemurs - A treacherous leap between limestone spires mimics a lemur’s daring dash for survival across Madagascar’s razor-sharp pinnacles.
2. Wildlife Crossings - Spanning chasms and highways, imaginative overpasses reconnect habitats and chart new paths for animal migrations.
3. Erosion Engineers - Sediment shifts and landscapes evolve as simulated waters reshape terrain in a battle of natural forces.
4. Enrichment Architects - Complex mazes and puzzles enrich captive spaces, echoing the creative challenges zookeepers devise for wild minds.
5. Track the Wild - Mysterious prints spark curiosity as hidden animal visitors are decoded in a fast-paced identification challenge.
6. Diversity Dioramas - Forests, deserts, and oceans burst into miniature life, revealing how countless species intertwine in the great web of biodiversity.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block A)

1. Bears on Ice - Polar bears tread fragile surfaces as probabilities predict the fate of each cracking floe beneath their paws.
2. Habitat Shuffle - Encroaching obstacles shrink wild territories in a real-time race against environmental loss and spatial reasoning.
3. Micro Realms - Ecosystems shrink to scale, where small squares tell the stories of balance, impact, and invisible worlds.
4. Tracking Strategies - Predator or prey, data points become patterns as players analyze terrain in the language of coordinates.
5. Invisible Cows - Hidden livestock leave traces in a graphing spectacle where numbers reveal their secret strolls.
6. Invasive Infiltration - Disruptive species overrun fragile equations, shifting outcomes in unexpected and exponential ways.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block A)

1. What’s the Buzz? - A tale buzzes from voice to voice, retelling a West African folktale where insects speak and stories explain the unexplained.
2. An Underdog Spider - Anansi's mischief spins into performance as puppets bring ancient trickster tales to life beneath the sticks and strings.
3. Faraway Sky Stories - A parable blooms across cultures as new lessons unfold under distant stars and moral meanings.
4. Beauty Reimagined - Echoes of Cinderella arise in unexpected places, refracted through a mask of ashes and firelight.
5. Soup and Theme - Ladles stir symbolic stew as timeless messages bubble up from the depths of shared storytelling.
6. Tall Tales, Taller Truths - Hyperbole explodes sky-high as giants and legends rewrite the rules of scale and sense.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (Block B)

1. Seahorse Grip - Spiraled tails clamp tight beneath the waves as biome-inspired designs mimic nature’s underwater anchors.
2. Earwig Wings - Prairie winds lift folded wonders, revealing origami secrets hidden in insect design.
3. Rainforest Webworks - Jungle silk stretches wide in a playful exploration of structure, strength, and survival strategy.
4. Penguin Coats - Arctic spray meets waterproof ingenuity in a test of materials and mimicry beneath the ice.
5. Beak to Beak - Kingfisher-inspired forms dive cleanly through space as speed and silence shape aerodynamic solutions.
6. Woodpecker Impact - Cushion and crash combine as shock-absorbing experiments echo the evolutionary marvels inside feathered skulls.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block B)

1. Cheetah Dash - Speed becomes a calculation as racers match stride with Earth’s fastest predator over shifting terrain.
2. Falcon Strike - Force and flight take form in midair trials that echo the dizzying dive of the world’s swiftest flyer.
3. Grasshopper Bound - One leap stretches longer than expected as data tracks extraordinary jumps from ground to greatness.
4. Duck Challenge - Waddles and waves make for surprising strategy as slow but clever swimmers race for aquatic glory.
5. Strength of the Elephant - Giants rise in comparison as muscle is measured in force and feats of power.
6. Blue Whale Math - Immense size meets unconventional units as the ocean’s titan becomes the benchmark for measurement.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block B)

1. Leaf All About It - Commercials soar into the treetops with persuasive flair, championing the wonders of rainforest ecotourism.
2. Shark Lady, Eugenie Clark - A life unfolds along a timeline as milestones emerge from the depths of marine exploration.
3. Dinosaur Lady, Mary Anning - Layered bones tell ancient stories as dig-site diagrams piece together prehistoric puzzles.
4. Survive! - A harrowing tale takes shape in storyboards, where wit and will are the only paths to safety.
5. Beatrix Potter - Woodland creatures speak in comics where human hearts hide behind whiskers and pawprints.
6. Ocean Speaks to Marie Tharp - Bold lines map invisible truths as biography and cartography merge in the deep.

Featured Activity: Construction Crew

Students step into the shoes of real-world construction teams, collaborating to build intricate structures using the Brain Builders Game. This activity fosters communication and strategic planning as teams navigate a competition to construct 3D models. Leaders must balance risk and reward, choosing tasks of varying difficulty to score points while ensuring precision. Through this engaging exercise, students practice patience, leadership, and spatial reasoning—all skills essential for real-world teamwork.

Featured Activity: Rescue Team

In this thrilling mission, students design and build rescue devices to save a figure trapped in a ravine. Using materials like bendable straws, string, and plastic figures, students combine creativity with engineering principles. They brainstorm, test, and refine their designs, learning resilience and the importance of iterative problem-solving. This challenge not only excites but also introduces STEM concepts in an accessible, collaborative format.

Complete Activity List

1. Construction Crew: Teams compete to build intricate 3D models while honing spatial reasoning.
2. That’s Letter-Perfect: Students form letters and words using their bodies, improving communication.
3. Thumbs Down: Teams tackle challenges with taped-down thumbs, fostering adaptability and leadership.
4. Take Flight: Create and test paper airplanes while exploring design and modification principles.
5. Tower Above: Build and stabilize towers with plunger challenges to practice engineering skills.
6. Rolling Around: Design spool racers and race them, combining physics with creative thinking.
7. Rescue Team: Engineer a rescue device for a stranded figure, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving.
8. Who’s the Best?: Fun mini-games to highlight individual talents within a team setting.
9. Ping-Pong Jeopardy: Engage in trivia with a twist as players aim for targets to earn questions.
10. Build a Friendship: Answer engaging questions while playing Jenga-like games to foster communication.
11. Let Me Tell You: Pass a ball and answer creative questions to enhance speaking skills.
12. You Amaze Me: Construct marble mazes that challenge design thinking and group strategy.
13. Copy Cats: Test memory and attention to detail by recreating instructor-made designs.
14. All Tied Up: Perform tasks while tied to a partner, promoting cooperation and coordination.
15. Magic Carpet: Flip over a tarp while standing on it, focusing on problem-solving and balance.
16. Hit the Slopes: Navigate duct tape skis across an obstacle course in a fun, physical challenge.
17. Say, What?: Compete in word games that promote quick thinking and vocabulary skills.
18. Taking the Plunge: Balance ping-pong balls on plungers through obstacle courses.
19. Make Us Laugh: Use letter tiles to craft hilarious responses and develop creativity.
20. Just Spit It Out!: A rapid-response trivia game fostering respect and active listening.
21. A Likely Story: Create imaginative group stories, improving narrative skills.
22. Take Me to Your Leader: Practice nonverbal communication in a fun guessing game.
23. Kerplunk!: Strategize to remove sticks while keeping marbles stable in this classic game.
24. Listen Up: Direct teammates to draw hidden images using descriptive language.

Featured Activity: Expressing Our Emotions

In this interactive charades game, students explore a range of emotions by acting out scenarios like a "superhero feeling afraid." Divided into teams, children earn points by guessing the emotions and actions their peers perform. This engaging game promotes emotional literacy, helping students understand how to express and recognize feelings in themselves and others. By reflecting on personal experiences after each round, students connect their learning to real-world situations, fostering deeper emotional intelligence.

Featured Activity: Making the Most of a Moment

Students practice mindfulness by creating artwork inspired by music. Using masking tape and paint, they craft unique designs while reflecting on how the music makes them feel. This calming, creative activity not only introduces the concept of mindfulness but also allows students to express emotions visually. As they focus on the process, children develop concentration and an appreciation for the present moment, valuable skills for both academic and personal growth.

Complete Activity List

1. Expressing Our Emotions: Play charades to explore and express a range of emotions.
2. Making the Most of a Moment: Practice mindfulness while creating art inspired by music.
3. Keep Trying!: Develop perseverance by designing and testing paper airplanes.
4. You Are So Generous: Learn about generosity by crafting personalized banks for donations.
5. Abracadabra!: Build confidence through magic tricks and performances.
6. Teaming Together: Enhance teamwork by keeping a balloon in the air using yarn.
7. Express Yourself: Explore self-expression through creative dance moves.
8. Let’s Create!: Use storytelling cards to craft imaginative stories and illustrations.
9. Just Breathe: Practice calmness through yoga poses and breathing exercises.
10. Effortless Empathy: Create art cards to share kindness with others.
11. Funny You Should Ask: Foster humor through a fun picture-caption game.
12. Problem Solvers: Build innovative devices using recyclable materials.
13. You’ve Got a Friend in Me: Design friendly characters and write stories about them.
14. Listening with Your Whole Body: Practice active listening through building challenges.
15. An Optimistic Attitude: Create cheer signs and share positive messages.
16. A Focus on Fun: Develop focus skills while crafting art with stones.
17. Hold Your Horses!: Cultivate patience by playing balance-based games.
18. Let’s Reflect: Create personal journals to encourage self-reflection.
19. Be Responsible: Guide peers through obstacle courses to practice responsibility.
20. Graciously Grateful: Play pick-up sticks while sharing gratitude.
21. Keeping Time: Learn time management through games involving timing devices.
22. Goal Diggers: Set and achieve goals through fun target-based games.
23. Respecting Others: Create and perform puppet shows about respect.
24. Putting It All Together: Synthesize SEL skills by designing and playing a custom game.

Featured Activity: Self-Perception Superheroes

In this empowering activity, students harness their self-perception to design superhero alter egos. Equipped with creative tools like superhero masks and chipboard, each student imagines their "best self" with unique powers and traits. Through this imaginative process, students identify their strengths and gain motivation to become their best version. The session culminates with students presenting their heroes, fostering self-confidence and public speaking skills. This activity brilliantly combines creativity with SEL principles, helping students see themselves as capable and impactful individuals.

Featured Activity: Team Up

Team Up transforms problem-solving into a fast-paced, team-based challenge where students race to pop balloons and decode rebus puzzles. With each puzzle number hidden inside a balloon, pairs must collaborate—both physically and mentally—to collect, burst, and solve their team's next clue. The game demands communication, critical thinking, and cooperation, turning abstract SEL concepts into action. As students work toward a shared goal, they build trust, encourage one another, and discover how collaboration leads to success—both in the classroom and beyond.

Complete Activity List

1. Self-Perception: Students create superhero personas to explore their strengths and inspire confidence.
2. Visual Learners: A drawing game introduces students to their unique learning styles.
3. Auditory Learners: Groups compose educational songs to solidify auditory learning preferences.
4. Kinesthetic Learners: A tactile guessing game strengthens hands-on learning skills.
5. Positive Thinking: Students play a game to reframe challenges with optimism.
6. Meditate: Creating “zendoodles” helps students develop mindfulness and reduce stress.
7. I Scream, You Scream: Emotion-inspired artwork channels students’ feelings into creative expression.
8. It’s a Stretch: A yoga routine builds mindfulness, flexibility, and stress management.
9. Procrastination: A focus game highlights the impact of distractions on productivity.
10. Putting Pen to Paper: Journaling enhances self-reflection and emotional processing.
11. Talkie-Talkie: An obstacle course improves verbal communication and teamwork.
12. Whazzerface?: A memory and drawing game sharpens recall and observational skills.
13. Team Up: Collaborative rebus puzzles strengthen teamwork and critical thinking.
14. It’s All About Perspective: Students use optical illusions to learn about differing viewpoints.
15. Perception: Artwork inspired by community locations encourages creative interpretation.
16. You Be You: Students create diverse self-portraits celebrating individuality.
17. Recognizing Strengths: Animal-themed self-portraits highlight personal traits and abilities.
18. Social Awareness: A chat-based game fosters empathy and communication.
19. It’s a Dilemma: A card game explores decision-making in challenging scenarios.
20. I Have a Solution: A problem-solving game encourages strategic thinking.
21. Positivity: Creating uplifting cards cultivates a positive mindset.
22. No Talkie!: An emotions charades game enhances nonverbal communication.
23. Honestly!: A card game teaches the value of honesty and integrity.
24. I’ll Take Responsibility: A group ball-toss game demonstrates accountability and teamwork.

Featured Activity: Confidence Kickstart

Students begin their journey with the creation of their personal "I Am" boards—collage-style self-portraits that combine colors, textures, and affirming words to highlight their inner strengths. This activity taps into the power of visual storytelling and self-expression, helping students identify and articulate positive traits such as creativity, trustworthiness, and resilience. Students not only create a board to reflect on their personal identity, but also participate in an uplifting peer exchange—adding compliments and strengths to each other’s work.

This exercise builds self-awareness and confidence, encourages positive peer affirmation, and creates a visual artifact of inner growth. The experience is both reflective and communal, helping students begin their SEL journey by owning who they are and seeing the good in one another.

Featured Activity: Communication is Key

In this kinetic, team-based challenge, students put their verbal communication skills to the test using Brain Builders. One teammate describes a structure using only their voice—no gestures allowed—while others attempt to build it blindly with wooden planks. This activity challenges students to listen deeply, clarify directions, and adapt as a team.

The second round, a Telephone-style construction game, adds even more complexity by introducing memory and message clarity into the mix. It's chaotic, hilarious, and deeply effective in showing how easily miscommunication happens—and what students can do to prevent it. This activity is a standout for building collaboration, empathy, and strategic thinking.

Complete Activity List

1. Confidence Kickstart – Students build visual self-portraits on “I Am” boards to boost self-confidence and celebrate personal identity.
2. Communication is Key – Verbal-only teamwork games improve communication, listening, and trust.
3. Positive Thinking – A ranking card game encourages optimism, persuasive reasoning, and emotional flexibility.
4. Seeing is Believing – A fast-paced drawing challenge develops nonverbal communication and quick thinking.
5. Mindful Moments – Students create calming zendoodles and explore how mindfulness reduces stress.
6. Believing in Yourself – Physical challenges demonstrate the power of self-efficacy and goal-setting.
7. Get Moving Get Learning – Sensory games and physical memory tests highlight the value of kinesthetic learning.
8. Escape Procrastination – A timed escape room-style challenge reveals the psychology of procrastination.
9. Let’s Connect – A social guessing game deepens peer relationships through personal insight.
10. From Chaos to Clarity – Students design their dream relaxation room while learning about the impact of clutter.
11. Dreamwork Needs Teamwork – Multi-round games show how teamwork and communication bring big ideas to life.
12. A Winning Mindset – Olympic-style challenges reinforce positivity, resilience, and growth mindset.
13. Friendships Are Made – Interactive group games spark meaningful connections and peer understanding.
14. Problem Solvers – Innovation challenges require collaborative engineering and strategic creativity.
15. No Conflict Here – Silent teamwork exercises demonstrate effective conflict resolution and dialogue.
16. I Have a Solution – Physical puzzles foster creative thinking and rapid-fire group problem-solving.
17. Put Stress to Rest – Students design sleep-improvement apps that combine wellness with creative tech skills.
18. Who’s That Student? – A mystery game show reinforces self-awareness and celebrates unique identity.
19. What’s the Situation? – A strategy-based competition builds analytical thinking and quick decision-making.
20. I’ll Take Responsibility – Improvisational skits teach personal accountability and integrity.
21. Out of This World Communication – Students write hilarious alien text threads to practice creative expression and clarity.
22. Helping Helps – Students produce a podcast promoting community action and compassion.
23. Fading Memories – An emotional memory game highlights what matters most and the power of legacy.
24. Painting an Auditory Picture – Students translate sounds into art, exploring how emotions can be communicated nonverbally.

Featured Activity: Launch It

Imagine a room of curious young engineers, laughing as their homemade catapults launch pom-poms and marshmallows across the room. In “Launch It,” students build their own working catapults using craft sticks, spoons, and rubber bands—then modify and test their designs in a series of playful physics challenges. They learn about stored (potential) energy and how it converts to kinetic energy, exploring the very principles behind motion and mechanics.

This activity goes beyond basic play; it's a miniature engineering design challenge. Students adjust their designs to achieve greater distance or accuracy, learning through experimentation. Through this process, they develop critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills. With friendly competition and iterative design, “Launch It” captures the essence of the invention process, planting the seeds for future innovators.

Featured Activity: Playful Polymers

In “Playful Polymers,” students step into the role of chemists as they mix neon paint, vegetable oil, and water in sealable bags to create mesmerizing glow bags. These aren't just cool art projects—they're mini science experiments that explore the properties of polymers and how substances interact (or don’t!). Students record hypotheses, make visual observations, and draw conclusions about how oil and water repel each other.

Under a blacklight, the mixtures illuminate in exciting colors, transforming science into magic. This activity helps students understand material science while expressing their artistic creativity. It’s also an excellent lesson in observation, prediction, and data collection, wrapped in a highly engaging and sensory-rich experience that makes science stick.

Complete Activity List

1. Launch It – Students build catapults and explore the power of potential energy, enhancing problem-solving and physics understanding.
2. Jump Around – A high-energy exploration of cardiovascular health through jump rope games, promoting physical fitness and teamwork.
3. Best Foot Forward – Play hover-ball soccer to sharpen eye-foot coordination and build gross motor skills.
4. Don’t Give Me Static – Dive into static electricity with balloon races and pepper-lifting experiments to learn about charge and attraction.
5. Playful Polymers – Mix glowing substances to create gooey glow bags and discover the science of polymers.
6. Bounce Back – Play the game of jacks while observing gravity and refining hand-eye coordination.
7. Squared Away – Build 3D cube bubble wands and make square-shaped bubbles to understand molecular structure and geometry.
8. With Flying Colors – Learn about lift by throwing flying discs in team-based challenges that blend science and physical education.
9. Sandsational – Test magic sand in water races and learn about waterproof materials and surface tension.
10. Fair and Square – Experience force and elasticity by playing four square and customizing gameplay rules.
11. Three in a Row – Toss flying discs in a giant tic-tac-toe to study air pressure and improve aim.
12. Bubbling Up – Blow colorful paint bubbles and press them onto paper for science-inspired art that explores surface tension.
13. Eye See You – Fold and draw “moving” eyes to explore shadows and light, creating pop-out portraits.
14. Opposites Don’t Attract – Use oil and water to create marbled paper art while learning about molecule interactions.
15. That’s the Way the Ball Bounces – Dribble playground balls in relay races to understand energy conversion and control.
16. Hop to It – Play classic and creative hopscotch games to enhance balance and spatial awareness.
17. Tag Along – Engage in beanbag strategy games that explore motion, tagging, and coordination.
18. Ping-Pong Popper – Design and launch toys using rubber bands to explore kinetic energy and mechanical design.
19. Move It – Craft kinetic sculptures that spin, swing, or dangle, learning about movement and balance in art and science.
20. Cast a Shadow – Sculpt aluminum foil figures and trace their shadows, discovering how light and shadow interact.
21. Are You Cranky? – Build jump-rope crank toys to explore motion and create whimsical characters with a STEM twist.
22. Mini Movie – Make thaumatrope spinners that trick the eyes with optical illusions—then create your own animations.
23. Whatever Floats Your Boat – Design and race handmade boats to test buoyancy and explore basic engineering.
24. Vanish Into Thin Air – Write and draw on UV-sensitive putty to discover invisible light and how materials react to UV rays.

Featured Activity: Bug Bot

Introduce your students to the basics of electrical engineering by building a buzzing Bug Bot! Using motors, batteries, and scrub brushes, students create miniature robots that vibrate and race. The activity emphasizes problem-solving as students experiment with motor placement and balance to optimize their bug's movement. By racing their creations, students experience the thrill of engineering and learn how to refine designs for efficiency.

Featured Activity: Pendulum Painting

Art and physics collide in Pendulum Painting, where students design pendulums to create vibrant Spirograph-style patterns. By adjusting angles and pendulum swings, they explore concepts like gravity and momentum while crafting beautiful, one-of-a-kind artworks. This activity combines creativity and STEM, ensuring students learn while having fun.

Complete Activity List

1. Bug Bot: Build racing robots and explore electrical engineering.
2. Hover Over: Construct hovercrafts to learn about friction and air pressure.
3. Are You Cranky?: Create crank toys to understand motion conversion.
4. Launch It: Design catapults to study stored energy and trajectory.
5. Whatever Floats Your Boat: Build sailboats and race them in water to learn buoyancy.
6. Jump Around: Perform jump rope challenges for cardiovascular fitness.
7. The Need for Speed: Play reaction games to sharpen reflexes.
8. Best Foot Forward: Engage in hover soccer to develop eye-foot coordination.
9. Don’t Burst My Bubble: Explore polymers with balloons and leak-proof bags.
10. Vanish Into Thin Air: Experiment with UV light and reactive putty.
11. You’re Seeing Things: Dive into optical illusions and make creative art.
12. Bounce Back: Play jacks to observe gravity and energy transfer.
13. With Flying Colors: Play ultimate disc to understand aerodynamics.
14. Sandsational: Work with magic sand to learn about hydrophobic properties.
15. Play Your Cards Right: Perform mathematical magic tricks using cards.
16. Bubbling Up: Create bubble art to explore surface tension and light reflection.
17. Eye See You: Make 3D portraits with moving eyes for visual impact.
18. Disappearing Act: Spin color wheels to explore optical blending.
19. Opposites Don’t Attract: Create art with oil and water to understand molecular interactions.
20. Pendulum Painting: Design pendulums to combine art and physics.
21. Move It: Build kinetic mobiles for hands-on exploration of equilibrium.
22. Cast a Shadow: Craft foil sculptures and learn about shadows and light.
23. That’s the Way the Ball Bounces: Dribble in relay races to develop coordination.
24. Let It Snow: Design a mini snow machine to explore rotational motion.

Featured Activity: Playing with Puppets

This immersive activity invites students to create their own marionette or hand puppet using classic craft materials like yarn, paint, and craft rolls. But this isn’t just an arts and crafts project—this is a stage for storytelling and character development. Students explore voice, personality, and collaboration as they bring their puppet to life and perform in a group skit. As students dive into the world of puppetry, they build language fluency, creativity, and social confidence, all while laughing and learning together.

One moment they're gluing googly eyes and chenille stem arms, and the next, they’re orchestrating a spontaneous puppet show with barking dogs, giggling aliens, and heartfelt messages. This kind of imaginative play lays the foundation for clear communication and empathy—key components of social-emotional development in early childhood education.

Featured Activity: If We Were a Rock and Roll Band

What happens when you hand students recyclable materials, a few rubber bands, and buckets? A musical revolution. In this creative challenge, students design and build their own instruments and then work as a band to compose and perform original music. It's more than just a jam session—it’s a collaborative journey where students must listen to each other, problem-solve, and harmonize their creativity.

This activity emphasizes innovation and teamwork while introducing foundational concepts in sound, rhythm, and design. It’s an ideal cross-section of STEAM learning—blending science (sound/vibration), technology (instrument engineering), art, and music. By the end, every student walks away a little more confident, a little more in sync, and a lot more proud of their creative capabilities.

Complete Activity List

1. Playing with Puppets – Craft custom puppets and star in a puppet show, building storytelling and teamwork skills.
2. Crushed It – Use crushed cups to create abstract art, encouraging imaginative thinking and visual creativity.
3. My Friend, the Rock – Design pet rocks and write their stories, combining art and literacy development.
4. Read My Lips – Perform in a lip-sync battle to practice rhythm, expression, and social confidence.
5. Make Some Notes – Compose rhythms using body percussion and found objects, teaching musical notation basics.
6. Animal Dance Charades – Act out animal dances to music, promoting gross motor coordination and improvisation.
7. Craft and Compose Tunes – Create DIY pan flutes and perform music, learning about pitch and design.
8. Pass the Move – Build original dances together, enhancing physical expression and cooperative learning.
9. If We Were a Rock and Roll Band – Invent instruments and perform as a band, exploring music, design, and collaboration.
10. Freeze! – Play freeze dance with instruments and props to build motor control and listening skills.
11. Sticking Together – Make and perform beats using drumsticks and creative objects, exploring rhythm and leadership.
12. Sculpt It Up – Sculpt colorful creations with starch and coffee filters, encouraging spatial reasoning and design.
13. What’s Your Name? – Create name art with stencils and paints to foster self-awareness and artistic identity.
14. Scraping By – Use scraping tools to design textured artwork, exploring process-based art techniques.
15. Mixed-Media Me – Build self-portraits using layered materials, combining personal storytelling with art.
16. Disguise O Glasses – Decorate whimsical sunglasses, sparking imaginative role-play and costume design.
17. Imitator – Play charades with props and scarves to develop acting skills and expressive language.
18. Mixed-Up Fairy Tales – Rewrite and act out classic stories with a twist, building creative writing and drama skills.
19. Super Suits – Invent superhero costume pieces and explain their powers, blending creativity with engineering.
20. Mirror Mirror – Practice partner mirroring to improve focus, observation, and physical coordination.
21. Can You Contain It? – Design containers to hold water, introducing design thinking and experimentation.
22. Zipping Through – Build zipline carriers for ping-pong balls, teaching basic physics and engineering principles.
23. Designed to Race – Engineer and test sleds for speed and stability, developing problem-solving and iteration skills.
24. The Greatest Toy of All Time – Invent a new toy and pitch it for the Toy Hall of Fame, merging entrepreneurship with design.

Featured Activity: Wire Mascot

In this captivating activity, students design and craft a wire sculpture representing their class mascot. Using chenille stems, florist wire, and creative inspiration, participants collaborate to bring their mascot to life. Guided by prompts to identify qualities like "strength" or "creativity," students choose an animal that embodies these traits, give it a name, and sketch its pose before sculpting. This exercise fosters teamwork and self-expression while introducing basic sculpture techniques and an appreciation for abstract art. Imagine the excitement as students present their creations, sharing stories about their mascot's symbolic attributes!

Featured Activity: Mixed-Media Me

In this expressive art activity, students craft self-portraits using a blend of traditional and unexpected materials—think yarn hair, button eyes, and tissue paper clothes. What begins as a pencil outline quickly transforms into a bold and personal piece of mixed-media art that celebrates individuality and imagination. As students choose colors, textures, and images that reflect their personality, they practice creative decision-making and self-awareness. From silly to serious, these portraits tell a story—helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

Complete Activity List

1. Wire Mascot: Collaboratively craft a class mascot with wire and creative sketches, learning about symbolic representation.
2. Tube O Rama: Build tube dioramas featuring imaginative or real-life scenes to boost spatial awareness.
3. My Friend, the Rock: Create unique "pet rocks" with personal stories, fostering creativity and narrative skills.
4. Cootie Catcher Puppets: Design and animate playful puppets, incorporating storytelling and hand-eye coordination.
5. Lip Sync Challenge: Perform and compete in dynamic lip-sync battles, emphasizing rhythm and confidence.
6. Make Some Notes: Invent new musical notations to represent sounds, enhancing auditory and cognitive skills.
7. Pass the Move: Explore global dance styles and teamwork through choreographed group activities.
8. Animal Dance Charades: Blend movement and guessing games for an energetic take on traditional charades.
9. Name That Tune: Test musical recall and teamwork in this fast-paced auditory game.
10. Karaoke Challenge: Build confidence and celebrate individuality with karaoke performances.
11. Grid It: Practice artistic observation by recreating segmented drawings into full compositions.
12. Agamo-What?: Craft optical art pieces that transform based on perspective.
13. Origami: Master precision and patience with paper-folding projects rooted in Japanese tradition.
14. Tricky Art: Create optical illusions, experimenting with patterns and shapes for stunning effects.
15. Mixed-Media Me: Design self-portraits using an array of materials to explore identity and creativity.
16. PicWits: Enhance storytelling with collaborative photo and caption games.
17. Foes and Friends: Develop improvisation and strategic thinking in this dynamic role-play game.
18. Quick Thinking: Sharpen focus and creativity with rhythmic wordplay challenges.
19. Prop-sicle: Unleash imaginative acting in improvisational scenes centered on unique props.
20. Moment in Time: Use tableaux to tell frozen stories, exploring character and narrative depth.
21. Body and Voice: Hone listening and acting skills with paired body-and-voice improvisations.
22. Bridge Comparison: Build functional bridges, learning engineering principles and collaboration.
23. Build a Better Launcher: Engineer car launchers, blending physics with playful competition.
24. Zipline: Design and test ziplines to safely transport objects, encouraging problem-solving.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Designing a Dishwasher - A world’s fair showcases a clever invention born from frustration, inspiring new tools to ease the weight of daily chores.
2. Look Closely - Spinning circles blend images into illusions as old-time amusements blur the line between sight and story.
3. Make It Float - Aluminum islands rise and dip across water’s surface, testing the balance between imagination and buoyancy.
4. Touch and Go - Glowing panels respond like magic under curious fingers, unlocking the science behind every tap and swipe.
5. Simple Machines - Everyday tasks become feats of strength and motion as ramps, pulleys, and levers reveal their hidden power.
6. Up, Up, and Away - Tissue sails billow with heat as miniature balloons lift dreams toward the sky on invisible waves of air.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. An Innovative Idea - A dishwashing breakthrough unveiled at the world’s fair ignites bold inventions in modern design.
2. A Trick of the Eye - Spinning discs and clever cuts reveal a world where pictures move without ever leaving the page.
3. Buoyant Builds - Floating metropolises rise on aluminum foundations, each structure a delicate balance of air and ambition.
4. Touchscreen Tech - Everyday gadgets become marvels of conductivity and design as the science behind touch comes alive.
5. Powerful Pulleys - Load-lifting becomes effortless with wheels and ropes in motion, echoing ancient mechanics with modern purpose.
6. Hot Air Rises - Air currents fill colorful envelopes, lifting tissue creations skyward on currents of invisible heat.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Vroom, Vroom! - Tiny racers dart across numbered lines as estimation turns into high-speed prediction.
2. Ring Toss Fun - Spinning loops land with precision in a midway showdown of quick sums and flying focus.
3. Roll and Score - Ping-pong balls tumble into numbered cups in a swirling math game of chance and total.
4. Shape It Up - Colorful shapes snap together to form castles, creatures, and curious new compositions.
5. Number Sleuths - Hidden digits wait beneath mystery cards as matching minds race to uncover patterns and pairs.
6. Midway Makers - Cardboard booths and beanbag targets emerge from budgets and brainstorms, where math meets carnival design.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Hammer Time - Stomp-powered racers surge down measured tracks in a carnival quest to estimate, launch, and win.
2. Think Through It - Rope rings and mental math collide in a game of quick thinking and precision tossing.
3. Roller Roundup - Circles roll and measurements stretch as tape and wheels reveal the magic of diameter and motion.
4. Spin to Win - Spinners whirl and probabilities shift in a midway where games of chance reveal the math behind luck.
5. Carnival Cash - Play money flows through vendor stands and snack shops as budgets shape the carnival economy.
6. Midway Makers - Custom carnival booths rise from boxes and brainstorms, built by math, design, and dream.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Marvelous Mascots - Recyclables transform into cheerful ambassadors as new mascots greet the fair with flair.
2. It’s a Masterpiece! - Famous artworks spring to life as frozen scenes become living tableaus of shape, color, and pose.
3. The Beat Beneath the Sea - Tulle and bells echo the ocean’s rhythm as emotion dances through underwater music.
4. Alien Style - Foil, tissue, and wild ideas swirl into pet costumes that could win ribbons at any out-of-this-world contest.
5. Amazing Alliteration - Silly sentences slip and slide as characters leap from alliterative names to fantastic fair tales.
6. Stinky Shoe Contest - Scented markers and goofy grins crown winners in a smelly showdown of persuasive flair.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Howdy, Folks! - Foam and chenille bring mascots to life as towering figures welcome visitors with hometown pride.
2. Living Pictures - Quiet poses freeze moments in time as famous paintings are reborn through dramatic stillness.
3. Music in the Deep - Rattles and bells echo beneath imagined waters, bringing emotion to life through sound and story.
4. Out of This World - Extraterrestrial couture struts the runway as pets parade in cosmic costumes from faraway fairs.
5. Sticky Opinions - Stinky sneakers compete for the gold as persuasive pitches defend the most offensive of soles.

Alliteration Station - Carnival characters come to life in a swirl of silly syllables and fantastical fairground fiction.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Walk This Way - A moving walkway debuts at the 1893 World’s Fair, sparking a race of conveyor belts and curious objects rolling, gliding, and skidding into motion.
2. ’Round and ’Round We Go! - From gears to gravity, the Ferris wheel spins into history as rotating paper plates become miniature marvels of centrifugal design.
3. Horsing Around - A carousel’s whirling rhythm brings force to life, where galloping toys mimic the magic of ride rotation in a race of balance and momentum.
4. Slide City - Cascade slides transform into science experiments as slick surfaces, gritty tracks, and friction’s fingerprint challenge gravity’s grip.
5. High Flyer - Slingshot rides inspire launch and lift-off as elastic bands and paper cutouts stretch, spring, and soar through kinetic dreams.
6. Wild Wall Coasters - Marble madness meets carnival chaos as wall coasters twist and turn down taped tracks of dizzying descents and rapid release.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Let’s Move - Conveyor belts rumble to life as cardboard boxes become rolling runways powered by force, motion, and inventive energy.
2. Wheel of Fun - Ferris wheels rise from sticks and tape as gears and gravity set the stage for spectacular spins and sky-high design.
3. Fair Forces - A carousel’s graceful whirl reveals centripetal secrets as swirling platforms and anchored riders simulate rotating thrills.
4. Friction Frenzy - Slide surfaces go head-to-head in a slick contest of wax paper, foil, and foam as riders race down friction’s fast lane.
5. Sling It! - Cotton ball projectiles arc through the air as elastic-powered launchers bring kinetic energy to carnival precision.
6. Gravity Coaster - Loop-de-loops and vertical drops test roller coaster creations built to defy gravity, thrill riders, and hold the course.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Funny Faces - Symmetry comes alive in caricature form, where silly faces reflect perfect balance and mirror each other with whimsical flair.
2. It’s Delicious - Flavor meets fairground in a feast of invention as food cards collide to create new recipes-on-a-stick, built from scraps and spark.
3. Maze Craze - Angled paths and towering turns challenge navigators through a giant paper corn maze that bends, splits, and swirls in surprising symmetry.
4. Quilt Competition - Geometry stitches together vibrant shapes into patchwork patterns as a county fair quilt bursts with hexagons, triangles, and radiant design.
5. Burger Stack Attack - Sequencing takes center stage as towering burger builds stack high in a game of toppings, logic, and mealtime mayhem.
6. Fitness Challenge - Carnival contests become math in motion as jump counts, cone routes, and rope hops turn physical feats into playful data collection.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Funny Faces - Exaggerated portraits come to life in symmetrical detail as caricature artists sketch balance and bold expression.
2. Fair Food - Fractions find flavor as odd combinations create wild recipes-on-a-stick, stirred and served with mathematical flair.
3. Maze Math - Angles and direction transform a pathfinding challenge into a brain-bending journey through the nation’s largest corn maze.
4. Patchwork Precision - Shapes and symmetry stitch together a competition quilt where geometric flair meets visual rhythm.
5. Burger Order - Sequencing and speed collide as competitive eaters stack patties, pickles, and lettuce in time-based burger challenges.
6. Fairground Fitness - Data crunches and charts unfold as jump ropes whirl and cones scatter in a mathematics-fueled obstacle course.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. We’re Going to the Renaissance Fair! - Heraldic symbols and knightly shields transform into storytelling tokens of medieval identity and personal pride.
2. It’s a Celebration! - Bright posters burst with color and catchy slogans, drawing crowds to festive Chinese New Year parades and sparkling traditions.
3. Comic Con Shout-Out - Onomatopoeia echoes across the stage as caped characters leap into action with booming voices and scripted flair.
4. The Circus is Coming! - Watercolor wonders fill pages with acrobats, animals, and high-wire acts as a circus book springs to life through picture alone.
5. Lights, Camera, Action! - Commercials steal the spotlight in a dramatic showcase of persuasive pitches and fairground flair on the small screen.
6. The Grand Performance - Costumes, curtains, and cues transform a simple script into a showstopping stage play in a whirlwind of theatrical teamwork.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. A Fair and Gentle Knight - Historical fiction gallops into view as symbols and shields forge the past into stories told from the battlefield.
2. Let’s Celebrate! - Posters proclaim with pride as clever slogans and cultural color celebrate the joy of Chinese New Year traditions.
3. Comic Book Boom! - Onomatopoeia blasts across comic panels in zaps, pows, and whooshes of action-packed performance and speech.
4. Scene by Scene - Storyboards and dramatic dialogue chart the rise of a fair-themed skit, with every line a step toward center stage.
5. Spotlight Commercials - Persuasion plays out in front of the camera as taglines, characters, and flair advertise fairs with flash.

The Big Finale - A curtain call for original plays where teamwork, timing, and theatrical talent bring stories to life onstage.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (Block A)

1. Washed Up - A blueprint reveals a visionary tool, born of frustration and sketched into possibility.
2. Animate It - Sequential sketches blur into motion as flickering images echo the marvels of zoetropes.
3. Floating City - A buoyant metropolis rises from water, balancing weight, structure, and vision like an aquatic Atlantis.
4. Just a Touch - A curious chain of materials lights up the senses, echoing the first glimmers of touchscreens past.
5. Zip It - Zippers become engineered marvels, joining forces with simple machines to invent the unseen.
6. Full of Hot Air … Balloons - A heated current lifts color and wonder skyward in a delicate experiment of flight and density.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block A)

1. Put the Hammer Down - A contest of power pits strength and integers against gravity’s silent pull.
2. Ring Toss - Arcs and angles test precision as each throw weaves statistics into suspense.
3. Skee-Ball - Rolling trajectories bend around circles, chasing the logic of circumference with every score.
4. You CAN Do It! - Measured heaps and calculated structure raise pyramids of data and chance.
5. Pocket Algebra - Variables dodge and dart like midway competitors in an equation-fueled showdown.
6. Carnival Budgeting - Strategic spending and sly calculations collide in a simulated spree through fairground chaos.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block A)

1. Get Animated - A mechanical greeter comes to life, blending voice and motion into fairground spectacle.
2. Pageant of the Masters: Visual Communication - Frozen moments transform into living portraits, echoing paintings of ages past.
3. Underwater Music Festival - Lyrics ripple through waterlogged worlds, composing melody from the deep.
4. Dress to Impress - A pet from another planet struts in sci-fi couture, stitched from imagination’s edge.
5. Dollywood Festivals - Alliteration dances across themed events, branding celebration into carnival lore.
6. Moovin’ and Groovin’ - Unscripted gestures and theatrical flair bring dancefloor riddles to kinetic life.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (Block B)

1. Moving Walkways - A marvel of momentum carries figures across time, echoing the inertia of invention.
2. Ferris Wheel - Suspended structures whirl in slow revolutions, spun by the unseen grip of centripetal force.
3. Carousel - A balance of bodies and motion choreographs the rhythm of a spinning platform.
4. Cascade Slides - Sloped paths invite friction into a contest of design and descent.
5. You’ve Got Potential … Energy - Tension gathers, waiting to burst forth in a slingshot’s sudden sprint.
6. Picking Up Momentum - Loops and plunges thread gravity through coiled straw coasters in a kinetic cascade.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block B)

1. In Your Face - Symmetry exaggerates truth in whimsical distortions of celebrity caricature.
2. Fair Food - Fractions flavor culinary creations as wild food dreams are sliced into reality.
3. Fun House Maze - Geometry contorts into funhouse corridors where angles mislead and grids twist.
4. Quilting - Patterned precision stitches together triangles and transformations in colorful tradition.
5. Three-Legged Data - Footsteps become data points in a race of variables and statistical surprises.
6. Guess the Weight - Estimation takes the stage as mass and math merge under the carnival tent.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block B)

1. Renaissance Faires - A proposal pens time-travel tales rooted in research and medieval intrigue.
2. Holiday Fairs and Festivals - Imagined celebrations come to life through punchy slogans and persuasive posters.
3. Character Cards - Original personas crystallize into collectible cards, dripping with descriptive flair.
4. Pitch That Attraction - Enticing pitches summon crowds to fictional thrill rides in carnival showmanship.
5. Food Hat - Symbolism simmers atop sculpted headwear in edible homage to food-centric festivities.
6. Stage Directions - A brief drama unfolds, directed by the invisible hand of theatrical cues.

Featured Activity: Ribbon Ninja

Step into the shoes of an ancient ninja with this action-packed game that tests agility, strategy, and teamwork! Students are divided into ninjas and guardians. Ninjas wear ribbons and must evade guardians while trying to collect points by surviving elimination rounds. Guardians form a circle that shrinks over time, adding to the suspense. The game evolves as students switch roles, keeping everyone engaged and active.

Featured Activity: Flickin’ Chicken

In this laugh-out-loud relay game, students aim rubber chickens at a target to score points. Divided into teams, players run, throw, and strategize to outscore the competition. Variations add complexity—only certain body parts of the chicken may score, or players must bounce their chickens to count.

Complete Activity List

1. Ribbon Ninja: A high-energy tag game that builds agility and teamwork.
2. Flickin’ Chicken: Hilarious and active, this target-based relay game hones coordination.
3. Tic Tac Toe: Classic strategy revamped into a fast-paced team relay challenge.
4. Unicorn Rings: Toss and score in this magical game of skill and precision.
5. Cups: Team building and patience combine as students compete to create towering cup structures.
6. Chunk the Chicken: A cooperative, point-based game emphasizing communication and teamwork.
7. Card House Architects: Imaginative construction with giant playing cards sparks engineering creativity.
8. Human Tic-Tac-Toe: A life-sized twist on a familiar game develops strategy and physical coordination.
9. Creature Feature: Dice rolls and silly dances make this a hilarious game of chance and fun.
10. Draw by Numbers: Artistic skills meet math as students roll dice to complete animal drawings.
11. Tenzi Winzi Againzi: Fast-paced dice game develops focus and friendly competition.
12. Capture the Flag: A classic reimagined with dice for added twists and teamwork.
13. Left, Center, Right: Strategic dice game with interactive twists for nonstop fun.
14. Topple Tower: Relays and dice stacking teach precision and strategy.
15. Team Number Tower: Hands-on teamwork in a creative block-stacking competition.
16. Bounce Battle: A challenging ball game where strategy leads to victory.
17. Bingo: The timeless favorite, customized with fun twists to keep things exciting.
18. I Spy: Observation and speed come together in this classic pattern recognition game.
19. UNO: Card-matching fun with strategic variations to elevate gameplay.
20. Guesstures: Act, guess, and laugh in this charade-based team favorite.
21. Five-Second Rule: Think fast and speak faster in this brain-teasing response game.
22. Spot It: Observation skills are tested with fast-paced matching challenges.
23. Happy Salmon: High-energy, cooperative dancing fun for all!
24. Itzi: Wordplay meets quick thinking in this engaging vocabulary game.

Featured Activity: Human Battleship

Human Battleship brings the classic strategy game to life with students acting as “ships” on a giant grid while teammates toss foam balls over a curtain in an effort to score hits. As ships take damage, players shrink their space until they’re sunk and leave the board. This active game develops teamwork, spatial awareness, and critical thinking, all while getting kids moving. With each round, students refine their aim, adjust strategies, and learn to collaborate under pressure in a high-energy, highly memorable experience.

Featured Activity: Snorta

Snorta turns the classroom into a barnyard of laughter as students race to recall silly animal sounds tied to each player. With quick reactions and sharp listening skills, students must match cards and blurt out the correct sound before their opponent does. This fast-paced game hones auditory memory, focus, and verbal expression while encouraging creativity and laughter. Whether mooing, barking, or inventing new creature sounds, students connect with each other in a lively atmosphere that boosts communication skills and builds confidence.

Complete Activity List

1. Ribbon Ninja: A strategic, fast-paced game where students dodge and grab ribbons.
2. Flickin’ Chicken: Rubber chickens take center stage in this hilarious target game.
3. Tic Tac Toe Relay: Teams race to complete a human tic-tac-toe grid.
4. Snorta: Animal sounds spark laughter in this auditory memory game.
5. Chunk the Chicken: Teams use cooperation and timing to maximize their points.
6. Chain Reaction Sticks: Build the longest or most elaborate chain reaction with sticks.
7. Suspend: A thrilling balance game testing dexterity and patience.
8. Human Checkers: A life-sized take on the classic board game.
9. Big Spoons: A lively card-and-reflex game with giant props.
10. Human Battleship: Students act as ships in this tactical team game.
11. Yardzee: Oversized dice and classic Yahtzee rules make for larger-than-life fun.
12. Big Bananagrams: A giant twist on word puzzles.
13. Shuffle Dice: A mash-up of dice rolling and shuffleboard strategies.
14. Creature Feature: Dice rolling meets silly team dances.
15. Draw by Numbers: A creative and competitive drawing game with dice.
16. Tenzi Winzi Againzi: Fast-paced dice rolling with evolving goals.
17. Diced Apples: A witty, word-based game combining nouns and adjectives.
18. Capture the Flag: Dice-based movement spices up this classic competition.
19. Troubling Race: A human-sized board game full of surprises.
20. Dominoes: Traditional dominoes with creative twists.
21. Chinese Checkers: A geometric strategy game reinvented.
22. Face-Off: A competitive card game full of surprises.
23. Top Card: Observation and bluffing take center stage in this card-based challenge.
24. Slappy Card: A reflex-driven card game with customizable slap rules.

Featured Activity: Flickin’ Chicken

This uproarious game invites teams to toss rubber chickens in a high-stakes relay race, aiming for strategic targets under time pressure. On the surface, it's hilarious fun—but underneath, students are refining hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and focus. With fast-paced rounds and customizable rules (like scoring by body part or making chickens bounce to count), students learn how to adapt strategies, collaborate under pressure, and celebrate both successes and failures with humor.

The real magic? The post-game modifications led by students. Whether it's inventing new point systems or daring challenges, this activity ignites leadership, creativity, and ownership—all while squeals of laughter echo across the gym or playground.

Featured Activity: Animal Rings

In this surprisingly strategic ring toss game, students must land hoops on their “animal” teammate’s headgear—choosing between risky high-point throws or safer low-point scores. The twist? Teams must constantly assess whether to “bank” their rings or keep tossing for higher value. It’s a crash course in risk assessment, group decision-making, and gameplay adaptation.

Being the “animal” in the middle teaches empathy and patience, while ring-throwers must coordinate in real-time, learning to support and cheer one another. This activity builds team trust and emphasizes the value of every role, making it a favorite for reinforcing the importance of every team member.

Complete Activity List

1. Flickin’ Chicken – Toss rubber chickens at targets in a timed team relay to boost coordination and team spirit.
2. Tic Tac Toe – Flip water bottles onto a giant board to win with three in a row; develops strategy and aim.
3. Animal Rings – Land hoops on teammates in animal hats for points; builds coordination and strategic thinking.
4. Chunk the Chicken – Run and pass chickens in a laugh-out-loud relay game that teaches timing and cooperation.
5. Suspend – Work as a team to balance rods in a game of nerve and precision that sharpens patience and communication.
6. Laser Yarn – Build and crawl through “laser” courses of yarn without touching—an epic test of teamwork and problem-solving.
7. Battle Pong – Bounce balls into baskets with bonus challenges for coordination, prediction, and fun fitness.
8. Big Angry Birds – Launch plush birds with a mega slingshot to knock down “pig” structures; combines engineering and aim.
9. Chain Reaction Sticks – Create explosive chain reactions with craft sticks to explore energy, patience, and design.
10. Card House Architects – Stack cards in creative architectural challenges that reinforce planning and precision.
11. Human Battleship – Life-sized game where students become the ships and leaders direct hits; builds strategy and trust.
12. Shuffle-Dice – Slide colorful dice into scoring zones to combine math with finesse and strategic positioning.
13. Big Spoons – A larger-than-life version of Spoons that builds anticipation, focus, and social awareness.
14. Tenzi Winzi Againzi – Fast-paced dice rolling with group targets and rule twists that build grit and group support.
15. Racing Trouble – Life-sized board game race that mixes fitness, focus, and a twist on the classic Trouble game.
16. Guesstures – Act out clues without talking in this creative team guessing game that boosts nonverbal expression.
17. Five-Second Rule – Think fast and shout faster in this game that encourages quick thinking and vocabulary retrieval.
18. Sticking to It – Toss Velcro balls at dartboards in teams, strategizing for maximum points and good sportsmanship.
19. Faceoff – Add power cards to the game of War to create new strategic choices and classroom-wide movement.
20. Top Card – A bluffing and probability game where students guess their card based on others’ reactions and bid accordingly.
21. Slappy Card – Wild card slapping fun with a twist on Slapjack, reinforcing reaction time and attention to patterns.
22. Card-stacle Course – Move through card-throwing obstacle stations to challenge coordination and teamwork.
23. Capture the Animals – Move game pieces around a giant board to “rescue” plush toys; strategy meets movement.
24. Itzi – Word association game that builds language fluency and quick thinking with endless variation.

Featured Activity: Create a Sport

Imagine being part of a team tasked with inventing the next Olympic sensation. In this signature Game Day activity, students collaborate in teams to brainstorm, build, and play their own original sport using a huge selection of equipment—jump ropes, flying discs, inflatable hockey sticks, and more. The creative process demands teamwork, strategic planning, and problem-solving, and culminates in pitch presentations where students share why their sport belongs in the next Olympic Games. As students test, revise, and champion their creations, they develop confidence, communication, and critical analysis skills. This is hands-on learning with real-world parallels in design thinking, innovation, and leadership.

Featured Activity: Steeplechase

Obstacle course meets Olympic excitement in this exhilarating race of agility, endurance, and engineering. Students design and navigate steeplechase tracks using cones, jump ropes, desks, and even “water jumps” made with masking tape. They record times, strategize improvements, and compete in teams, learning about resilience, persistence, and performance under pressure. The joy comes not only from racing, but from supporting teammates, cheering each other on, and redesigning the course to enhance difficulty and fun. This activity builds gross motor skills, creative thinking, and a sense of achievement—perfect for high-energy learners.

Complete Activity List

1. Soccer – Students play a global favorite while practicing teamwork, communication, and spatial awareness.
2. Basketball – A dynamic team sport that develops agility, coordination, and strategic gameplay.
3. Football – Non-contact, flag-based fun that builds passing accuracy, positioning, and sportsmanship.
4. Volleyball – Students learn to bump, set, and spike in this net game promoting timing and team roles.
5. Car Racing – Teams race in cardboard “cars” using jump ropes and wax paper to explore engineering and cooperation.
6. Ultimate – This flying disc game fosters movement, fair play, and strategic decision-making.
7. Lacrosse – A creative take using butterfly nets and plastic balls to develop hand-eye coordination and teamwork.
8. Billiards – Mini pool-table play using pencils and marbles to teach angles, planning, and fine motor skills.
9. Bowling – A classic game adapted for team tournaments that builds scoring strategy and precision.
10. Footbag – Also known as hacky sack, students compete for control, balance, and rhythm.
11. Tennis – Played with racquetballs and bare hands, this version emphasizes reflexes and target accuracy.
12. Bocce Ball – Using marbles, students master the art of strategy and spatial measurement.
13. Create a Sport – Students invent a brand-new game, building creativity, consensus, and presentation skills.
14. Mini Shuffleboard – Gliding chips or marbles to score zones boosts hand control and tactical planning.
15. Mini Pinball – Students build their own pinball machines to explore mechanics, design, and scoring logic.
16. Tiny Plinko – Game-show-style probability play where students create boards and earn points.
17. Track and Field Relay – A timed race where baton-passing teaches timing, pacing, and support.
18. Badminton – Played kneeling or with giant birdies, this fun version develops aim and quick reaction.
19. Bandy – A Nordic sport adapted for indoors with inflatable sticks and wax-paper “skates” for balance and control.
20. Cricket – A strategic bat-and-ball game that introduces students to international sports culture.
21. Luta de Galo – A hilarious one-foot hopping game from Brazil that sharpens balance and agility.
22. Steeplechase – Navigate hurdles, jumps, and twists in a team course-building and racing challenge.
23. Lu-Lu Dice – A Hawaiian-inspired counting game using custom “dice” that encourages focus and math fluency.
24. Kolowis Awithlaknannai – A Zuni board game of strategy and foresight similar to checkers but rich in cultural roots.

Featured Activity: Booger Flicking

Gross meets genius in this slime-filled activity where students make their own gooey “boogers” and compete to flick them at a target with pinpoint precision. By mixing Borax, glue, and green food coloring, students create realistic snot and engage in a silly yet strategic aiming game that builds fine motor skills and coordination. While the laughter flows, so does the learning—students explore basic chemistry through hands-on experimentation and discover how mucus acts as a powerful defense system for our bodies. It’s messy, memorable, and surprisingly meaningful science that kids won’t forget!

Featured Activity: Eaters of the Dead

In this scavenger-inspired challenge, students use chopsticks and tweezers to remove modeling clay “flesh” from animal skeletons in a race to see who can clean the bones fastest. Before the race begins, teams mold and shape the clay over their skeletons—adding strategy, creativity, and suspense to the competition. Beyond the fun, this activity teaches kids about decomposers and the critical role scavengers play in nature’s food web. It’s an unforgettable blend of biology, anatomy, and tactile learning—with just the right amount of gross-out appeal.

Complete Activity List

1. Spider-Rama: Design spiders and compete in a sticky web game to learn about arachnids and their ecosystems.
2. Gutsy Anatomy Challenge: Build life-sized games to explore the body's systems and their interconnectedness.
3. Spitting Llamas: Engineer launching devices inspired by llamas' defensive tactics.
4. Nose Garbage: Discover the science of mucus through trivia and Gooey Louie gameplay.
5. It’s Catching: Learn about germs and immunity in a fast-paced magnetic scavenger hunt.
6. Booger Flicking: Create and launch slime "boogers" to test accuracy and understand bodily defense mechanisms.
7. Rolling With It: Embark on a relay race inspired by dung beetles and their unique ecological role.
8. It’s All Boiling Up: Solve challenges while avoiding "boil" explosions in this relay game.
9. Toss Your Cookies: Practice coordination and fitness in a fake-vomit toss competition.
10. Fly in the Soup: Remove insect replicas from rice bowls to understand food safety and cleanliness.
11. From Chew to Poo: Play a trivia game and explore digestion with Ker-Ploopy.
12. Eaters of the Dead: Race to uncover scavenger animal behaviors and ecological importance.
13. The Art of Gross: Create wild, gross-inspired art using unconventional techniques.
14. Gross Picnic: Design bizarre food cards and play a customized Slamwich game.
15. Let’s Get Festive: Compete in an orange-throwing festival simulation using foam balls.
16. Disgusting Digestion: Rotate through stations to explore the digestive system’s 30-foot journey.
17. Tastes Like Chicken: Act out unusual foods in a hilarious charades game with a rubber chicken.
18. Buzzing Around: Relay race with Fly Eyes glasses to mimic the compound vision of flies.
19. Gross Out Game Show: Test trivia knowledge in a Jeopardy-style game with gross facts.
20. But They Are So Loveable: Create disgusting animals inspired by real-world adaptations.
21. Repulsive Records: Break records in wacky challenges like rubber band ball creation.
22. Silent But Deadly: Add twists to a fart card game for endless laughs and learning.
23. Filthy Animal Habits: Learn about bizarre animal behaviors through a dynamic game of tag.
24. Here Comes the Scatologist: Match poop models to animals to understand their diets and habitats.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Imagine If You Had Animal Feet - Jumping lines become runways as different creatures take the leap — each bound compared to the wild feats of rabbits, kangaroo rats, and bullfrogs.
2. What Big Eyes You Have! - In a world of shifting sights, animal-inspired vision transforms the ordinary into a vivid blur of predator and prey.
3. It’s All About Balance - The body becomes a puzzle of weight and will as balance beams and wobbly towers test the gravity-defying skills of future biologists.
4. The Nose Knows! - Scent trails twist through air and memory in a sensory lab where every smell has a story and every sniff could be the clue.
5. Awesome Animal Adaptations - Evolution takes center stage in a design studio of nature, where traits are tools and imagination turns into survival strategy.
6. The Better to Hear You With! - A chorus of hidden sounds becomes a playground of echolocation as unseen animals echo their way through the wild.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Imagine If You Had Animal Feet - Athletic feats meet anatomical marvels as human leaps are measured against the daring jumps of nature’s greatest springers.
2. What Big Eyes You Have! - Insect lenses and nighttime hues paint a new perception as sight mutates into something alien, yet astonishingly precise.
3. It’s All About Balance - Physical tension and symmetry play out on makeshift arenas where physics balances with fun.
4. The Nose Knows! - A scented puzzle of identity unfolds where noses aren’t just for sniffing, but for decoding the biology of beasts.
5. Awesome Animal Adaptations - Ingenious inventions of fur, claw, and beak shape a laboratory of creatures custom-built for survival.
6. The Better to Hear You With! - Sound becomes sight in this game of sonar, where creatures navigate the unseen through rhythmic reverberation.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Feet and Hands! - A measuring game where body parts replace rulers and the classroom becomes a land of legendary guesswork and ancient tools.
2. Making Change - A cashier’s counter buzzes with coins and calculation as playful transactions dance through denominations.
3. How Low Can You Go? - Numbers dive and disappear in a limbo of logic where lower always wins and nimble minds duck beneath the bar.
4. Crunch Those Numbers! - Math morphs into strategy as a high-stakes battle of symbols erupts with every equation revealed.
5. Two of a Kind! - Matching becomes a memory race, as hidden pairs flicker through cards and the hunt begins.
6. Answer Me This - A rapid-fire contest of math wits where correct answers are currency and quick thinking wins the pot.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Feet and Hands! - Creative guesses clash with precision in a contest of ancient measures and new discoveries.
2. Making Change - A mini-economy springs to life with clinking coins and quick exchanges in the role of a modern-day merchant.
3. How Low Can You Go? - Numbers twist and tumble toward zero in a test of calculated restraint and strategic subtractions.
4. Crunch Those Numbers - Competitive math unfolds like a card game, where each symbol drawn shifts the fate of the table.
5. Think Quick - Lightning reflexes and sharp arithmetic converge in a fast-paced showdown of mental agility.
6. What’s the Solution? - Problem-solving turns competitive as teams scramble to find the nearest path to mathematical truth.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Character Mash-U-Up - Fantasy comes alive in a surreal parade of creatures, part hero, part villain, stitched together in a carnival of imagination.
2. Give Me a Time and Place - Story settings unfold as tiny worlds in a triangle of time, place, and mystery.
3. What’s It All About? - A storytelling circle spins with meaning as message and moral bubble up from the heart of old tales.
4. I’m in a Mood - Emotion bursts onto the scene in a game where tone transforms the tale and feelings rewrite the plot.
5. What’s Gonna Happen? - Clues point and twist toward hidden truths as wild guesses turn into curious revelations.
6. We’re All in This Together - Familiar fairy tales are fractured and rebuilt into performances where cooperation is the only way to reach “happily ever after.”

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Character Mashup - Unlikely combinations spark strange new protagonists, where swapped features give rise to never-before-seen heroes.
2. Give Me a Time and Place - Triangular stages unfold with drama as backdrop and era breathe life into unfolding tales.
3. What’s It All About? - Themes drift to the surface through symbols and subplots, drawing meaning from the bones of the story.
4. I’m In a Mood - A storytelling battle of tone and expression casts each tale in a different emotional light.
5. What’s Gonna Happen? - The unknown lurks behind every card and every clue as predictions become portals to possibility.
6. We’re All in This Together - In a grand theatrical twist, well-known stories splinter into ensemble acts fueled by creativity and camaraderie.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. One Little Spark - Charged particles leap from fingertips as static forces spark against tin and foam.
2. Flipping Fantastic! - A flicker of motion animates the past as scenes come alive in a handmade flipbook.
3. It’s a Classic! - Timeless toys bounce, roll, and stack in a lively experiment with force and motion.
4. Play Ball! - Bases are set and teamwork is tested in a high-energy game of invented play.
5. Blast Off! - Rocket tubes rattle and launch with force as air and thrust send objects skyward.
6. What’s That Sound? - Noisemakers echo in rhythm as a picture book’s story is told through sound alone.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. One Little Spark - A burst of static reveals the invisible forces that once electrified curious minds like Franklin’s.
2. Lights, Camera, Action! - Illusions spin to life as moving images tell tales in a zoetrope of wonder.
3. It’s a Classic! - Physics unfolds in marble runs and flicks of the wrist as retro games test motion and aim.
4. Play Ball! - Athletic ingenuity is put to the test as bat, ball, and base form a challenge of strategy and movement.
5. Blast Off! - Rockets hiss and soar as thrust propels invention sky-high in a dramatic test of trajectory.
6. What’s That Sound? - Sound effects underscore every turn of a tale, bringing picture book pages to auditory life.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. A Lotta Lines - Twisting yarn becomes the language of geometry in a canvas of directional design.
2. It’s All the Same to Me - Patterns emerge where sameness reigns, as shapes align in a harmony of matching parts.
3. Three Sides to Every Triangle - Triangular puzzles hide stories of balance and symmetry waiting to be unlocked.
4. Turning in Circles - Circular shapes roll into view, tracing paths that curve and loop with precision.
5. It’s Hip to Be Square! - Gridded designs march in unison as symmetry and structure build a world of squares.
6. Imagining Geometric Art - Geometry takes flight as lines, shapes, and symmetry coalesce in original artistic visions.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. A Lotta Lines - An artist’s thread traces infinite paths as mathematical relationships spring from taut yarn.
2. It’s All the Same to Me - Similar figures stand tall in perfect proportion, revealing the quiet rhythm of congruence.
3. It’s Hip to Be Square! - Squares and angles dance in visual harmony, composing masterpieces of measured design.
4. Three Sides to Every Triangle - Triangles unfold in all their variety, each side a clue in a story of shape and identity.
5. Turning in Circles - Parts of a circle are named, traced, and measured as form and function spin into view.
6. Imagining Geometric Art - Precision and imagination collide in an exhibition of geometric expression and creative structure.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Party Like a Dinosaur! - A roaring celebration echoes with the boom and pop of prehistoric party sounds.
2. Incredible Illustrators - Colors and strokes swirl as book pages open windows into the minds of illustrators.
3. It’s Alive! - Silent pages whisper stories as picture books speak through images alone.
4. Socks That Talk - Characters take shape in fuzzy fabric as voices are stitched into sock puppets.
5. Creative Masterpieces - Ideas bloom and sparkle as glue and glitter turn into expressions of originality.
6. Fact or Fiction? - Imagination and truth trade places in a quiz-show clash of fact and fantasy.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Party Like a Dinosaur! - Thundering feet and crashing piñatas echo with onomatopoeia in a dino-sized celebration.
2. Incredible Illustrators - Visual storytelling unfolds as the secrets of illustration leap from every vibrant frame.
3. It’s Alive! - Silent tales spring to life in scenes that speak without words, guided by observation and inference.
4. Socks That Talk - Puppets find their voice as personified creations speak with clever flair and felt features.
5. Creative Masterpieces - Globs of glue, bursts of sparkle, and wild ideas converge into original works of expression.
6. That’s a Wrap! - Stories are rewritten and retold with twists, turns, and new endings that surprise and delight.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (Block A)

1. The Power of Flight - Aircraft designs mimic avian wings to glide through air with minimal drag.
2. Eye See You - A vision game shifts between monocular and binocular sight to simulate survival tactics.
3. A Great Balancing Act - Bodies sway like hawks in flight, guided by their hidden sense of balance.
4. The Nose Knows - Scents unlock memories in a sniff-and-remember game of aromatic recall.
5. Listen Carefully - Echoes in the dark guide players through a world where sound replaces sight.
6. Sticky Fingers - Frogs inspire the creation of friction-defying feet for climbing and gripping.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block A)

1. Is It a Deal? - Game theory tests risk and reward as contestants navigate scenarios of chance.
2. Come On Down! - Price tags prompt estimations in a showcase showdown of grocery goods.
3. Spin Your Luck - Probability dances with unpredictability in a high-stakes game of chance.
4. Minute to Fill It - Measuring challenges unfold in fast-paced contests of timing and volume.
5. Cracking Codes - Secret messages emerge from encrypted patterns built on logic and math.
6. Sweep the Market - Budgeting strategies collide with speed as a grocery game unfolds.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block A)

1. Quite the Character - Mythical beings come to life, shaped by ancient tales and curious minds.
2. Set the Scene - Dice cast imagined landscapes where stories unfold in unpredictable places.
3. Feeling Conflicted - Emotions clash in dramatic scripts where characters reach a turning point.
4. Feeling Moody - Ambiance is everything in restaurant menus designed to match a literary tone.
5. Signs from the Future - Foreshadowing sneaks into symbolic signs that point to what’s ahead.
6. Building on Your Ideas - Adventure stories branch in multiple directions in a narrative maze.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (Block B)

1. Wheel of Life - A spinning illusion brings Victorian animation to life in a circle of still frames.
2. Walk the Dog - Yo-yos swing with the pull of gravity and the physics of centripetal motion.
3. In Living Color - Visible light scatters into rainbows as screens flicker with chromatic design.
4. Following Directions - Algorithms and step-by-step logic transform words into working code.
5. In the Near Future - Tomorrow’s tech takes shape in wearables that react to heat and touch.
6. Fast Forward - Astronautics leap ahead in imagined missions to explore distant galaxies.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block B)

1. On the Line - Geometry stretches across the page in expressive, emotional lines of art.
2. Fibonacci Fun - Spirals unwind in nature’s sequence as math and aesthetics intertwine.
3. A Versatile Shape - Triangles transform as structures shift and stabilize in unexpected ways.
4. Let’s Roll with It - Circles spin into form as compasses carve arcs and paths of movement.
5. That’s Your Perspective - Vanishing points warp dimensions in surreal, angled illusions.
6. Chiliagons and Megagons - Sided shapes grow extreme in polygons that test the limits of space.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block B)

1. Write It Down - Keyhole windows reveal vivid scenes pulled from the depths of memory.
2. Sending a Message - Logos hide deeper meaning as branding becomes a form of language.
3. A Curated Collection - Exhibits take shape in galleries where objects tell their own stories.
4. Let’s Draw - Book pages come alive in illustrated spreads bursting with visual narrative.
5. Preserving the Past - Chronology takes form as historic events are sequenced in time.

Technically Speaking - Instructions unfold in structured prose that guides a game to life.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Dancing Magnetism - Magnetic wands reveal hidden forces as colorful dancers twirl across a tilted stage without a single touch.
2. The World of the Robot - Tiny robots vibrate across textured museum floors, navigating a maze of smooth, slick, and scratchy surprises.
3. Gone Golfin’ - A miniature golf ball embarks on a wild ride, zigzagging through cardboard fairways shaped by the invisible power of push and pull.
4. A Balancing Act - Unsteady towers teeter on the brink as sculptures demand precision and patience to stay upright in a test of equilibrium.
5. What Goes Up Must Come Down - Pom-poms rocket skyward and tumble back to Earth, mimicking real-life reentry missions in a race against gravity.
6. Newton Knows All - Objects zoom, halt, and collide in a museum of motion where Newton’s laws rule the halls.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Magical Magnetics - Paperclip dancers spring to life, gliding across stages powered by unseen magnetic energy.
2. Motion Matters - Textured tracks challenge a rolling golf ball, revealing how even tiny bumps can alter the journey of motion.
3. Golfing Fun - Forces and friction play together as museum guests engineer wild mini-golf adventures full of curves, slopes, and surprises.
4. Keeping It Balanced - Sculptures stretch and sway as balance is tested by bold designs and daring choices.
5. Target Landing - Protective pods plummet toward the ground, simulating high-stakes spacecraft landings with every drop.
6. Fun with Force - Ramps transform into testing grounds where the strength of a push can launch objects into thrilling arcs.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Blooming Creativity - Vibrant petals stretch and swirl in a celebration of organic shapes inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s close-up florals.
2. A Work of Art - Characters emerge from triangles and circles, parading across colorful landscapes in the whimsical spirit of Joan Miró.
3. Don’t Be a Square! - A world of straight edges is turned upside down as bold shapes leap from everyday objects into the extraordinary.
4. A Work of Shape Art - Layers of cut shapes dance across paper, forming abstract masterpieces filled with contrast and imagination.
5. Dot to Dot - Patterns of precision come alive in a sea of dots, echoing the joyful repetition of Yayoi Kusama’s polka-dot universe.
6. Henri Matisse and the Spiral - Spirals swirl and unfold in paper sculptures that twist into movement and emotion, echoing Matisse’s graceful cuts.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block A)

1. It’s Organic in Nature - Wavy lines bloom into oversized flowers, capturing the flowing elegance of nature through Georgia O’Keeffe’s lens.
2. Playful Parallels - Hidden lines weave through abstract scenes as students secretly embed math into Miró-inspired masterpieces.
3. Fun with Frank - Squares and rectangles stack, flip, and rotate in bold tribute to Frank Stella’s structured yet expressive style.
4. Piet’s Prints - Black lines divide vibrant blocks of color in a Mondrian-esque play of balance, order, and simplicity.
5. With a Dot Dot Here - Repeated patterns burst into view as dots form arrays, creating artwork filled with rhythm and harmony.
6. Spiraling Elegance - Paper spirals stretch into towering forms, merging geometry with artistic flair in museum-worthy creations.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block A)

1. Driving Messages - Museum billboards burst with color and 3D flair, delivering bold themes through eye-catching roadside designs.
2. You’re Invited! - Pop-up invitations bloom with excitement, offering a sneak peek into mysterious exhibits and thrilling museum adventures.
3. Words, Words, Words - Vocabulary springs to life in zany games where each new word unlocks a door to understanding.
4. A Gross Message - Gooey, grimy, and gory product tags transform museum souvenirs into irresistible oddities.
5. A Guided Tour - Descriptive phrases paint vivid scenes as museum guides lead the way through exhibits filled with wonder.
6. Meet Me at the Gift Shop - Imaginative souvenirs sparkle with marketing charm, inviting visitors to bring a piece of the museum home.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block A)

1. Driving Messages - Agamograph billboards flicker between fossil and fury as museum themes spring to life with every passing glance.
2. You’re Invited - Descriptive invitations unfold into miniature museums, filled with color, mystery, and anticipation.
3. Sell That Exhibit - Sales pitches ignite with imagination as museum staff unveil must-see wonders with persuasive flair.
4. A Disgusting Message - Outrageous advertisements push boundaries, daring visitors to discover the grossest exhibit in town.
5. A Guided Tour - Docents narrate with flair, transforming quiet halls into dramatic journeys of sight, sound, and story.
6. Meet Me at the Gift Shop - Products and price tags collide in creative displays designed to turn visitors into collectors.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Chomp, Chase, and Escape - A high-energy tag game reveals the predator’s cunning and the prey’s agility in a lively chase through wild terrain.
2. Whose Scat is That? - A walk through a museum of droppings uncovers curious clues and surprising stories hidden in animal waste.
3. Critter Connections - A circle of yarn, traits, and teamwork weaves a web of interdependence as museum visitors uncover life’s hidden links.
4. Wild About Conservation - Eye-catching displays call out in color and cause, persuading a museum crowd to protect endangered creatures.
5. Super Insects - A bug laboratory bursts with imagination as wings, legs, and pincers combine to form creatures never seen before.
6. Ant Colony Challenge - Towering tunnels rise and wobble as a colony of ants works in sync to build a shelter fit for a queen.

Exploration (Science) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Predators on the Prowl - A survival showdown unfolds as lightning-fast prey and cunning hunters race through an ecosystem in balance.
2. Whose Scat is That? - A museum floor of droppings dares sleuths to crack the case of who left what behind.
3. Creature Features - Evolution’s gallery displays wild adaptations that win the game of life across every station of the museum floor.
4. Voices of the Wild - Posters roar with urgency and design as artists champion endangered animals with striking calls to action.
5. Battle of the Bugs - A bug battleground pits imaginative insects against each other in a contest of strength, speed, and survival.
6. Ant-gineers - Underground tunnels sprawl and stretch as ant architects build their world one chamber at a time.

Math Matters (Math) – (K–1, Block B)

1. Ten Items or Less - A grocery store race tests minds and carts alike, balancing budgets and building designs in a quest to carry more.
2. Playgrounds for All - Creative architects rise to the challenge of height and structure, crafting whimsical playgrounds that stretch toward the sky.
3. An Angled Maze - A pixel-perfect maze unfolds with every turn, angles and creativity guiding visitors through a museum game world.
4. A Minus Mission - Subtraction sparks adventure as explorers dodge danger and escape exhibits by unlocking hidden number paths.
5. Making Estimations - Shrouded displays and clever guesses challenge guests to sharpen their wits as they estimate what’s just out of sight.
6. I Know That Number! - A flurry of numbers whirls through a museum game show, where recognition and speed crown the swiftest mind.

Math Matters (Math) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Let’s Roll - A blueprint for better shopping carts emerges from a fusion of design, budget cuts, and mathematical ingenuity.
2. City Museum - An architect’s dream takes shape in straws and symmetry as museum structures climb with geometric flair.
3. What’s Your Angle? - Right turns rule in a game-inspired maze where angles open pathways and strategy shapes success.
4. Operation Exploration - Numbers fly and calculations compete as explorers crack codes hidden deep in exhibit math missions.
5. Aim, Estimate, and Fire! - A catapult contest launches creativity and precision in a museum of momentum and math.
6. Data Discoveries - A carnival of graphs and games reveals data’s hidden patterns beneath the fanfare and flashing lights.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (K–1, Block B)

1. New Face, New Place - The Mona Lisa finds a new home as her mysterious smile travels through forests, cities, and fairytale lands.
2. The Pharaoh’s Puzzle Mystery - Ancient symbols whisper secrets as hieroglyphs come alive in a gallery of puzzling picture messages.
3. Exhibit Mayhem - A museum’s grand opening teeters on the edge as scrambled signs and scattered pieces call for last-minute order.
4. Shipwreck Explorers - Waves crash and treasures glimmer as voices from the deep bring a sunken scene to life through vivid descriptions.
5. Frozen in Action! - A living sculpture garden erupts with verbs as statues leap, twist, and tumble in silent, expressive motion.
6. Shh! It’s a Secret - Mysterious murmurs echo through the halls as quiet sculptures share ancient legends in whispered dialogue.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (2–5, Block B)

1. Mona Smiles - Settings and emotions collide on canvas as faces and landscapes reshape the mystery behind the world’s most famous smile.
2. Hieroglyphic Puzzle Challenge - Cryptic symbols and ancient clues transform the museum into a decoding arena of lost messages.
3. Set It Up - Blueprints unfold and instructions are drafted as a traveling exhibit is staged with precision and flair.
4. Sunken Treasure - Echoes of the deep rise in voices and sketches as divers recount the silent story of a wreck long buried.
5. Freeze Frame - An action-packed tableau freezes in time as verbs leap from the shadows in dramatic, statue-like poses.
6. The Statue’s Secret - Whispers from marble mouths reveal forgotten fables and riddles in a gallery of sculptures with something to say.

Block A

Exploration (Science) – (Block A)

1. Exhibit It - A kinetic burst of energy transforms a static museum floor into a game of calculated motion.
2. Magnets and Mazes - Magnetic forces guide unseen hands through a maze of twists and turns beneath imagined catacombs.
3. Reentry - Momentum and inertia collide in a simulated descent through the frictional fury of Earth’s atmosphere.
4. Tiny Golf - Miniature fairways transform into a proving ground for Newton’s laws, where angles and force tell the story.
5. Vehicle Launch System - Stored energy awakens in a blast of propulsion, sending creations skyward from a miniature launchpad.
6. Static Statues - Suspended in delicate balance, museum statues test the art of stillness against the pull of invisible forces.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block A)

1. Pythago-Art - Triangles and squares align in a geometric dance inspired by ancient theorems and modern imagination.
2. Agamograph - Rotating panels reveal shifting scenes in a world of illusion, geometry, and motion.
3. Polygon Portrait - A faceted face emerges from layered polygons, reflecting both identity and mathematical form.
4. Radial Remix - Patterns whirl into symmetrical spirals, echoing the rhythm of mathematics and design.
5. Game Night! - Strategy and probability ignite in a spirited competition where every move is a calculated risk.
6. Morphin! - Shapes dissolve and reassemble in a mathematical metamorphosis of angles, colors, and creativity.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block A)

1. Bill Bored - A museum billboard bursts with color to spark curiosity and set the mood with glowing persuasion.
2. Say It - A commercial voice echoes through the airwaves, blending information and allure in a pitch-perfect message.
3. Living History - Echoes from the past step forward as history’s voices speak anew in an improvised museum of personas.
4. Through the Gift Shop - A gallery of wonders ends in a shop of stories, where clever packaging and prose unite.
5. Docent Improv - Museum guides go off-script, channeling knowledge and wit to charm the crowd.
6. Museum on the Move - Traveling exhibits roll into action, complete with setups, scripts, and scenes from a museum without walls.

Block B

Exploration (Science) – (Block B)

1. Eco-Coral - Sculptures rise from the ocean floor, built for life to claim and coral to crown with living color.
2. Bee Helpful - A pollinator’s flight becomes a game of strategy and symbiosis, where all players can thrive.
3. Eye See You - Survival hangs in the balance as vision shifts, blurring the line between hunter and hunted.
4. Playful Paws - Wild instincts meet human innovation in the design of toys inspired by creature behaviors.
5. Naturally Inspired - Nature’s genius whispers to inventors who mimic its brilliance to solve tomorrow’s problems.
6. Ant-gineers - A colony of ants navigates tunnels to reshape their terrain, building a tiny world of ordered chaos.

Math Matters (Math) – (Block B)

1. Trike - Wheels spin across the museum floor in a race against time, where every second is measured in feet per thrill.
2. Coded Clues - Hidden equations unlock secret messages in a ciphered museum of mathematics and mystery.
3. PEMDAS in Action - A deck of cards shuffles into calculated chaos, where order reigns in the world of operations.
4. Cart Craze - Prisms stack and rearrange in the redesign of a cart that’s all about volume and velocity.
5. Bluff Me - Probability and persuasion clash in a bluffing battle of chance, risk, and mathematical wit.
6. Fill the Space - Area comes alive in a strategic showdown, where geometry governs the rules of conquest.

Spreading the Word (Language & Literacy) – (Block B)

1. Handle with Care - A mysterious artifact is carefully transported across obstacles, guided only by written words.
2. Are You Smiling? - Enigmatic portraits spark debates as artists defend their vision in a gallery of hidden meanings.
3. You-seum - A future exhibit captures the essence of self, preserved in artifacts from lives still unfolding.
4. Nonsense Museum - Absurdities abound in an exhibit where humor, language, and imagination take center stage.
5. Think Fast - Words whirl in a timed race of synonyms and antonyms, where quick wit leads to victory.
6. Create, Compete, and Captivate - Pitch-perfect storytelling takes the spotlight in a contest of plots, twists, and triumphs.

Featured Activity: A Beautiful Brain

This striking STEAM activity invites students to explore brain anatomy through the eyes of both a neurologist and an artist. Inspired by the work of Elizabeth Jameson, who transformed her own MRI brain scans into artwork, students use watercolor techniques to create their own scan-inspired masterpieces. Using white crayons and watercolor resist techniques, they replicate the textures and complexity of the human brain while learning about neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis.

Beyond the science and art integration, this activity fosters empathy and introspection. As students reflect on how the brain works—and how it sometimes doesn’t—they begin to see medical imaging not just as diagnostics, but as human stories. It’s a powerful gateway into the mind-body connection and promotes artistic expression as a form of wellness and understanding. A perfect fusion of science, art, and emotional growth, this activity leaves students with a personal, visual take on medical science.

Featured Activity: Healing Hands

Ready for the operating room? Students take on the role of surgeons in this adrenaline-fueled dexterity challenge. At four different "surgery stations," teams use tweezers, toothpicks, and other tools to complete high-precision medical tasks within a one-minute countdown. Students rotate roles as surgeon, anesthesiologist, recorder, and technician, mirroring real-life OR teamwork while sharpening fine motor skills, communication, and time management.

This simulation immerses learners in the high-stakes world of surgery while keeping the atmosphere fun and collaborative. Whether stitching yarn through chipboard or extracting rice from beans, every task hones hand-eye coordination and problem-solving under pressure. It’s a favorite among students for its energy and competition—and a standout for instructors aiming to foster real-world career awareness and 21st-century skills development.

Complete Activity List

1. A Beautiful Brain – Students use watercolor techniques to transform MRI scans into stunning brain art while learning about neurology and the power of perspective.
2. Bionic Ears – Teams design hearing devices using creative materials, combining biology and engineering to address real-life hearing challenges.
3. Nano Nano – Students build mazes to model how nanobots might navigate the human body, promoting critical thinking in biotechnology.
4. What Ails You? – An interactive trivia relay where teams race to answer questions about the human body, reinforcing anatomy through active play.
5. Finding the Key – Students create and play custom “keyhole surgery” games, exploring minimally invasive surgical techniques and tool use.
6. Train Your Brain – Groups enhance their memory and logic with the Hands game, then create custom cards for added challenge and fun.
7. Ready, Set, Go! – Students use the Shaky Sketch game to explore how the motor cortex controls body movement in a test of focus and control.
8. Kill the Germs – Students build 3D germ models and learn how diseases mutate, making microbiology creative, memorable, and fun.
9. Medical Advancements – Learners research and design Top Trump-style cards featuring medical breakthroughs from the 20th and 21st centuries.
10. An Illustrative Career – Students step into the role of medical illustrators and create museum-ready infographics on anatomy and wellness.
11. Helping Hands – Teams design assistive devices for everyday tasks, deepening empathy and problem-solving with inclusive design thinking.
12. Healing Hands – Four timed "surgery" challenges develop dexterity, communication, and attention to detail in a high-energy lab setting.
13. Healthy Hands – Students complete athletic trials to explore sports medicine careers and assess coordination, strength, and flexibility.
14. Beat It! – Circuit training stations get hearts pumping as students explore cardiovascular health and the role of physical activity in wellness.
15. Feel the Rush – A thrilling group relay teaches students how adrenaline works and the role of hormones in the body’s stress response.
16. Do Snot Play That Card – A hilarious card game teaches students about allergens, mucus, and the immune system through engaging game play.
17. What’s My Diagnosis? – Students act out medical conditions in charades-style fun, building vocabulary and diagnostic reasoning.
18. Feel Better Soon! – Learners create feel-good kits and commercials as child life specialists working to reduce stress in pediatric patients.
19. Play is Therapy – Student groups design physical and occupational therapy games that strengthen motor skills and coordination.
20. Bone Blitz – Students memorize bones while competing in a fast-paced physical challenge that promotes kinesthetic learning.
21. Super Foods – Students research nutrition and design superhero-themed characters that promote healthy food choices.
22. It’s Boiling Up – A relay and probability game inspired by skin boils and the immune response that turns pathology into play.
23. Think Fast, Keep Calm – In this fast-paced dice game, students build focus and decision-making under pressure like real ER doctors.
24. Talk It Out – Students design therapeutic board games that promote conversation, empathy, and mental health awareness.

Featured Activity: Ann Makosinski – Help Others!

In this inventive and empathy-fueled challenge, students take inspiration from Ann Makosinski, a teen inventor who created a light powered by body heat to help her friend in the Philippines study after dark. Students brainstorm real-life problems affecting specific people or communities, then use recyclables, craft supplies, and simple engineering techniques to prototype a device that could help solve the issue.

This project is as much about design thinking as it is about human-centered problem solving. Students move from identifying needs to sketching, modeling, and presenting their invention to classmates. They explore how invention can start with caring about someone else—and how even simple tools can have life-changing potential. Students walk away with more than just a prototype; they gain a sense of agency and a model for compassionate innovation.

Featured Activity: Easton LaChappelle – Give a Hand!

Inspired by Easton LaChappelle, who at 14 built a robotic hand from household materials, students work in pairs to design a functioning prosthetic hand using chipboard, straws, and string. Then, in a thrilling relay challenge, they compete to pick up and transport objects using only their robotic hands.

This activity blends STEM engineering with empathetic innovation, showing students how simple mechanics can solve real-life challenges. The narrative around LaChappelle’s mission to make affordable prosthetics gives students a deeper sense of purpose in their design. Along the way, they build fine motor skills, learn about kinematics, and experience the joy of making a tangible difference through design.

Complete Activity List

1. Ann Makosinski – Help Others! – Design a device to solve a real-world problem using recyclable materials, encouraging empathy-driven innovation.
2. Easton LaChappelle – Give a Hand! – Engineer a working robotic hand and race to complete a relay challenge, fostering teamwork and mechanical design skills.
3. Philo Farnsworth – Help Me! – Collaborate in a high-energy game simulating how ideas spread, encouraging creative thinking and historical understanding of media.
4. Yash Gupta – I Can See Clearly Now! – Play a vision-challenging drawing game to understand the value of eyeglasses and the power of reuse and donation.
5. Kid President – Inspire Me! – Create and share kindness cards inspired by Kid President’s pep talks, nurturing emotional intelligence and communication.
6. Katie Stagliano – Feed Me! – Use a farming board game to explore food insecurity and design nutritious meals from garden crops, linking health and service learning.
7. Caine Monroy – Play With Me! – Build arcade-style games using recycled materials, developing creativity, engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking.
8. Mikaila Ulmer – Don’t Fear Me! – Use a game-based activity to reframe fears into positives, inspired by a young entrepreneur who turned bee stings into a lemonade empire.
9. LMM – Miranda Writes – Create musical tributes to lesser-known historical figures using various musical genres, integrating history and performing arts.
10. Walt Disney – Ride (Write) a Story! – Design a mini “dark ride” attraction inspired by Disney, combining storytelling, engineering, and art.
11. Agatha Christie – Be Mysterious! – Solve and write original mystery stories using hidden object clues, boosting logic and literacy.
12. Lucille Ball – Make It So! – Build spaceships and film show intros using model effects, learning about media storytelling and science fiction history.
13. Leo Burnett – They’re Great! – Design mythical advertising mascots using character traits and brand identity, connecting literacy and marketing.
14. Cost n’ Mayor – Dance It Out – Choreograph dances to mobile ringtones, combining rhythm, coordination, and digital media influence.
15. Dwayne Johnson – Act It Out! – Perform improv skits in the style of influential characters, cultivating public speaking and comedic timing.
16. LeVar Burton – Read It Out! – Create original book covers and character illustrations, celebrating literacy and design.
17. Eratosthenes – Have a Ball – Estimate circumference using string and objects to explore ancient geometry through tactile measurement.
18. Brown & the Alvarezes – Dashing to Dinos – Play card-based games to understand paleontology and asteroid theory while practicing critical thinking.
19. Mary Golda Ross – Fly, Blackbird, Fly – Build paper airplanes that can cross “high altitude” lines, learning aerospace engineering and perseverance.
20. Timothy Berners-Lee – The Webmaster – Simulate the internet using puzzle pieces and string networks, exploring how digital information moves.
21. Sylvia Earle – Dive In! – Build launchers to explore sea animal depths, blending biology with physical science and measurement.
22. Zaha Hadid – Paper Architect – Create strong, stylish paper chairs inspired by an iconic architect, fusing art with engineering principles.
23. Scott Harrison – Party for a Cause – Host a business pitch game and plan philanthropic events, learning about entrepreneurship and social impact.
24. Steve Irwin – She’s a Beaut! – Create conservation posters for misunderstood animals, combining advocacy with research and creativity.

Featured Activity: Repair Relay

Step into an astronaut’s shoes with the Repair Relay, where students work in teams to recreate a “moon base repair” while simulating lunar gravity. Equipped with robotic grabbers and giant sponges strapped to their feet as "moon boots," students race against time to replicate a model structure using stackable objects. This activity blends physical coordination, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while fostering an understanding of how astronauts overcome challenges in space. The thrill of walking in “moon gravity” and using robotic tools inspires confidence and excitement for space-based careers.

Featured Activity: Living in Space

Students unleash their creativity to design and build their own space station modules, mimicking the International Space Station’s collaborative construction. Using chenille stems, aluminum foil, and recyclables, groups brainstorm, prototype, and connect their modules, resulting in a comprehensive space station model. This activity teaches engineering concepts, highlights teamwork, and instills a sense of wonder about life in space. It’s a gateway to discussions about international cooperation in science and technology.

Complete Activity List

1. Visions of Space: Create stunning chalk and metallic marker starscapes, learning about celestial objects and artistic techniques.
2. Blast Off!: Build cone launchers to understand propulsion and the forces needed to escape Earth’s gravity.
3. Repair Relay: Engage in a moon base repair simulation using robotic grabbers and spongy “moon boots.”
4. Among the Stars: Design personalized constellations, blending creativity with astronomy.
5. Oh, Chute!: Construct parachutes to explore the principles of drag and safe spacecraft landings.
6. Solar System Race: Compete in a life-sized solar system game to learn planetary facts and teamwork.
7. Patch Match: Design mission patches to represent space explorations, combining storytelling and art.
8. Robo-Arms: Simulate removing space junk with robotic grabbers, introducing engineering and environmental concepts.
9. Living in Space: Build space station modules to understand life and work aboard the ISS.
10. Be a Planet: Role-play as celestial objects to explore solar system dynamics.
11. It’s a Phase: Recreate moon phases with foil-covered beach balls and flashlights.
12. Rock It: Construct model rockets, exploring aerodynamics and creativity.
13. Asteroids, Asteroids, Asteroids!: Play a game to protect planets from asteroids, fostering quick thinking and strategy.
14. Spiraling Galaxies: Craft chalk spiral galaxies, combining artistic expression and cosmic education.
15. It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a UFO!: Design and test flying contraptions in a fun exploration of aerodynamics.
16. Asteroid Toss: Engage in a solar system-themed game of aim and precision.
17. I Spy Universe: Hunt for hidden cosmic objects in a scavenger hunt to boost observational skills.
18. Rocket Targets: Launch stomp rockets at distant galaxies to practice physics concepts.
19. Black Hole Bonanza!: Play a gravity game to simulate objects orbiting a black hole.
20. Astronaut Challenge: Rotate through tasks mimicking astronaut training, from problem-solving to coordination.
21. Space Music: Use rhythm and patterns to explore the sounds of the universe.
22. Sailing in Space: Build wind-powered racers to simulate solar wind propulsion.
23. Eating in Space: Design astronaut food trays to prevent floating messes in zero gravity.
24. The Right Stuff Circuit: Complete physical challenges to prepare for the rigors of space exploration.

Featured Activity: Three, Two, One!

In this exciting STEM project, students design and launch custom stomp rockets to explore the principles of thrust, gravity, and aerodynamics. Working in groups, students modify their rockets with wings, fuel tanks, or storage compartments, sketching out their designs before putting them to the test. The activity culminates with a launch challenge, where students analyze the performance of their rockets and make improvements to their designs.

Impact: This activity encourages creativity, engineering skills, and collaborative problem-solving. Students gain hands-on experience with the forces of motion while imagining their role in the future of space exploration.

Featured Activity: Marstopia

Students step into the shoes of space colonists as they design a functional Mars colony! They work in teams to create 3D models of essential facilities like exercise areas, food-growing stations, and living quarters using everyday materials. Once individual models are completed, teams collaborate to connect them into a single, large-scale Mars colony.

Impact: Marstopia fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and design innovation. It bridges science and creativity, helping students imagine solutions for real-world challenges in space colonization.

Complete Activity List

1. Three, Two, One! – Design and launch stomp rockets, exploring thrust and gravity.
2. Nifty Nebula – Create stunning nebula-inspired art using chalk and paint pens.
3. Pack Your Bags – Craft travel posters for imagined exoplanet adventures.
4. Shine Bright Like a Diamond – Play a card game simulating diamond rains on Jupiter.
5. Super Massive Black Hole – Engage in a dynamic tag game based on black hole physics.
6. Listen Up – Discover the silence of space with charades-style team challenges.
7. It’s Written in the Stars – Build constellations with beads and chenille stems and write star stories.
8. Marstopia – Construct a collaborative 3D model of a Mars colony.
9. Careening Through Space – A game exploring gravity assist maneuvers with ping-pong balls.
10. Astronaut Boot Camp – Rotate through physical and mental challenges inspired by astronaut training.
11. Dodging Asteroids – A high-energy ball game simulating asteroid fields.
12. What’s in Your Locker? – Brainstorm essentials for a space mission in a fun team exercise.
13. Smell-O-Vision – Create scented space-themed art for sensory exploration.
14. Gravity Crawlers – Use math and magnetism in an interactive space-themed game.
15. Spinning Galaxies – Design spin art devices to replicate spiral galaxies.
16. Stick Together – Explore magnetic forces in a cooperative gameplay activity.
17. Space Slingshot – Build and test precision launchers for foam-ball "spacecraft."
18. Around and Around – Design and complete a space-themed hopscotch course with skippers.
19. Martian Helicopter – Answer space trivia and land paper helicopters on Mars-like targets.
20. Sketchy Space – Collaborate on space-inspired drawings with Toodles double-drawers.
21. Move It or Lose It – Engineer tools for stacking cups without direct contact.
22. Folding Space – Use origami techniques to design foldable prototypes for space use.
23. Aliens Among Us – Create alien-themed headbands and maps in a fun hide-and-seek game.
24. Mission Critical Thinking – Launch rockets in a team-based problem-solving challenge.

Featured Activity: Nauru – String Storytelling

Step into the imaginative world of Nauru’s island heritage as students explore the art of string storytelling, a tactile tradition passed down through generations. This activity merges fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and narrative thinking as students create intricate string shapes inspired by local legends—like a turtle in the sea or a star in the night sky. After mastering traditional configurations, students dream up their own shapes that tell a story, then share the meanings behind their string symbols.

The experience crescendos with the heartwarming tale of Tiako the Starfish, a mythological origin story of the stars. Students are challenged to interpret elements of the story—like moonlight or waves—through string formations. This activity combines cultural literacy, oral storytelling, and visual art into an immersive learning journey. It's a beautiful example of how everyday materials can unlock a world of expression, community, and connection to culture.

Featured Activity: Finland – Crazy Competition

Finland is home to some of the world’s quirkiest festivals, and this wacky, high-energy activity brings that fun straight to your students! From air guitar battles to berry picking relays, students engage in a series of imaginative competitions inspired by real-life Finnish events. Each challenge is rooted in teamwork, strategy, and coordination—and there's no shortage of laughs as they race to gather pony beads with chopsticks or rock out in their best invisible guitar solo.

This activity is more than just silly fun—it’s a celebration of community, confidence, and creative physical expression. Through structured play, students gain resilience, adaptability, and the confidence to take creative risks. Perfect for encouraging student voice and energy, Crazy Competition is a memorable favorite that combines global awareness with physical literacy and social-emotional development.

Complete Activity List

1. Nauru: String Storytelling – Craft and interpret cultural stories using string patterns to boost creativity and spatial reasoning.
2. Trinidad: How Low Can You Go? – Master the limbo and explore Carnival traditions with rhythm, movement, and flexibility.
3. Somalia: Talking Pictures – Decode symbolic cave drawings and play a doodle game to enhance visual literacy and imagination.
4. Netherlands: A Dutch Wonderland – Design and build windmills using engineering skills and creative problem-solving.
5. Egypt: A Show of Strength – Compete in ancient Egyptian tug-of-war and decipher puzzles to develop teamwork and strategic thinking.
6. Morocco: Kidding Around – Play a balance game inspired by tree-climbing goats to sharpen coordination and design skills.
7. Pamplona: Running with the Bulls – Simulate a famous Spanish tradition through a chase-and-tag game that builds agility and cultural awareness.
8. Uzbekistan: Beauty in Shapes – Create geometric mosaics inspired by Uzbek tilework to strengthen math-art connections.
9. UAE: I’m On Top of the World – Engineer sky-high towers inspired by the Burj Khalifa using creative construction and design.
10. Argentina: Duck, Duck, Pato! – Play a soccer-inspired tag game while learning about gaucho traditions and teamwork.
11. Solomon Islands: Sound of the Islands – Build and play a straw pan flute to explore rhythm, physics of sound, and cultural celebration.
12. Colombia: Boom Boom Tejo – Play a safe version of Colombia’s explosive sport while boosting aim, focus, and physical literacy.
13. Bahrain & Kuwait: From Out of the Desert – Create symbolic tree art that represents identity and resilience.
14. Greece: A Labyrinth of Myths – Navigate a maze like Theseus while exploring mythology and spatial reasoning.
15. Brazil: It’s a Party – Design Carnival floats and dance the Samba in a joyful celebration of color, rhythm, and imagination.
16. Antarctica: Penguin Waddle Wars – Complete obstacle courses while waddling like penguins to build coordination and team bonding.
17. South Africa: Strolling Down the Promenade – Sculpt public art inspired by Cape Town’s waterfront, integrating art and environmental design.
18. Tonga: Quite a Story – Collaborate to create and illustrate original legends in the spirit of Tongan oral storytelling.
19. Guinea & Guinea-Bissau: It’s a Circus – Balance, juggle, and leap in a mini circus experience that promotes focus and physical expression.
20. New Zealand: Sailing the Seas – Build waka-style boats and race them across water while learning about Māori navigation.
21. Bulgaria: Grandmother Approved – Craft Martenitsi friendship bracelets and explore symbols of spring, kindness, and community.
22. New Guinea: I SEA New Guinea – Design imaginative sea creatures based on real ocean life to explore biology and creativity.
23. Burkina Faso: If Walls Could Talk – Construct and decorate model homes with symbolic art in the tradition of the Tiébélé people.
24. Finland: Crazy Competition – Compete in hilarious Finnish contests to foster teamwork, movement, and imaginative play.

Featured Activity: The Pioneer of Programming

In this dynamic team-based challenge, students learn about Ada Lovelace, often credited as the first computer programmer. Then, they design and test their own sequences of instructions in a life-size, grid-based simulation. Using color-coded paths and logic-based movement, students work in teams to program their way across the grid while adapting their strategies in real time. This activity uniquely merges logic, collaboration, and kinesthetic learning.

The activity ignites problem-solving, communication, and sequencing skills in an environment of friendly competition. As students debug their own code, they develop persistence and learn how variation and iteration improve outcomes—just like real programmers. It’s a high-energy blend of math, engineering, and storytelling that leaves students feeling accomplished and inspired by their own ability to create solutions from scratch.

Featured Activity: Ocean Cleanup

Inspired by Boyan Slat’s innovative ocean plastic removal efforts, students step into the role of environmental engineers. Using an inflatable pool and an assortment of recyclable materials, each group builds a functional tool to collect floating debris. The activity centers on iterative design: students test, evaluate, and redesign their devices based on performance. The tactile nature of building and testing in real water makes this activity especially immersive and memorable.

Students learn to “fail forward,” understanding how obstacles are part of the design process. This real-world application of STEM skills builds empathy, environmental awareness, and hands-on engineering confidence. Plus, it’s fun, messy, and utterly unforgettable—just like the best kinds of learning.

Complete Activity List

1. The Pioneer of Programming – Teams simulate code using a floor grid and logic paths to learn sequencing and algorithmic thinking.
2. It’s Electrifying – Use slinkies and metal objects to mimic electron flow and grasp electricity fundamentals through motion and play.
3. Byte-Size Brilliance – Students design a computer interior using recycled materials, learning systems thinking and instructional writing.
4. Face the Future – A facial recognition game introduces AI concepts and mimics how machines learn to identify faces.
5. Mindful Memories – Design a visual memory game and explore how emotions and connections help form lasting memories.
6. Classifying Creatures – Inspired by taxonomy, students play a game using humorous classifications to learn about scientific naming systems.
7. The Remedy – Decode disease patterns with a logic game that models chemistry and trial-and-error problem solving.
8. Blockbuster Monsters – Create a mashup monster from science fiction and develop a backstory for a feature film.
9. From Sci-Fi to Reality – Students turn imagined tech from science fiction into practical, real-world prototypes.
10. I Can See Clearly Now – Simulate windshield design and test performance under "weather" conditions using inflatables and pit balls.
11. Amazing Aerodynamics – Design and test wing shapes in a simulated wind tunnel, learning principles of flight and lift.
12. Dive In – Act, sculpt, or draw clues to identify marine life, reinforcing animal knowledge and expressive communication.
13. Picture Perfect National Parks – Use National Parks cards to create vibrant posters promoting America’s natural treasures.
14. Avian Adventures – Simulate bird banding to track different species and understand observational science.
15. Connect the Stars – Draw constellations from star-dotted paper while classmates guess the shape in a race against time.
16. Traffic Tactics – Model real intersections and test how roundabouts and four-way stops affect traffic flow.
17. Leveling Up Puppetry – Build puppets and co-write skits using teamwork, storytelling, and expressive movement.
18. Ocean Cleanup – Design and refine floating devices to clean up simulated pollution in a water-filled pool.
19. Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3 – Use mini microphones and background noise challenges to explore audio engineering.
20. Laughter as Medicine – Create short comedic routines based on jokes and the work of Patch Adams to explore humor’s impact.
21. Landfill-Harmonic – Turn recycled trash into musical instruments and perform as a class orchestra.
22. Game Remix – Invent a brand-new game using provided materials, simulating the creative origins of sports like pickleball.
23. Innovative Phones of the Future – Build and pitch a communication device that addresses modern tech challenges.
24. Put It In Writing – Practice persuasive writing by composing letters of complaint using logic, emotion, or strong wording.

Featured Activity: Safety Engineer

In this high-speed, high-impact activity, students explore the world of safety engineering through crash-test simulations using toy cars and homemade crash dummies. Working in teams, they construct restraint systems to protect their passengers, then test and refine them on various ramps. The creative process mirrors real-world product testing as students gather data, make adjustments, and learn how to optimize designs for safety.

This activity is more than just play—it introduces fundamental engineering principles, physics, and the importance of iterative design. Students engage in analytical thinking while learning about real-world careers that save lives. The emotional impact is powerful: they see how thoughtful design and testing can make a huge difference in protecting people, and they walk away with a newfound respect for how science and engineering work in harmony to solve problems.

Featured Activity: Video Game Designer

In this imaginative and tech-forward activity, students become the architects of their own digital adventures. They develop original characters, game environments, objectives, and challenges, then sketch a full storyboard of how their game will play out. This activity allows for enormous creative freedom while developing visual storytelling, logical sequencing, and technical thinking.

The collaborative element makes this activity truly come to life. Students bounce ideas off one another, plan levels, and dive into user experience concepts. Many begin to see their artistic or strategic strengths in new ways. More importantly, they realize that behind every video game is a team of thinkers, makers, and dreamers—just like them. This project cultivates interest in coding, design, and game development while encouraging empathy for users and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Complete Activity List

1. Safety Engineer – Design crash-test vehicles to learn about physics, restraint systems, and impact absorption.
2. Coloring Book Illustrator – Create themed coloring pages to explore visual storytelling and graphic design.
3. Athlete – Compete in team-based relays to build endurance, agility, and strategic thinking.
4. Screenwriter – Collaborate to write layered stories and learn narrative structure and pacing.
5. Board Game Designer – Invent your own board game using custom dice, cards, and rules to promote strategic thinking.
6. Mechanical Engineer – Build and improve a pom-pom launcher to develop design iteration and precision measurement skills.
7. Greeting Card Illustrator – Craft personalized cards with creative messaging and visual design.
8. Puzzle Designer – Construct tessellation puzzles that sharpen spatial awareness and artistic design.
9. Actor – Perform expressive skits using emotion and improvisation to strengthen communication and empathy.
10. Cartoonist – Create multi-panel comics with original characters and storylines to hone visual literacy.
11. Dancer – Choreograph movements to music, using tempo and emotion to interpret rhythm physically.
12. Musician – Build instruments from found objects and compose rhythmic patterns that explore sound.
13. Aquarist – Construct 3D aquarium dioramas to learn about ecosystems, biology, and artistic design.
14. Automobile Designer – Create rubber-band-powered cars and test design mechanics in motion.
15. Fashion Designer – Design imaginative hats using mixed media to explore trends, form, and function.
16. Graphic Designer – Redesign product labels to practice branding, marketing, and visual appeal.
17. Landscape Architect – Build model parks and green spaces that combine planning, design, and environmental awareness.
18. 3D Printing Designer – Model original inventions that could be produced via 3D printing using wax sticks and dough.
19. Cryptographer – Crack secret codes using deductive reasoning and logic-based pattern analysis.
20. Commercial Writer – Write and act out original ads using persuasive writing styles and theatrical props.
21. Seismologist – Construct a DIY seismometer and explore how scientists detect and interpret Earth’s vibrations.
22. Sound Designer – Layer and blend DIY sound effects to enhance stories and practice creative auditory design.
23. Video Game Designer – Storyboard original video game concepts using characters, levels, and game logic.
24. Aerospace Engineer – Test and guide flying propellers through landing zones to simulate aerospace problem-solving.

Featured Activity: Blood Bank

In this high-stakes, fast-paced card game, students dive into the world of healthcare as phlebotomists managing life-saving blood donations. Each player is assigned a patient card and must collect compatible blood types using strategic gameplay. Students learn about blood compatibility, the critical importance of labeling, and how life-or-death decisions are made in medical environments.

The experience becomes even more powerful through “MW Twists,” where students modify game rules or create digital trivia games using real-world data. Whether it’s customizing action cards or coding a Kahoot quiz, students are empowered to explore medical science through logic, teamwork, and fun. This activity nurtures empathy, reinforces biology concepts, and fosters sharp analytical skills that align with STEM education goals.

Featured Activity: Game On!

From sports fans to budding engineers, this challenge taps into kinetic creativity. Students become sports engineers, designing original indoor games using beach balls, paddles, recyclables, and ingenuity. They invent rules, test gameplay mechanics, and iterate based on strategy and feedback. Then, they coach their peers to master the skills their new sport requires.

With twists that introduce wearable fitness tech or full-class game tournaments, students not only learn about engineering and design but also explore biomechanics, communication, and leadership. This activity ignites innovation while emphasizing real-world problem-solving, active play, and how professionals blend fun and science to improve athletic performance.

Complete Activity List

1. Blood Bank – Students play a card game as phlebotomists to understand blood types, donations, and compatibility, building biology knowledge and decision-making skills.
2. Game On! – Learners design and test new sports games, exploring biomechanics and sports engineering while practicing teamwork.
3. Sketch It Out – Students become illustrators, drawing quirky characters based on verbal descriptions to sharpen listening and visual storytelling.
4. It’s a Party – Budding event planners design birthday parties within a client’s budget, building math, planning, and creativity skills.
5. Abstract Expressions – Inspired by art therapy, students create expressive neurographic artwork, fostering emotional awareness and mindfulness.
6. It’s a Trap! – Future zoologists build humane critter catchers, blending empathy, biology, and invention.
7. Forecast Frenzy – As meteorologists, students simulate hailstorms and wind patterns with ping-pong balls to predict weather events, enhancing STEM and data analysis.
8. Harvest Helpers – Young agricultural engineers design bug-powered devices to collect rice, combining robotics and sustainable farming design.
9. Runway Ready – Students channel fashion designers to create bold accessories for celebrities or cartoon clients, practicing design thinking and presentation skills.
10. Diagnostic Detectives – Students troubleshoot broken propeller-powered cars like automotive technicians, developing observation and engineering repair skills.
11. Teaching Through Play – Inspired by early childhood educators, learners design and compete in a motor-skill-based grid game that emphasizes sequencing and memory.
12. Nature’s Blueprint – Product designers take cues from nature to solve real-world problems, using biomimicry and engineering design to prototype inventions.
13. Questionable Candidates – Aspiring HR specialists conduct interviews to match fictional characters with careers, honing communication and inference skills.
14. Donuts on Display – Marketing students design billboards and themed donuts to advertise a shop’s special event, strengthening visual design and persuasive writing.
15. Playing the Write Way – As technical writers, students create how-to guides for pendulum games, focusing on clear communication and logical sequencing.
16. Innovate and Create – Mechanical engineering meets competition as teams build devices that retrieve ping-pong balls under unique constraints and scoring rules.
17. Pitch It! – Sales specialists mix product cards to invent and pitch bizarre yet hilarious inventions, practicing improvisation, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.
18. Designed with You in Mind – UX designers wireframe mobile apps for services or products, focusing on design clarity, user flow, and iteration.
19. Get Moving! – Kinesiologists develop engaging seated games that promote health and movement, exploring the science of the human body.
20. Fish Feast – Marine biologists act out fish migration through interactive games, understanding ecosystem dynamics and predator-prey relationships.
21. Block Boss – As construction managers, students give verbal directions to build 3D block structures, refining spatial reasoning and communication.
22. Engineering in Style – Students build and decorate pom-pom launchers, merging industrial design, aesthetic decision-making, and physics.
23. Paper Cities – Urban planners build 3D cities from paper, considering transportation, housing, parks, and public services in a hands-on design challenge.
24. Don’t Get Hacked! – Future cybersecurity analysts play a password deduction game, reinforcing digital safety and logical thinking.

Featured Activity: Creative Adaptations

In this hands-on design challenge, students explore animal “superpowers” like camouflage and migration, then imagine what life would be like if humans had them too. Using modeling dough, wax sticks, and toy animals, they build creative models of human-animal hybrids, applying science concepts while flexing their imagination. As they present their creations, students build empathy, deepen their understanding of adaptations, and practice real-world STEM and design thinking skills.

Featured Activity: Analyze Amazing Animals

This energetic game blends movement, trivia, and creativity as students act like animals while answering wild animal fact questions. After testing their knowledge, they team up to invent super-animals by combining the best features from real species. Using recyclables and craft materials, students design, build, and name their new creatures—strengthening their creative problem-solving, teamwork, and science connections in a fun, interactive setting.

Complete Activity List

1. Creative Adaptations – Design and build a human with animal adaptations to explore survival traits and creative thinking in science and art.
2. Analyze Amazing Animals – Combine movement and trivia in a fast-paced game that transforms animal facts into engaging kinesthetic learning.
3. Surfing the Web – Create and aim “prey” at a giant spiderweb while learning about arachnids and teamwork through target practice and trivia.
4. Leafy Creations – Use leaves and natural materials to craft stunning artwork while exploring nature-inspired creativity and environmental awareness.
5. Animalbandz – Use stretchy animal-themed bracelets to create and decode movement patterns, enhancing coordination and pattern recognition.
6. Impressively Small – Craft chameleon faces with sticky-tongue blowers and compete in a bug-catching game to learn about camouflage and adaptation.
7. Bears… Oh, My! – Invent a bear-proof camping device in a real-world engineering challenge that blends safety with design thinking.
8. Extreme Animals – Compete in the Animal Olympics to test speed, strength, and agility while comparing human abilities to amazing animal feats.
9. Following in Its Footsteps – Match animal tracks through memory games and scavenger hunts to develop observational skills and deductive reasoning.
10. Cycle of Life – Sculpt the life stages of insects or animals and invent original life cycles to explore biological growth and imaginative creation.
11. What Are You Trying to Say? – Play Reverse Animal Charades to act out animal behaviors and learn nonverbal communication methods in nature.
12. Survival Dash – Race as predators and prey in this tag-based ecosystem game that teaches animal roles, food chains, and survival strategies.
13. Hisssss – Move and match in a team-based card game about snakes that builds knowledge of adaptations, venom, and reptile behaviors.
14. Who Eats Whom? – Build and match food chains to discover how energy flows through ecosystems and the importance of biodiversity.
15. Where Are You? – Create camouflaged animal art and hide it in plain sight to learn how animals blend into their environments for survival.
16. Wild Behavior! – Become a zoo enrichment designer and build creative tools and activities to keep animals mentally and physically active.
17. Fire Rescue Robotics – Engineer a hands-free robotic device to rescue fish from water in a thrilling introduction to problem-solving robotics.
18. It’s Natural – Build a mini zoo enclosure using recyclables and creativity to explore habitat design and safety for animals and people.
19. Go With the Flow – Design plankton models that float at the perfect level to mimic ocean drift and test design concepts in water-based engineering.
20. Bumblebee Bats – Use blindfolds and sound-based games to simulate echolocation and understand how bats navigate the night.
21. Animals Up Close – Zoom in on fascinating animal features and draw magnified mystery sketches for classmates to guess, blending art and science.
22. Froggy Flight Fun! – Build a catapult and launch frogs at bug targets in a kinetic exploration of forces, motion, and frog biology.
23. Peck, Scoop & Snip – Try out bird beak tools to collect different food types and discover how beak shape determines diet and survival.
24. Monkey Business – Invent and test tools like chimpanzees to retrieve objects from puzzle boxes and build connections between intelligence and design.

Featured Activity: Flavor Graveyard (Waterbury, Vermont)

Imagine designing a wacky ice cream flavor—and then saying goodbye to it forever! In this imaginative literacy-meets-art activity, students are inspired by the real-life Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard to create their own “retired” flavor and design a tombstone to honor it. They brainstorm inventive ingredient combos, name their flavor, and write fun epitaphs that reflect the story behind it.

As students craft their tombstones using chipboard, paint, and creativity, they engage in language development, creative writing, and empathy-building by reflecting on their flavor’s journey. One student might create "Mint to Be," a chocolate chip swirl that just couldn’t compete with newer trends. It’s silly, clever, and surprisingly heartfelt. This activity helps students connect art, writing, and emotional expression in a way they won’t forget.

Featured Activity: Whirligig Wonders (Wilson, North Carolina)

Inspired by the whimsical kinetic sculptures of Whirligig Park, this engineering-rich activity invites students to design and build their own spinning, moving art. Using building sets, chenille stems, craft sticks, and recyclables, students create motion-powered installations that reflect the spirit of innovation found in Wilson’s famous park.

In the process, they learn about simple machines, balance, motion, and aesthetics, all while working together to solve design challenges. As their creations twirl to life, students experience the joy of experimentation and the pride of presenting a finished product. It's perfect for introducing STEM concepts in a creative and memorable way—and it helps students see how discarded items can be reimagined as works of art.

Complete Activity List

1. Did You See That? – Students play a high-energy scavenger hunt using travel-themed cards to sharpen observation skills and quick thinking.
2. Are We There Yet? – A guessing game of 20 Questions builds deductive reasoning and vocabulary while tapping into road trip nostalgia.
3. Singin’ in the Car – Teams create a life-sized version of Melody Madness, encouraging collaboration, movement, and musical recall.
4. Travel Games – Rotating centers with creative card games that develop storytelling, rhyming, and verbal fluency.
5. It’s Who You Know – A social-emotional learning activity where students get to know each other through jokes, prompts, and storytelling.
6. It’s a Stretch! – Student-led yoga routines teach mindfulness, movement, and the importance of physical breaks on long trips.
7. Burger Attack – A fast-paced burger-building game that teaches pattern recognition and team communication.
8. Food Chain – An alphabetical word game with movement-based penalties to promote vocabulary recall and quick thinking.
9. Crabs vs. Lobsters – A hilarious active game where students role-play sea creatures while working on coordination and teamwork.
10. Flavor Graveyard – Students design retired ice cream flavors and create clever tombstones that blend art, humor, and writing.
11. Living Sharks Museum – Students explore misunderstood animals and create artwork with a social message, promoting empathy and scientific awareness.
12. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – A series of “Minute to Win It” style challenges that build confidence and promote problem-solving under pressure.
13. Cat Alley Murals – Inspired by real street art, students create mural-style animal art that encourages self-expression and visual storytelling.
14. PEZ Visitor Center – Students craft their own PEZ dispenser designs using modeling clay and recyclables, learning about branding and product design.
15. Broadway Trailers – Using random props, teams create play trailers to perform for the class, promoting performance skills and imaginative play.
16. Country Music Memorabilia – Students design keepsakes for a music hall of fame, exploring cultural identity and artistic legacy.
17. Mount Trashmore Park – Students use recyclables to build play structures, blending sustainability with creativity and urban design thinking.
18. World of Coca-Cola – A high-energy strategy game where students protect and steal “secret formulas,” learning teamwork and critical thinking.
19. Whirligig Wonders – Students build kinetic sculptures using everyday materials, developing engineering skills and appreciation for art in motion.
20. Grand Paradise Waterpark – Students engineer functioning water slides using marble runs and plastic wrap—STEM challenge meets playtime!
21. UFO Welcome Center – Teams play an alien-themed game that inspires discussion and imagination about outer space.
22. Big Apple Time Capsule – Students create symbolic time capsules filled with items and ideas that represent their current lives and communities.
23. Boggy Creek Monster – With silly prompts and card draws, students design their own cryptids and create legends to tell their stories.
24. Boston Parade Challenges – “Minute to Win It” games inspired by Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade energize students and test coordination.

Featured Activity: Curious About Coprolite

This unforgettable hands-on activity lets students dig into the past—literally—by creating and dissecting “coprolite,” or fossilized dinosaur poop. Using cornstarch, oil, and natural items like pebbles and twigs, students mold their own prehistoric poo and then analyze it using tweezers, toothbrushes, and magnifying glasses. This tactile, gross-but-great lesson reinforces scientific inquiry, evidence-based reasoning, and observational skills.

As students uncover what their "coprolites" contain, they take on the role of paleontologists, hypothesizing what the dinosaur ate and connecting clues to real-life science. It’s a hilarious, memorable, and deeply educational moment that builds confidence in scientific thinking and forensics. Plus, it sneaks in foundational chemistry and environmental awareness, making it a prime example of engaging STEM curriculum for elementary learners.

Featured Activity: Build-A-Dino

Part creative art project, part engineering challenge, this activity empowers students to invent their own three-dimensional dinosaur using modeling dough, straws, and recycled materials. They then design a habitat backdrop and showcase their creations in a classroom gallery walk.

It’s a full-package project-based learning kit for elementary grades, promoting spatial reasoning, biological observation, and creative storytelling. As students compare their dinos to real species, they think critically about evolutionary adaptations, ecosystems, and survival skills. The combination of sculpture and science transforms abstract learning into a tangible, joyful experience.

Complete Activity List

1. Digging into the Past – Create dinosaur rubbings and custom fossil plates while exploring the science behind paleontology.
2. Running with the Pack – Navigate an obstacle course in a team-based game simulating herd behavior and predator strategy.
3. Come Fly with Me – Design and test flying reptiles inspired by real pterosaurs, integrating physics and design thinking.
4. Balancing Act – Rotate through physical challenges that demonstrate how dinosaurs used tails and toes for balance and agility.
5. You’re Bugging Me – Construct giant insects based on ancient invertebrates and explore their defense mechanisms and anatomy.
6. Measuring Up – Measure and model the size of various dinosaurs through movement games and 3D sculpting challenges.
7. A Menacing Tail – Race and dodge as you learn about defensive adaptations in dinosaurs with powerful tails.
8. Curious About Coprolite – Craft and dissect simulated coprolite to discover how paleontologists learn from fossilized poop.
9. T-Rex Arms – Play hilarious games with “tiny arms” to explore body limitations and adaptations in predatory dinosaurs.
10. Piecing It Together – Create mix-and-match flip books using dinosaur anatomy and scientific inference.
11. Wonder Chicken – Race to safety with the “wonder chicken” in a fast-paced team relay that blends flight, hiding, and strategy.
12. Music Maker – Build wearable crests and invent dino-inspired sounds to explore how dinosaurs may have communicated.
13. Talented Troodon – Use toy claws to mimic how theropods used vision and dexterity to feed and survive.
14. Jump Right In – Compete in a leaping game that illustrates how early mammals coexisted with dinosaurs.
15. Dino Performers – Design and stage puppet shows featuring clothespin dinosaurs with expressive jaws and unique personalities.
16. Keep Them Busy – Invent toys to enrich imaginary pet dinosaurs, promoting empathy and engineering skills.
17. Touch and Go – Use tactile clues to identify hidden objects and understand how dinosaurs used texture for survival.
18. Watch Your Step – Paint footprint art that tells stories through dinosaur tracks and imagined landscapes.
19. Digging Deeper – Create a memory card game based on dinosaur traits while learning classification and observation.
20. Hidden in Plain Sight – Use camouflage design to create dinosaurs that blend seamlessly with their environment.
21. Dino Dioramas – Build immersive habitats for plastic dinosaurs using art supplies and scientific observation.
22. Dinosaur Stomp – Participate in dino dance-offs, yoga, and movement games that teach about locomotion and rhythm.
23. Hatch-tastic Dino Challenge – Launch “dino eggs” using student-made catapults in a physics-based tabletop game.
24. Build-A-Dino – Invent, sculpt, and habitat-match a one-of-a-kind dinosaur for creative storytelling and science integration.