Story elements activities and STEAM projects

When it comes to teaching story elements, there’s something magical about combining creativity with a bit of engineering. Here is a resource I use to give my students the chance to explore characters and settings while designing their own prototypes.

The projects can be done at the art center, a makerspace, or as a standalone activity.

This resource has a little bit of everything to keep your kindergarteners engaged.

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Free PDF Story Slides: Printable hard copies or digital versions perfect for platforms like Google Classroom and Seesaw.
• Ebook: A digital storybook that brings the tale to life, making it easy to integrate technology into your lessons.
• ELA Activities: Support comprehension, point of view, summarizing, character traits, beginning-middle-end, and much more!
• Art Project: Encourage creativity by connecting story elements to a hands-on art activity.
• Engineering Challenges: Extend the story’s themes into the world of design and innovation with STEAM-focused projects.
• Ready-to-Use Templates and Lessons: No prep required—just upload and go!

What I love about this resource is how naturally it blends literacy and creativity. Kids don’t just answer questions about the story—they connect with it in a hands-on way. The engineering challenges, in particular, are such a fun way to stretch their thinking. I use recycled materials as well as building materials that we have available in the classroom.

Here are some of my favorites to support engineering!

Happy teaching!

TP@Sparking creativity Now

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