Teachers, save “The Mitten: STEAM Challenge” to assign it to your class.

Use the to listen to the read-aloud of "The Mitten" Follow the Engineering Design Process to design and make a new habitat for all of the animals from the story to live in together. 💡 Imagine: In this story, several different sized animals try to fit into one habitat that doesn't fit their needs. What could you design or create that would be more suitable for them? What will you include for each animal to make sure that this habitat is the right fit? 📝 Plan: Brainstorm your design ideas. Include as many details as you can. Decide if you will try to make a habitat or if you will draw a detailed picture of it. Gather any materials you will need. 🎇 Create: Make your habitat! If you decide to build, make sure it is okay with a grown up first. ✅ Test: Look closely at your finished habitat. Will it fit all of the animals? Will it meet all of their needs? Share: - Tap - Tap or or to share your plan and reflect on what you made. - Tap the to complete the activity.