Ben vs. the Alphabet Teacher Resource Growing Bundle; Classroom Activity Pack; Recipe; Book Companion, Novel Study; Mission Log; Robot; Posters; Bookmarks

About the Book
Ben vs. the Alphabet follows Ben, a super-creative kid who thinks his brain is “broken” because reading and spelling are tough for him. With a helpful teacher, fun tools, and secret missions, he discovers that being different is actually a superpower.

This hands-on, all-in-one activity pack is designed to spark curiosity, boost confidence, and get your students thinking like young inventors!

How to Use

• Read aloud as a class and discuss together

• Run small-group reading or intervention sessions

• Pair with SEL lessons to build community

• Support IEP/504 needs with visual, hands-on, and listening activities

Inside you’ll find:

Teacher Guide Notes (Page 3)
A ready-to-go overview with tips, learning objectives, and differentiation ideas so you can hit the ground running—no extra prep required.

Mission Log Booklet (Pages 4–14)
Students become “mission agents,” recording observations, sketching designs, and reflecting on each step of the creative process. Ten pages of prompts guide them from brainstorming to troubleshooting.

Bookmarks (Page 15)
Fun, themed bookmarks encourage independent reading with reminders like “Stay Curious” and “Brain Power Activate!”

Posters (Pages 16–20)
Five vibrant classroom posters highlight growth-mindset mantras—think “Mistakes Make Masterpieces” and “Invention Is in Your DNA”—to keep inspiration front and center.

Recipes (Pages 21–22)
Two simple “brain-fuel” snack recipes that tie science to real life: like energy-packed trail bites and smoothie formulas for peak concentration.

My Super Brain (Page 23)
A reflective worksheet where students celebrate their unique strengths—perfect for building self-esteem before tackling the invention challenge.

I Can List (Page 24)
An “I can…” checklist that empowers learners to track new skills as they master circuitry basics, sketching techniques, and collaborative problem-solving.

ABCs of Me (Page 25)
A creative ice-breaker: students use each letter of their name to brainstorm qualities, inventors they admire, or tools they’ll need for their projects.

Lesson Plan – Invention (Pages 26–28)
A detailed, three-day lesson plan that walks you through framing the problem, conceptualizing solutions, and prototyping with low-tech materials.

Build a Robot (Pages 29–31)
The grand finale: three pages of step-by-step build instructions, wiring diagrams, and troubleshooting tips so every student walks away with a functioning mini-robot—and a huge sense of accomplishment.

Whether you’re teaching STEM, nurturing creativity, or simply looking for an engaging hands-on unit, this activity pack has everything you need to turn your classroom into an innovation lab. Let’s invent!

This is a digital product, therefore, no physical product will me given. This is a PDF document for you to print on your own device. Please read the TOU at the end of the package as this is a one classroom usage per license. You may not sell or alter the product in any way, in order to protect the integrity of the purpose.