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Place Value Mystery Pictures
Place Value Mystery Pictures
This activity packet includes 9 mystery cards students have to solve to unveil a surprise picture! Each mystery card contains pictures of various ...
By Cara Carroll
$3.50
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4.0
Subject: Numbers, Other (Math), Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Measure It - Measurement for the Math Journal
Measure It - Measurement for the Math Journal
This packet contains nearly 50 pages of measurement activities for your children. There are 6 story problems, 6 cut and sequence activities, and 10...
By Kim Adsit
$8.00
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4.0
Subject: Math, Measurement, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Teaching the 7 Habits
Teaching the 7 Habits
This complete curriculum will help you use THE 7 HABITS FOR HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENS. There are journal prompts, worksheets, rubrics and even class c...
By Jessica Hellman
$5.00
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Subject: Character Education, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester

Word Puzzles (Frame Games) - 90 Lateral Thinking Puzzles
Word Puzzles (Frame Games) - 90 Lateral Thinking Puzzles
Here is are 10 pages of Visual Word Puzzles (9 puzzles on each page) plus answer keys. There are 3 difficulty levels: -1 star, easy (4 pages) -...
By Rachel Lynette
$3.00
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Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
Election Lesson Plans, Reproducibles for Elementary-Class Mascot Theme
This 43 page thematic unit consists of 15 pages of lesson plans and 28 pages of reproducible activities and worksheets aimed at making the voting a...
By Rebecca Bettis
$8.00
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Classroom warm-ups - logic puzzles - bell ringers
Classroom warm-ups - logic puzzles - bell ringers
This is a collection of warm-up/bell ringer activities meant for middle school and high school students. This Powerpoint Presentation is ideal for...
By Caleb Wiles
$2.00
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Apple Still Life Art Project for Elementary Students
Apple Still Life Art Project for Elementary Students
This Apple Still Life project download, based on the artwork of Paul Cezanne, is meant for young elementary students. The Powerpoint shows step-by-...
By Fuglefun
$3.00
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Subject: Arts, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Worksheets and Activities: Intermediate Grades
Thanksgiving Worksheets and Activities: Intermediate Grades
This is a fun, colorful package of Thanksgiving Worksheets and Activities. Great graphics used on every page. This package can be used for early fi...
By Tchrbrowne
$5.00
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving, OTHER Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Ancient Greece: Group Challenge Activity
Ancient Greece: Group Challenge Activity
My best-selling product on the ancient Greeks! Remarkably simple plan to use: No preliminary planning, no preliminary or background knowledge neces...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Ancient History, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Problem Solving
Thanksgiving Problem Solving
Fun math problem solving with a Thanksgiving theme. The packet includes a total of 3 pages, each containing 2 problems....
By Kristy
$1.50
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4.0
Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Word Problems Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Could Be: Math Games to Practice Addition & Multiplication Facts
Could Be: Math Games to Practice Addition & Multiplication Facts
Please note: This is one of my TOP selling items on TPT! Tired of the Drill and Kill activities used to practice math facts? How about trying t...
By Scipi
$1.75
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4.0
Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Minute to Win It Holiday Party
Minute to Win It Holiday Party
Have a holiday party that is sure to bring a big smile to your student's faces! This 6 page party file includes donation note, directions, photos, ...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
$2.50
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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 hour

Probability Unit-Good Luck Goodies!
Probability Unit-Good Luck Goodies!
Every math book I've ever taught from has ended the year with probability...So why not add a little fun and excitement to probability. This packet ...
By Hilary Lewis
$5.99
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4.0
Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Statistics Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days

Gumball Probability
Gumball Probability
This gumball probability activity can be done with manipulatives or used alone. Use baggies with colored balls, inch squares, or colored counters t...
By Teaching Tales
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Subject: Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

Classroom Helpers Icons
Classroom Helpers Icons
This is the easiest way I have found to do classroom jobs. I was doing a lot of tidying up and organizing each day and thought that my 1st graders ...
By Kestner's Kreations
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Groundhog Day Glyph With Questions
Groundhog Day Glyph With Questions
This is a fun activity for Groundhog's Day-everyone's favorite February holiday (just kidding). This glyph instructs the children to color or put d...
By Scipi
$1.39
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Subject: Problem Solving, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Character Education 101 (Role-Play Scenarios)
Character Education 101 (Role-Play Scenarios)
Your students will have fun working cooperatively to plan and act out these 6 scenarios based on each of the 6 Pillars of Character. They'll enjoy...
By B.rogers
$2.50
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Subject: Character Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

Bug Mania: Two Math Games Using Positive & Negative Numbers
Bug Mania: Two Math Games Using Positive & Negative Numbers
Bug Mania provides motivation for the learner to practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication using positive and negative numbers. It is a fu...
By Scipi
$1.75
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4.0
Subject: Algebra, Problem Solving, Basic Operations Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Big Number: A Place Value Math Game
Big Number: A Place Value Math Game
Big Number is my students' all time favorite game! It provides motivation for the learner to practice place value by positioning random numbers on ...
By Scipi
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Basic Operations, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Summer Vacation: Planning with a Budget
Summer Vacation: Planning with a Budget
Your students will love this activity so much, they won't want to leave for the summer! This end-of-year activity incorporates the real-life ski...
By Jennifer Dressler
$3.00
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3.5
Subject: Critical Thinking, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

NYTimes Best Seller - The Glass Castle - Test, Essay, Reading guide
NYTimes Best Seller - The Glass Castle - Test, Essay, Reading guide
The Glass Castle is compelling, popular literature. My high school students loved reading about this CNN reporter’s crazy childhood, and yours wi...
By Gail Kreher
$7.99 $3.99
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Subject: Problem Solving, Reading, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

MYSTERY Unit - Smart Board, Interactive Boards, Worksheets, Unit Plans
MYSTERY Unit - Smart Board, Interactive Boards, Worksheets, Unit Plans
This is one of my favorite units to teach. The kids learn a lot while having a great time. I create a puzzle with a clue for each group. For exa...
By Joy Of Teaching
$8.00
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Detective Monkeys - 100's Chart Hidden Pictures
Detective Monkeys - 100's Chart Hidden Pictures
This download includes 10 super fun Hundreds Chart hidden picture activities. Activities can be used as a whole group activity, a math station/cen...
By Teri Havlik
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Basic Operations Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Spinner Probability
Spinner Probability
This spinner problem will keep students entertained while learning about the likelihood of events! Students use a pencil and a paper clip to "test"...
By Teaching Tales
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Subject: Math Test Prep, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Number Tiles: Problem Solving Math Activities for Grades 5-8
Number Tiles: Problem Solving Math Activities for Grades 5-8
Number Tiles is a 23 page booklet containing 15 different math problem solving activities for the grades 5-8. The activities extend from addition a...
By Scipi
$4.29
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4.0
Subject: Critical Thinking, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Behavior Incentives - Mystery Prize Cards
Behavior Incentives - Mystery Prize Cards
This download includes 4 pages of Mystery Prize cards! Place Mystery Prize Cards in envelope. When student shows positive behavior, reward him/he...
By Busyteacherprintables.com
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Two Way Sorting with Sight Words, Names and More
Two Way Sorting with Sight Words, Names and More
Included in this sorting packet are a set of more than 100 sight words (based on the Fry sight word list), seven sets of two way sorting cards, and...
By Robynn Drerup
$1.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Subtraction Game - 3 Game Boards
Subtraction Game - 3 Game Boards
Students place one number card at a time on a game board to form a 2 digits - 2 digits equation. Once a number card is placed on the game board, ...
By Victoria Leon
$1.50
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Subject: Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Back To School Unit -September
Back To School Unit -September
This is a 40 page September Back to School unit! Fun, exciting activities for your students to do during the first month of school. Includes everyt...
By Tchrbrowne
$5.50
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Subject: English Language Arts, Problem Solving, Back to School Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Problem Solving Scenarios
Problem Solving Scenarios
These seven kid-friendly scenarios ask students to identify the problem, offer solutions to the problem, and allow them to solve the problem using ...
By Melissa Mosquera
$1.00
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Inferencing:  This Is What Happened
Inferencing: This Is What Happened
My kids really had to think on this one but it improved their test scores. I have shared this with teachers at all levels K-12 and those teachers ...
By Marti Dryk
$3.00
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Time Out Lesson
Time Out Lesson
This is an individual behavior lesson for upper elementary students. Instead of the teacher repeatedly having to remind a student to be on task, th...
By Working 4 The Classroom
$1.25
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3.8
Subject: Problem Solving, Classroom Management, Character Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Beat the Teach: Multiplication & Addition Math Game
Beat the Teach: Multiplication & Addition Math Game
Time to practice those math facts again and you hear your students groaning, but then you say, "Let's play Beat the Teach". Beat the Teach is ...
By Scipi
$1.75
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4.0
Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

States of Matter Puzzle Squares
States of Matter Puzzle Squares
These puzzle squares are a fun and unique hands-on way for students to practice matching vocabulary words to their definitions. Includes directi...
By Sunnydays
$1.50
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Fractions (all operations): A Cumulative Math Test
Fractions (all operations): A Cumulative Math Test
This 100 point test covers adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions, and is comprised of proper and improper fractions as well as m...
By Scipi
$1.75
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Subject: Fractions, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Visual Word Puzzles -- 10 Fun verbal brainteasers for Smartboard
Visual Word Puzzles -- 10 Fun verbal brainteasers for Smartboard
Are you m1llion (one in a million)? Do you have timing ti ming (split second timing)? Then you will love these puzzles. Try these ten verbal bra...
By Teachermichelle
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Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country
Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country
Social Studies Map Skill Treasure Hunt Activity: Design own country This activity has students use their creative minds to design their own coun...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Geography (k-12), Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

UNITS  1-10 Test Reviews for Grade 1 Everyday Math, Notebook Files
UNITS 1-10 Test Reviews for Grade 1 Everyday Math, Notebook Files
UNITS 1-10 Test Reviews for Grade 1 Everyday Math, Notebook Files for SMART BOARD See also the Power Point version of this same lesson. This zi...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: 1 Year

My Talking Lesson
My Talking Lesson
This is an individual behavior lesson on talking for upper elementary students. Instead of the teacher repeatedly having to remind a student to be...
By Working 4 The Classroom
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Subject: Classroom Management, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day activities for kids: Kid friendly station cards
Valentine's Day activities for kids: Kid friendly station cards
Valentine's Day activities for kids: Kid friendly station cards This document is a set of 11 activity cards that can be printed off and set up a...
By Wise Guys
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Persuasive letter writing project: create own amusement park
Persuasive letter writing project: create own amusement park
Persuasive letter writing project: create own amusement park Common Core Writing Standards: 1,2,3,4,5 This is a 4-page PowerPoint show that can...
By Wise Guys
$3.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Digital Logic: A Place Value Math Game
Digital Logic: A Place Value Math Game
This place value game uses the problem solving strategy of logic, and is appropriate for grades 2-8. In this game, one student thinks of a numb...
By Scipi
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4.0
Subject: Critical Thinking, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Word Puzzles - 18 Lateral Thinking PowerPoint Slides
Word Puzzles - 18 Lateral Thinking PowerPoint Slides
Here is a PowerPoint of 18 slides, each with a different animated Visual Word Puzzle. Answers for each slide are just a click away. These are a...
By Rachel Lynette
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SUPER SILENT DAY: Teamwork Activity first days of school
SUPER SILENT DAY: Teamwork Activity first days of school
SUPER SILENT DAY is a lot of fun for both the students and the teacher. The students see it as a challenge... a pretty fun one, where they are in ...
By Mrs. Taylor17
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Back to School Graphs
Back to School Graphs
This packet contains the following: ~ graphs for students to make with data about your class, both labeled and unlabeled (Older students will ben...
By Leah Childers
$3.00
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4.0
Subject: Critical Thinking, Graphing, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 4 Days

Thanksgiving Shopping Cooperatively
Thanksgiving Shopping Cooperatively
Teach your students how to be wise consumers by letting them go shopping via supermarket circulars and working with a team to shop for their Thanks...
By B.rogers
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Number Tiles: Hands-On Math Activities for the Primary Grades
Number Tiles: Hands-On Math Activities for the Primary Grades
Number Tiles is a 23 page booklet containing 17 different math problem solving activities for the primary grades. The activities extend from simple...
By Scipi
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Winter Problem Solving 2
Winter Problem Solving 2
This set contains winter themed story problems. The set includes three pages, each containing two problems, a total of six story problems....
By Kristy
$1.50
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4.0
Subject: Math, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Christmas/Holdiay Fraction Words: Identifying Fractional Parts
Christmas/Holdiay Fraction Words: Identifying Fractional Parts
Are fractions a bore? Do you need something besides a "drill and kill" activity? In this five page handout, specific words are given. The students ...
By Scipi
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Spring Math Centers for Kindergarten
Spring Math Centers for Kindergarten
Full Download Preview! Meets Common Core Standards! This includes 10 Math Centers for Kindergarten. Easter, and/or spring theme set. Activities i...
By Love Luck And Laughter
$4.00
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Subject: Math, Measurement, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A