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Low Prep Differentiation Strategy - Toy Share
Low Prep Differentiation Strategy - Toy Share
This is one of 8 tip sheets (more coming!) I offer with easy, low preparation differentiation strategies on them. Toy Share is a variation on Berti...
By Laurie Westphal
FREE
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3.9
Subject: For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes

Christmas Learning Experiences:  Celebrate the Joy of Learning
Christmas Learning Experiences: Celebrate the Joy of Learning
Are you looking for some great holiday-themed lessons to accentuate your December instruction? Would you like to increase the communication skills...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
$6.50
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3.9

WUTHERING HEIGHTS - Chart Comparing Two Settings
WUTHERING HEIGHTS - Chart Comparing Two Settings
What better way to delve into WUTHERING HEIGHTS than to compare and contrast Wuthering Heights to Thrushcross Grange! This chart on Excel sets up ...
By Judy Hill
$3.00
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3.9

Comics Develop Reading and Language Skills - Lesson Plan Bundle
Comics Develop Reading and Language Skills - Lesson Plan Bundle
This sixteen page award winning lesson plan has been a hit with teachers of many subject areas, particularly reading and language arts. It includ...
By Vareane Heese
$4.00
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3.9

Veteran's Day Sudoku
Veteran's Day Sudoku
This critical thinking puzzle is great for use with your primary students. This is a great way to celebrate Veteran's Day! See my book Simply Sensa...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
$1.00
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3.9
Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Hamlet Act III Figurative Language Identification and KEY
Hamlet Act III Figurative Language Identification and KEY
This activity requires that students identify quotes that are figurative language and literary devices from Act III of Hamlet. The 42 identified li...
By Lonnie Jones Taylor
$3.00
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3.9
Subject: Literature, Reading, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Crazy Compounds: Word Building Differentiation Activity for K-1
Crazy Compounds: Word Building Differentiation Activity for K-1
Need a fun, hands-on word building activity to differentiate for your higher or gifted readers in kindergarten & first grade? This 7 page Crazy Com...
By Enrichment Teacher
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3.9
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Reading, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 hour

Developing a Vision Statement
Developing a Vision Statement
This worksheet allows students to understand the importance of and create their own vision statement. It is a stand-alone component of the simulati...
By Derek Luebbe
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3.9

FREE Visual Word Puzzles (Frame Games)
FREE Visual Word Puzzles (Frame Games)
Fun lateral thinking activity - Now in color with answer key! Get more Visual Word Puzzles here Visual Word Puzzles Rachel Lynette...
By Rachel Lynette
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3.8

Whale of a Menu for Gifted/ Differentiation!
Whale of a Menu for Gifted/ Differentiation!
Differentiate for gifted students and all levels with 6 fun research mini-projects about whales! Menu includes choices for 3 levels of difficulty &...
By Enrichment Teacher
$2.50 $2.00
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3.8
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Learning Proposal
Learning Proposal
This is a proposal for an alternative assignment. It will be highly useful in a GT class and it provides the chance for the teacher to make change...
By Mrs. Monkey
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3.8

Smart My Way!  Multiple Intelligences Survey for Kids
Smart My Way! Multiple Intelligences Survey for Kids
You are purchasing an 11 page document that includes: 1. Multiple Intelligences survey based on Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. It...
By Teacherteacher
$1.00
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3.8
Subject: Study Skills, Gifted and Talented, For All Subject Areas Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Story Elements Layered Look Book Foldable
Story Elements Layered Look Book Foldable
Detailed instructions and graphics for students to create a Story Elements Foldable®. Included in this download is a guide to print out and make...
By Donna And Rebecca
$3.00
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3.8
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

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Fun Facts of the Week Grades K-5
Fun Facts of the Week Grades K-5
I created these as a whole school opening activity using various sources. Included in each fun fact are 2 activities to get all students involved....
By Joan Sipll
$3.00
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3.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

It's OK to Make Mistakes--Guidance Lesson on Making Mistakes
It's OK to Make Mistakes--Guidance Lesson on Making Mistakes
You are purchasing detailed 5 day lesson plans to address the issues of making mistakes and perfectionism in an elementary gifted or regular ed cla...
By Teacherteacher
$1.00
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3.8
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Life Skills, School Counselor Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Week

Comma Task Cards: 24 cards for applying different comma rules.
Comma Task Cards: 24 cards for applying different comma rules.
Use these 24 Comma Task Cards for extra comma practice. Each card includes a specific comma rule, an example, and a short activity, which can be d...
By Rachel Lynette
$2.00
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3.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Silly Monster Sudoku
Silly Monster Sudoku
This Sudoku is great for use with primary students to improve their deductive reasoning and critical thinking! Great for use at Halloween or any t...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
$1.00
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3.8
Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Stock Market and Investing Tutorial and Online Quizzes
Stock Market and Investing Tutorial and Online Quizzes
This tutorial is entirely online and free. It covers the the basic purpose and benefits of a stock market as well as how investors select stocks (...
By Derek Luebbe
FREE
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3.8

50 Classics:  Elementary My Dear
50 Classics: Elementary My Dear
Teach your upper elementary/middle school students about the classics. This is a list of 50 popular classics which can be read by your 4th through...
By B.rogers
$1.00
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3.8
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Finished First: Monthly Projects for Fast Finishers
Finished First: Monthly Projects for Fast Finishers
Finished First, created by Annie Graham, is an 18- page book that is teacher friendly, center-ready, and child centered. It has monthly, thematic p...
By Annie Graham
$7.50 $5.00
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3.7
Subject: Creative Writing, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year

Creative Social Studies Resource: History Theater
Creative Social Studies Resource: History Theater
History Theatre is a fun, interactive approach to teaching history. Easily adapts to ANY state standard! “The minute I started using History T...
By Mrs. Bart
$1.99
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3.7

Christmas Problem-Solving for Primary Students
Christmas Problem-Solving for Primary Students
These logic puzzles, word problems, and Sudoku puzzles are designed to send you on your way to critical thinking during the Christmas season. This...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
$2.00
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3.7

Philosophical Response: Thoreau
Philosophical Response: Thoreau
This short writing activity asks students to respond to a quote and guided questions about the quote. The assignment calls for 300-500 words of wri...
By Dr. Broome
$1.00
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3.7

Great Depression - New Deal - Group Activity
Great Depression - New Deal - Group Activity
This is my favorite kind of group activity because it requires students to think at higher levels and work together to reach a consensus. In this ...
By The Bright Bunch
$1.99
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3.7

Science Stable Structures Centers and Activities
Science Stable Structures Centers and Activities
Product Description: Great for Grade 3 Science- Strong and Stable Structures! 4 centers all ready to use in your classroom. 2 require acces...
By Tina's Teaching Treasures
$3.00
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3.7
Subject: Science, General Science, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Round Robin Math (Order of Operations)
Round Robin Math (Order of Operations)
This is a game to solve problems using the order of operation. Students work individually and as a team to see who can solve the problem first. E...
By Carol S
$1.00
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3.6
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Math, Order of Operations Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Blood on the River: A Novel Unit or Study
Blood on the River: A Novel Unit or Study
Reading comprehension questions for every chapter - addressing most standards (no answers included). Also included three tests: Ch 1 to 7; Ch 8...
By Arlene Manemann
$7.50
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3.6

SCAMPER an Ice Cream Sundae
SCAMPER an Ice Cream Sundae
Product Description: SCAMPER Ice Cream Sundae Looking for a fun creative thinking or problem solving activity? Are your students ready to party bu...
By Edison U. Ratio Smart
FREE
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3.6

Five Senses Science Game
Five Senses Science Game
Five Senses Board Game is a science game for students to achieve a deeper understanding of their five senses and how we use our senses to learn abo...
By Mrs. Horvath's Kinder
$3.00
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3.6
Subject: Science, Gifted and Talented, Vocabulary Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Famous Fifths for Fifth Graders
Famous Fifths for Fifth Graders
This is a great first day, first week, end of the year, or any time of the school year activity for students in the fifth grade. Give it for homew...
By B.rogers
$1.00
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3.5

"City of Ember", by J. Duprau, Comprehension Questions
A set of comprehension questions for the book, "City of Ember", by Jeanne DuPrau. Questions require students to think about what they have read an...
By Smart Chick
$3.00
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3.5
Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month
Type: Activities

Counting on Frank Problem Solving Project
Counting on Frank Problem Solving Project
This is a culminating project on problem solving strategies....
By Sabrina Robinson
$2.00
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3.5
Subject: Math, Word Problems, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

4 HOLIDAY NOUN CHARTS
4 HOLIDAY NOUN CHARTS
Use these 3 holiday noun charts (1 Halloween, 2 Thanksgiving, and 1 Christmas) to challenge your students (regular or gifted and talented). There ...
By B.rogers
$5.00
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3.5
Subject: Grammar, Spelling, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Math Game Combo-Absolute Value/Square Roots
Math Game Combo-Absolute Value/Square Roots
Back to School Special!!!! 25% discount on combined set!!! Here are two sets of games for a total of FIVE games!!! One set is absolute value mem...
By Carol S
$1.50
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3.5
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Math Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Julius Caesar - Brutus' and Antony's Speeches
Julius Caesar - Brutus' and Antony's Speeches
Students compare and contrast the funeral speeches from Julius Caesar looking specifically for persuasive techniques and stylistic devices. This a...
By Alex Mauldin
$1.00
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3.5

Be an Architect - Math Project
Be an Architect - Math Project
#1 Best Selling Product at Raki's Rad Resources from March 28th, 2011 - January 22, 2012! Math is best learned in real life situations. This pr...
By Heidi Raki
$4.50
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3.4
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Math, Measurement Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

How Do I Know if They're Really Gifted?
How Do I Know if They're Really Gifted?
A chart comparing behavior of the bright child or high achiever with that of a gifted child, and possible problems associated with giftedness....
By Valerie Caveglia
FREE
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3.4
Subject: Gifted and Talented Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: Lifelong Tool
Type: GATE

Blank Chessboard
Blank Chessboard
Chess is an excellent classroom activity that can be enjoyed by students of all levels. If your students play chess in class, but have limited t...
By David Walker
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3.4

FREE St. Patrick's Day Would You Rather Questions
FREE St. Patrick's Day Would You Rather Questions
Here are 20 Fun St. Patrick's Day themed Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you hav...
By Rachel Lynette
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3.3

Common Myths About Gifted Students
Common Myths About Gifted Students
A chart exploring myths and truths about gifted students...
By Valerie Caveglia
FREE
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3.1
Subject: Gifted and Talented Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: Lifelong Tool
Type: GATE

Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project: Assignment & Criteria
Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project: Assignment & Criteria
Differentiated Poetry Portfolio Project Assignment that is differentiated for both 9th & 12th GATE students, but can be adapted for any level. Inc...
By Litteacher
$3.00
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3.0

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
$1.00
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2.8
Subject: Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Halloween Poems to Scare Kids!
Halloween Poems to Scare Kids!
A collection of Halloween poems including both funny and serious poems by such writers as Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, Edna St. ...
By Gerald Murphy
$1.79
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2.8

Measurement Match
Measurement Match
This is a measurement matching game that is similar to memory, but involves a three way match. Students match the standard measurement to an estima...
By Sabrina Robinson
$2.00
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2.6
Subject: Math, Measurement, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

main idea and details
main idea and details
graphic organizers: 1 colored version and 1 black and white version. great for frontloading and incorporating GATE icons....
By Susan Millan
$1.00
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2.5
Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Balanced Literacy, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Year

 Debate T-Chart Template
Debate T-Chart Template
Use this handy T-chart to have students research and jot down their debate points prior to the actual debate. It can also be used during the debate...
By B.rogers
$2.00
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2.0

Differentiated Spelling List for Gifted Learners
Differentiated Spelling List for Gifted Learners
In spelling instruction, gifted learners need to study words that are at a comparable level with their capabilities. Often, these learners already ...
By Di Teacher
$1.00
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2.0
Subject: Spelling, Vocabulary, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Debate Guidelines and Topics
Debate Guidelines and Topics
Use this handy list of guidelines to have a successful classroom debate. There is a T-Chart describing what a good debate should look like and sou...
By B.rogers
$2.00
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1.9

Free  Intro to Mini-Game Chess!
Free Intro to Mini-Game Chess!
Here are some Mini-Game Chess activities developed at the regional NCTM conference in Albuquerque, NM in November 2011. If you are interested chec...
By Kathy Price
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1.7

Back to School: A Critical Thinking Unit
Back to School: A Critical Thinking Unit
This is a great unit to start the year with. It has many different activities such as graphs, glyphs, story planning and story writing. There is ...
By Rhongepooh
$8.00 $5.00
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1.0
Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week