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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

Bullying in Schools and Online-Dear Abby Writing a Letter of Advice
Bullying in Schools and Online-Dear Abby Writing a Letter of Advice
Bullying in Schools-Dear Abby Writing a Letter of Advice Do you have difficulty with bullying in your school? Do you need to talk about thi...
By Jim Tuttle
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving, School Counselor, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

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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4.0

Number Tiles: FREE Problem Solving Activities for the Primary Grades
Number Tiles: FREE Problem Solving Activities for the Primary Grades
This FREE Number Tiles resource is a ten page booklet containing six different math problem solving activities for the primary grades. The activiti...
By Scipi
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Number Tiles: FREE Problem Solving Math Activities for Grades 5-8
Number Tiles: FREE Problem Solving Math Activities for Grades 5-8
Number Tiles is a FREE seven page resource containing four different math problem solving activities for the grades 5-8. The activities extend from...
By Scipi
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Math, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler 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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4.0
Subject: Character Education, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester

Dots Fun FREE Primary Grades Resource  (using dominoes)
Dots Fun FREE Primary Grades Resource (using dominoes)
The FREE Dots Fun primary resource is an 11 page booklet containing four different activities and one game that uses dominoes. The activities range...
By Scipi
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Math, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler 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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4.0
Subject: Arts, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

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

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

Dots Fun: Primary Math Activities & Games Using Dominoes
Dots Fun: Primary Math Activities & Games Using Dominoes
I am always looking for ways to make ordinary items into manipulatives for the classroom. A couple of years ago, I discovered that many math activ...
By Scipi
$4.29
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4.0
Subject: Basic Operations, Mental Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

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

Hearts and Valentines: Brain Teaser Activities For February
Hearts and Valentines: Brain Teaser Activities For February
Heart and Valentines is a 13 page handout which uses figurative language to create brain teasers. It features 22 heart illustrations which represen...
By Scipi
$1.79
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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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

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

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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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving, Reading, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 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
$3.00
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4.0

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

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
$1.39
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Addition Game - 6 Game Boards
Addition Game - 6 Game Boards
Students place one number card at a time on a game board to form a 3 digit + 3 digit equation. Once a number card is placed on the game board, it...
By Victoria Leon
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

April Fraction Word Puzzles: Identifying Fractions in Lowest Terms
April Fraction Word Puzzles: Identifying Fractions in Lowest Terms
Are you feeling like there is no original way to practice reducing fractions? This six page handout targets identifying fractional parts in lowest ...
By Scipi
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Fractions, Problem Solving, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler 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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4.0
Subject: For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving, OTHER Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

People who make me feel safe
People who make me feel safe
This activity will allow children to think about what it is to feel safe and who in their lives helps them to feel safe. This activity can lead ...
By Quickcraft
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Creative Writing, Education, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

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

World's Best Scavenger Hunt
World's Best Scavenger Hunt
As the end of the year approaches, we are all looking for fun, interesting and celebratory ways to wind down on a positive note. I developed this ...
By Todd Rosenthal
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 hours

Behavior Punch Card No Picture
Behavior Punch Card No Picture
This is a behavior punch card that I use to reward positive behavior in my classroom. It includes 20 punches and a blank spot for student's name. ...
By Ms Rachels Room
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Life Skills, Special Education, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Behavior Incentive Smiley Sheet
Behavior Incentive Smiley Sheet
Use this product for that student that needs the extra incentive to have a fabulous day! Student colors one smiley each time the teacher notices t...
By Tara West
FREE
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4.0

Card Matching- Winter
Card Matching- Winter
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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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4.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Problem Solving, Back to School Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

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
$4.29
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4.0

Patterning the Number of Days in School-Animals
Patterning the Number of Days in School-Animals
Counting the days of school provides an excellent opportunity to reinforce patterning skills on a daily basis. The pieces in this packet are in or...
By Hilary Lewis
$3.50
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4.0
Subject: Numbers, Problem Solving, Applied Math Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Lots of Luck
Card Matching- Lots of Luck
Themed Card Matching/Memory Matching cards to go with every theme. Play like memory. I have included a label at the end of the boxes Print o...
By Donna Glynn / Kinderglynn
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

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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4.0
Subject: For All Subject Areas, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Milk Lid Math - Hands-On Activities
Milk Lid Math - Hands-On Activities
Tired of those expensive manipulatives that you are constantly replacing because they are lost, misplaced, or damaged? Have your class start saving...
By Scipi
$1.75
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4.0
Subject: Math, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 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
$2.00
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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 Problem of the Day - 200 Letter & Legal Sized Charts
Word Problem of the Day - 200 Letter & Legal Sized Charts
These are the same 200 word problems from my "Word Problem of the Day - 200 Word Problems & Charts," but each word problem is individually written...
By Victoria Leon
$10.00
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4.0
Subject: Math Test Prep, Problem Solving, Word Problems Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

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

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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4.0

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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4.0
Subject: Math, Measurement, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler 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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4.0
Subject: Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Thinking Activity Using Scarecrow Attributes
Thinking Activity Using Scarecrow Attributes
Thinking Activities for whole group, small group, center, and individual. Students use attribute clues to figure out which scarecrow. This was ma...
By Dawn Hilburn
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Reading, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Set 2:  More Grade One Math Everyday Math Single Slides, Smart Board
Set 2: More Grade One Math Everyday Math Single Slides, Smart Board
Set 2: More Grade One Math Everyday Math Single Slides, Smart Board (updated) This file has 24 more grade one math single Notebook File slides to...
By Wise Owl Factory
$1.75
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4.0
Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: Lifelong Tool

Peer Pressure PowerPoint
Peer Pressure PowerPoint
This presentation introduces students to various peer pressure situations and guides them through different ways of responding....
By Simona Sabau
$2.00
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4.0
Subject: Character Education, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Behavior Management - Tattling
Behavior Management - Tattling
Is tattling wasting too much time in your classroom? Then try my Tattle Tale Book. Just print the cover onto card stock, laminate it along with a...
By Dijobaker
FREE
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4.0

Graphic Illusions -- food for the eyes
Graphic Illusions -- food for the eyes
Illusions -- Here are some graphic illusions which make good starting points for class discussion and writing -- they'll also make your students' ...
By Albert Baggetta
$2.00
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Convergent, Divergent, Productive Thinking Graphics
Convergent, Divergent, Productive Thinking Graphics
Educators want their students to develop higher order thinking skills such as creative and critical thinking. When we start teaching young students...
By Kathy Dawson
FREE
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4.0

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

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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4.0
Subject: Fractions, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Exploring Penguins through Math and Literacy!
Exploring Penguins through Math and Literacy!
Learn all about Penguins using a variety of literacy and math activities. This unit includes penguins graphing activities, penguin poems, templates...
By Kyp Mclaren
$4.00
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4.0
Subject: Poetry, Reading, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A