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Brain Teaser Bingo Sheet
Brain Teaser Bingo Sheet
This fun activity will get them thinking! 16 Language-based brain puzzles are on a bingo grid. Students can choose to solve any four in a row, or b...
By Happyedugator
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The Cereal and Candy Caper A Holiday Math Guess or Estimate Activity
The Cereal and Candy Caper A Holiday Math Guess or Estimate Activity
This activity packet is not just for Christmas. Use it at Halloween, Valentine Day, St. Patrick Day, Easter, or before just about any holiday when...
By Create 'n Time
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Subject: Basic Math, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Sudoku games
Sudoku games
This includes 12 traditional Sudoku games: 4 very easy, 4 easy, 4 medium, 4 hard....
By Jer
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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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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Steps for Peer Conferencing rule sheet
Steps for Peer Conferencing rule sheet
I made this for my students to follow when I allow them to peer conference with one another. This rule sheet acts as a guide so they do not get off...
By Faison's Fantastic Learning
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Mega-Fun Math Games
Mega-Fun Math Games
This book contains 70 quick and easy games for grades 2-5. They are great for a learning center and are very simple to make....
By Caroline Jones
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th ISBN #: 0-590-48176-2

Be a Word Spy
Be a Word Spy
This sheet can be used when a student cannot find the meaning or simply does not understand the meaning of a word. This sheet will allow them to u...
By Mrs. Bushnell
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Subject: Vocabulary, Study Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Halloween
Card Matching- Halloween
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
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Black-eyed Structure
Black-eyed Structure
Students will compete using toothpicks and black-eyed peas to build a structure. The structure must meet certain specifications. We use dried bla...
By Phillip Wooley
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 3 Days

Group Discussion Final Project Plan and Assessments
Group Discussion Final Project Plan and Assessments
This is a terrific unit project for combining and meeting standards in reading, writing, research, and speaking and interpersonal communications al...
By Casey A. South
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Division Math Vocabulary Skill Drill and Word Problem Application
Division Math Vocabulary Skill Drill and Word Problem Application
This is a 24 slide interactive Smart Activity where children can explore the vocabulary of Division and demonstrate understanding of how it relates...
By Susan Russell
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Worksheet for Working with Challenging Children: Planning Sheet
Worksheet for Working with Challenging Children: Planning Sheet
I came up with this sheet to use with a team when making plans to help our work with challenging students. This sheet gave us some talking points a...
By Pamela L
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Individual Behavior Form
Individual Behavior Form
This simple form will help you keep track of individual student behaviors in a classroom setting. You simply mark each designated behavior with a ...
By Susanna Taylor
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Subject: Life Skills, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Lesson Plan: Out of the Furnace (Math/Science)
Lesson Plan: Out of the Furnace (Math/Science)
Take a walking field trip to find a good place to cool off. This lesson combines math (Basic operations and graphing), science (temperature and da...
By Kathleen Applebee
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PowerPoint Fun Activity - Game - Sequence - Order - Shapes - Move
PowerPoint Fun Activity - Game - Sequence - Order - Shapes - Move
This is a neat little activity to do with your students using PowerPoint like a Smartboard. Teachers minimizes out of the slideshow mode and a gro...
By Ryemurf@gmail.com
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Subject: Math, Science, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Nutrition Jeopardy
Nutrition Jeopardy
Teach or review key nutrition information by playing this fun version of Nutrition Jeopardy. Covering topics including: carbohydrates, fat, protei...
By Corinne Finnie
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Subject: Health, Problem Solving, Vocabulary Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes
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Sports Analogies
Sports Analogies
Primary analogies to get the little ones thinking! Improve Critical Thinking Skills by using analogies daily in your classroom. ...
By Carey French
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Community Service PLAN Worksheet
Community Service PLAN Worksheet
Students brainstorm a community service project idea using this worksheet including specific questions under WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW c...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Character Education, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Traffic Light Classroom Management System
Traffic Light Classroom Management System
1. Detailed letter to parents explaining the implementation 2. A blank template for students, teacher and parents to track and monitor behavior 3...
By Lauren Vila
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: Lifelong Tool

A Teacher's Guide to Challenging Behavior
A Teacher's Guide to Challenging Behavior
A practical guide for new teachers looking to build on their ability to use effective strategies with children who struggle with challenging behavi...
By Laura Cull
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Minute To Win It Game: Just for Fun!
Minute To Win It Game: Just for Fun!
I used this flipchart as a reward for my students last year! It was a hit! This flipchart was designed to duplicate the tv show, Minute To Win ...
By Brittany Ensminger
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Subject: OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Talk it Out chart
Talk it Out chart
This chart helps children work out their problems with others. They can follow the steps by looking at the pictures....
By Love Luck And Laughter
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Problem Solving: Think about the size and solve your problem
Problem Solving: Think about the size and solve your problem
Do you have students who have very intense emotional reactions to problem situations that seem very small? Many students, especially those on the A...
By Zephyr2950
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Behavior Action Plan
Behavior Action Plan
This form allows teachers and students to peacefully brainstorm a solution to a continued behavior or work ethic problem and to communicate this pr...
By Stars Curriculum
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Subject: Drama, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Staff Duration: N/A

Deductive Reasoning Powerpoint
Deductive Reasoning Powerpoint
Still struggling for an effective and fun way to teach deductive reasoning? Then this is the perfect product for you! This 24 slide powerpoint te...
By Beverly Brown
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March Calendar Pieces
March Calendar Pieces
These Calendar Pieces form an ABC pattern....
By Margaret Collier
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Subject: Graphing, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Conflict Resolution Activity
Conflict Resolution Activity
This activity describes various situations that involve conflict. Students must write about how they would handle each, and then match their respon...
By Rachel York
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Subject: Character Education, Problem Solving, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Clock Match Activity - analogue and digital - 10 pages
Clock Match Activity - analogue and digital - 10 pages
Clock Match Activity - analogue and digital - PDF file 10 page resource. Match analogue clock face to digital time by reading and matching ca...
By Clever Classroom
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Subject: Measurement, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Mastery Meter
Mastery Meter
Move your gas gage from "empty" to "full" as you use the chart to find expert peer tutors in your class. By the end of the semester, students' ski...
By Beth Hammett
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Subject: Study Skills, Study Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Valentine Packet of Fun Learning Pages
Valentine Packet of Fun Learning Pages
These are pages to use around Valentine's Day. They include: ABC Order; Acrostic Poem; Coupons Just For You; Finish the Story; Number Puzzles; Pun...
By Mrs. R.
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Grammar, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Presidents and Counting Coins Smart Notebook
Presidents and Counting Coins Smart Notebook
This Smart Notebook file introduces students to coin recognition,the Presidents on the heads side of the coin and the symbolism of the images on th...
By Einstein Dna
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Mental Math Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

Cyberbullying: Powerpoint, Assignment, and Rubric
Cyberbullying: Powerpoint, Assignment, and Rubric
This Powerpoint discusses what cyberbullying is, ways to stop it, and the different types that can occur. It includes links, an assignment, and a r...
By Jen P Printables
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Subject: Problem Solving, Instructional Technology, Life Skills Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 90 Minutes

Why Death Education
Why Death Education
Why Death Education The famous French philosopher Montaigne wrote that “he who should teach men to die would at the same time them to live.” ...
By Charles Kuner
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Subject: Problem Solving, OTHER, Life Skills Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Hands-On Thinking Activities
Hands-On Thinking Activities
Explore thinking skills in a fun-filled, hands-on way with 36 seasonal activity centers based on math, science and language topics. This is an exce...
By Sue Parson
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd ISBN #: EMC789

Problem-Based Learning with the Internet
Problem-Based Learning with the Internet
Author: William J. Stepien Zephyr Press, 2002 Guide to using the Internet for Problem Based Learning. Eight problem based units included with ...
By Susan Laforet
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving, Instructional Technology Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th ISBN #: 1-56976-142-6

Math Word Problem Template
Math Word Problem Template
This is a one page, printable, classroom tested, organizational template pdf for math word problems. The literacy component and structure gives ki...
By Alex Briasco Brin
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Subject: Mathematics, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Oceans and Fraction Recognition - Bonusworks - Vol 1 Assign 11
Oceans and Fraction Recognition - Bonusworks - Vol 1 Assign 11
Assignment 11 of Bonusworks is up! The reading section talks about our oceans and how they work, simplified. The math portion is more fract...
By Cal Bone
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Subject: Problem Solving, Math, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Pizza Style
Card Matching- Pizza Style
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
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Windshield for Bullies
Windshield for Bullies
Trying to decide if a student's behavior is bullying or just annoying is not simple. This activity by Patricia Kienzle gives students some types o...
By Patricia Kienzle
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Alcohol Problems
Alcohol Problems
This Power point is a 30 minute lesson for 6th graders in a health class. It deals with some relevant and interesting statistics about our number ...
By Thomas Kidd
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

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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Teambuilding Self-Assessment
Teambuilding Self-Assessment
I use this teambuilding self-assessment at the end of a teambuilding unit in Physical Eduction. I find the students are really honest. Two assess...
By Ms. G's Teaching Ideas
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Subject: Character Education, Physical Education, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Bullies - NO MORE BULLIES!
Bullies - NO MORE BULLIES!
This unit has 20 pages. There are informative pages and pages with activities to help students in dealing with bullies. It has a Cover Page in cas...
By Mrs. R.
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Subject: Life Skills, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Multiplication as Repeated Addition SMART Board Lesson
Multiplication as Repeated Addition SMART Board Lesson
Nine SMART Board slides of Repeated Addition. Creative, hands on, and easy for teachers to adjust the level of difficulty....
By Susan Russell
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"Social Skills Lessons & Activities", gr. 4-6
A resource for using real-life situations to help build children's self-esteem, respect for others and themselves, and a sense of responsibility....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: School Counselor, Problem Solving, Life Skills Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th ISBN #: N/A

Amazing Classroom Management Tips- Part 2!
Amazing Classroom Management Tips- Part 2!
20 MORE of the best teacher-tested tips for organizing and managing your classroom. Teacher Tested and Student Approved! Detailed tips will...
By Mrs. Bart
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Card Matching- Zoo Match
Card Matching- Zoo Match
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
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Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Science Fair Handbook for students
Science Fair Handbook for students
A complete 17 page Science Fair Handbook. Perfect to send home with students and parents or place a link on your school/class website. Includes a...
By Stanton's Stars
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Subject: Science, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Teaching Multiplication  Is As Easy  As 1,2,3!
Teaching Multiplication Is As Easy As 1,2,3!
Are you looking for ideas to teach multiplication? Do you want to teach multiplication in various ways using arrays, repeated addition, and groups?...
By Educator Sk
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Subject: Numbers, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Cause and Effect Lesson Plan-- What makes popcorn pop?
Cause and Effect Lesson Plan-- What makes popcorn pop?
Cause and Effect Lesson Plan Uses video-- http://www.archive.org/details/NasaKsnn-Popcorn Uses book-- If you take a mouse to the movies by Laura ...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: English Language Arts, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A