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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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Subject: Reading, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd 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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Subject: Basic Operations, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler 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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Subject: Math, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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

House of Numbers
House of Numbers
Fun game suited for students learning numbers and number order. Please leave a rating if you like it! Find free printable file folder games a...
By Nia's Niblets
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Subject: Math, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Animals created from HEART shapes - Valentine's Day
Animals created from HEART shapes - Valentine's Day
Great literature connection to use with My Heart Is Like a Zoo, for Valentine's Day art project, to introduce problem solving in a fun way, or to j...
By Rhonda Pinter
$5.00
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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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Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Word Problems Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

11 Birthdays - by Wendy Mass - Language Arts Unit
11 Birthdays - by Wendy Mass - Language Arts Unit
This is an original LA Unit on "11 Birthdays" by Wendy Mass for 3rd and 4th grade. The file consists of novel summary, comprehension, essay, and/or...
By Mrs. Lena
$0.99
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Ratios and Rates Racing the Bolt
Ratios and Rates Racing the Bolt
Mathematics has never been so much fun! Integrate PE and Math and challenge students to race the world champion sprinter. Students will use ratio...
By Merry In The Middle
$3.00
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Subject: Measurement, Physical Education, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 hours

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

Student Accommodation Request
Student Accommodation Request
Teachers looking to instill self-advocacy in their students? Special education teachers can use this easy form to help teach students in middle sch...
By Randee Kallison
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Subject: Special Education, Problem Solving, For All Subject Areas Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Lifelong Tool

Winter Wonderland Activities
Winter Wonderland Activities
These are great activities for students in Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade! They focus on basic number recognition, counting, and sequencing s...
By Rachel Johnson
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Subject: Winter, Numbers, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Thinking About the Mysterious
Thinking About the Mysterious
Students focus on occultist and psychic subterfuge in this 3-week study. Presumed "unnatural forces� are demystified as students learn to pe...
By Brant Abrahamson
$5.00
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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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Subject: Critical Thinking, Graphing, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 4 Days

Fire Safety Game
Fire Safety Game
This fire safety game will help your students review a variety of fire safety rules. Includes 16 problem solving cards. Graphics purchased at: ...
By 1st Grade Teacher
$2.00
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Games

Let's Learn to Count Money
Let's Learn to Count Money
This is a beginning introduction to American money: a penny, a nickel, a dime, a quarter and a dollar bill. This is an interactive Powerpoint that ...
By Rfred
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Problem Solving, Numbers Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

We Are Thankful for Sudoku!  Thanksgiving Sudoku Puzzle
We Are Thankful for Sudoku! Thanksgiving Sudoku Puzzle
This simply sensational Sudoku puzzle is perfect for students in the primary grades. Check out more puzzles for all seasons! See my book Simply S...
By Shannon Bryant's Brain Train
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Halloween Math Problems
Halloween Math Problems
Math story problems can be tough, but with a Halloween theme, they're a little more fun!...
By Elementary Matters
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Subject: Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Downloadable Frog and Lily Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packect
Downloadable Frog and Lily Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packect
Paper, Scissors, Kids Cut and Paste Pattern Packets, offer heartwarming and colorful art activities that will brighten your classroom bulletin boar...
By Dianne Tansey
$3.00
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Subject: Graphic Arts, Problem Solving, Arts Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

FREE - Space Sequencing Cards - Outer Space - 11 pages
FREE - Space Sequencing Cards - Outer Space - 11 pages
Space Sequencing Cards - Outer Space - PDF file 11 page, printable resource. The sequencing cards would be appropriate for an early childhood...
By Clever Classroom
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Subject: Astronomy, Science, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

A Mixture of Daily Oral Language, Math and Analogies - Full Year
A Mixture of Daily Oral Language, Math and Analogies - Full Year
Here is our daily oral language, math and analogies for the whole year. Rewrite, edit, figure out, and/or solve as a full class or individually. ...
By Robynn Drerup
$5.00
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Subject: Writing, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Year

Snowman Thinking Activities
Snowman Thinking Activities
Students use attribute clues to determine which snowman. This packet covers sorting, classifying, problem solving, observing, and following direct...
By Dawn Hilburn
$2.00
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Subject: Winter, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Sudoku Guru Puzzles - Sudoku Games and Activity Pages
Sudoku Guru Puzzles - Sudoku Games and Activity Pages
This PDF has 120 colorful Sudoku activity puzzles. There are 6x6 and 9x9 Sudoku games at the easy to moderate level. These are colorful pages that ...
By Energy And Sciences
$3.99 $1.49
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Gifted and Talented Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Mandala PowerPoint, Historical Reference, Great Images
Mandala PowerPoint, Historical Reference, Great Images
This 16 slide PowerPoint can be used by itself as a great introduction to a sacred and cultural tradition and is the perfect supporting tool for my...
By Leigh Knick
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Subject: Art History, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Downloadable Dump Truck Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Downloadable Dump Truck Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Paper, Scissors, Kids Cut and Paste Pattern Packets, offer heartwarming and colorful art activities that will brighten your classroom bulletin boar...
By Dianne Tansey
$3.00
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Subject: Graphic Arts, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

When I feel mad (T-Chart)
When I feel mad (T-Chart)
A T-Chart designed to help students make better choices when they are angry or upset. It has both written choices and a visual picture for non-read...
By Katie Tierney
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Parent Volunteer Sheet
Parent Volunteer Sheet
This is a sheet that you can give out on the meet the teacher night. It will help you select parents who will help in the class. ...
By Mrs. Boyd
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Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A

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

Smartboard Double Facts Addition
Smartboard Double Facts Addition
Your students will enjoy practicing their double addition facts on the Smartboard! This is a great addition for your winter themes!...
By Einstein Dna
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret- Novel Unit- Grades 4-6
The Invention of Hugo Cabret- Novel Unit- Grades 4-6
This is an original novel unit on "The Invention of Hugo Cabret". The Unit includes, summary, discussion questions, essay questions, book report qu...
By Mrs. Lena
$2.99
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Decision-Making Power Point
Decision-Making Power Point
This presentation guides students through 12 different scenarios that require good decision-making skills. The slides are meant to be used as a cla...
By Simona Sabau
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Character Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Thinking Activity Using Sailboat Attributes
Thinking Activity Using Sailboat Attributes
Skills being practiced are sorting, classifying, observing, problem solving and following directions. There is an activity for whole group, small ...
By Dawn Hilburn
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

weekend projects for GATE students
weekend projects for GATE students
students will practice finding patterns and details as well as finding language of the discipline vocabulary for different disciplinarians....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Problem Solving, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 2 Days

Monkey Squares
Monkey Squares
Monkey Squares are square arrays of n x n rows and columns in which n items fill the cells so that no item is used more than once in each row and c...
By Barbara Evans
$1.75
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Subject: Math, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Daily Word Problem Power Point Template
Daily Word Problem Power Point Template
This PowerPoint presentation template allows you to fill in a word problem and answer for each day of the week. (Could also be used with any subjec...
By Ella Frazier
$2.00
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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Valentine Fraction Words: Identifying Fractional Parts
Valentine Fraction Words: Identifying Fractional Parts
Do you need something besides a "drill and kill" activity to practice fractions? This five page handout is a fun and engaging way to practice fract...
By Scipi
$1.39
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Subject: Fractions, Problem Solving, Valentine's Day Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

UPS Check Problem Solving Packet
UPS Check Problem Solving Packet
UPS Check Problem Solving Packet by Caroline Burchett Learners of all ages need to have a plan when it comes to tackling a story problem. In o...
By Caroline Burchett
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Subject: Math, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Steps to Solve Word Problems
Steps to Solve Word Problems
This handout gives explicit, step-by-step directions for solving one-step word problems with addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. ...
By Teacheveryone
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Subject: Word Problems, Problem Solving, Other (Math) Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

MATH
MATH "10 MINUTE" QUICK ANSWER QUIZZES(15 pages)
MATH 10 MINUTE QUICK ANSWER QUIZZES Give your students something a little different than the normal textbook material. Fifteen pages of problems ...
By Edward Gullan
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

skeleton - Make a moving skeleton
skeleton - Make a moving skeleton
Make a moving skeleton using paper fasteners. Fun activity to learn about parts of the body. Great for Halloween too....
By Book Worm
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Subject: Health, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

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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Subject: Math, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

Easter Worksheets and Activities for Primary Grades
Easter Worksheets and Activities for Primary Grades
A 52 page Easter package that includes Language Arts and Math activities. Fun, colorful graphics are used to add fun to your resources! Answer keys...
By Tchrbrowne
$7.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 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
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Student Behavior Think-Sheet - Desk Reference
Student Behavior Think-Sheet - Desk Reference
Do you have a student in your classroom who is impulsive and too quick to answer questions? Do you have a student who doesn't stop and think deeply...
By Msjordanreads
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Downloadable Firetruck Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Downloadable Firetruck Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Paper, Scissors, Kids Cut and Paste Pattern Packets, offer heartwarming and colorful art activities that will brighten your classroom bulletin boar...
By Dianne Tansey
$3.00
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Subject: Problem Solving, Visual Arts, Autumn Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Back to School - Sudoku Puzzles
Back to School - Sudoku Puzzles
These math worksheets blend the fun of Sudoku puzzles with the excitement of going back to school! Kids flex their logical reasoning and critical t...
By D Conway
$1.50
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A

8 Strategy Games to teach thinking skills
8 Strategy Games to teach thinking skills
In a future of change and unpredictability students need to be able to think creatively, critically and analytically to solve problems in original,...
By Janelle Mac
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CGI MATH Problems for K-2, based on Cognitive Guided Math
CGI MATH Problems for K-2, based on Cognitive Guided Math
CGI MATH Problems for K-2, based on Cognitive Guided Math (word math problems) This Zip Folder contains theme-based problem type pages for teache...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Semester

Word Searches (2) for
Word Searches (2) for "My Side of the Mountain"
This handout contains two different word search puzzles about the survival materials used by Sam in the book, "My Side of the Mountain". The first ...
By Scipi
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Subject: Literature, Vocabulary, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Compare Pet Graphs
Compare Pet Graphs
Young learners count how many pets of each kind in the graphs from two different classrooms. Questions are asked about which classroom has the mos...
By Luv2tch!luv2lrn!
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Subject: Graphing, Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes