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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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4.0
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
$1.00
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4.0

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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4.0

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
$1.00
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4.0
Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Character Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Solving Simple Math Formulas Using a Triangular Graphic Organizer
Solving Simple Math Formulas Using a Triangular Graphic Organizer
When it comes to formulas and word problems, most students panic! Let's admit it; word problems have gotten a bad rap over the years. Their reputat...
By Scipi
$1.39
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3.9
Subject: Math, Problem Solving, Word Problems Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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3.9

Card Matching- Bunny Hop
Card Matching- Bunny Hop
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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3.9
Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Christmas Word Puzzles
Christmas Word Puzzles
Fun, colorful Christmas Word Puzzles for your students to enjoy. Included are 2 word searches, a crossword puzzle, word scramble with answer key, a...
By Tchrbrowne
FREE
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3.9
Subject: Problem Solving, OTHER, Spelling Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Summer Fun
Summer Fun
The Summer Fun zip file includes a Signs of Summer PowerPoint, a PowerPoint with fun interactive activities like "What's the Picture?" and "Complet...
By Ed Tech Beverly
FREE
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3.9
Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Patriotic
Card Matching- Patriotic
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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3.9
Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Setting up the 7 Habits
Setting up the 7 Habits
This is the first lesson from Teaching the 7 Habits. It includes a class contract, scoring rubric, preparation notes, and class activities. See how...
By Jessica Hellman
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3.9

Fire Safety Puzzle Set
Fire Safety Puzzle Set
Easy 6 piece puzzle sets related to fire safety. Includes 16 full page puzzles...
By Classroom Printables
$3.50
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3.9

5 E's Unit Plan - Electricity - It's Elementary
5 E's Unit Plan - Electricity - It's Elementary
This 16 page unit plan based on national science standards is a a fully integrated STEM Unit with a focus on inspiring upper elementary students to...
By Techedoutteacher
$6.00 $5.00
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3.9
Subject: Career and Technical Education, Problem Solving, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Weeks

Set 1: Gr. 1 Everyday Math single slides (Smart Board)
Set 1: Gr. 1 Everyday Math single slides (Smart Board)
Grade one math based on Everyday Math but useful for any math program. This folder contains the following updated 20 math slides: + and - fact ...
By Wise Owl Factory
$1.75
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3.9
Subject: Basic Operations, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st Duration: Lifelong Tool

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
FREE
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3.8

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

Jack in the Bean Jar
Jack in the Bean Jar
This free item has been helpful to many students in discussing types of problems and rising above their problems. The jar with a jack and a variet...
By Patricia Kienzle
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3.8
Subject: Life Skills, Problem Solving, School Counselor Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes

Monthly Math Picture Puzles
Monthly Math Picture Puzles
These puzzles are designed for second and third grade students. Each month a different skill is used to create a picture on a 100s chart. Skills ...
By Rachael Chance
$3.50
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3.8
Subject: Holidays/Seasonal, Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: 30 Minutes

Effective Behavior Management Tool- FRIDAY RECESS Sheet
Effective Behavior Management Tool- FRIDAY RECESS Sheet
Best resource I had in my room! An easy-to-use classroom discipline resource. Use it to record student behavior as well as for parent communicati...
By Mrs. Bart
$1.99
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3.8

Leaves: A Six Lesson Science Investigation
Leaves: A Six Lesson Science Investigation
This six lesson science performance demonstration for the primary grades utilizes all different kinds of leaves. It guides the primary student thro...
By Scipi
$3.25
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3.8
Subject: Science, Problem Solving, Autumn Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Rounding Pockets: A Math Hands-On Model to Round Numbers
Rounding Pockets: A Math Hands-On Model to Round Numbers
The Rounding Pocket Chart is used to introduce the rounding of whole numbers and/or rational numbers, specifically decimals. It can be custom desig...
By Scipi
$1.75
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3.7
Subject: Numbers, Basic Operations, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Anger Management and Conflict Resolution for Middle School Students
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution for Middle School Students
This PowerPoint Assesses the more common strategies middle school kids use to handle their anger and resolve their conflict. It then gives practica...
By Thomas Kidd
FREE
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3.7
Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

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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3.7

Card Matching- All Aboard
Card Matching- All Aboard
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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3.7
Subject: Math, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Fun & Exciting Hands On Electricity Unit
Fun & Exciting Hands On Electricity Unit
This is a hands on electricity unit that I developed and used with my seventh grade science students. This unit includes important vocabulary words...
By Kristin Krempasky
$5.00
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3.7
Subject: Problem Solving, Science, Special Education Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

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
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3.6

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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3.6
Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

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
$1.00
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3.6

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

Summer Scramble
Summer Scramble
This is a great worksheet. Students unscramble words with the theme being summer time. It also contains a word bank...
By Rhongepooh
FREE
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3.5
Subject: Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Worksheets

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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3.5
Subject: Creative Writing, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Classroom Behavior Log/Discipline Log
Classroom Behavior Log/Discipline Log
Great Log to keep track of student behavior and number of offenses. Room to write positive behavior incentives for students if you so choose. Conse...
By Randee Kallison
$2.00
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3.3
Subject: For All Subject Areas, Special Education, Problem Solving Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Lifelong Tool

De Bono's 6 Hats
De Bono's 6 Hats
Used in schools all across Australia, these 6 thinking hats can guide you to make decisions and approach new ideas in a positive way. Included in t...
By Imaginative Teacher
$3.50
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3.2
Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Downloadable Clown Fish Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Downloadable Clown Fish 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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3.2
Subject: Graphic Arts, Problem Solving, Science Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavior / Reward Stamp or Punch Card, Jungle Theme
Behavior / Reward Stamp or Punch Card, Jungle Theme
This is a behavior/reward punch card. I use it to support individual students with goals. Each time a student does a positvie action toward the g...
By Thriftytechteacher
$1.00
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3.0
Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving, Life Skills Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: Lifelong Tool

Problem Solution Scenarios Activity or Writing Prompt
Problem Solution Scenarios Activity or Writing Prompt
This handout has three problem scenarios that students need to come up with solutions for. This activity can be done cooperatively in groups or ind...
By Happyedugator
$0.50
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2.9

Classroom survival kit
Classroom survival kit
I often use this as part of a health unit. It incorporates feelings, friendship, needs and wants, etc. It is a lits of ideas you can use to cre...
By Marsha Rhodes
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2.8
Subject: Health, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Lifelong Tool

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

Pre-Instruction Sketchbook Drawings: Nice for Beginning of Year
Pre-Instruction Sketchbook Drawings: Nice for Beginning of Year
A nice way to begin a new art course. This allows the instructor to get a feel for students working art vocabulary, propensity for following instru...
By Leigh Knick
$1.50
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2.8
Subject: Visual Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Christmas Craft Printable Activities
Christmas Craft Printable Activities
Over 200 printable Christmas Activities for children to make and do. Ready to go activities printable to A4. Foster children’s imagination and c...
By Quickcraft
$24.95 $21.99
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2.5

Digital Scavenger Hunts-Higher Level Thinking Skills - Lesson Plan
Digital Scavenger Hunts-Higher Level Thinking Skills - Lesson Plan
The Digital Scavenger Hunt provides a unique way for students to work in teams and develop higher level thinking skills. Students are provided rule...
By Vareane Heese
$5.00
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2.5

Electricity Investigation Unit
Electricity Investigation Unit
A backwards planning unit on the topic of electricity which includes multiple methods of assessment. Requires a FOSS Magnetism and Electricity Modu...
By Joseph Espinosa
$9.99
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2.5
Subject: Expository Writing, Physical Science, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th Duration: 2 Months

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
FREE
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1.7

Mystery Box
Mystery Box
Children can guess what is in the mystery box. This activity can also be alternated for different theme ideas. ...
By Kara
$1.00
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1.7
Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten Duration: N/A

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

Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
This PowerPoint Addresses some basic statistics signs and symptoms for both anorexia and bulimia and offers suggestions to maintain or improve body...
By Thomas Kidd
$5.00
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0.5
Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

ACT Math Guide---All the math needed to score in the 30's
ACT Math Guide---All the math needed to score in the 30's
The result of twenty years of instructing students on the math section of the ACT. This guideline explains in comprehensive detail all the math...
By David Lee
$2.99
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Subject: Math, Mathematics, Problem Solving Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Test Prep

Behavior Tracking Chart
Behavior Tracking Chart
Use this chart form to get your children or students on track. Using positive statements can help a child feel good about doing well. Change goals ...
By Hfteach
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Subject: Life Skills, Problem Solving, School Counselor Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Morning Routine Flow Map
Morning Routine Flow Map
If you've ever had to remind your students over and over again what the routines or procedures are for the morning, here's the answer! The Mor...
By Kim Huebner
$2.49
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Subject: OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

De Bono's 6 Action Shoes
De Bono's 6 Action Shoes
Another concept from DeBono, these 6 action shoes can help you analyse which action to take in certain situations. Included are 6 posters, each wit...
By Imaginative Teacher
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A