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Card Matching- Fairy Bears
Card Matching- Fairy Bears
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

Media Literacy
Media Literacy
This worksheet is a quick introduction to the concept of media literacy for high school students. It is a self-guided worksheet that can be used b...
By Jaime Tikker
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Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes

Getting to Know You: Find Someone Who
Getting to Know You: Find Someone Who
Need a new twist for getting to know your students? Then give this SMARTboard activity a chance. This activity is a twist on the traditional questi...
By Edison U. Ratio Smart
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Subject: Critical Thinking, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 45 Minutes

Decision Making Grids- Higher Level Thinking Lesson Plan
Decision Making Grids- Higher Level Thinking Lesson Plan
This lesson consists of a set of graphic organizers complete with instructions and examples will assist your students in developing higher level th...
By Vareane Heese
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Math Problem Solving to Increase test scores
Math Problem Solving to Increase test scores
This problem-solving technique has worked wonders in my classroom. The excitement that this has brought to my students is amazing. They are so ex...
By Abby B.
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes
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What is a Unit?  Everyday Math Lesson (Smart Board)
What is a Unit? Everyday Math Lesson (Smart Board)
This interactive Notebook presentation helps explain the term "UNIT" to students of Everyday Math. Grades 1 and 2 31 slides 3 printable PDF pag...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: 2 Days

Tic Tac Toe Center Games 12 themes
Tic Tac Toe Center Games 12 themes
These Tic Tac Toe games are great for a center to practice strategies. There are 12 themes. Each slide has cloned graphics to move in place of X'...
By Kestner's Kreations
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Subject: Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Valentine's Day Puzzles
Valentine's Day Puzzles
5 fun quality Valentine's Day Puzzles. Included are 2 word searches, a crossword puzzle, a maze, and a riddle word scramble. These puzzles can a...
By Tchrbrowne
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Subject: Problem Solving, OTHER, Classroom Management Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"The Empty Pot" by Demi - LP- Grades 1-3
"The Empty Pot" lesson plan is an ideal character development lesson plan for primary grades, 1-3. Through this story about honesty, students will ...
By Mrs. Lena
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Connect Three Strategic Thinking Game
Connect Three Strategic Thinking Game
This is a fun simple game that encourages kids to use strategic thinking in order to win. The instructions are simple and the game can be played q...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Sew and Market Recycled Dog Clothing
Sew and Market Recycled Dog Clothing
Sewing and Marketing dog clothing from recyclable items taps into the students' creative and critical thinking skills. In addition to learning how ...
By Kathy Dawson
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Being a Legal Father
Being a Legal Father
This worksheets highlights the main points about being an unmarried father. It is based on the Minnesota Pamphlet on this subject, but would work ...
By Sandra Gibbs
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Subject: Character Education, Health, Problem Solving Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Happy Helpers
Card Matching- Happy Helpers
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

The Ambidextrous Mind Book
The Ambidextrous Mind Book
THE AMBIDEXTROUS MIND BOOK –Creative and Inventive Adventures for the Curriculum a collection of 89 pages of activities that push the youngsters ...
By Selma School-stuff
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Subject: Problem Solving, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 0-86653-502-0

Fall Leaves Mini lessons
Fall Leaves Mini lessons
Here you will find 5 fun fall leaves activities/mini lessons that can be done with your students. There is a 3 art activities, 1 science activity, ...
By Kara
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Using Emphasis to create a dynamic artwork
Using Emphasis to create a dynamic artwork
This project is perfect for high school students with a range of skill levels. This project lesson plan contains all supporting background materia...
By Leigh Knick
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Subject: Visual Arts, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Math: Eight Calculator Challenges
Math: Eight Calculator Challenges
A set of eight challenging questions for students to complete independently. They require the use of a calculator and nothing else but problem-solv...
By Mark Aaron
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Subject: Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Relationships Culminating Assignment Grade 9 or 10
Relationships Culminating Assignment Grade 9 or 10
This is a culminating assingment for Grade 9/10 Open Family Studies. It is based on the Ontario Curriculum. This file contains all necessary asses...
By Missab
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Subject: Life Skills, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking Level(s): 9th, 10th Duration: 1 Month

M&M Probability Investigation - Do We Always Get What We Expect?
M&M Probability Investigation - Do We Always Get What We Expect?
Students explore the difference between theoretical and experimental probability, and deduce the law of large numbers, using M&Ms and the scientifi...
By Jenneke
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Subject: Math, Other (Math), Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 hour

Behavior Think Sheets
Behavior Think Sheets
Collection of eight different think sheets to be used for students who are having difficulty following the rules. These are designed to be used wit...
By Mrs. Browning
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Subject: Character Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Ocean
Card Matching- Ocean
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

Stopping Violence
Stopping Violence
A short research activity dealing with the issue of violence. Looks at words like stalking, Serotonin, Adrenaline, and some of the research and le...
By Sandra Gibbs
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Subject: Health, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Wonderful Watermelons
Card Matching- Wonderful Watermelons
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

Card Matching- Gone Fishing
Card Matching- Gone Fishing
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

Domino Addition Fun
Domino Addition Fun
Put the left half (or top half depending on how you turn it) number of dots in the left blank of the equation. Put the right half number of dots (...
By Stephanie Taylor
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Subject: Problem Solving, Numbers Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: 30 Minutes

Group Project Rubric
Group Project Rubric
This is a rubric we created for the students to self-assess themselves after working on a group project. ...
By Kaitlin Doonan
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Subject: Study Skills, Problem Solving, Life Skills Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

What's My Rule? (PPt) Everyday Math Grade 1, and Center
What's My Rule? (PPt) Everyday Math Grade 1, and Center
What's My Rule? (PPt) Everyday Math Grade 1 Introduction to Function Machines 30 slides, 4 page student printable, and a math center for subtracti...
By Wise Owl Factory
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Subject: Math, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Team Building Activities for beginning or end of the year!
Team Building Activities for beginning or end of the year!
There are over 13 team building activities in this packet! Each activity is grouped to meet your needs- there are beginning/ introduction activitie...
By Yoteach12
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Subject: Character Education, Problem Solving, OTHER Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Staff Duration: N/A

100 Chart Came
100 Chart Came
This game is a great way of reinforcing shapes along with number patterns while problem solving....
By Katie Ann
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Subject: Numbers, Word Problems, Problem Solving Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 30 Minutes

BEHAVIOR FORMS FOR TEACHERS
BEHAVIOR FORMS FOR TEACHERS
Looking for an easy way to keep track of students who don't follow school rules? These forms are best used in upper elementary, middle and high sch...
By Ruth S.
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PBIS Classroom Cash
PBIS Classroom Cash
Create your own positive rewards system with classroom cash. Form is in word document to add your own image and wording for your grade level and sc...
By Randee Kallison
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Subject: Special Education, Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

Card Matching- Elephants
Card Matching- Elephants
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

THAT'S NOT FAIR A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO ACTIVISM WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
THAT'S NOT FAIR A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO ACTIVISM WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
THIS FANTASTIC BOOK IS AN ANTI-BIAS CURRICULUM THAT OFFERS THE SKILLS KIDS NEED TO LEARN FOR SULVIVAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH IN THEIR ROLES AS ACTIV...
By Ginger
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Life Skills
Life Skills
This Power Point addresses the necessary life skills adolescents need in order to "arm" themselves against many of the issues that may cause them t...
By Thomas Kidd
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Subject: Health, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Developmental Assets
Developmental Assets
This Power Point address the 40 "secrets" to creating a life full of health, happiness and success. This is material researched by the Search Foun...
By Thomas Kidd
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Subject: Problem Solving, Life Skills, Health Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 45 Minutes

Memory
Memory
The classic card matching game of visual recall. All 72 cards and plastic card holder included. Box has age wear and tear, but remains intact....
By Dawn M. Kesler
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Stop Disaster Simulation Data Sheet
Stop Disaster Simulation Data Sheet
Use this link and data sheet to collect data and to place in a google document. Compare data with classmates and collaborate with your peers to fin...
By M Izzo
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Subject: Problem Solving, Earth Sciences, Environment Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Template for Parent-Teacher Conference Notes
Template for Parent-Teacher Conference Notes
Taking notes during a parent teacher conference can be tedious. This format allows you to take notes and has areas for each member of the team (par...
By Randee Kallison
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Subject: Classroom Management, Problem Solving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Lifelong Tool

Digital Camera Photo Project
Digital Camera Photo Project
If you are looking for a project that will enhance your students creativity and use of technology, this project is for you. Students share the use...
By Cassie Frost
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Subject: Arts, Problem Solving, Visual Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Months

Green Glass Door
Green Glass Door
This is a fun little game to play during some "down time" or as part of indoor recess. The game is simple and requires no props....
By Ms. G
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Subject: English Language Arts, OTHER, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

Learning Contract for Assignments or Projects
Learning Contract for Assignments or Projects
Use this form to help students figure out what they are going to do, how they will do it, when they will do it and how they will publish it when do...
By William Farren
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Problem Solving, Study Skills Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

My Range of Emotions
My Range of Emotions
Many students, especially those on the Autism spectrum, have a difficult time understanding and identifying a full range of emotions. Learning to i...
By Zephyr2950
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Visual Word Puzzles -- 10 Fun verbal brainteasers for Smartboard
Visual Word Puzzles -- 10 Fun verbal brainteasers for Smartboard
Are you m1llion (one in a million)? Do you have timing ti ming (split second timing)? Then you will love these puzzles. Try these ten verbal bra...
By Teachermichelle
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My Talking Lesson
My Talking Lesson
This is an individual behavior lesson on talking for upper elementary students. Instead of the teacher repeatedly having to remind a student to be...
By Working 4 The Classroom
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Subject: Classroom Management, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Set of 5 Simple Fruit Puzzles - Autism, Fine Motor, Early Learning
Set of 5 Simple Fruit Puzzles - Autism, Fine Motor, Early Learning
This is a set of 5 four piece fruit puzzles - apple, banana, orange, pear and watermelon! I created these for my students with Autism. They are g...
By Laura Cowden
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Subject: Life Skills, Problem Solving, Special Education Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Double-Cross Mazes
Double-Cross Mazes
An illustrated set of cool mazes; answers included....
By Allison Stein
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 0816748209

Public Speaking:Directions Exercise and log
Public Speaking:Directions Exercise and log
This is a presentational challenge exercise. It asks the speaker to describe a diagram that contains 5 geometric shapes to an audience. The audienc...
By Lonnie Jones Taylor
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Subject: Problem Solving, Vocal, Communications Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Card Matching- Veggie Kids
Card Matching- Veggie Kids
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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What Would Jesus Do if He was in your classroom?
What Would Jesus Do if He was in your classroom?
Poster I made to make the kids think about their actions in the classroom....
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Drug Abuse - Lesson Plan - Studying Supply & Demand
Drug Abuse - Lesson Plan - Studying Supply & Demand
A unique perspective studying supply & demand This activity takes a fresh approach to studying the illegal drug trafficking and drug abuse by anal...
By Fred Jacob
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Subject: Health, Life Skills, Problem Solving Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours