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5 Minutes Left and What Can I Do? : 100 Fun and Challenging Puzzles
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These are all my absolute best classroom-tested puzzle time fillers that every teacher needs to have when a planned lesson ends earlier than anticipated or the kids just need a break at the end of the period.
Some puzzles I have used over the years just do not work well; these all do. What they have in common is that they are challenging, engaging to all students, and effective problem-solving/critical thinking activities.
Some involve language skills, some involve math, and some both. All you need is your marker, a whiteboard, and a few minutes of extra time. Answers provided (of course). PLEASE RATE THIS FREE PRODUCT IF YOU FIND IT WORTHY.
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Some puzzles I have used over the years just do not work well; these all do. What they have in common is that they are challenging, engaging to all students, and effective problem-solving/critical thinking activities.
Some involve language skills, some involve math, and some both. All you need is your marker, a whiteboard, and a few minutes of extra time. Answers provided (of course). PLEASE RATE THIS FREE PRODUCT IF YOU FIND IT WORTHY.
Want more puzzle fun for your students? Click below:
Hink Pink Puzzles
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Mark Aaron’s Freebies!
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Melissa Kaufman (TpT Seller)
Great puzzles! I can't wait to start using them with my kiddos!
June 10, 2013 
Mrs O (TpT Seller)
My students are always up for a challenge and these will be another great way to keep them engaged in their learning!
May 30, 2013
Lessons4Now (TpT Seller)
Thanks for sharing these fun and useful challenges. I know my students will love these!
April 28, 2013
rivie2003
Great!
April 19, 2013
Tara Armstead (TpT Seller)
This is absolutely terrific! I have needed this all school year! Hey--at least I have it now. I enjoyed solving some of these riddles myself; I know my seniors will be amused. Also, I LOVE how you responded to a few unwarranted comments about this product. Boom!
March 9, 2013
Jill Connley
This is awesome! I haven't really had a chance to look over all of them yet, but I can't wait to use these as board work for my classes! Thanks so much!
January 28, 2013
Pk Greer
can't wait to try one on Monday
January 12, 2013
Mark Aaron (TpT Seller)
Don't stop with just Monday :) Try them every day of the week!
January 13, 2013
two2read
Great ideas and creative challenges.
January 6, 2013
Teaching Math by Hart (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! Such a great thing to have on hand!
November 16, 2012
Jen Fitton
These are fun!! Kids are going to love them!
July 29, 2012
katbyrd
Thank you for sharing all of these puzzles. This is exactly what I was looking for and for free that is even better!
July 24, 2012
Michelle - Teach123 (TpT Seller)
I'm always looking for more sponge activities. Thank you for sharing!
December 25, 2011
Amy Kirkwood (TpT Seller)
Great activity! You commented on a couple of my freebies so I thought I would return the favor. I'm so glad I did. I love how versatile your freebie is and how any subject and most grade levels can use it. I thoroughly enjoyed testing myself on the puzzles. I can't wait to try it out on my students.
November 21, 2011
sempainic
What a great idea. Such a time saver and keeps their interest too.
November 17, 2011
LiteracySolutionLinks (TpT Seller)
Very creative and fun. You've already got my brain rolling with these.
November 1, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I love this! I'm going to put a few on cards to have at the ready for the moment when the kids choose to log out of their computers because it is five minutes until break and they don't want to be late for break. And yet it will take them five minutes to log back in and continue with their technology work... now they can start their break early by thinking through an interesting puzzle!
October 30, 2011
Lesson Lady (TpT Seller)
Thanks for these puzzles! I will definitely use them in class. I think they could also be a reward for behavior as they could get a puzzle at the end of class if they had excellent behavior, for example. Great freebie for any subject area!
October 28, 2011
Robyn463
#6 & #37 are the same :)
October 28, 2011
Mark Aaron (TpT Seller)
Rather than re-name it "99 Fun and Challenging Puzzles" I have replaced #37 to make it a full 100 once again. Thanks for noticing.
October 28, 2011
Victoria Leon (TpT Seller)
These puzzles are great! Thanks so much for including the answers... Your “Five Minutes Left and What Can I Do?: 100 Fun and Challenging Puzzles†was the featured "Free Lesson of the Day" on "The Best of Teachers Pay Teachers."
Hope you are having a great school year,
Vicky
http://thebestofteacherspayteachers.blogspot.com/2011/10/free-misc-lesson-five-minutes-left-and.html
Hope you are having a great school year,
Vicky
http://thebestofteacherspayteachers.blogspot.com/2011/10/free-misc-lesson-five-minutes-left-and.html
October 28, 2011
Michelle Walker (TpT Seller)
Can't wait to work my way through these myself - I love a good brain bender!! (So glad you included answers...I might just need them!)
September 12, 2011
Ann Marie Smith (TpT Seller)
So glad to get this. Our administrators are always preaching that the last five minutes are the most significant!! Thanks so much!! I'm following you now!
Ann Marie Smith
Ann Marie Smith
September 11, 2011
Krystal Mills (TpT Seller)
I have these printed and on stand-by! I plan to have them as an on-going "go-to" when students are finished of their work - answers to be given only when they've completed all of the questions...or at the end of the year whatever comes first. Thanks a bunch!
August 17, 2011
Brain Benders (TpT Seller)
These are great! I plan to pick out the ones that are best from my class and post them as a challenge - one at a time. Thank you!
August 13, 2011
joaniegeffen
Thanks. Easy and fun to implement. JSG
August 3, 2011
mrscurrin
Thanks, these are great!
July 3, 2011
Patrick Harding
I'm hugely disappointed when I see so many typos and spelling mistakes. Whoever posted these actvities needs to take the time to proofread first! Also, almost every activity I have seen befroe.
June 6, 2011
Mark Aaron (TpT Seller)
How can you be "hugely disappointed" with a FREE product? I'd offer you a refund, but.....Re proofreading: "actvities" and "befroe"
June 6, 2011
Mark Aaron (TpT Seller)
This a teacher document and is not handed out to students. It doesn't need to be pretty, it needs to be practical.
June 6, 2011
MrsSOnline
Thanks for some great puzzles all in one handy collection
June 5, 2011
kwoolums
I love these "stumpers!" I can't wait to use them in my classroom! Thank you so much!
June 5, 2011
Sherry Olfert
This will be a great addition to my puzzles and games. It will be so quick and easy to put these up on the board -- no prep! Thank you!
June 5, 2011
RoseV8
Handy.
June 5, 2011
Barbara Conley
Very helpful puzzles.
June 5, 2011
Lisa Pagano (TpT Seller)
Fantastic! My gifted students will LOVE trying to solve these. Thank you for including an answer key! :)
June 5, 2011
jkusler
These are great to get kids thinking outside the box.
June 5, 2011
akhouse
These are creative and will be fun to use in class.
June 5, 2011
Patrick Shaffer (TpT Seller)
Very cool resource - kids love doing stuff like this! Must have taken a long time to come up with so many of these! Thanks!!!
April 12, 2011
Shelley Gray (TpT Seller)
These are great for a challenging, engaging time-filler activity. This page is perfect to keep in a binder or folder for quick reference!
April 2, 2011
MightyNK
Thanks for the filler activity. Adults (my students) like this kind of thing too!
January 23, 2011
Runde's Room (TpT Seller)
Great resource - my kids love short little activities like these! And thank-you for including an answer key.
November 8, 2010
WorkshopClassroom (TpT Seller)
Very nice! I would even try using this with some third or fourth grade classes!
November 8, 2010
Wise Guys (TpT Seller)
This would be great to use when there is some spare time, or for a substitute. Thanks for sharing.
November 8, 2010
tchrBrowne (TpT Seller)
A great resource for any teachers! I will be trying a few of these out today with my class.
September 10, 2010
Jennifer Hampton (TpT Seller)
Thanks...will put in sub folder....glad you included a key. :)
June 4, 2010
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Pk Greer
I read through these and thought they'll be great in class. I was wondering though, would you call these "closure" activites? I know it's about choosing the right task at the right time, but if my admin wants to see closure...is this it?
January 12, 2013
Mark Aaron (TpT Seller)
I've been a teacher for 30 years, and I still am not sure about educational "jargon" as it is used in different schools and states. "Closure" has so many different interpretations possible that I cannot answer your question. I would suggest you speak to your administration and ask them for their understanding of "closure." My gut reaction is "no" this is not closure.
January 13, 2013
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