This is a set of 5 themed challenges centered around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching the introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read 5 of his diary entries. Each one will challenge them to design something

Early Finishers MEGA PACK (100 Printables for First Grade Enrichment!) Early Finishers: Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 100 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The w

Project Based Learning for Math and ELA. Running A Lemonade Stand!This project integrates elements of math, ELA, technology, design, and planning into a student-made final product as they prepare to run a lemonade stand. This project at all of the preparation areas within Sales, Marketing, Organiza

STEM activities are a great way to integrate math and science into meaningful, hands-on learning! This bundle includes 3 themed-packs, each with its own engaging storyline. Students will help a stranded sailor escape a desert island, a group of explorers stuck in the arctic, and a pioneer family bra

Early Finishers MEGA PACK (100 Printables for Second Grade Enrichment!) Early Finisher Activities: Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 100 printable activities is perfect for your clas

Genius Hour is an idea for the classroom based on Google's 20%. It gives students authentic, real world opportunities to refine the skills they are learning. Promotes, supports, and models creative, innovative thinking and inventiveness. And, allows students an opportunity to discover/investigat

Early Finisher MEGA PACK (100 Printables for Third Grade Enrichment!) Early Finishers: Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 100 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The wo

Teach your students how to explore content with depth and complexity. Here it is, a complete and ready-to-use resource for teaching all 11 elements (Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, an

Are you looking for higher level math problem based learning/problem solving activities to use with your students? Do you want low prep, low ink AND flexibility—a math resource that can be used with small enrichment groups or can be tiered so you can use it with your entire class…but at different l

This is a collection of 52 non-routine math problems perfect for your gifted and talented students or any student you want to challenge and/or teach perseverance. Non-Routine math problems are problems that do not have a conventional way to solve them. There can be many ways to approach these types

STEM tales are a series of STEM challenges that are accessible for your youngest engineers; they use a fairy tale that your students are likely already familiar with. By adding in a story element, those students that might typically shy away from STEM activities may find joy in transporting themsel

This money unit for grades 2-3 is filled with challenging yet fun centers, games and activities to supplement a study of money for students in grades 2-3. It just got even better because I gave it a facelift with new fonts and clip art and added some new activities, so be sure and re-download if y

These focus wall resources are designed to be engaging and meaningful. Help your kiddos reach for deep knowledge and content mastery using a variety of critical, complex thinking skills.Digging Deep Learning Practices assist students in engaging in critical thinking and developing meaningful underst

Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles

Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These

Early Finisher MEGA PACK (100 Printables for Fourth Grade Enrichment!) Early Finishers: Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 100 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The w

Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter ha

100 days of school is the perfect time to celebrate with STEM and STEAM challenges! These STEM activities include the number 100 in a variety of ways. What's IncludedInstructions and sample imagesPrintable pages for each challengePNG and JPG of a 100 frame for the Maze and Pixelated Design Challenge

TOTALLY UPDATED! Now includes a version for Google Slides™. These WINTER LOGIC PUZZLES are perfect to challenge your little thinkers in grades K-2 and develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, recognizing similarities and differences, AND comparing

Reading and Responding to The Sign of the Beaver with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Elizabeth George Speare’s The Sign of The Beaver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to tradit

Early Finisher MEGA PACK (100 Printables for Kindergarten Enrichment!) Early Finishers: Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment? If so, then this packet of 100 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The w

Reading and Responding to The Lightning Thief with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel works

This fun 4th grade math project-based learning activity teaches students math and business skills while they design and plan their donut shop opening! Standards covered include Multi-digit addition & subtraction, money, multiplication, and more! It's great for Common Core Math and other state st

This resource includes 5 themed challenges centered around the story of a group of stranded arctic explorers. Begin by showing students the "movie trailer" (preview video) to build interest. Then, after hearing the story of the failed expedition, students will read 5 diary entries. Each one will cha