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Welcome to our store- we're happy that you found us! We hope you can find lessons and resources that make your teaching easier and provide enjoyable activities for your students. Our products are tried and true, low-prep, easy to implement activities and lessons. We try to price them with a teacher's budget in mind. Whether needing informational texts about photosynthesis, in-depth novel studies, fun graphing pictures, or seasonal logic puzzles, we've got you covered. We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.
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Winter Activities, Christmas Activities, Logic Puzzles, Sub Plan, Middle School
Winter Holiday Activities and Logic Puzzles for Middle School! No prep except to print and copy, or assign on Easel! This packet of eleven activities includes a variety of logic puzzles and other challenges: one reindeer games logic puzzle, one Christmas logic puzzle, one New Year’s logic puzzle, one temperature logic puzzle, one cryptogram with winter holiday words, one word search based on the cryptogram words, one grid matching activity, one elf grid drawing sheet, one 9-piece square puzzle,
6th - 8th
General Science, Informational Text, Other (Math)
CCSS
RI.6.8
, RI.7.8
, RI.8.8
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
In this logic puzzle bundle, you get all FOURTEEN logic puzzle holiday products at a sale price of 50% off! There are a total of 94 logic puzzles of varying difficulty, ready to use, plus academic activities related to the holidays or seasons. The logic puzzles are great for critical thinking, close reading, and problem solving. With 94 puzzles to choose from, you'll have at least one a week to use as a filler, for extra credit, with a sub, or for those fast finishers. The themes of the lo
5th - 10th
For All Subjects, General Science, Math
Halloween Activities Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers Low Prep Middle School Fun
Looking for Halloween activities for middle school? These 7 printable logic puzzles and brain teasers are the perfect way to challenge students’ critical thinking while keeping learning fun and engaging. Great for bell ringers, early finishers, or holiday centers—and best of all, they’re low prep- just print and go or use Easel! This packet of seven activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one word search, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the
5th - 8th
General Science, Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Back to School Science Activities for Middle School
This product has some great activities for the first day or first week of school! For many middle school science students, this will be their first year of having science as a stand-alone class. Additionally, many middle schools are comprised of students coming from several different elementary schools. You can use these Back-to-School activities to help students practice the expectations of a science class, plus learn about each other. While they do these activities, you as a teacher can ge
4th - 8th
Science
Thanksgiving Activities! 7 Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Middle School
Fun critical thinking Thanksgiving activities for middle schoolers!This packet of seven activities includes three Thanksgiving logic puzzles, one cryptogram, a Thanksgiving food word search using words from the cryptogram, one grid matching activity, and one grid drawing sheet. They are ready to print, copy, and use- very low prep! An answer key and tips are included. These puzzles are great to use as a filler activity, with a substitute, or after a test is given, and yet they will still
6th - 8th
Close Reading, Other (Math), Other (Science)
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Summer Fun Seven Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School Students
Summer Fun for Middle School! ≈les, one cryptogram, a words search using the crytogram words plus a few more, and one grid drawing sheet. The first logic puzzle is Coaster Craziness, i This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! n which users solve for which roller coas
6th - 8th
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
St. Patrick's Day Activities: Logic Puzzles, Low Prep, Middle School, Sub Plan
St. Patrick’s Day Fun for Middle Schoolers! This packet of seven low prep activities includes three logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one grid drawing sheet, one Leap Words activity (ladder words), and a 3 X 3 puzzle of shamrocks. The logic puzzles vary in difficulty, so students new to logic puzzles can start with the easy ones and work their way up to the challenging puzzle after some practice. The puzzles are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary! An answer key and a few tip
6th - 8th
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Spring Activities Easter Activities Logic Puzzles for Middle School
Spring Activities for Middle School! (Not just Easter activities! There are spring puzzles too!) This packet of seven low-prep activities includes: three logic puzzlestwo cryptogramsone grid drawing sheetone 3 X 3 square Easter egg puzzleone mystery coordinate graphing picture. These puzzles are great to use as a filler activity, with a substitute, for team building, for bell ringers, or after a test is given. They will challenge your students’ minds while they have fun! For another Easter ac
5th - 8th
Close Reading, General Science, Graphing
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Winter Olympics Activities - Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Middle School
Winter Olympics Fun for Middle Schoolers! Looking for a way to incorporate the Winter Olympics into your class? This packet of ten activities includes seven logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one grid matching puzzle, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the digital overlay feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For mor
6th - 8th
Math
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.3
, RI.6.4
+6
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Any Time Logic Puzzles Fun Activities for Middle School!
Six logic puzzles for any time of the year- these are not associated with any particular holiday or time of year. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! Puzzle 1 = Babysitting Debacle- solve for which kid made which mess in which room. Puzzle 2 = Chores for All- so
6th - 8th
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Informational Texts & Notebook Activities
Teach about photosynthesis and cellular respiration with print-and-go informational texts and notebook activities. Included in this low prep resource are: 1) 2 original nonfiction texts and questions about photosynthesis and cellular respiration, 2) a photosynthesis science notebook activity, including a modified version, 3) a cellular respiration notebook activity, including a modified version, 4) two graphic organizers for comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration. This product now has
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-6
Low Prep Valentine's Day Activities, Logic Puzzles, Sub Plans, Party Ideas, CER
Low Prep Valentine’s Day Activities for Middle School! The puzzles vary in difficulty and are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary! An answer key and a few tips are included. The puzzles can be used for sub plans, for a Valentine's Day party or competition, for extra credit, to fill in odd times, or after a test is given. They are fun and still challenge your students’ minds. I hope you enjoy these activities! This packet of ten critical thinking activities includes three
6th - 8th
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Newton's Laws of Motion Webquest
This webquest is a fun way to incorporate technology into the 5E model of teaching Newton's Laws of Motion. It can effectively be used as part of the Engage or Explore lessons. After an introductory section, there are simulations and manipulations to go along with each of the 3 laws. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already cre
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Physics, Science
Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
Fall Activities- Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School
Fall Fun for Middle School! These puzzles can be a good alternative to Halloween, so if you have students who can't/ don't celebrate Halloween, these might work for you. They are autumn-themed, but not associated with any celebration or holiday. This packet of six activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, a word search that uses the cryptogram words, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the digital overlay feature, perfect to use with distance or virtu
6th - 8th
Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
Computer Science Webquest for Middle School
Recently updated!This webquest takes students to 5 different websites, covering the following topics: -How are computer programs constructed? -What are inputs and outputs? -Careers in computer science -Inside your computer -The binary system -The binary system game (for fast finishers). This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already crea
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School
This Science Logic Puzzles for Middle School product has 10 logic puzzles of varying difficulty and factual scientific information. They are great for Back to School days, and can be used for team building, fast finishers, after tests, for close reading or critical thinking exercises, for extra credit, or to fill in those odd schedule days like half days, sub plans, or when you need a fun break. Famous Women InventorsFamous Africa-American InventorsThe Mammals of AustraliaThe Highest Volcanoes
6th - 9th
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Low-Prep Earth Day Activities for Middle School: Nonfiction, Webquest, Graphs
Low-Prep, print, copy, and go Earth Day Activities for middle school! There are a variety of activities, including informational texts, math tie-ins, graphing, Dandelion CER, and an infographic- they make great practice for standardized testing! Celebrate Earth Day officially on Wednesday, April 22, or celebrate all week by reading nonfiction texts and doing corresponding activities: The Plastic Problem, Water Wisdom, and Go Green! The Power of Renewable Energy. There is also a Recycling Facts
5th - 8th
Environment, Informational Text, Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-3
Natural Disasters Webquest
This is a great one day activity to explore natural disasters before delving into topics in geology or earth science such as plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, or severe weather. The webquest works great for distance learning too, and has been updated for use with the TPT digital tool. As students complete the webquest, they will think about the essential question "What makes one location more or less dangerous to live at than other locations?" Areas within the webquest include: Which
5th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
Math Logic Puzzles for Middle School
Challenge your math students' critical thinking and problem solving with these 10 math themed logic puzzles. They are great for Back to School days, and can be used for team building, fast finishers, after tests, for close reading or critical thinking exercises, for extra credit, or to fill in those odd schedule days like half days, sub plans, or when you need a fun break. Included in this resource are: 4 grid logic puzzles based on factual information (women mathematicians, Ancient Greek math
6th - 9th
Math
Graphing Practice | Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, & Pie Charts| Bellringers
Graphing Practice- Line Graphs, Bar Graphs, and Pie Charts or Circle Graphs for Middle School! These 30 no-prep graphing exercises are great to use as bellringers, exit tickets, or just extra practice, and work well for either a science class or math class. Just print and go! Using a data table, students supply the title, label the X- and Y-axes, practice finding appropriate number intervals, and make the graph. My average sixth grade students take 5 - 10 minutes per graph. The half-sheet fo
5th - 8th
Graphing, Math, Science
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About the store
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Welcome to our store- we're happy that you found us! We hope you can find lessons and resources that make your teaching easier and provide enjoyable activities for your students. Our products are tried and true, low-prep, easy to implement activities and lessons. We try to price them with a teacher's budget in mind. Whether needing informational texts about photosynthesis, in-depth novel studies, fun graphing pictures, or seasonal logic puzzles, we've got you covered. We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.
Teaching style
Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!
My own education history
BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education)
MS Curriculum and Instruction
Additional biographical information
We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!
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