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Broken Calculator Math Enrichment and Warm Up
Broken Calculators gets kids into rigorous mathematical thinking through whole group, small group, or independent practice. It is a way for enrichment and math warm ups and practices skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It is also perfect for remote OR in person students. This structure is also easy to adapt and differentiate, and is great for group work and mathematical conversations in the classroom. This product includes 7 weeks (40 slides) of daily practice. Dependi
3rd - 8th
Math, Mental Math
STEM Challenges: Year-Round Mega Bundle Digital VERSION
Super-charge your STEM class with 52 high-engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving, NGSS-aligned challenges to take you through the entire year! Modifications are included to make these activities engaging and challenging for students in grades 2 - 8. (Note: Two of the 52 challenges are included in bonus file.) The basic premise: Students work in partners or groups against criteria & constraints lists and use a combination of science, engineering, math, and technology skills to design and
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Math, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Emoji Puzzles for Google Forms Set 1
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Emoji Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the emoji images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improv
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Balance Puzzles for Google Forms Set 1
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Balance Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the monsters on the scales and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, divide, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseveranc
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Emoji Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Emoji Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the emoji images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improv
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Math Grid Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Grid Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the images and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to add, subtract, multiply, divide, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseverance, which will improve w
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Number Sense Puzzles | DIGITAL Balance Puzzles for Google Forms Set 2
Are you looking for a fun math warm-up to jump-start your math lesson, or a way to keep independent learners engaged? Digital Balance Puzzles are a great way to motivate students to think critically. The puzzles are challenging, but fun! Students must study the monsters on the scales and determine the value of each image, based on the values provided. They will need to multiply, divide, add, and subtract, plus use logical thinking and visual discrimination skills. The puzzles require perseveranc
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
November Project Based Learning Math Project - 4th Grade Thanksgiving Math Task
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a holiday feast. Students apply addition and subtraction, elapsed time, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task.Your students are going to plan an entire holiday meal — figuring out how much food to make, how lo
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Other (Math), Telling Time
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
+4
Holiday Cookie Christmas Math Project, Differentiated Open-Ended Problem Solving
This differentiated Christmas math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around holiday cookie baking. Students apply fraction and mixed number addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, table reading, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Note: Although this resource works beautifully as a Christmas math activity
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.3
, 4.NBT.B.4
+15
Differentiated Valentine Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5th
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around planning a Valentine's Day classroom celebration. Students apply money skills, addition and subtraction, basic multiplication, and multi-step problem solving through a low floor high ceiling task — at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan an entire Valentine's Day party — choosing
3rd - 5th
Math, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 3.OA.D.8
+4
Black History STEM Activity - Functional Furniture Print and Paperless Bundle
This challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise:Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This resource includes both the printable
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Black History & Women's History Month STEM Challenge - Digital Version
This STEM Challenge was created as a way to celebrate Black History Month and/or Women’s History Month in science class. The premise is inspired by Sarah E. Goode’s 1885 invention of the folding cabinet bed. She was one of the first African-American women to obtain a patent for her invention! The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list in groups, students will design and build multi-functional furniture, or furnish an entire apartment. Note: This version is for use with Google
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
February Valentine STEM Activity - Cards in the Clouds Print & Paperless Bundle
Valentine’s Day STEM Challenge activities should be more than just a craft or activity to pass the time! Even if your kids don't exchange cards, you can use kindness cards to inspire your classroom community (included in resource). How it Works:Working against a criteria/constraints list individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest “tower of love” possible using Valentine’s Day cards they were probably just going to throw away anyway!⭐️ ⭐️ Note: for older stu
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Back to School STEM Challenge - Apples Aloft 1:1 PAPERLESS
This back-to-school STEM / STEAM Challenge brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest tower possible using symbols of the back-to-school season: apples and school supplies! This challenge is also great for any time of year, but especially in the fall when learning about apples, Johnny Appleseed, or Sir Isaac Newton! Note: This version
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Valentine's Day STEM Activity - Cards in the Clouds Paperless Version
Looking for Valentine’s Day activities that your students will love but are more than just a craft or activity to pass the time? This Valentine’s STEM Challenge (or STEAM Challenge) will keep your students engaged in brain-busting work disguised as fun! The basic premise: Working against a criteria/constraints list individually or in partners/groups, students will design and build the tallest “tower of love” possible using Valentine’s Day cards they were probably just going to throw away anyway
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
WODB Project Student Created Which One is Sus? Enrichment among us TAG Challenge
Which One Doesn't Belong? This multi-level, low floor/high ceiling project can challenge your students' math reasoning and creativity! Students create their own WODB tasks for their classmates to determine "Which one is Sus?"Such a worthy task! :) Works beautifully with fraction standards, decimal numbers, factors & multiples. Teachers can focus on specific vocabulary or math topics if desired.Includes:4 Video Game Stylized templates for students to create their own reasoning tasks4 Match
3rd - 7th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
Ancient Egyptian Hot Dog Mummification Lab (Gifted & Talented Enrichment)
Bring ancient science to life in your classroom! This engaging lab includes an editable Google Slides presentation, step-by-step directions, and a student recording sheet—everything you need for a hands-on learning experience. Designed with gifted 3rd–5th graders in mind, it’s easily adaptable for a range of grade levels. Year after year, students are hooked on this activity! They don’t just learn about mummification—they experience it, using the scientific method to explore and truly understand
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, Measurement
Card Tower STEM Challenge Mini Bundle - PAPERLESS VERSION
This tower building STEM / STEAM Challenges is perfect for summer – or any time of the year! It brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually, or in partners/groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a tower designed for height and/or stability. You can choose to run the challenge as a single 20-30 minute fun building task, or select from multiple options to add layers of de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Card Tower STEM Challenge - PAPERLESS VERSION
This tower building STEM / STEAM Challenges is perfect for summer – or any time of the year! It brings the joy back to your classroom with collaborative, hands-on, brain-busting work (disguised as fun)! The basic premise: Individually, or in partners/groups, students work against a criteria and constraints list to build a tower designed for height and/or stability. You can choose to run the challenge as a single 20-30 minute fun building task, or select from multiple options to add layers of de
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Measurement, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Also included in: Card Tower STEM Challenge Mini Bundle - PAPERLESS VERSION
Change Challenge Task Cards Number Sense Puzzles using Coins
These fun task cards are meant for older students and go beyond simply counting coins. Students are challenged to find the correct combination of coins to make a given amount of money. Students will reinforce their change counting skills while using their logic skills and number sense. For the google digital slides, students just drag and drop the coins. If working with the printed task cards, it is important for them to have real or plastic coins available to work with as they solve each proble
3rd - 5th
Math
Math Mats & Graphic Organizers
❇️ Scaffold Key Math Skills with Ease! ❇️ Support your students’ math understanding with these versatile Math Mats & Graphic Organizers! Designed for Grades 3-6, these 20 clear and structured mats help students break down complex math problems and build confidence across essential concepts. ✨ Includes organizers for: Multi-Digit Operations (whole numbers & decimals) Multiplication (2x1, 3x1, 4x1, and 2x2) Division (2-, 3-, and 4-digit dividends) Rounding (whole numbers & decimals) Comparing &
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
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