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Number Talks 4th Grade Paperless Morning Work Grade 4 Math Warm Ups Enrichment
These 4th grade math number talks will help gifted and talented students warm up with math enrichment problems each day! Paperless morning work grade 4 is a great way to start your day. This bundle of 4th grade math enrichment warm-ups makes a great “Question of the Day” routine in your math classroom. They are a perfect enrichment activity for early finishers or a springboard to your daily math lessons - especially with gifted and talented students. With 101 unique prompts, you are sure to find
4th - 5th
Basic Operations, Math, Place Value
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+50
3rd Grade Real World Math Problem Solving Tasks BUNDLE - Math in Real Life
Whether you call them "open ended math challenges" or "real world problem solving tasks" or "rich math tasks", engaging math problems that apply multiple standards are not easy to find. In fact, if you are looking for challenging math problems and tasks that keep your students engaged, apply the math you have taught, and meet your math standards--I can help you out! Maybe you feel your students just don't get enough real-world problem solving experiences where they have to apply math skills rat
2nd - 4th
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.C.8
, 3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.D.8
+13
Differentiated Real World Math Projects | Open-Ended Problem Solving Tasks
This bundle brings together 7 differentiated open-ended math projects for 4th grade and 5th grade students — each one a low floor high ceiling real-world problem solving task available at two levels of challenge. This isn't a worksheet collection. It's a thinking collection. Save up to 30% compared to purchasing individually.Each project puts students in a real situation — managing a budget, planning a meal, making strategic decisions — and asks them to figure out what to do, show their work, an
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+7
Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Math Enrichment Puzzles Games Problem Solving Activities
Brain Teaser Higher Level Thinking Enrichment Logic Puzzles 3rd Grade Math Engaging, hands-on, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE critical thinking and problem-solving math logic puzzle center activities. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Give your students fun activities to discover how to problem solve by exploring it on their own using these pig theme math brain teaser tasks. Students will love problem solving as they us
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Amusement Park Differentiated 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 using an amusement park theme. Students apply number sense, critical thinking, and written math reasoning through a low floor high ceiling task — available at two levels so every learner is challenged. This isn't a worksheet. It's a thinking task. Your students are going to plan a day at the amusement park — comparing prices, making decisions with a budget, and explaining their
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
+6
Math Reasoning Puzzles to 100 Bundle | Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
Looking for math reasoning puzzles for Grade 1-4 that go beyond basic computation? These Math Reasoning Puzzles are designed to build number sense, problem-solving, and critical thinking through engaging, open-ended tasks. This math puzzle bundle includes 80 math reasoning puzzles that encourage students to think deeply about numbers and relationships. Students must determine the value of each space using logical reasoning rather than following a single procedure. Students may use: Proporti
1st - 4th
Fractions, Numbers
Sleepover Differentiated 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 the perfect sleepover. Students apply money skills, 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 sleepover — choosing movies, ordering food, managing a budget,
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Money Math
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 3.NBT.A.2
+5
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
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
Growing Bundle- Gifted Students Activities | Morning Work
Logic Puzzles DailyYour students will enjoy figuring out these daily logic puzzles all year long! The product includes logic puzzles with numbers, creative thinking challenges, and logic puzzles elementary school students can do on their own. With this product, you will receive all of my GT morning work monthly packets as they are released. Downloading this bundle gives you two FREE months when you compare it to the price of purchasing each one individually. In each monthly packet, you will f
2nd - 4th
Math
Differentiated Back to School Math Project | Open-Ended Problem Solving | 4th 5t
This differentiated open-ended math project challenges 4th grade and 5th grade students with real-world problem solving centered around a back-to-school shopping challenge. 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 shop for back-to-school clothes and supplies — comparing pri
2nd - 4th
Arithmetic, Money Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+3
Customary Measurement Conversion Word Problems Weight and Capacity Task Cards
Put your students to work solving the Farmers' Market Capacity and Weight Word Problems! Farmer Wayne and Jane are headed to the market with their farm goods. Unfortunately, they packaged all their fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, and milk in containers of one size. Customers want to buy goods in different sizes and amounts. Farmer Wayne and Jane need your students to help to make sure customers get the amount they want to buy. Included in Customary Conversions Measurement Task Cards:✔ 8 basi
4th - 6th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
Bake Sale Differentiated 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 bake sale to raise money for an animal shelter. Students apply addition and subtraction with money, 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. Your students are going to plan an entire bake sale —
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.2
, 4.NBT.B.4
, 4.OA.A.3
+4
Differentiated Addition Work Books & Activities with Google Slides™
These addition work books are perfect for students in kindergarten, 1st grade or students with special needs! They include visuals/ pictures of animals to support students. They now include digital interactive versions to use with Google Slides™ too which are great for online learning! These materials are perfect to use during:•Independent work •Direct instruction/ small groups •Math centers PRINTABLE MATERIALS INCLUDED:•Addition Work Book, Sums 1-10 (Differentiated in 2 levels) Level 1: Student
K - 5th
Math
Wizard of Oz - Math Problem Solving – Grades 4 & 5
Wizard of Oz - Math Problem Solving – Grades 4 & 5WANT AN INTERESTING WAY TO GET YOUR STUDENTS INTRIGUED WITH MATH?Students are generally familiar with The Wizard of Oz movie, right? This leads to quick engagement with the original classic novel, upon which these math questions are based. As the students talk about the math and how to solve they also get caught up in the story and can’t wait to continue!You can put the problems on a white board and have the entire class work a problem at a time
4th - 5th
Math
Halloween Early Finishers, Sub Plans, Fun Morning Work - October Science & STEM
Halloween Quick Build STEM Challenges are quick, flexible, and low-prep making them perfect for October Morning Work or Warm Ups, Sub Plans, Centers, Early Finishers Activities & Choice Boards. Students will love building spooky creations like a spider catcher, a bat branch, and a throne of bones, all while practicing critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM skills. Activities Overview:A Quick Build in STEM is like a “quick write” in ELA. Students pick a challenge and rapidly draft and build
3rd - 6th
Engineering, Math
Printable Math Enrichment Game | Critical Thinking Activity | Fast Finisher Work
This Gomoku Enrichment Game is a perfect math enrichment activity. This partner game challenges students to think critically about how to ensure they win the game. This can be used as a math center, or as an option for fast finishers. This is a great printable, no-prep enrichment game! An engaging option for gifted and talented students, as well as everyone else! This game is easy to differentiate to meet your needs. Great for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students. This Product Includes:Student
3rd - 6th
Math
PROBLEM SOLVING ACTIVITIES BOOKS (#1,#2,#3,#4) (1 - 100)
ENTERTAINING PROBLEM-SOLVING BOOKS #1 - #4 features 100 pages of engaging problems tailored to align with your school’s objectives and curriculum. Perfect for those moments in the classroom when a change of pace is needed, this book offers a unique challenge to motivate your students. Ideal for enrichment activities in math resource centers, math clubs, daily problem challenges, and for gifted and talented students. Each activity emphasizes mathematics, critical thinking, and problem-solving ski
4th - 11th
Math
MEGA Math Mazes Bundle: 1st-6th Grade Morning Work, Test Prep, Spiral Review
Our multi-grade level Math Mazes bundle is perfect for morning work, test prep, and spiral review. Review 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade math skills with this multi-grade level bundle of 240 Math Mazes. We include 2 options: no-prep worksheets & google slides Teacher Feedback: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My kiddos LOVED this! It was a fun twist on doing the same math, and they didn't even know they were reinforcing their learning! Thanks so much :) Math time is a happier time in my room now!” - Jenny R
1st - 6th
Math, Math Test Prep
Community Problem-Solving Project Toolkit (Printable + Digital Templates + App)
Help students practice real-world problem-solving with a structured, kid-friendly project flow they can use in any subject. This toolkit guides learners through a simple process: Notice a community or classroom problem Ask questions and gather information Discuss respectfully using sentence starters Plan a solution with clear steps and roles Reflect on what worked and what to improve Perfect for building literacy, collaboration, SEL, and critical thinking without requiring a full PBL train
K - 12th
Applied Math, Civics, Reading Strategies
Critical Thinking Puzzles - Math Critical Thinking Problem Solving Activities
Build problem solving skills with your students using these Math Games and Logic Puzzles. This is a set of 20 math logic puzzles that use math word problem task cards that are fun and engaging for 2nd and 3rd grade students. These hands-on DIGITAL and PRINTABLE math center brain teaser task card activities include 20 animal theme logic puzzles and math riddles that will challenge and excite your students! You will guide your students to discover how to think analytically and outside the box
2nd - 4th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
Place Value Riddles to 1000 - 4 Digit Place Value Word Problems 2nd 3rd Grade
Place Value Riddles to 1000 - 4 Digit Place Value Word Problems 2nd 3rd Grade These place value riddles include multiple type questions that can be used with whole class lessons, math centers, bell ringers, and small groups. These DIGITAL and PRINTABLE 4-digit place value word problems to 1,000 riddles are critical thinking and problem-solving skill activities your students will love solving! These place value riddles/logic puzzles CANNOT be solved until ALL clues are worked and cover the fo
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Mental Math, Numbers
CCSS
3.MD.C.7a
, 3.MD.D.8
, 2.NBT.B.5
+18
Snap Cube Activities BUNDLE STEM Task Cards Centers, Hands-on Morning Work
Make hands-on learning easy all year long with this Snap Cube STEM Task Card Bundle.This bundle of seasonal and skill-based snap cube puzzles gives students engaging practice with building, problem-solving, counting, spatial reasoning, and fine motor skills using a simple classroom favorite - snap cubes. Perfect for math centers, STEM bins, morning tubs, early finishers, indoor recess, and small-group stations, these low-prep task cards make it easy to keep students learning through play in ever
PreK - 5th
Engineering, Numbers, Physical Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+5
Morning Work aligned with Illustrative Math Gr 5 Unit 2
This Morning Work Extra Practice set includes 17 days of printable worksheets aligned with Illustrative Math Grade 5, Unit 2. Use as morning work, extra practice or even home- connection practice! Each day has activities based on work students experience within Unit 2! Students explore and build their understanding of various concepts and skills related to major work of the grade. During this unit, students will build their understandings of fraction as division of the numerator by the denomi
4th - 6th
Math
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