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Number Sense Base Ten Higher Order Thinking Activities Second Grade Common Core
Amp up that rigor!
Greetings Teachers!
It is imperative that we tap into our students' higher order thinking in order to take them to the next level... but sometimes we don't have time to create activities that meet such demands.
These activities are just what the innovative teacher needs to take the common core second grade math standards to the next level! These activities can be great for gifted and talented students {GATE} as well! They can be used as a culminating event to finishing a s
2nd
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.2
, 2.NBT.A.3
+6
Gifted Thinking Choice Boards | Critical & Creative Thinking for Learners
Looking for ready-to-use enrichment activities that keep your gifted and advanced learners challenged? This resource includes 8 differentiated choice boards designed to spark curiosity, promote higher-order thinking, and encourage creativity across subjects. Perfect for literacy circles, centers, fast finishers, enrichment groups, and independent projects! ✨ What’s Included: 8 Ready-to-Use Choice Boards: • Critical & Creative Thinking (any subject) • ELA – Novel/Story Extensions • Math Enrichm
K - 4th
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Think Like An Engineer. 3 Poster Set. STEM classroom decor
Inspire and empower your students with our Think Like An Engineer 3 Poster Set. Based on the bestselling children's book "Girls Can Be Engineers", these posters feature diverse images of professionals in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Perfect for middle school classrooms or STEM enrichment programs. This set includes two prints: "Think Like An Engineer: Scientific Method" and "An Engineer is Someone Who." Each poster is designed to be printed at 18 x 24 inches, but can
PreK - 3rd
Other (Math), Other (Science)
Depth & Complexity Decimal Word Problem Frame
Get your students to think like mathematicians! In this decimal word problem, students will need to compare and order four different decimals and determine which runner won the race. Students will also be asked to find the important details needed to solve, rules to working with decimals, and language a mathematician or statistician would use to discuss the problem. Finally, students will be asked to solve the problem different ways and explain their thinking.
Included in this lesson are:
+ 1 D
3rd - 5th
Decimals, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NF.C.7
MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle for Young Learners!
Save $$$ as you teach critical thinking and logic to your youngest students in PreK-Kinder-1st! MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle includes TEN hands-on logic puzzle packets for use throughout the year. Great for Gifted/Talented, advanced learners, fast finishers, differentiation and enrichment. Let me do the work for you! Each puzzle includes: • teacher tips for packet and for teaching deductive reasoning/ logic • colorful images to cut into hands-on manipulative pieces (can mount on cardstock, cut, and
PreK - 1st
Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, Enrichment worksheets for 3rd,4th,5th grade
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing!*Note: These ar
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Other (Arts), Other (Math)
Free Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd-5th grade
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *Notes: - The
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, Enrichment worksheets for 3rd,4th, 5th grade
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *Note: These
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd, 4th, 5th SET G
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *No
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd, 4th, 5th SET E
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *No
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd, 4th, 5th SET D
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *No
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd, 4th, 5th SET B
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *No
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB,Enrichment worksheets for 3rd, 4th, 5th SET C
Looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom? This engaging collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and black & white for easy printing! *No
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Winter Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th
This winter season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging Winter-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and blac
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)
Spring Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, Springtime worksheets for 3rd-5th
This spring season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging Spring-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color and blac
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)
Halloween Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, and Fall worksheets for 3rd-5th
This Halloween/Fall season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging Halloween-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full colo
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Other (Math), Visual Arts
Back to School STEM Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th
This back-to-school season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging STEM-themed collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color an
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, Engineering, Other (Math)
Back to School Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB, worksheets for 3rd-5th grade
This back-to-school season, are you looking for a low-prep way to boost critical thinking and math/writing enrichment in your 3rd–5th grade classroom? This engaging back to school collection of Logic Puzzles, Brain Teasers, WODB challenges, and Emoji Math will have your students thinking deeply and having fun. Both Worksheet and Task Card versions included! Perfect for early finishers, GATE/GT/TAG (gifted education), math stations, enrichment blocks, or sub plans—and it comes in both full color
3rd - 5th
Creative Writing, For All Subjects, Other (Math)
Money Word Problems FREE Starter | 2nd Grade Task Cards
Money word problems can be tricky for 2nd graders because students have to read the story, remember coin values, choose an operation, and explain their thinking. This FREE starter gives you a low-prep way to introduce a consistent routine for small-group money practice. Students use Penny the Money Mentor's routine on every card: Read -> Model -> Solve -> Explain What is included: 16 printable 2nd grade money word-problem task cardscoin value mini chartteacher notes with small-group dir
2nd
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
+1
Also included in: Money Word Problems Intervention Bundle | 2nd Grade Task Cards
Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade Math Enrichment Partner Games
Challenge your students with these Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets! Designed for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math enrichment, this partner game is an engaging way to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Students race to crack their partner’s secret code by narrowing down the number of possibilities. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, or gifted and talented enrichment, these printable, no-prep worksheets make differentiation easy while keeping learning fun. With the Bu
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Math Three Reads and Icons of Depth and Complexity
Use this amazing graphic organizer to get your students to break down those difficult word problems. The three reads strategy, along with the icons of depth and complexity, allow students to stop and really think about the information they are reading in a word problem. Also, it allows them to plan and practice how they will execute a problem using all those wonderful strategies you have taught in class. This graphic organizer is perfect to use at any grade level. However, I have included some s
1st - 12th
Math, Other (Math)
Discovery Lesson | Inverse Operations & One-Step Equations | Student-Led
Make math make sense with this student-led discovery lesson! Build deep conceptual understanding of inverse operations using triangular fact families & interactive slides- accessible for learners of all levels! Ditch the "I do, you do" and ignite critical thinking with this student-led discovery lesson focused on inverse operations and solving one-step equations through the power of triangular fact families! This high-engagement, concept-first resource is inspired by Building Thinking C
5th - 9th
Algebra, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.EE.B.5
, 7.EE.B.4a
, 8.EE.C.7a
+1
Also included in: Discovery Lessons Bundle | One-Step & Two-Step Equations | Student-Led
STAAR Math Problem Solving Kit | Math Mats, Solve Mat, Cut & Paste Cards | 3–5
Make word problems finally CLICK for your students with this engaging, step-by-step STAAR-aligned math problem solving system!This resource gives students a clear structure to break down multi-step problems, choose the correct operation, and explain their thinking with confidence.Perfect for centers, small groups, intervention, and STAAR test prep!⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Problem Solving Math Mat (guide students through thinking)• Solve Mat (equation, work, model, explain)• Cut & Paste Strategy Cards
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
Free Halloween Worksheets for Gifted and Talented 4-6 year-olds
Two free Halloween worksheets for gifted and talented children, ages 4-6. Skills practice includes shape discrimination and inference. Shape recognition includes crescents and ovals.
Plus...it's simply fun for a four-year-old to color a pumpkin and give him a face!
Please note: on the page that asks the child to pick two shapes that make up Jack, be prepared for a child to argue that the stem resembles a rectangle. Therefore, a child might argue that Jack is made up of three shapes: oval,
PreK - 1st
Other (Math)
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