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Behavior Think Sheet / Note home
This is a quick and easy checklist/ think sheet to use for students having behavior problems who are sent for a time out or sent to a buddy teacher. The teacher and student can discuss the behavior that resulted in having to go to a buddy teacher or time out. One is filled out every time they have to go. Teachers should make a copy before sending home the sheets for parent signature and can be used for Parent/Teacher conferences. The statements are written in a way for students to take responsib
PreK - 4th, Not Specific
Brain Pop: Changes Think Sheet/Guided Notes w/Answer Key
Use this think sheet to keep students focused on the quick Tim and Moby video on physical and chemical changes. Perfect way to introduce or review the topic before a lab activity or use as a hook for your lesson. After the video students can pair up or work in small groups to check their work. Collect from all students or have everyone at the group put their head together and collect one paper for the whole group.
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3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science
French and Indian War Readings and Scenario Activity: Guided Notes PowerPoint
This French and Indian War lesson includes an engaging background readings and scenario activity, guided notes, and a PowerPoint activity to teach the different perspectives and outcomes of the French and Indian War. This activity kicks off class with a discussion on "war" and what causes it (and if war can be avoided) before diving into an indepth analysis of the different players involved in the French and Indian War. This activity is guaranteed to get students discussing who is at fault fo
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literary Response Booklet
Incorporate Depth and Complexity into your next novel study! Take your students’ learning to new “depths” with this Critical Thinking Literary Response Booklet. This open-ended resource can be used with any piece of literature in a variety of grades (4-8+). This kit comes with everything you need to provide your students with a thought-provoking and engaging alternative to traditional book reports. Totally reformatted to fit on letter-size (8.5 x 11 inches) paper!!!Included in this resource: •
4th - 10th, Adult Education
English Language Arts
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Creative Thinking Task Cards Word Links 128 Lateral Critical Thinking Puzzles
Use these 126 critical thinking cards to help your students gain fluency with lateral thinking. Similar to the board game, TriBonds, each card requires students to come up with one word that links the three words on each card together. For example, the words, “camp,” “place,” and “wild,” are linked by the word “fire.” These cards can be used by students from grade four all the way to adults (try them yourself!). WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:128 Task Cards (prints 6 to a page)Black-lineColorRecordi
2nd - 12th
Vocabulary
Rube Goldberg Project Based Learning Engineering Design & Critical Thinking
Bring creativity, logic, and engineering together with this Rube Goldberg Project-Based Learning Challenge for grades 4–6! Students will dive into the fascinating world of Rube Goldberg, an inventor and cartoonist famous for his comically complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This engaging 2+ hour activity encourages students to think outside the box, analyze inventions, and design their own Rube Goldberg machine inside a head. Perfect for independent work, whole-class learning, ce
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Engineering, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.4.3
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.3
+9
STEM Projects Low Prep STEM Challenges Critical Thinking Activities Engineering
Looking for EASY STEM activities to implement that are low prep? These are perfect for Pi Day or any time. Not only are paper plates budget-friendly, these are simple enough to leave with a sub, AND offer high engagement. They also allow space for student creativity and critical thinking practice. Never look at paper plates the same way again! Why are these called simple STEM? The challenges are simple for you to set up! The focus is on one material, but multiple activities. If you see multi
2nd - 6th
Engineering
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Literary Mini-Books
This resource includes 11 individual mini-books (one for each element of critical thinking-) that can be used with ANY novel. The mini-books measure about 5 x 7 inches, contain 3-5 pages, and can be glued into an interactive notebook or lapbook. They can be used as a concluding project once students have finished a novel, or they can be completed based on smaller reading selections within a book (chapters, pages, etc.). Each of the 11 books comes with detailed teaching notes. $AVE: Get this a
5th - 10th
English Language Arts
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Mega Bundle
Creative & Critical Thinking No-Prep Worksheets + NEW Digital Version - Set 1
This is a bundle of 21 fun and challenging worksheets designed to facilitate creative and critical thinking in your students. Most of them utilize the upper levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, inviting students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate. Some are more writing-based, while others focus on logic skills. Most would work well as a warm-up, homework, or enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:20 WorksheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Areas of
2nd - 6th
Creative Writing
Creative & Critical Thinking No-Prep Worksheets + NEW Digital Version - Set 2
This is a bundle of 16 fun and challenging worksheets designed to facilitate creative and critical thinking in your students. Most of them utilize the upper levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, inviting students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate. Some are more writing-based, while others focus on logic skills. Most would work well as a warm-up, homework, or enrichment. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:16 WorksheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintMany Areas of
3rd - 6th
English Language Arts
24 Creative Thinking Task Cards - 3 Reasons Why - Lateral Thinking
Use these 24 creative thinking task cards to challenge your students' critical thinking and lateral thinking skills! For best results, encourage students to come up with creative, yet plausible answers. You may also want to use these cards for sentence writing practice by requiring students to answer in complete and error-free sentences. Another option is to use the cards in groups and have students brainstorm answers verbally. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-li
3rd - 6th
Creative Writing
Spring Worksheets for Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles Challenge Writing Activity
Here are twelve no-prep spring worksheets to facilitate higher-level critical thinking for math and ELA. They will make great enrichment for your fast finishers, center work, homework, or whole class activities. They would also work well as break activities during standardized testing. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:12 Spring Worksheets (logic puzzles, writing activities, and more!)Answer KeysDIGITAL:Google Slides + Google Sheets ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintLots of Options!Great f
3rd - 6th
3rd Grade Math Mats with Notes for Math Intervention & Small Group Toolkit
Support student understanding of key 3rd grade math skills with this growing bundle of printable Math Support Mats with Notes. These reusable math mats combine visual math notes, worked examples, strategy reminders, and open workspace to help students model strategies, organize their thinking, and solve problems independently.Think of them as graphic organizers for math.Perfect for small group instruction, math intervention, guided math, RTI, math centers, and independent practice. Simply print
3rd
Basic Operations
What Were You Thinking? Activities, Handout, Poster
This product is a companion for the book "What Were You Thinking?" by Bryan Smith. The story teaches children about impulse control and self-regulation. Bryan Smith uses colourful images, simple language, and concrete examples to grab children's attention. The story shows children that there are consequences to actions. Strategies such as "Think Before You Act" are introduced to help children determine if a certain behaviour will make the situation better or worse. Note: The book is not includ
K - 6th
Divergent Critical Thinking: Powerpoint and 30 Daily Practices
Critical Thinking Skills Development: DivergentStudents need help developing critical thinking skills - not just academic skills. This resource combines an instructional powerpoint (1 lesson) and one month of practice activities (30 days) to help you develop students that use deep thinking. Suggested Uses: - Morning Work or Morning Meeting - Math/Reading warm up - Math/Reading critical thinking center - Daily class challenge problem - Homework challenge question - and many more!!! Note: Answer
2nd - 5th
Math
Also included in: Critical Thinking Skills Bundle: Powerpoints and 30 Daily Practices
New Year Around the World {Creative Thinking Task Cards}
This is a fun way to learn about New Year's traditions from around the world while encouraging critical thinking and creativity!
You are purchasing 28 task cards and a task card checklist. Each card includes a fact about a New Year tradition from a different country, and it also includes a creative thinking writing or discussion prompt based on that country. Great for gifted students or any out of the box thinkers. Good for practicing divergent thinking skills, too! Versatile activity can be u
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
Think Outside the Box - Gifted Activity or Extension
Looking for a way to enrich, challenge, and encourage imagination and outside the box thinking in your students? Use these 30 fun prompts to encourage them to think creatively! This gifted writing activity has questions that your students are NOT meant to know the "correct answer" to - rather it pushes your kids to think by having them come up with a unique answer!Perfect as an extension activity for your gifted students and early finishers. This product is differentiated with 2 layouts to ensu
K - 5th
Creative Writing
Also included in: Gifted and Talented - Enrichment Activity Bundle
Thinking Like a Zoologist CCSS
This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Zoologist and complete a research study on an animal based on the story "A Kangaroo Has a Mother Too" by Eric Carle, with the main focus being mother and baby animal relationships. Students can work independently, in small groups or partners depending on preference and ability. Once the research packet is complete, students will c
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Science
Thinking Like a Marine Biologist CCSS
This is a packet based around the GATE unit of "Thinking Like a Disciplinarian" designed for K-2 students and aligned with CCSS. Students step into the role of being a Marine Biologist and complete a research study on an ocean animal similar to the story ""Over in the Ocean", with the main focus being animal conservation. Following the story students will select an ocean animal (great chance to get some stuffed ocean animals in the classroom) to learn about and work towards conserving.
Students
K - 2nd
English Language Arts, Science
CCSS
W.K.2
, W.K.8
, W.1.2
+8
Growth Mindset Reflection Sticky Notes | Student Self Reflection & Goal Setting
There is so much power behind growth mindset and helping your students overcome obstacles, but what does this look like in your classroom daily? How can you make sure your students are reflecting and going deeper in this area? The Growth Mindset: Reflection Sticky Notes are an excellent way to give your students ample amounts of opportunities to learn how to help their brain muscles and overcome challenges and obstacles in their path. Included in this product are 12 different growth mindset r
1st - 4th
For All Subjects
Depth and Complexity Introduction to the Depth Thinking Prompts K-2 SET 2
Want to introduce your Kindergarten, First Grade, or Second Grade students to the Depth and Complexity thinking prompts of Rules, Patterns, Trends, and Unanswered Questions? If you have been wanting to use the Depth and Complexity with your younger students and just weren't sure where to start, or if you just love Depth and Complexity and can't get enough, this resource offers low-prep and no-prep actvitivities perfect for K-2 students. You'll get multiple, low-prep, interactive activities of
K - 2nd
Character Education, For All Subjects
Speaking & Listening Tracker Quick Anecdotal Notes + Drop-downs
Track student thinking without stress. This Discussion Tracker helps you capture discussion, participation, and evidence in REAL TIME, then reflect on patterns over time — all in one calm, teacher-friendly Google Sheet. This one is forever! You'll never need another place to keep track of your evidence for student discussions of any kind! What this tool does Tracks student contributions during discussions Organizes students by class period, if needed, automatically Supports Socratic Seminar
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
Design Thinking Notebook | Introduction to Engineering Interactive notebooks
Introduce your students to the EDC in an interactive and comprehensive way! This print-and-go interactive notebook is perfect for 5th - 7th grade STEM, science, engineering, or design-thinking. Aligned with NGSS and designed for middle school engagement, this resource helps students connect real-world problem solving with hands-on learning—while building academic vocabulary and critical thinking. ✨ What’s Included: ✅ Engineering Design Cycle Overview Wheel✂️ Cut-and-Paste Sequencing Activitie
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+4
Coloring Sheets Positive Affirmation Quotes State Testing Growth Mindset Notes
Prepare 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade kids for state testing with these self-statements and motivational coloring pages foster confidence, resilience, and a positive outlook towards exams. Encourage a growth mindset as children believe in their capabilities and approach tests with determination and calmness. With these positive affirmations, kids are inspired to trust their preparation, work hard, and stay motivated throughout the testing period. Celebrate their efforts and growth, reinforcing the ide
2nd - 5th
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