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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
Problem solving Tiered support SEL regulation goals tips emotions RTI MTSS OT
If you support students with big feelings, tricky behaviors, or social challenges, this resource is your ready-to-go roadmap. These 23 in-depth handouts take the guesswork out of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions by offering practical strategies you can use today. Whether you're a teacher, OT, school counselor, or intervention team member, you’ll find targeted supports, real-life examples, and goals for the most common SEL struggles — from managing emotions and handling conflict to build
PreK - 2nd
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – PLAN Phase | STEM Foldable
Looking to teach your students how to actually plan like real engineers? This Engineering Design Process: PLAN Phase Interactive Notebook Set is a complete, low-prep toolkit for Grades 5–7 that helps students understand how to write clear, testable plans and success criteria that align with a design specification. Designed for hands-on learning, this resource includes a content-rich foldable, vocabulary cards, and a cut-and-paste sorting activity that guide students through how to plan effe
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Vocabulary
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+2
Bug Board: Problem Solving Tool
The Bug Board is a problem solving tool that students can use to work on solving their problems without immediate adult intervention. It will ask the student to think about the nature of their problem as well as possible solutions. This is a great component to add to any conflict resolution process already being used in a classroom setting.
Students should be instructed on how to navigate the “Bug Board” and should be allowed to practice filling it out. Practice with use of I Messages should al
1st - 5th
Toileting Problem Solving Parent Handout
Parent handout to solve common sensory processing challenges associated with potty training hurdles. Recommendations for modifications, scaffolding, and sensory strategies to support common challenges for potty training including being afraid of the bathroom, being physically uncomfortable during toileting, or being afraid of the feeling of pooping.
PreK - 1st
Health
Classroom Redesign Challenge | End of Year Design Thinking Project | Grades 4–6
Bring energy, creativity, and real-world problem solving to your classroom with this fun and meaningful end-of-year project!In the Classroom Redesign Challenge, students take on the role of designers tasked with creating a better classroom for next year's students. Using the design thinking process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, PLUS Present students work collaboratively to observe needs, brainstorm solutions, and design a new classroom layout that improves learning, comfort, and organi
4th - 6th
Classroom Community, Engineering, For All Subjects
Color Matching Worksheets | Visual Discrimination Activities | Brain Gym for Kid
🧠 ABOUT THIS RESOURCE Build focus, attention, and visual processing skills with these engaging Color Matching Worksheets designed for preschool and early elementary students. This printable set includes 10 structured brain-boosting activities that help children strengthen visual discrimination, attention to detail, and color matching skills through simple, easy-to-follow tasks. Perfect for independent work and daily classroom routines, these activities require no prep — just print and use. ⭐
PreK - 2nd
For All Subjects
Passion Project PBL, Discover Your Passions, Project-based Learning, Genius Hour
Project-based learning allows for students to engage in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience. Students have choice throughout the course of the project, including how to show mastery. Students reflect on progress and engage in the feedback process. PRINT AND GO!!! Throughout this project, students take a journey of self-discovery to uncover what they are truly pas
3rd - 8th
Build a Love Boat - Valentine's Day STEM Challenge
Build a Love Boat – Valentine's Day STEM ChallengeGet your students excited about engineering and problem-solving with this Valentine's Day-themed STEM activity! In the Build a Love Boat challenge, students use simple materials—popsicle sticks and aluminum foil—to design and test a mini boat that holds the most candies before sinking. It's the perfect hands-on project for integrating science, creativity, and festive fun! What's Included: Clear student instructions Materials list Sketching and
4th - 8th
Engineering, General Science
Lateral Thinking Lesson Plan
Unlock your students' creative potential with our Lateral Thinking lesson plan, designed to foster innovative problem-solving skills. This engaging curriculum encourages students to think outside the box, promoting flexibility and originality in their thought processes. Elevate your classroom experience and inspire a new generation of critical thinkers with this transformative teaching tool.
3rd - 5th
Holidays Pretend Play Scripts and Visuals
Learning through play about holidays and festivities is a great way to help children cope and process upcoming transitions and changes in routines. Holidays can also be a shared interest or experience among children, as well as teach children about cultural differences. Play visuals help children initiate and join pretend play ideas, supporting cooperative play with their friends. Pretend and imaginative play is an important skill for children as it promotes language, creativity, planning/proble
PreK - 2nd
Game Developer Coloring Pages – STEM & Computer Science Activities for Kids
Spark creativity with “How to Be a Game Developer” STEM & Computer Science Coloring Pages! This resource introduces kids to the game development process — from brainstorming ideas and designing characters to coding, testing, and launching their very own game. A perfect mix of STEM learning and creative fun, these pages show how games are made while inspiring interest in coding, technology careers, and digital creativity.What’s Included (PDF, 8.5" x 11"): ✔ 10 printable black-and-white color
K - 4th
Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
IB PYP Journey Through the Exhibition - A Complete Student Guide & Journal
The IB PYP Exhibition! The big event that is truly a journey of discovery for the children as they work their way through this valuable process, culminating in a final Exhibition; presenting their work over the past few months as well as show casing their growth and knowledge over the course of their PYP education. This resource is here to help you, dear teachers, as you embark upon this journey with them. It includes a printable PDF version. UK and USA spelling included. Click on the link to
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Library Skills, Writing
Emergency Services Pretend Play Scripts and Visuals
Learning through play about emergency services is a great way for children to become more familiar about safety awareness and how to seek help. Play can also help children cope and process similar experiences e.g. going to the doctors/hospital, seeing the vet when their pet was sick and/or experiencing car or fire accidents. Play visuals help children initiate and join pretend play ideas, supporting cooperative play with their friends. Pretend and imaginative play is an important skill for child
PreK - 2nd
HighScope-Inspired Plan-Do-Review Planning & Recall Folder Work Time Pre-K - 1st
Help your preschool and early primary students take charge of their learning with this HighScope-inspired Plan-Do-Review Work Time Folder! This interactive planning and recall board supports executive function skills such as organization, self-monitoring, planning, and problem-solving. Students move Velcro picture cards to plan where they’ll work and later review what they did—building focus, independence, and reflection skills during center time. Perfect for HighScope classrooms, Presc
PreK - 1st
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Increasing Student Engagement: Tools to Diversify Your Lesson Plans!
Student Engagement | Engaging Middle School | Middle School Engagement Ideas | Middle School Lesson Plans | Middle School Teaching Tools
Engaging our students is often our most challenging task as teachers. Yet we know how vital this engagement is for our students’ learning processes and motivation. The purpose of this product is to provide you with new ideas to add to your teacher toolbox.
Over 50 strategies are included!
These are all ideas that you can take directly to your class and try
5th - 9th
For All Subjects
Introduction to Engineering Activity Decor Bundle | Career Exploration
Looking for a hands-on, no-prep way to introduce your students to the world of engineering? This Engineering Value Bundle is the perfect resource to spark curiosity, teach essential STEM concepts, and inspire future innovators! Students will explore what engineers do, how they solve real-world problems, and the steps they take in the Engineering Design Process. Through three engaging reading passages, interactive activities, and colorful visuals, students will make meaningful connections betwe
3rd - 6th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Science
Science Unit 1: Scientific Tools for Preschool and Pre-K
Do you need developmentally appropriate science activities and lessons? This done-for-you Science Tools unit is the perfect introduction to science for your little learners. The lessons included foster inquiry and encourage exploration. Age-appropriate book suggestions for read aloud are also included. Science Tools: Skills AddressedThe following scientific process skills are addressed throughout the unit: ObservingPredictingInvestigatingProblem SolvingCommunicating✅WHAT YOU GETTeacher Instructi
PreK
General Science, Science
Also included in: Preschool Science Curriculum Bundle for Preschool and Pre-K
One-Year Play and Learn Box Set Activity: Sensory-Motor Skill for 1-Year-Olds
Unlock a year of developmental fun with our One-Year Play and Learn Box Set Activity Plan, designed specifically for babies aged 1 year. This resource provides a month-by-month guide to engaging activities that support sensory-motor skill development. Each activity is carefully curated to enhance tactile sensitivity, coordination, problem-solving, and sensory integration through age-appropriate play. What’s Included:12 Months of Activities: Each month features four unique activities focused on
PreK
From Sun to Lunch Model and Simulate | NGSS Interactive Lesson No Prep LS2
From Sun to Sandwich: Modeling Energy Flow in Living Systems NGSS-Aligned | LS2 | Cause and Effect | Digital ModelingWhat happens inside a living system between sunlight and the lunch we eat? In this interactive simulation, students build and test a system model that tracks how energy flows through plants, animals, and cells—revealing invisible biological processes beneath everyday life. Instead of memorizing parts of a food web, students investigate cause and effect within a living system. The
5th - 8th
Biology, Computer Science - Technology, Physical Science
CCSS, NGSS
RI.5.3
, RI.5.10
, MP5
+2
Day and Night Science Centers for Pre-K and Preschool
Do you need developmentally appropriate science centers and lessons for your little learners? Preschool or Pre-K students will love learning all about day and night with these hands-on science activities. This science unit includes done-for-you lesson plans and center activities that encourage students to observe, explore, investigate, ask questions, and develop scientific process skills in fun and playful ways. Age-appropriate book suggestions for read-aloud are also included. ✅ SKILLS ADDRE
PreK - K
Basic Principles, General Science, Science
Also included in: Preschool Science Curriculum Bundle for Preschool and Pre-K
Overcoming EMOTIONS Framework
Overcoming EMOTIONS: A 7-Step Framework for Moving Through Difficult Feelings Whether you’re a child learning to name your emotions, a teen trying to regulate big feelings, or an adult looking for clarity and calm—this framework is for you. Overcoming EMOTIONS is a printable, easy-to-follow guide that walks you through a compassionate and grounded process of emotional awareness and release. Using each letter of the word EMOTIONS as a step, you’ll learn how to better build emotional intelligence,
K - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Family Consumer Sciences, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Halloween Handwriting and Coloring Pages
As an occupational therapist, I truly enjoy making worksheets that are beneficial to children! Benefits of Handwriting Practice 1. Improved fine motor skills: Handwriting strengthens the muscles in your hands and fingers, which can improve dexterity and coordination. 2. Enhanced brain development: The act of writing involves multiple brain areas, including those responsible for motor control, visual processing, and language. Regular practice can stimulate overall brain development. Coloring has
PreK - 1st
Handwriting
Exhibition Mentors' Guide pdf - International Baccalaureate - IB PYP - Teachers
A practical guide, in workbook format, for teachers who are IB PYP Exhibition mentors. This goes well with the Exhibition Student Workbook - IB PYP also available here on TpT. It includes: details of the mentor roleoutlines to help mentors support students' planning, research, learning experiences, transdisciplinary links, action, presentation, and reflection and evaluationa detailed exhibition rubricprocess and meeting journalsorganisation templates and thinking routines.
5th - 6th, Adult Education
For All Subjects
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