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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
Backyard Birds + Shadow Match (Matching Shapes) Puzzle
Strengthen shape recognition, visual processing, and early science knowledge with this Bird + Shadow Match Puzzle. Students match each illustrated bird to its corresponding silhouette, building higher‑level visual discrimination skills. This activity is perfect for preschool, Pre‑K, kindergarten, Montessori shelves, science centers, morning tubs, and nature‑themed lessons. Skills AddressedVisual discriminationShape matching and recognitionObservation and attention to detailEarly science vocabul
PreK - 1st
Earth Sciences, Not Subject Specific, Other (Science)
Draw a Picture Addition Strategy | Word Problem Math Help
When numbers feel confusing, drawing makes them visible. This visual math intervention resource teaches students to solve addition problems within 10 by drawing pictures through a structured I Do, We Do, You Do approach. This resource is designed to support students with dyscalculia, math learning differences, or general math confidence challenges. 💛 Looking for extra support?Grab the FREE Addition Desktop Strip to give students a quick visual reference while they work. What Students LearnStud
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.C.6
Summer Engineering Journal
This 8.5 x 11 journal has 10 weeks of weekly creative engineering challenges with detailed planning pages using the engineering design process + 2 BONUS weeks of open-ended engineering design projects; appropriate for students from elementary to middle school and adaptable based on abilities. This is a perfect summer journal to promote creativity and problem-solving at home. Make copies of some or all of the pages to send home with your students to work on this summer. This journal does not requ
1st - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Arts)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
+3
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
Dyscalculia Multiplication Help | Break Apart Strategy | Grade 3
🧩 Make Multiplication Easier (Without Memorizing) If your students get stuck on multiplication, this resource teaches them how to break numbers apart into smaller, easier problems. Instead of memorizing facts, students learn how to: 👉 break numbers apart 👉 solve easier pieces 👉 put them back together This is a powerful number sense strategy for students who struggle with multiplication. ✨ What Makes This Different✔ Teaches multiplication as a thinking process ✔ Breaks large problems into man
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.B.5
Also included in: Dyscalculia Multiplication Help | Complete Strategy Bundle
Take Away Subtraction Worksheets | First Grade | Math Intervention | Dyscalculia
A clear, step-by-step way to help students understand subtraction by taking away and counting back. ✨ Build subtraction understanding with take away This resource teaches students to solve subtraction problems using the take away strategy (counting back)—with clear, step-by-step support. Perfect for building a strong foundation before introducing more advanced strategies. 💛 Looking for extra support?Grab the FREE Subtraction Strategy Desktop Strip to give students a quick visual reference whil
1st - 4th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.B.3
, 2.OA.B.2
Singapore Math Bar Model Cheat Sheet + Word Problem Strategy (FREE)
Struggling with Singapore Math word problems? This visual cheat sheet is designed to help students understand, set up, and solve word problems using bar models with confidence.This resource walks students step-by-step through the problem-solving process from identifying key information to choosing the correct model and solving accurately. It also includes a clear breakdown of the most common Singapore Math bar models, making it easier for students to recognize problem types and apply the right
1st - 8th
Other (Math)
Determining Which Operation(s) to Use in Math Word Problems
🕵️♂️ Math Detectives: Cracking the Code Determining Which Operation(s) to Use in Math Word Problems | Grades 5–8Help students become confident “math detectives” as they learn how to determine which operation(s) to use when solving word problems! This engaging, highly visual lesson walks students step-by-step through the process of analyzing word problems, identifying clues, choosing operations, solving accurately, and checking their work. Perfect for: ✔ Math intervention ✔ RTI groups ✔ S
5th - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
Diary of the Future – Creative Writing Project for Grades 4–6 | Printable
Ignite your students’ imagination with this futuristic journaling project!This printable resource includes: 20 futuristic scenario cards (AI, Mars, floating cities, talking pets, and more) Two journal entry templates (lined + drawing) Story dice to gamify the writing process A detailed writing rubric and student self-assessment Extension activities to deepen engagement Perfect for creative writing units, literacy centers, early finishers, or sub plans. Designed for grades 4–6 and aligned wi
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Grammar, Other (ELA)
CCSS
W.4.3
, W.5.3
, W.6.3
+2
STEM Challenge Bundle | 30 Hands-On Engineering Design Activities
Make STEM learning easy, engaging, and meaningful with this bundle of 30 hands-on STEM challenges. Ideal for students in grades 3-8, each printable activity gives students the opportunity to plan, build, test, and improve their ideas using simple materials and the engineering design process. Designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and perseverance, these challenges help students make real-world connections while having fun. This bundle is perfect for STEM class, scien
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
W.5.1b
, W.3.1b
, W.4.1b
+11
The Spiral Shell Snail | Expressive Relief Sculpture for K-3rd Grade
Suggested for Grades: K - 3rd | Estimated Time: 2 x 45 minutes In this engaging mixed media art lesson, students create a whimsical snail featuring a 3D textured spiral shell, customized with expressive details such as antennae and big or small eyes. Artists make creative choices throughout the process, encouraging individuality, design thinking, and imaginative problem-solving. This project is great for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade students and will save you valuable plann
K - 3rd
Other (Arts), Visual Arts
Ocean STEM Camp | Summer STEM Challenges | Engineering Design Activities | STEM
Dive into hands-on learning with this exciting Ocean STEM Camp resource! Students become engineers as they design, build, test, and improve solutions to real-world ocean-themed challenges. Perfect for summer camps, STEM enrichment, makerspaces, science centers, gifted education, fast finishers, or end-of-year activities, this resource encourages creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking through the Engineering Design Process. ⭐ Included Challenges: • Save the Sea Turtle C
2nd - 7th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, General Science
Subtraction Word Problems | Math Intervention Dyscalculia | Grades K - 3
Do your students get stuck on word problems because they don’t know what to do first?This resource teaches them to find the clue word and know when to subtract—step-by-step. ✨ Make subtraction word problems finally make senseInstead of guessing or feeling overwhelmed, students learn a simple, repeatable process: 👉 find the clue word 👉 identify the numbers 👉 subtract step-by-step This Subtraction Word Problems Strategy Toolkit helps students understand what the problem is asking and how to s
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
Addition Word Problems Worksheets | Step-by-Step Math Intervention Dyscalculia
Do your students get stuck on word problems because they don’t know what to do first?This resource teaches them to find the clue word and turn words into a simple equation—step-by-step. ✨ Make word problems finally make senseInstead of guessing or feeling overwhelmed, students learn a clear process: 👉 find the clue word 👉 identify the numbers 👉 solve step-by-step This Word Problems Strategy Toolkit builds understanding and confidence by showing students exactly how to approach each problem.
K - 3rd
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.C.5
, 1.OA.C.6
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
Montessori Math Activities
What is the Montessori method of teaching? Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms, children make creative choices in their learning, while the classroom and the highly trained teacher offer age-appropriate activities to guide the process. This workbook provides many different activities to get your students set up for success in beginning math.
PreK - 3rd
Math
Word Problems Addition & Subtraction | Math Intervention RTI MTSS | Dyscalculia
Do your students get stuck on word problems because they don’t know what to do first?This bundle teaches them to find the clue word and solve step-by-step—for both addition and subtraction. Teach word problems in a way that finally makes senseThis bundle gives students a clear, repeatable process for solving both addition and subtraction word problems. Instead of guessing or feeling overwhelmed, students learn to: 👉 find the clue word 👉 identify the numbers 👉 choose the correct operation
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.2
+2
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
All About Play
Play is not a break from learning. It is the foundation of how young children build the brain. The All About Play Bundle explores the science and practice behind child-led play and why it is essential for healthy development. These guides examine the types of play children naturally engage in and how educators and caregivers can support them without interrupting the process. Inside this bundle, you will explore:• The Power of Play — how play builds executive function, problem solving, lang
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Multiplication for Struggling Learners | Area Model Support | Grade 3
When multiplication feels too big, students need a way to break it down. This visual math intervention resource teaches students to multiply by breaking numbers into smaller parts using an area model through a structured I Do, We Do, You Do approach. Help students make sense of multiplication using an area model. This resource teaches students to multiply by breaking apart numbers and solving step-by-step, using a rectangle (area model) to make the process visual and easier to understand. Design
2nd - 5th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.B.5
+1
Also included in: Dyscalculia Multiplication Help | Complete Strategy Bundle
Maze Maze1
This maze book is sure to get kids thinking!.GREAT GIFT IDEAS - PUZZLE BOOKS - COLORING BOOKS - ACTIVITY BOOKSGrab some colored pencils and set your child up for hours of screen-free fun with this book of amazing mazes. Solving maze activities can be a crucial yet fun part of your kid's development, they help in nurturing the development of your child's brain, thought processes, problem solving skills, IQ and intelligence by having them map out the best path to reach the goal in every activity.
PreK - 3rd
For All Subjects
Unit 5 Week 4: How to Prevent Erosion NGSS 2-ESS2-1 Weathering & Wr
Preventing Erosion STEM Challenge – Unit 5 Week 4 NGSS-Aligned | 2-ESS1-1 & 2-ESS2-1 | 2nd Grade Weathering & Erosion In this hands-on STEM challenge, students move from understanding erosion to thinking like engineers — designing and testing solutions to stop soil from washing away. Students investigate a real-world erosion problem (soil washing away under playground swings) and apply the engineering design process to slow, block, or redirect moving water. This week strengthens: Cause-and-eff
1st - 3rd
Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-1
HASHTAGCHOICES- PRIORITIES SCENARIO
Priorities ScenarioWe teach our children how to determine what is truly important, what is vital, and what is optional. This goes a long way to helping them ease their life into adulthood. In our priorities scenario, we help them walk through how to determine what is most important and what is not. We assist them in both understanding prioritization and their feelings around that processHASHTAGCHOICES-PRIORITIES is a stand alone scenario. It is highly recommended this be accompanied by the initi
5th
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