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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
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
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
CSI Mystery Reading Comprehension | Inference & Logic Problem-Solving Activity
Build essential inference, logic, and critical thinking skills with this classroom-favorite CSI Basics Bundle, featuring BOTH the Printable and Digital versions. Perfect for Grades 4–7, this Crime Scene Investigation starter set introduces students to the foundations of deductive reasoning, evidence analysis, and crime scene protocol using engaging, kid-friendly activities. Whether you teach in a 1:1 digital classroom, need an easy-prep enrichment lesson, or want a flexible hybrid l
4th - 7th
English Language Arts, Forensics, Informational Text
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.5.1
, RL.6.1
+7
Visual Puzzles | Bell Ringers, Early Finisher, STEM, STEAM, Problem Solving
Start your class with a brief 5 minute puzzle activity and challenge your students to visually problem solve and help expand their critical thinking skills! Solving visual puzzle problems have been proven to improve visual-spatial reasoning, enhanced problem-solving skills, increased attention to detail, improve memory, and patience. This "pack" includes: One worksheet with five problems for each day of the weekAnswer sheet and hints to help students solve problemsDigital Google Slides version
5th - 12th
Other (Arts), Other (Science), Visual Arts
Mysteries & More Thinkercise Puzzles for Problem Solving - PDF & Google Formats
***NEW! 2020 Revision*** Added additional files for links to Google Slides version and individual PDF copies of each Thinkercise for easy virtual learning integration! Perfect for challenging students during remote teaching :) 20 Single-Page Sheets of Mystery-Themed Problem Solving Puzzles! And MORE… --Each Thinkercise mystery-themed page includes five different puzzle formats – focusing on linguistic, visual, logic, and mathematical multiple intelligences. --Depending on digital resources avail
3rd - 5th
For All Subjects, Math
Christmas Math Fluency Task Cards for early finishers, enrichment, station work
Enhance your holiday season with these engaging Christmas-themed math fluency task cards! Perfect for enrichment, station work, differentiation, or early finishers, these festive cards will add a touch of seasonal cheer to your math activities. Designed to challenge and inspire students, these task cards feature a variety of math skills wrapped up in a joyful Christmas package. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, these tasks are crafted to keep students excited about le
2nd - 5th
Math
Morning Work/Daily Warm-Up/Skills Sampler: Printable Google Slides for PreK-2
Use this editable & customizable worksheet to reinforce foundational skills in a playful, more creative way! Practicing the basics doesn't have to be long or boring. On a single 8.5x11" sheet, kids will practice name and date, letter and number formation and sequencing, counting to 20 using ten frames, and tracing or writing and reading words, phrases or a short sentence.Their favorite part will be using their creativity to briefly turn a letter or number into an object or scene by drawing.I
PreK - 2nd
English Language Arts, Math
CCSS
K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
, K.CC.B.5
+3
Math for Smarty Pants Pack #2 Print & Digital | Fast Finisher Brain Teasers
Keeping your early finishers challenged and working doesn't have to take extra time and effort on your part! This early finisher and gifted packet is no-prep with 27 ready-to-go brain teasers that are perfect for math extensions, math centers, individual and collaborative work, or math warm-ups. Click here to grab 130 Early Finisher activities and receive a HUGE discount!Detailed instructions are given including examples so that your students can work independently. The brain teasers are foc
3rd - 5th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP3
+5
15 Easy-Moderate Printable Strategy Games + Slides™ Logic Critical Thinking
Build logic, strategy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with this engaging collection of 15 printable pencil-and-paper strategy games — also included in Google Slides™ format for digital learning, centers, fast finishers, sub plans, homeschool, math enrichment, and partner work! These games are designed to be: ✅ Easy to learn ✅ Challenging to master ✅ Low-prep and reusable ✅ Fun for a wide range of ages and abilities Perfect for: Early finishers Math centers Gifted educatio
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.B.3
, 4.MD.C.5
, K.OA.A.1
+21
Missing Addends Word Problems - 2nd & 3rd Grade Missing Parts Word Problems
This set of 20 missing addend word problems (or missing part word problems!) reflects vital problem solving standards for grades 2 and 3. Problems ask students to decide whether or not to add or subtract and have the "missing addends" in various places in the problem. (Ex. 45 + __ = 74) Problems are included in FOUR formats:with multiple copies on a page to be cut out and glued into a math journalon reproducible pages to use as practice sheets (2 problems per page)on full sheet pages that giv
2nd - 4th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.NBT.B.6
, 2.NBT.B.7
+3
Rebus Puzzles 1 Google Classroom Digital Version
Rebus Puzzles 1 are a fun critical thinking activity. Students have to problem solve to figure out the word puzzles. Great logical reasoning puzzles to do with partners or use as a warm-up or bell ringer. This is a digital version of this resource for use with Google Slides. Students can type directly on the worksheet. Just choose which slides to assign in Google Classroom. You decide whether or not to provide the answer keys. If you want to print out a hard copy of the worksheet, you can simply
5th - 8th
English Language Arts
No Prep Enrichment Packets! Decimal, Fraction, Area Puzzles, Algebraic + LEVEL B
Print and go challenge pack includes 50+ challenging and creative tasks to boost problem solving skills, number sense and mental math in a fun way! Your fast finishers will love the puzzles and creative options and will likely struggle through a few! FINALLY! :) I have them arranged into 5 packets of 10 tasks each with cover sheets. The Mega Bundle includes ALL of the spiraled packets like this one and all 200 scaffolded tasks that are labeled A-E and are also organized by TOPIC so you can ea
4th - 8th
Mental Math, Place Value
Build Your Own Clock! No-Prep Hands-On Activity for Learning to Tell Time
This no-prep hands-on activity gives students the chance to build their very own clock with working hands! The student compares their work with a real clock in the classroom to determine where to paste each number and which hand is the minutes or hour hand. Then, using a brad (and maybe a bit of help from the teacher!) they can attach their clock hands to the clock face and use this tool to begin to make their own times. My students LOVED quizzing each other with these and getting to make it the
K - 3rd
Applied Math, Telling Time
School Logic Puzzles 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Grade Brain Teasers - Print and Digital
These back to school logic puzzles are great for developing critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Use them as morning work, fast finishers activities or brain teasers. You will receive six different school logic puzzles and their answers. They are printable and also have a Google Slides version where students will drag and drop pre-populated Xs and Os to solve the puzzle. It also includes a tip sheet on how to solve logic puzzles. Back to School Logic Puzzle Themes (ranked easiest to hardes
4th - 7th
Other (ELA)
1st Grade Math Worksheets: Math Review Mazes, Test Prep, Interactive Notebook
Make math review fun with this GROWING bundle of 1st grade Math Mazes! Use during math stations, math homework, morning work, early finisher activities, or math test prep. ‼️Click the PREVIEW button & download 12 FREE Math Mazes‼️*Use during math intervention for upper elementary studentsOnce you purchase, you will gain access to the remaining Google Slides for FREE!Currently Included: Set 1: Operations & Algebraic Thinking (12 print & digital mazes) I can solve word problems involving addition
1st
Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+20
Cryptogram Logic Word Puzzles No-Prep Fun Critical Thinking Activity Digital
These no-prep cryptogram puzzles are a fun and meaningful way to give students practice with logic puzzles, word puzzles, critical thinking, spelling skills, and problem solving. This 1 5-puzzle cryptogram pack includes easy, medium, and hard levels, making it simple to differentiate for beginners, confident code-breakers, early finishers, gifted students, enrichment groups, or students who need an engaging challenge. With printable worksheets, digital versions, and answer keys included, t
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Spelling
Cryptogram Puzzles | Vol. 2 | Logic Word Puzzles | Critical Thinking Digital
These no-prep cryptogram puzzles are a fun and meaningful way to give students practice with logic puzzles, word puzzles, critical thinking, spelling skills, and problem solving. This 1 5-puzzle cryptogram pack includes easy, medium, and hard levels, making it simple to differentiate for beginners, confident code-breakers, early finishers, gifted students, enrichment groups, or students who need an engaging challenge. With printable worksheets, digital versions, and answer keys included, t
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Spelling
Cryptogram Puzzles | Vol. 3 | Logic Word Puzzles | Critical Thinking Digital
These no-prep cryptogram puzzles are a fun and meaningful way to give students practice with logic puzzles, word puzzles, critical thinking, spelling skills, and problem solving. This 1 5-puzzle cryptogram pack includes easy, medium, and hard levels, making it simple to differentiate for beginners, confident code-breakers, early finishers, gifted students, enrichment groups, or students who need an engaging challenge. With printable worksheets, digital versions, and answer keys included, t
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Spelling
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
Free Logic Puzzles Sampler DIGITAL AND PRINT
This product contains 5 logic puzzles for gr. 1-2. These puzzles come from my Winter and Spring Logic Puzzle Packs. They provide opportunities for students to develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, recognizing similarities and differences, and comparing and contrasting while reinforcing both reading (using picture and context clues) and math skills (ordinal positions, greater than and less than, time, size comparisons). THIS FREEBIE INCL
1st - 2nd
Reading
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LOGIC PUZZLES: For Critical Thinking [Digital & Printable]
These Logic Puzzles are a FUN, meaningful way to challenge your high flyers and fast finishers! Your students will have a blast while they utilize their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve these engaging puzzles. This resource includes:• 15 No-Prep Printable Logic Puzzles • Digital Files for use with Google™ Slides, Google™ Drive, & Google™ Classroom. • A Detailed Answer Key • Teacher Tips for Implementation Logic Puzzles are great for:• Centers and Stations • Anchor Activit
1st - 3rd
Yearlong Open-Ended Math Prompts & Do-Nows | 1st & 2nd Grade | Digital + Print
Engage your 1st and 2nd grade students in deeper thinking with this yearlong bundle of open-ended math journal prompts and do-nows! Perfect for warm-ups, math journals, morning work, centers, or homework, this versatile resource covers key math concepts while encouraging mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. ✅ What's Included: 10 Monthly Packets: 450 Pages! January through December (June/July/August combined for summer review) Digital + Printable Formats: Fully updated with Google Slid
1st - 2nd
Math, Math Test Prep
CCSS
1.MD.A.1
, 1.MD.A.2
, 1.MD.B.3
+50
Christmas Critical Thinking | NOTICE THINK AND WONDER
This Christmas Notice Think and Wonder is a great way to encourage a critical thinking discussion with your students. It is NOW AVAILABLE IN PDF, POWERPOINT, AND GOOGLEThis activity works well on the smart board for whole group discussion or printed off for small group discussion. You will be amazed at how much students will notice, think, and wonder about one illustration. Notice Think and Wonder is a great tool to encourage Critical Thinking!NOTICE: What do you notice in the image? Look clos
2nd - 6th
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