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Safety Rules Bundle | Read • Think • Decide Safety Activities for PreK–K & SPED
Safety Rules Bundle | Read • Think • Decide Safety Activities for PreK–K & SPEDHelp young learners build essential safety awareness and life skills through simple, relatable situations! This Safety Rules Bundle includes engaging Read • Think • Decide activities that help children practice safe choices, trusted adult skills, playground expectations, and everyday school safety routines. Each resource encourages students to think carefully, choose a response, and reflect on responsible behavior in
PreK - K
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Back to School Day 2 Activities | SEL Routines, Classroom Expectations & Scripts
Back to School Day 2 Bundle | SEL Routines, Classroom Expectations, Journals & Scripts is a low-prep back to school resource for helping students practice classroom routines, responsibility, teamwork, classroom expectations, SEL reflection, partner activities, sorting cards, and student scripts during the first week of school. This Day 2 bundle is designed to follow your Day 1 Safety & Belonging activities. After students begin building trust and connection on the first day, this bundle helps t
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Behavioral Expectations Social Story Bundle | Learning & Self-Regulation
Support positive behavior, emotional regulation, and classroom success with this comprehensive social stories bundle designed for young learners and students who benefit from explicit, visual instruction. This resource includes multiple engaging, easy-to-understand social narratives that teach essential school behaviors such as trying new things, handling mistakes, taking turns, keeping hands to self, following directions, and making safe choices when upset. Each story uses clear visuals and si
PreK - 3rd
Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
Rules, Rights and Responsibilities (Grades 4-6) by Teaching Ink
Children are not always aware of the fact that with rights come responsibilities. This book will help them understand the relationship between the two. Responsibilities at home, in school and in the community are taught in this book. The purpose of this book is to provide materials that can be used by the teacher to make children aware of the working of the Juvenile Court System. The materials are generic in nature and not specific to any one state. The materials will provide practical experienc
4th - 6th
Criminal Justice - Law
Classroom Routines Sort Activity | Back to School SEL Expectations & Procedures
Classroom routines sort, back to school SEL activity, classroom expectations, procedures activity, partner sorting activity, classroom community, behavior choices, first week of school, upper elementary routines, and social emotional learning are all included in this low-prep resource for helping students understand what makes a classroom run smoothly. This Classroom Routines Sort Activity gives students a hands-on way to think about learning habits, responsibility, classroom community, and bet
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
GT Task Cards | Master of Rules - Mastermind (4th/5th) | Constraint Thinking
MASTER OF THE RULES: MASTERMINDAdvanced Constraint Logic Task Cards for Grades 4–5 This is where logic meets strategy.Master of the Rules: Mastermind Level is designed to challenge upper elementary students with multi-layered mathematical and logical constraints. Students must build decimals, fractions, equations, coordinate shapes, data sets, geometric models, and more — all while satisfying multiple conditions simultaneously. This level demands precision, reasoning, and perseverance. What Make
3rd - 5th
Fractions, Geometry, Other (ELA)
GT Task Cards | Master of Rules - Stretch (2nd/3rd) | Constraint Thinking
MASTER OF RULES: STRETCH Constraint Logic Task Cards for Grades 2–3 Ready to stretch their thinking?Master of the Rules: Stretch Level challenges students to manage more complex constraints, multi-step reasoning, and deeper number relationships. Students must build fractions, multi-digit numbers, multiplication equations, geometric shapes, and creative designs — all while satisfying layered rules. This level pushes students to think strategically and revise when needed. What Makes This Differen
2nd - 3rd
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (ELA)
Behavior Expectations Cue Cards
Perfect for providing a quick reminder to students without having to interrupt teaching, these visual cue cards include a large, clear picture and simple text depicting and describing the expected behaviors.
Pack includes visuals for "Mouth is quiet" and expected behavior in a group setting (circle time, on the carpet/rug, etc.)
8 visual cue cards total including 2 large cards and 6 small cards (3 of each)
-Large cards can be posted near group activity area
-Small cards are perfect for use t
PreK - 2nd
Small group rotation / literacy centers rules - real pictures
This is one page rules for group rotations that has real pictures. I have 20 prek students, and daily we complete 8 minute group rotations. There are four groups with five students in each group and daily they visit four different activities back to back. Two groups have a teacher, and two groups are independent. I introduced this in whole group daily for a week. Daily we post four copies of the rules. One at each group. During group rotations we help students stay on task by using the words f
PreK - 2nd
Problem Solving - Eight in a Boat
Vikings were a sea faring, warlike people. They would travel long distances in their boats to raid villages and cities. In the case of this puzzle, four Vikings are seasick at the front of the boat and need to swap with the four smelly Vikings at the back.
Aim:
- To practise the problem solving skill of constant manipulation.
What you need:
4 counters of one colour (I like to use chess pawns)
4 counters of a different colour
1 game board
1 player
Preparation:
1. Place four counters
3rd - 8th
Math, Mental Math
Shape Challenge - Venn Diagram Rules
Challenge your students with this fun shape sort! Students will look at a Venn Diagram with shapes sorted and determine what attributes the shapes were sorted by. Then they'll have a chance to make their own sort.
Product includes: directions, 1 example, 3 pre-made problems, 1 make your own problem
Let me know what you think! I'd love to hear your feedback!
2nd - 5th
Geometry
CALMING THE WIGGLES - Social Story - Problem Solving Resources
Product Description - Social Story Category: PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIESContents:· Wiggles Social Story· Wiggles Social Story Draw & Colour-in PagePROBLEM SOLVING - INSTRUCTIONS - Better Ways to Happy Days ©Clear, consistent, universal, expectations and consequences, means educated behaviour choicesCheck out our other Social, Emotional, Behavioural and Academic Resources at Better Ways to Happy DaysWEBSITE: http://www.betterwaystohappydays.com/TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Be
PreK - 6th
How to play tag
Rule based social story for students who want to play tag, but need guidelines
PreK - K
Alphabet Tangram Cards
The classic rules of the tangram puzzle are simple: all tangram pieces called tans must be used; they must lay flat; all must touch and none may overlap. If you already have the tangram puzzle set, I hope these printable alphabet tangram cards will be helpful and useful. Please consider checking my alphabet tangram worksheets with printable tangram puzzle pattern. I also have alphabet tangram lower-level and higher-level PowerPoint exercises. Skills developed: Perceptual speed, inspection, l
K - 3rd
Also included in: Alphabet Tangram Printable Worksheets and Cards
Alphabet Tangram Worksheets
The classic rules of the tangram puzzle are simple: all tangram pieces called tans must be used; they must lay flat; all must touch and none may overlap. In cutting the tangram pieces, the edges must be straight so it is advisable that an adult does the cutting of the tangram puzzle pattern. It is also recommended to use double-sided colored or decorative paper since the parallelogram may need to be flipped when forming a certain figure. You may also download a pattern design (floral pattern, ge
K - 3rd
Also included in: Alphabet Tangram Printable Worksheets and Cards
Prefixes Roll Read Write | Prefix Activities & Morphology Worksheets
Roll, Read & Write – Prefix RuleHelp students build vocabulary, decoding, and word analysis skills with this engaging Prefixes Roll, Read & Write resource! This resource introduces common prefixes and helps students understand how adding a prefix changes the meaning of a base word. Through structured, hands-on activities, students learn to identify prefixes, build new words, analyze word meanings, and apply their knowledge in context. Students roll a die, read a prefix or prefixed word, and the
2nd - 4th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Vocabulary
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
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Spring Sudoku 16x16 Puzzles Easy Level - 20 Pages Advanced Kids Logic Puzzles
Spring Sudoku 16x16 Easy — Advanced Logic, Focus & Problem-Solving for Upper Elementary Students. Challenge your students with these engaging Spring Sudoku 16x16 Easy puzzles! This 20-page printable pack is perfect for learners who are ready to explore larger Sudoku grids while still working at an accessible difficulty level. Each worksheet features easy-level 16x16 Sudoku puzzles, helping students gradually build confidence with more complex grids while strengthening logical reasoning, pat
4th - 6th
Mental Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Back to School Behavior Bundle for SPED | Autism Classroom Management Activities
Support students with social-emotional learning, self-regulation, behavior expectations, coping strategies, and problem solving with this comprehensive Social Skills & Behavior Bundle for Special Education. This growing bundle is packed with engaging, visual, and structured resources designed for autism support classrooms, special education teachers, counselors, behavior interventionists, and early elementary students. These resources help students learn to identify emotions, manage worries, bu
K - 2nd
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Circle Time Aides
Four mini posters to print for classroom use: 1. Expectations- walking feet, gentle hands, inside voices, and problem solving 2. I Can Calm- teaching kids to breath through "smell your flower, blow out your candle" mantra 3. STAR- stop, take a breathe, and, relax 4- Sunshine Voice- reminding our friends to use a warm, calm voice (from the North Wind & the Sun)
PreK - 1st
Thinkers Welcome! Classroom Management and Thinking Skills Tool!
Welcome students to a classroom of thought provoking questions and high expectations! This packet is a set of twenty-four light bulbs that can be used with the caption, "Thinkers Welcome!" On each light bulb, a thought provoking question or activity can be written for students to complete as bell ringers or in an independent station/center. Additionally, each student's name may be listed on a light bulb and this be used as a classroom management tool in calling on students by picking "light bulb
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Thinkers Welcome! Classroom Management and Thinking Skills Tool!
Welcome students to a classroom of thought provoking questions and high expectations! This packet is a set of twenty-four light bulbs that can be used with the caption, "Thinkers Welcome!" On each light bulb, a thought provoking question or activity can be written for students to complete as bell ringers or in an independent station/center. Additionally, each student's name may be listed on a light bulb and this be used as a classroom management tool in calling on students by picking "light bulb
PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Summer Tic Tac Logic 6x6 Puzzles | Critical Thinking Brain Games
Summer Tic Tac Logic 6x6 PuzzlesHelp students strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills with this collection of 50 Summer Tic Tac Logic puzzles.Students use logic and deductive reasoning to correctly place X's and O's while following puzzle rules. These engaging activities are perfect for summer learning, math centers, early finishers, independent work, and enrichment.What's Included✔ 50 Summer Tic Tac Logic 6x6 Puzzles✔ Printable PDF Format✔ Answer Keys Included✔ Student-Friendly
3rd - 8th
Mental Math, Numbers
Also included in: Summer Tic Tac Logic Bundle | 150 Logic Puzzles 6x6 8x8 10x10
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