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LATIN SQUARES MATH LOGIC PUZZLES Mittens Sudoku GATE Differentiated Enrichment
These Latin Squares math puzzles will challenge children's deductive reasoning skills and help them acquire the critical thinking needed to solve Sudoku puzzles. MITTEN SQUARES begin with an easy, 3x3 grid appropriate for young learners. The tasks progress gradually, increasing in difficulty up to a 7x7 grid. Create a critical thinking center with these brain teasers. Mitten Squares make a great extension activity for any of The Mitten books. These Latin Squares are available in print
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Math
Critical Thinking Instructional Strategy December Generate, Classify, Generalize
This flyer was created for easy use by elementary classroom teachers to increase critical thinking.
Winter/January Unit: Learning in a Winter Wonderland
Have the winter blues got you down? Are you looking for some great winter-themed lessons and resources to accentuate your winter instruction and increase the communication skills, creative thinking, and problem solving abilities of your students? If so, this 56 page resource may be the perfect item for you. With printables, bulletin board ideas, games, logic puzzles, math problems, Sudoku, writing, and creativity-building learning experiences, this unit was designed with rigor and differentiati
1st - 5th
Winter Sudoku 9x9 Medium Level - 20 Pages Winter Logic Puzzles + Answer Key
Challenge students’ thinking skills with this Winter Sudoku 9x9 – Medium Level worksheet set! These engaging, snow-themed logic puzzles are designed to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving, and number reasoning while keeping learners motivated with a fun winter design. Each puzzle comes with a complete solution page, making this resource perfect for independent practice, math centers, and enrichment activities. ✅ What’s Included10 Medium-Level Winter Sudoku 9x9 Puzzles10 Answer Key
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Mental Math, Numbers
Snowman STEM Winter Math & Science - Fun After Winter Break Activity -Winter SEL
The perfect after winter break activity is here! The Snowman Stretch Winter STEM Challenge combines winter math, science and STEM in a hands-on snowman activity where kids design, build, and test the tallest snowman or the one with the greatest volume or surface area while applying real math, science, and SEL skills. It's an ideal winter math or STEM activity to smooth the transition coming back to school after Winter Break! ⛄️ Activity OverviewIn this winter STEM activity, kids work
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+5
Winter STEM & Science - After Winter Break Activity - Back from Winter Break Fun
The Frozen Fortress Winter STEM Activity is a perfect before or after winter break activity where students design and build a marshmallow fortress wall that meets specific criteria for area and stability, and then test its strength against a snowball fight! ❄️ OverviewIn this engaging Christmas STEM activity, students design and build a fortress using marshmallows (or sugar cubes, paper blocks, or other materials) to meet criteria for area, height, and stability. After construction, they te
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Reindeer Christmas STEM & Science Activity - Fun Winter Break Holiday Party Game
This hands-on reindeer fun Christmas game blends Christmas STEM fun and plenty of laughter! In the Reindeer Relay Challenge, kids design reindeer antlers, explore Christmas science concepts like stability and balance, and compete in a hilarious relay race that’s perfect for December activities, a Christmas party, and winter break fun! 🎯 OverviewIn this engaging, Christmas STEM activity, kids use a criteria and constraints list to design reindeer antlers capable of carrying reindeer food
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
After Winter Break Activity - Fun Winter STEM & Science - Back from Winter Break
This back to school after winter break STEM and science challenge is perfect for re-engaging students and team building before or after winter break! ❄️ Winter STEM Challenge OverviewIn the Snow Scoop STEM Challenge, kids design, build, and test snow scoops that can clear a “snowy path” or collect the most snow. With options to measure success by capacity or time-to-clear, this winter STEM activity keeps students focused and motivated during those high-energy days after break — or even before t
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Social Emotional Learning
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
Christmas STEM Christmas Science - Candy Cane Christmas STEM Challenge Activity
Looking for fun Christmas STEM activities that mix candy canes, science, engineering, and math? The Candy Cane Calamity Christmas STEM Challenge is a hands-on favorite that turns Christmas science into holiday fun! Kids will design and test creative packaging to safely “mail” their candy canes, making this one of the most engaging Christmas STEM and candy cane activities of the season. Perfect for your December activities, Christmas party, or winter classroom centers, this challenge blends STE
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Measurement
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Fun Christmas Science STEM Math - Snowman Reindeer Candy Cane Winter Activities
Get ready for December winter activities, engaging Christmas STEM activities, fun Christmas science, and winter math all in one bundle! This Winter Activities Christmas STEM pack includes five creative engineering projects, perfect for before or after winter break activities that keep kids learning, building, and problem-solving through the holidays. From building a towering snowman, to racing reindeer, to rescuing candy canes, along the way they’ll practice communication, collaboration, cri
2nd - 8th
Engineering, Other (Math), Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+7
CRITICAL THINKING SQUARE PUZZLES Mitten Brain Teasers GATE Problem Solving
MITTENS SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teasers. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares, these differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so that the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE (gifted & talented education), and/or a class reward. Adored by all ages. This
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Social Emotional Learning
After Winter Break Activity – Winter STEM Sled Challenge (Science, Math, SEL)
Ease students back into learning after winter break with a high-interest winter STEM challenge that feels fun, collaborative, and purposeful. This hands-on after winter break activity invites kids to design, build, and test sleds while exploring force, motion, friction, and engineering design. It’s an ideal way to reset classroom routines, rebuild collaboration skills, and re-engage students after time away from school. Whether you’re planning back from winter break activities, snow day lesso
2nd - 8th
Engineering, General Science, Other (Math)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-2
+6
Unplugged Coding for Winter STEM Activity Directional Hour of Code
Unplugged Coding for Winter includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: ❄️ Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)❄️ Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice through the maze.❄️ Challenging maze: Students follow the 4 rules with multiple steps and code the longest path they can through the maze, avoiding infinite loops where they might get stuck forever!❄️ Bonus Acti
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Winter Games STEM Challenge Ice Hockey Game Activity 2026
Bring the excitement of the Winter Games into your classroom with this ice hockey Winter Games STEM challenge for grades 3–5. In this high-engagement ice hockey STEM activity, students design and build their own hockey goal and stick, then test their creations in a mini “tournament” using a foil-wrapped puck. Perfect for January/February STEM lessons, Winter Olympics units, or science centers, this hands-on challenge reinforces forces and motion, fair testing, and the engineering design proces
3rd - 5th
Engineering, For All Subjects, World History
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: 3rd-5th Grade Winter Games STEM Activities 2026 BUNDLE
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