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3rd Grade Math Mats with Notes for Math Intervention & Small Group Toolkit
Support student understanding of key 3rd grade math skills with this bundle of printable Math Mats with Notes. These reusable math mats combine visual math notes, worked examples, strategy reminders, and open workspace to help students model strategies, organize their thinking, and solve problems independently.Think of them as graphic organizers for math.Perfect for small group instruction, math intervention, guided math, RTI, math centers, and independent practice. Simply print and place in a d
3rd
Basic Operations, Fractions, Place Value
Divergent Critical Thinking: Powerpoint and 30 Daily Practices
Critical Thinking Skills Development: DivergentStudents need help developing critical thinking skills - not just academic skills. This resource combines an instructional powerpoint (1 lesson) and one month of practice activities (30 days) to help you develop students that use deep thinking. Suggested Uses: - Morning Work or Morning Meeting - Math/Reading warm up - Math/Reading critical thinking center - Daily class challenge problem - Homework challenge question - and many more!!! Note: Answer
2nd - 5th
Math
Also included in: Critical Thinking Skills Bundle: Powerpoints and 30 Daily Practices
Gifted Thinking Choice Boards | Critical & Creative Thinking for Learners
Looking for ready-to-use enrichment activities that keep your gifted and advanced learners challenged? This resource includes 8 differentiated choice boards designed to spark curiosity, promote higher-order thinking, and encourage creativity across subjects. Perfect for literacy circles, centers, fast finishers, enrichment groups, and independent projects! ✨ What’s Included: 8 Ready-to-Use Choice Boards: • Critical & Creative Thinking (any subject) • ELA – Novel/Story Extensions • Math Enrichm
K - 4th
Other (ELA), Other (Math)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-G2)
Critical Thinking: Advanced Logic & Patterns | Scaffolded Sequences (K-Grade 2)Challenge young minds with logic puzzles inspired by world-class math competitions!Are you looking for high-quality resources that go beyond simple repetition? This Advanced Logic Sequences pack is designed to bridge the gap between basic patterns and complex cognitive reasoning. Inspired by the rigorous standards of SASMO and Math Kangaroo, these worksheets push students to observe, analyze, and deduce—not just gue
K - 3rd
Geometry, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
K.G.B.4
, 1.G.A.1
, 2.G.A.1
+2
Australian Money - COINS, NOTES, ADDITION, SUBTRACTION. Fish Market Workbook
Fish Market: Australian Money Workbook brings beauty and wonder into the maths classroom through hand-drawn artwork that inspires connection to the natural world. Designed for Year 2–3 students, this workbook helps learners use Australian coins and notes in real-life contexts while exploring fascinating fish facts that spark curiosity and c ross-curricular thinking. Activities include things such as building their own fish tank, which promotes autonomy and creativity as they practise money ski
1st - 4th
Financial Literacy, Money Math, Place Value
Percent Equations Notes & Practice | Scaffolded Strategy Code for Solving Percen
Crack the Percent Code — Visual Strategy for Mastering Percent Equations This scaffolded notes and practice resource introduces students to a strategy code system designed to help break down and solve percent equations. Perfect for conceptualizing percent-part-whole relationships and building procedural fluency with support. What Students Learn: - How to identify part, whole, and percent in a word problem - How to translate relationships into solvable equations - A custom color-coded system (co
5th - 7th
Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.RP.A.3c
Popsicle Stick Activity Cards – Fun & Engaging Building Challenges!
Note: For the first 24 hours, all new products are FREE! Be sure to follow MY SHOP to get the latest updates and more free resources. Encourage creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills with these Popsicle Stick Activity Cards! These colorful and engaging STEM activity task cards are designed to inspire kids to build different structures using popsicle sticks, craft sticks, or wooden sticks, making learning both fun and interactive. What’s Included?✔ Stickman Activity Cards – Buil
PreK - 2nd
Math, Social Emotional Learning
Snowman Visual Logic Puzzles
Snowman Visual Logic PuzzlesBuild critical thinking and visual discrimination skills with this colorful snowman-themed picture task card set. Using visual-spatial skills and logic, students look for shared characteristics in order to decide which 1 of 4 snowmen belongs to the group. No reading required! Go Paperless!Assign the Easel Assessment version of this product through your learning management system. Students have fun completing the self-checking critical thinking brainteasers on their
K - 5th
Math
If I Ran the School - Project Based Learning
A creative, integrated project that promotes student voice, critical thinking, and global awareness.Unlock creativity, critical thinking, and global awareness in your classroom with the "If I Ran a School" Project. This engaging, detailed, and comprehensive project allows students to become innovative school designers, taking on the role of a school leader as they imagine and redesign their ideal school. Perfect for grades 4-6, this project combines research, reflection, and design in a way tha
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Reading, Writing
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.3
+16
Open Ended Math Questions Enrichment Tasks Volume Five
24 open ended math tasks that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Math Extension classes for Gifted and Talented / High Ability students. What Will I Receive?24 T
2nd - 4th
Math
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Open Ended Math Questions Gifted and Talented Enrichment Tasks Volume Two
24 open ended math tasks that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Math Extension classes for Gifted and Talented / High Ability students. What Will I Receive?24 T
2nd - 4th
Math
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Open Ended Math Questions Enrichment Tasks Volume Three
24 open ended math tasks that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Math Extension classes for Gifted and Talented / High Ability students. What Will I Receive?24 T
2nd - 4th
Math
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Open Ended Math Questions Enrichment Tasks Volume Four
24 open ended math tasks that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Math Extension classes for Gifted and Talented / High Ability students. What Will I Receive?24 T
2nd - 4th
Math
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Open Ended Math Questions Enrichment Tasks Volume Six
24 open ended math tasks that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Math Extension classes for Gifted and Talented / High Ability students. What Will I Receive?24 T
2nd - 4th
Math
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Preschool Fall Activity Pack | Autumn Kindergarten Morning Basket Bundle
This fun and engaging fall autumn themed activity pack is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners to work on their ABCs, counting, and critical thinking skills. Great for homeschoolers, parents, or teachers looking for visually engaging resources for this fall school season! Set up as part of your morning basket routine or add in to another lesson plan. Simply print and laminate the pieces for long lasting learning and fun :) Includes: -12 page apple counting activity -11 page pumpkin uppe
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Numbers
Money Word Problems FREE Starter | 2nd Grade Task Cards
Money word problems can be tricky for 2nd graders because students have to read the story, remember coin values, choose an operation, and explain their thinking. This FREE starter gives you a low-prep way to introduce a consistent routine for small-group money practice. Students use Penny the Money Mentor's routine on every card: Read -> Model -> Solve -> Explain What is included: 16 printable 2nd grade money word-problem task cardscoin value mini chartteacher notes with small-group dir
2nd
Measurement, Other (Math)
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
, MP4
+1
Also included in: Money Word Problems Intervention Bundle | 2nd Grade Task Cards
Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade Math Enrichment Partner Games
Challenge your students with these Bulls & Cows Game Worksheets! Designed for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade math enrichment, this partner game is an engaging way to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills! Students race to crack their partner’s secret code by narrowing down the number of possibilities. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, or gifted and talented enrichment, these printable, no-prep worksheets make differentiation easy while keeping learning fun. With the Bu
3rd - 6th
Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)
Winter Enrichment Deductive Logic Puzzles for advanced 3rd & 4th grade
Winter Enrichment Favorite! Challenge puzzles for advanced 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade students. Perfect for GATE, gifted & talented, and early finishers, these task card size logic puzzles reinforce mathematical thinking by teaching deductive reasoning skills. This set of Crack the Code© puzzles contains LEVEL 2 deductive picture puzzles with a winter theme. *** Each page of 4 puzzles includes a combination of levels: elimination, inclusion, and a combination of both skills. Please note: pu
2nd - 4th
Math
1st Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards Review BUNDLE | CCSS 1.OA
1st Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards Review BUNDLE | CCSS 1.OAThis set includes 192 task cards (8 sets) designed to help students practice the 8 standards in the Operations and Algebraic Thinking CCSS Domain. SAVE 50% when purchasing this BUNDLE!✨ ALL INCLUDED:1st Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards | Word Problems | CCSS 1.OA.A.11st Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards | Word Problems | CCSS 1.OA.A.21st Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards | Add and Subtract | CCSS 1.OA.B.31st Grade
1st
Basic Operations
CCSS
1.OA.A.1
, 1.OA.A.2
, 1.OA.B.3
+5
2nd Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards Review BUNDLE | CCSS 2.OA
2nd Grade Math Center Activity Task Cards Review BUNDLE | CCSS 2.OAThis set includes 96 task cards (4 sets) designed to help students practice the 4 standards in the Operations and Algebraic Thinking CCSS Domain. SAVE 50% when purchasing this BUNDLE!✨ ALL INCLUDED: 2nd Grade Math Task Cards | Addition & Subtraction Word Problems | CCSS 2.OA.A.12nd Grade Math Task Cards | Fluently Add and Subtract Within 20 | CCSS 2.OA.B.22nd Grade Math Task Cards | Odd and Even | CCSS 2.OA.C.32nd Grade Math T
2nd
Basic Operations
CCSS
2.OA.A.1
, 2.OA.B.2
, 2.OA.C.3
+1
Balancing Algebraic Equations, Mobile Math Printable Logic Puzzles 4th 8th Grade
Mobile math puzzles help students build the logic of balancing algebraic equations and solving systems of equations. Students will figure out the weight of the shapes for the mobile to make the mobile balance. The thinking used in these puzzles is the same as the logic used behind solving simultaneous linear equations. With colorful and visual shapes, students will be engaged. This resource includes:★ A link to access Digital Task Cards on the Boom Learning website ★ Printable + Answers ★ Eas
4th - 8th
Algebra, Math
CCSS
8.EE.C.8
Open Ended Math Questions Enrichment Task Cards
These Open Ended Maths Questions are perfect enrichment tasks for students in Years 2, 3 and 4. These 24 open ended math tasks will engage students and help to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. Great for extending and enriching high ability and gifted students. What's included in this Open Ended Math Enrichment Task Cards resource:➤ You will receive:24 TasksColour Task cardsBlack and White Task CardsNotebook SlipsTeacher NotesEasel ActivityWays to use these
2nd - 4th
Math
CCSS
MP1
, MP2
Also included in: Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Back to School Math Challenges
Missing Addition & Subtraction Number Under 20, Cut & Paste Activities | K-1
Bring Hands-on Fun to Early Algebra! This 12-page cut-and-paste resource is the perfect way to engage Kindergarten and 1st Grade students in mastering fundamental algebraic concepts: finding missing addends and missing subtrahends. A Note from the Author: I created this series during the COVID lockdown for my Pre-K granddaughter. Although formal concepts like "missing addends" were above her grade level, she managed to solve the equations by simply trying out different numbers! This product cele
K - 2nd
Algebra, Basic Operations, Numbers
CCSS
K.OA.A.1
, K.OA.A.3
, K.OA.A.4
+2
STAAR Math Problem Solving Kit | Math Mats, Solve Mat, Cut & Paste Cards | 3–5
Make word problems finally CLICK for your students with this engaging, step-by-step STAAR-aligned math problem solving system!This resource gives students a clear structure to break down multi-step problems, choose the correct operation, and explain their thinking with confidence.Perfect for centers, small groups, intervention, and STAAR test prep!⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED:• Problem Solving Math Mat (guide students through thinking)• Solve Mat (equation, work, model, explain)• Cut & Paste Strategy Cards
2nd - 5th
Basic Operations, Math Test Prep, Other (Math)
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