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Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. 6 challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy! Includes: Puzzle 1: cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. Helps students concentrate and develop skills needed for state testing. Puzzle 2: follow directions to travel the world t
6th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Reading
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
STEM Activities Challenge Projects Team Building Engineering Design Process
If your students enjoy doing STEM or STEAM activities, they will LOVE this set of 5 fully-planned out challenges! All five themed STEM challenges center around the story of a shipwrecked traveler stranded on a deserted island. After watching an introductory “movie trailer” and hearing the story of the shipwreck, students will read five of the traveler's diary entries. Each entry will challenge them to design and build something to help him survive and get back to civilization! These STEM chall
4th - 7th
Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Prefix + Suffix Activities | Affix, Morphology, Syntax, Vocab | Speech Language
Give your students' language skills a real lift with these prefix and suffix activities! Designed specifically for SLPs and educators, this resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and decoding skills through a research-backed, step-by-step approach. The Prefixes and Suffixes Speech Worksheet provides students with the tools they need to understand and use prefixes, suffixes, and affixes. These engaging activities support morphological awareness, bui
2nd - 8th
Grammar, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
200 Engaging Writing Prompts Slides - for discussion, journals, and more!
This product contains 200 writing prompts that can be used in four unique ways! Each prompt features a different kid-friendly, open-ended question or prompt. WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:200 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColor200 Journal Pages (1 prompt per page)Black-lineColorList of 200 Prompts20 Tic-Tac-Toe BoardsGeneric Response SheetDIGITAL:Google Slides - Slideshow to project to the classGoogle Slides - Student ActivityYoutube - Prompt Randomizer VideoDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digita
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts
Multiplication and Division CSI Math Mystery Back To School Activities Teacher
Are you looking for a fun Detective CSI Math Mystery to engage your students in multiplication and division? Then these math activities are for you. Designed to be used at any time during the year, but perfect for an end-of-the-year worksheet and a back-to-school activity at the stat of the school year. Capture your students' attention with this fun CSI Math Mystery activity by guiding them to solve math problems and puzzles. Students narrow down the possible options by completing the activit
3rd - 8th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.A.4
+2
5th Grade Early Finishers Packet Fast Fun Enrichment Worksheets GATE Activities
Early Finishers MEGA PACK (150 Printables for Fifth Grade Enrichment!)Need something to challenge your gifted and talented students who finish early? Are they always crying out for enrichment and saying, "I'm Done, Now What?" If so, then this packet of 150 printable activities is perfect for your classroom! The work is split into MATH (NUMBER AND OPERATIONS), MATH (MEASUREMENT, DATA & GEOMETRY), LANGUAGE ARTS, WRITING, CREATIVE THINKING and FUN STUFF. A cover page is included if you wish to make
5th - 6th
For All Subjects
Research Project Based Learning: Genius Hour Passion Project Inquiry, Gifted
Your students will love this Genius Hour Passion Project! They'll develop strong inquiry research skills while engaging in project-based learning reading and writing tasks. You'll SAVE TIME with this EDITABLE NO-PREP research project that includes teacher resources, a bulletin board kit, rubrics for assessment, and much more. ✪ This template is perfect for Independent Work, as an Early Finisher Packet or Gifted and Talented Enrichment Activities ✪ Genius Hour is a classroom favourite because
4th - 8th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
King Tut and Ancient Egypt CSI Inquiry Activity for World History Social Studies
In this Ancient Egypt and King Tut CSI investigation, students analyze and use critical thinking skills to investigate the death of ancient Egypt's youngest pharaoh, King Tut. Students are introduced to the background of King Tutankhamun, the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt, the chaos created by his father Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), and the mystery surrounding his death. Students investigate possible murder motives from two close advisors (Aye and Horemheb), the likelihood of an infectious di
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+6
It's Not a Box! 25 Creative Drawing Prompts Your Kids Will Love
These 25 open-ended drawing prompts range from basic shapes to abstract lines to engage your students' creativity and critical thinking skills! Use them as a drawing warmup, mindfulness activity, or for early finishers. These are perfect for any art class, and can be paired with Antoinette Portis' book Not a Box for a literacy connection. My K-1 students loved these challenges, and they could easily be implemented up to high-school grades depending on the level of depth you encourage. As an ar
K - 10th
Visual Arts
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
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Number the Stars
Reading and Responding to Number the Stars with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, c
5th - 7th
English Language Arts
Year Round Logic Puzzle Activities for Middle School!
In this logic puzzle bundle, you get all FOURTEEN logic puzzle holiday products at a sale price of 50% off! There are a total of 94 logic puzzles of varying difficulty, ready to use, plus academic activities related to the holidays or seasons. The logic puzzles are great for critical thinking, close reading, and problem solving. With 94 puzzles to choose from, you'll have at least one a week to use as a filler, for extra credit, with a sub, or for those fast finishers. The themes of the lo
5th - 10th
For All Subjects, General Science, Math
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
4th - 10th, Adult Education
English Language Arts
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Comma Task Cards for Different Comma Rules | Print & Digital | + Anchor Charts!
Use these 24 Comma Task Cards for extra comma practice. Each card includes a specific comma rule, an example, and a short activity, which can be done on notebook paper. These cards are meant to be used as enrichment for concepts that have already been taught. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What's included?24 Task Cards- Color24 Task Cards- BlacklineGoogle Slides ActivityEasel ActivityPosters- ColorPosters- Black & WhitePosters- Coloring PagesReference Cards- ColorRefere
4th - 6th
English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.4.2c
, L.5.2a
, L.5.2b
+1
French and Indian War Readings and Scenario Activity: Guided Notes PowerPoint
This French and Indian War lesson includes an engaging background readings and scenario activity, guided notes, and a PowerPoint activity to teach the different perspectives and outcomes of the French and Indian War. This activity kicks off class with a discussion on "war" and what causes it (and if war can be avoided) before diving into an indepth analysis of the different players involved in the French and Indian War. This activity is guaranteed to get students discussing who is at fault fo
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for The Giver
Reading and Responding to The Giver and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Lois Lowry’s The Giver. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-ended, can be answered in multipl
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Winter Multiplication and Division CSI Math Mystery Christmas Activities & Games
Looking for a fun and engaging way to review multiplication and division facts this December? This printable Christmas and Winter CSI Math Mystery is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade math students who need extra practice with their 12 times tables. Designed as a festive math mystery game, it's ideal for winter math centers, holiday enrichment, and December review. Students solve a series of multiplication and division problems, cross off suspects, and work to solv
3rd - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.A.3
, 3.OA.A.4
+2
Listening and Following Directions Activity Communication Skills Listen and Draw
Build your students’ listening and following directions skills with this interactive and engaging listen and draw activity. Designed to strengthen both oral and written communication skills, this resource is perfect for reinforcing geometry vocabulary, spatial reasoning, and teamwork through a simple but powerful student-led activity. The activity:Students work in pairs: one creates & gives directions for their printed image, and the other listens and draws. Afterward, they compare the ima
3rd - 6th
Geometry, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
3.G.A.1
, 3.G.A.2
, 4.G.A.1
+2
Morse Code to English Codes Famous Quotes Activity and STEM Worksheets
These Morse Secret Codes activities are perfect to help students learn how to encrypt and decrypt Morse Code messages. They are great at engaging your students with problem solving and help support your STEM teaching. Included in this resource are Writing your name in Morse CodeFive secret messagesAnswers have been includedIf you are interested in this product I have additional resources related to this topic that can be bought individually or in a bundle. Morse Code to English Codes Famous Quot
4th - 12th
Math, Other (World Language)
Also included in: Morse Code Secret Codes and Poster Bundle
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, European History, Literature
Depth and Complexity Novel Study for Tuck Everlasting
Reading and Responding to Tuck Everlasting with Depth and Complexity! Bring your students’ thinking and discussion to a whole new level while reading Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting. This critical thinking companion resource is designed to “dig deeper” when compared to traditional novel worksheets available. Each chapter has a unique graphic organizer that contains 4 critical thinking questions questions and 1 related "Core Question". All questions within the graphic organizers are open-end
6th - 8th
English Language Arts
Rebus Puzzles 1 Brain Teasers Printable and Easel Activity
Rebus Puzzles are a fun critical thinking activity. Students use problem solving to figure out the word puzzles. Great logical reasoning puzzles to do with partners or use as a warm-up or bell ringer. Print or use the Easel Activity online. Works well for gifted and talented students who enjoy challenges, but these work with other student populations as well. Includes five 2-page worksheets with 20 puzzles each, so you get 100 brain teasers in total! Also includes a blank page for students to m
5th - 8th
English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary
Inside Out Movie Guide SEL Check In Mental Health Activities Movie Review
Bring emotions to life in your classroom with this Inside Out Movie Guide and Social Emotional Learning Activities! Designed for grades 4–6, this printable and Google Classroom™ digital resource includes engaging projects, discussion questions, vocabulary, and creative writing tasks, all inspired by the Disney-Pixar hit Inside Out. Perfect for teaching emotional intelligence, empathy, and healthy coping strategies, this movie-based learning unit is ideal for SEL lessons, gifted programs
4th - 7th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
RL.5.2
, RL.5.3
, SL.4.1d
+7
Punctuation Practice Commas Grammar Worksheets In a Series Offset Quotations ELA
Are your students unsure of comma rules? Do they struggle with forgetting commas or overusing them? These comma worksheets and punctuation practice activities give students a clear, structured way to learn the eight rules of commas while reinforcing grammar and writing skills. Perfect for grades 6–9, this resource includes a comma rules handout, practice worksheets, and answer keys so you can teach commas with confidence. The eight comma rules covered:Separate items in a seriesSeparate ad
6th - 9th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
L.6.1
, L.6.2a
, L.7.2a
+2
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