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Fuel curiosity all year long—at a discounted price!The What If Inquiry Journal Growing Bundle is your one-stop collection of imaginative, high-level thinking prompts designed for gifted and curious learners. With 3 editions already included ( School Life, Nature, and Fantasy) and 7 more editions on the way, this bundle gives you instant access to creative enrichment—and unlocks new themed sets as they're added! Each What If prompt leads students through a scaffolded journal experience tha

Bring creativity to life in your classroom with this vibrant set of FFOE Posters—inspired by the Four Components of Creativity: Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, and Elaboration. Designed with a plant and garden theme, these posters not only introduce students to each trait but also reinforce the idea that creativity is something we can grow with time and care! ✏️ What’s Included: 4 full-color posters (one for each FFOE trait) Fluency: "Many Ideas – I can grow many ideas" Flexibility: "Id

Looking for a powerful way to blend science content with creative thinking?The Shape Shifters: Creative Constraints Science Bundle brings together three engaging editions— Forms of Energy, Properties of Matter, and Habitats—to challenge students to think imaginatively within real-world science boundaries. Each prompt begins with an abstract shape and a science-based constraint (like “must spin,” “must float,” or “must live in the rainforest”). Students brainstorm creative possibilities that

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to stretch your students’ thinking? 1 Object, 4 Ways is a creative thinking activity where students explore how perspective changes the way we see and represent an object. Using a single object of their choice (or one you assign), students draw it in four different ways: Zoomed In – A close-up of one small partZoomed Out – The full object in its environmentFrom Above – A bird’s-eye viewFrom Below – A bug’s-eye viewThis helps students practice visual flexibility

Stretch imaginations and spark deep thinking with a touch of magic!The What If Inquiry Journal: Fantasy Edition invites students into whimsical, imaginative worlds where anything is possible—and thoughtful exploration is encouraged. From “What if your toys came to life at night?” to “What if you could grow wings?”, each of the 4 unique prompts leads students through a scaffolded journal experience that blends creative storytelling with critical thinking—powered by the Depth & Complexity ico

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to stretch your students’ thinking? Beyond the Page is a creative warm-up or center activity that challenges learners to think flexibly and see beyond the obvious. In this activity, students are given a simple line or shape on a page and must transform it into something new by adding to the drawing and writing a caption or short description. It’s a powerful way to build creative confidence, boost flexible thinking, and nurture imagination—perfect for early fini

Looking for a creative way to integrate science and imagination?Shape Shifters: Creative Constraints – Forms of Energy challenges students to think inventively within real-world science boundaries. Using an abstract shape and an energy-based prompt (like “must spin,” “must make sound,” or “must use a simple circuit”), students brainstorm imaginative possibilities that meet both the visual and scientific constraints—then bring their favorite idea to life through drawing and writing. It’s a playfu

Looking for a creative way to integrate science and imagination? Shape Shifters: Creative Constraints – Properties of Matter challenges students to think inventively within real-world science boundaries. Using an abstract shape and a matter-based prompt (like “must float in water” or “must conduct electricity”), students brainstorm imaginative possibilities that meet both the visual and scientific constraints—then bring their favorite idea to life through drawing and writing. It’s a playful, pur

Looking for a meaningful way to stretch your students’ imaginations while building critical and creative thinking? The What If Inquiry Journal: Nature Edition invites learners to explore imaginative, nature-based scenarios in deep, thoughtful ways. From “What if animals could vote?” to “What if the oceans dried up?”, each of the 4 unique prompts leads students through a scaffolded journal experience that blends fact-based understanding with creative exploration—powered by the Depth & Compl

Looking for a creative way to integrate science and imagination? Shape Shifters: Creative Constraints - Habitats challenges students to think flexibly within scientific boundaries. Using an abstract shape and a habitat-based prompt (like “must be found in the rainforest”), students brainstorm imaginative possibilities that fit both the form and the environment—then bring their favorite idea to life through drawing and writing. It’s a playful, powerful blend of creativity and life science that b

Think outside the toy box with Starting Line: Toy Box!This squiggle-based creativity challenge invites students to turn a simple line into an all-new, never-before-seen toy! Whether it’s silly, high-tech, magical, or totally wild, students design their own one-of-a-kind creation—then bring it to life by completing a toy flyer that highlights its features, packaging, price, and appeal. It’s the perfect blend of art, invention, and persuasive communication! Great for centers, creative warm-ups, or

Uncover imagination with Starting Line: Museum Mystery!This squiggle-based creativity prompt invites students to transform a simple line into a mysterious museum artifact—an ancient tool, a rare fossil, a relic from a lost civilization, or a never-before-seen object from the past! After designing their artifact, students complete a written description to tell the story behind their discovery. Is it magical, historical, or entirely imagined? The choice is theirs! Perfect for warm-ups, centers, e

Turn imagination into innovation! Starting Line: Inventions Edition sparks inventive thinking by inviting students to transform a single squiggle into something brand new. From wild gadgets to futuristic solutions, this creative warm-up challenges learners to imagine, draw, and explain original inventions in a fun, low-prep activity that celebrates curiosity and flexible thinking. With 4 unique prompts and a student-friendly reflection guide, kids won’t just draw—they’ll design with purpose. Do

Kick off the school year with a burst of creativity! Starting Line: Back to School Edition is the perfect way to channel first-week excitement into imaginative thinking. Students transform a single squiggle into an all-new, never-before-seen school supply—anything from a flying backpack to a self-sharpening pencil! This creative warm-up blends art, invention, and persuasive thinking in one fun, low-prep activity. Ideal for back-to-school routines, this activity builds classroom confidence whi

Unleash wild imagination with Starting Line: Monster Maker! This squiggle-based creativity challenge invites students to transform a simple line into a monster of their own design—spooky, silly, strange, or completely unexpected! After drawing their one-of-a-kind creature, students complete a fun and engaging Monster File to develop its personality, powers, and backstory. Perfect as a creative warm-up, early finisher task, or Halloween activity, this low-prep resource sparks visual creativity,

Looking for a quick, low-prep way to stretch your students’ creative thinking? Zoom In, Zoom Out is a fun warm-up or center activity that encourages flexible thinking and imaginative interpretation. Each page features a simple squiggle inside a magnifying glass—students first turn it into a zoomed-in detail, then draw the larger scene it belongs to. It’s a playful way to practice thinking in reverse, explore multiple perspectives, and boost creative confidence—perfect for early finishers, gifte