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Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
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Animal Guessing Game | 3-5 Critical Thinking & Context Clues Activity
Animals Mystery Photo Game | Critical Thinking & Discussion Activity Challenge upper elementary students to think deeply and explain their reasoning with this engaging mystery photo game. Perfect for morning meeting discussions!Students analyze clues, make evidence-based predictions, and discuss their thinking while strengthening inferencing and academic language. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student par
3rd - 5th
Biology, English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+7
Science Mini Lesson Guessing Game Bundle | Discussion Activities 3-5 Grade
Teach science concepts while building discussion, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills with this engaging Mystery Photo Bundle. Students use clues to identify science-based mystery photos while practicing observation, reasoning, and speaking skills. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — structured classroom routines that encourage participation and thoughtful discussion. Just open the PowerPoint and play. No prep required.Why Teachers L
3rd - 5th
Biology, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+5
Nature Mystery Photo Game | Science Critical Thinking & Inferencing Activity
Challenge upper elementary students to think deeply and explain their reasoning with this engaging nature mystery photo game. Students analyze clues, make evidence-based predictions, and discuss their thinking as they solve nature-themed mysteries. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.Easy to run and ready in minutes. ⭐ Best Value OptionThis activity is included in the Mystery Photo Speaki
3rd - 5th
Biology, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.2.1c
, SL.2.3
, SL.3.1d
+3
I Spy Animal Adaptations | Classification & Reasoning Science Game | 3–5 Grade
Looking for an engaging way to teach animal adaptations and classification while building critical thinking skills? This I Spy Animal Adaptations game challenges students to analyze clues, eliminate incorrect answers, and explain their thinking using scientific reasoning. ⭐ Students think critically, apply science concepts, and support their answers with evidence.Through topics like camouflage, habitats, and survival traits, students deepen their understanding of how animals adapt and are classi
3rd - 5th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
+23
Spring Reading Comprehension | FREE Inferencing & Literacy Activity
Keep students thinking, speaking, and using inferencing skills with this highly engaging Spring Mystery Photo game. Students use clues to guess Springtime mystery photos while practicing critical thinking and learning new vocabulary. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating every day.Just open the slides and play — no prep required. ⭐ Save with Our Seasonal BundleThis activity is included in ou
3rd - 5th
Biology, Reading, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.3.1c
, SL.3.1d
, SL.4.1d
+5
Life Cycle of a Plant Guessing Game | Science Inferencing Activity 3-5
Strengthen critical thinking and scientific reasoning with this Plant Life Cycle Mystery Photo Game designed for 3rd–5th grade students. Students analyze clues, make predictions, and explain their thinking while learning about plant growth and life cycles. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — classroom routines that encourage thoughtful discussion and participation. Just open the file and play — no prep required. 👉 Save with the Science My
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+1
5 Senses Guessing Game | Inferencing & Discussion Activity 3-5 Grade
Strengthen critical thinking and scientific reasoning with this 5 Senses Mystery Photo Game designed for 3rd–5th grade students. Students analyze clues, make predictions, and explain their thinking while exploring how humans use their senses to understand the world. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — classroom routines that encourage thoughtful discussion and participation. Just open the file and play — no prep required. 👉 Save with the
3rd - 5th
Biology, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+1
Animal Habitats Guessing Game | Ecosystems Inferencing Activity 3–5
Challenge students to analyze clues and explain their reasoning with this engaging Animal Habitats Mystery Photo Game designed for Grades 3–5. Students use observation and critical thinking to identify mystery habitats while practicing discussion and inferencing skills. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — classroom routines that encourage thoughtful discussion and participation. Just open the file and play — no prep required. 👉 Save with t
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
+7
Weather Guessing Game | Climate Inferencing Activity 3–5 | Real-World Connection
Challenge students to analyze clues and explain their reasoning with this engaging Weather Mystery Photo Game designed for Grades 3–5. Students use observation and critical thinking to identify weather events and climate patterns while practicing discussion and inferencing skills. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — classroom routines that encourage thoughtful discussion and participation. Just open the file and play — no prep required. 👉
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+7
Ocean Guessing Game | Whole Class Inferencing & Discussion Activity 3-5 Grade
Strengthen critical thinking and scientific reasoning with this Ocean Mystery Photo Game designed for 3rd–5th grade students. Students analyze clues, make predictions, and explain their thinking while exploring ocean environments and marine life. ⭐ Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — classroom routines that encourage thoughtful discussion and participation. Just open the file and play — no prep required. 👉 Save with the Science Mystery Phot
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
SL.3.1
, SL.4.1
, SL.5.1
+1
What Doesn’t Belong Animals | Classification & Verbal Reasoning Activity for 3–5
Turn animal classification into a flexible thinking task where everyone feels safe to participate! Develop deeper reasoning, scientific thinking, and academic discussion with this What Doesn’t Belong Animals activity. Students analyze animal traits, classifications, and characteristics using open-ended questions. They examine 4 animals, determine what doesn’t belong, and justify their reasoning using evidence. ⭐ Students justify their thinking and explain their ideas with clarity.🎯 Why This Rou
3rd - 5th
General Science, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+18
Also included in: Reasoning Games Bundle | Critical Thinking Activities 3–5
Spring Science Activity for Critical Thinking | 3-5 Mystery Photo Guessing Game
Channel spring curiosity into meaningful learning with this interactive mystery photo game for upper elementary students. Students analyze clues, make predictions, and explain their reasoning while solving spring-themed mystery photos. Students talk, think, and stay engaged.Part of the Mystery Photo Speaking Games series — simple routines that get every student participating.⭐ This activity is included in the Seasonal Mystery Photo Speaking Games Bundle, which includes 9 seasonal themes and 90
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Science, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+4
80 Digital Games for Problem Solving Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
This bundle of 80 digital classroom games is a great way to help elementary school students learn about the four seasons and develop their critical thinking and communication skills. It is also a valuable resource for teachers who are looking for engaging and interactive learning activities that will last the whole school year! The games are designed on PowerPoint and can be played on any device with an internet connection. This BUNDLE includes two game styles for each of the four seasons.1.
K - 3rd
Science, Speaking & Listening
CCSS
SL.K.2
, SL.K.3
, SL.1.2
+5
I Spy Science Concepts | Life Science & Reasoning | 3–5 Grade | No Prep Activity
Looking for an engaging way to reinforce science concepts while building critical thinking and discussion skills? This I Spy Science game challenges students to analyze clues, eliminate incorrect answers, and explain their thinking using scientific reasoning. ⭐ Students think critically, apply science concepts, and support their answers with evidence.Through topics like ecosystems, decomposers, and photosynthesis, students deepen their understanding of how living systems work. Just open and play
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, General Science, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
+19
What Doesn’t Belong Spring | Science Reasoning & Critical Thinking Activity 3–5
Turn engaging spring themes into meaningful science reasoning and discussion. Build reasoning, discussion, and seasonal science understanding with this engaging What Doesn’t Belong Spring activity. Students analyze spring-themed images, compare characteristics and categories, and justify their thinking using open-ended questions. ⭐ Students justify their thinking and explain their ideas with clarity.🎯 Why This Routine WorksSpring provides natural opportunities for observation, comparison, and s
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, General Science, Speaking & Listening
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+19
Earth Day I Spy Game | Critical Thinking Environmental Science Activity | 3-5th
Looking for an Earth Day activity that builds critical thinking and sparks meaningful discussion? This Earth Day I Spy reasoning game challenges students to analyze clues, eliminate incorrect answers, and justify their thinking using evidence. ⭐ Students think critically, communicate clearly, and support their ideas — every single day.Through real-world topics like global warming, recycling, and sustainable choices, students deepen their understanding of how human actions impact the environment.
3rd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Vocabulary
CCSS, NGSS
RI.3.1
, RI.4.1
, RI.5.1
+18
What Doesn’t Belong Recycling Activity | Earth Day Reasoning and Speaking 3–5
Build critical thinking and environmental awareness with this open-ended recycling and sustainability activity. This What Doesn’t Belong Recycling activity challenges students to analyze, compare, and justify their thinking using real-world environmental themes. Students examine 4 images, determine what doesn’t belong, and explain their reasoning using evidence. ⭐ Students justify their thinking and explain their ideas with clarity.🎯 Why This Routine WorksRecycling and sustainability topics nat
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts, Environment, Speaking & Listening
CCSS, NGSS
W.3.1
, W.4.1
, W.5.1
+18
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Learning is more effective when it feels like playing together! Our resources encourage interaction and collaboration, fostering a strong sense of community in your classroom. Engaging games and activities are perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. They are also no-prep, saving you precious time! We're here to help you make teaching fun and effective!
Having taught a wide range of students worldwide, our resources are designed with inclusivity in mind, so every child feels represented and engaged.
I’ve taught:
Pre-K, Inquiry-Based Blended Learning Curriculum in the USA
Year 1, British National Curriculum in Germany
Year 2, Reggio Emilia Inspired Ontario Curriculum in Thailand
Year 4, British National Curriculum in Germany
Teaching style
In my student-centered classroom, engaging activities spark curiosity and foster a love of learning, all nurtured by a foundation of fun, respect, and a shared passion for discovery.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Recognized by OFSTED inspectors as an 'Outstanding Teacher.' Kendel led the whole-school Design and Technology program, fostering creativity in students.
My own education history
With degrees in Elementary and Middle School Education and a Reading Specialist certification, I bring a well-rounded skillset to the classroom. But truly, my greatest teachers have always been my students.
Additional biographical information
❤️ Explore book ideas, engaging hands-on activities, and teaching hacks on the Educating Abroad YouTube channel.
🇵🇭 Travel to the Philippines with my children's books, "Bahay Kubo, Nipa Hut," and "ABCs of Filipino Culture." Both books are available on Amazon.com
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