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Do you have a student that needs some independent work that will challenge his/her brain or get him/her thinking in ways they don't normally get to think? Then this packet is for them! It includes 10 independent activities that will get them thinking creatively and in critical ways. The activity pack includes: -Memory Game -The Terrific Threes (Flexible thinking) -T Shirt Time (Creative thinking) -Create Your Own Emoji System -Game Time! (Create your own board game) -Rad Road Signs -Car Dash

Flexible thinking allows kids to switch gears and look at things differently, requires the ability to “unlearn” old ways of doing things, plays a key role in all types of learning. This activity pack invites students to think about ordinary objects in not so ordinary ways by giving new ways to use them. Students are invited to draw or write out the new uses. This is great for students that seek challenges, finish work fast, morning work for whole group flexible thinking, or homework.

This set of cards includes prompts that get your students thinking! Students are so used to being taught skills through basic subjects that often creativity gets shoved to the wayside. These cards will get students thinking outside of the box and really stretching their brains. They are great for fast finishers, stations, end of the day activities or for students seeking an extra challenge. If you use these for stations, I would cut them out and put them on a ring. Leave the supplies and/or p

Flexibility is the ability to produce ideas from different categories, perspectives, and points of view. Flexible thinking encourages us to see one thing in many different ways. This activity will allow for students to change the way they see ordinary objects by changing their perspective of them. This is great for whole group, small group, fast finishers, or a station.

Do you have a student that needs a little extra challenge in class? Are you a gifted and talented teacher looking for a fun whole group activity? In this activity, fluency of creativity and forced associations will get your students thinking outside the box. This activity can be used as a station or as a fast finisher piece to ensure that your student is getting the challenge they need. Check out my other critical thinking activities to help get your students thinking in ways they don't norm