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Get those higher level thinking skills going! These grid style logic puzzles are designed for high ability first and second graders, and most third graders. I consider these an intro to logic grids. Though created with Back to School in mind, these school themed puzzles could be used throughout the school year. Download with Google Drive to use for distance learning. Students may type their answers directly and submit through Google Classroom. Puzzles are printable as well. This product includ

Get those higher level thinking skills going! These grid style logic puzzles are designed for high ability third through fifth graders, and second graders who are experienced with logic grid puzzles. I consider this set an intermediate level. These school themed puzzles could be used throughout the school year. Download with Google Drive to use for distance learning. Students may type their answers directly and submit through Google Classroom. Puzzles are printable as well. This product includes

Children love thinking about their birthdays. This highly motivating project challenges students to persevere and make financial decisions. For classroom use, students complete a hands-on shopping spree. For distance learning, students do an interactive click and drag shopping spree. This can easily be differentiated to meet a variety of abilities. Included in this purchase: Teacher tips (classroom printable)Teacher tips (distance learning digital activity)Reader's theater skit to introduce the

Students practice place value with these mystery number games. This bundle allows teachers to differentiate with three levels of difficulty: 2 digits, 3 digits, or 4 digits. Bundle includes: Colored and black and white optionsDirections for teacher prepGame instructions6 colored game boards6 b/w game boards6 sets of colored game markers6 sets of b/w game markers3 sets of colored game cards3 sets of b/w game cardsSuggestions: Print only those pages you need (color or black and white).To save ink,

These upside down calculator riddles are always a hit with my students. This bundle includes three Google slideshows including a total of 18 riddles with answer slides. There are four Thanksgiving riddles, six Christmas riddles, and eight Valentine riddles. Students read each riddle and solve the equation on a basic calculator. The riddles are self checking by simply turning the calculator upside down! Operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Slides could be print

These upside down calculator riddles are always a hit with my students. This Google slideshow includes 8 Valentine's Day riddles with answer slides. Students read each riddle and solve the equation on a basic calculator. The riddles are self checking by simply turning the calculator upside down! Operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Thank you for your purchase! This product is licensed for a single classroom use. Additional licenses are available at a reduced ra

Students practice four-digit place value with this fun mystery number guessing game. Includes: Colored and black and white optionsDirections for teacher prepGame instructions2 colored game boards2 b/w game boards2 sets of colored game markers2 sets of b/w game markers1 set of colored game cards1 set of b/w game cardsSuggestions: Print only those pages you need (color or black and white).To save ink, print the black and white pages on colored card stock.Laminate game markers and game markers for

None of us knew it would end this way! This poem is written in the style of "The Night Before Christmas" and reflects the difficult situation we find ourselves in during the 2020 pandemic. There are seven different versions, so you have one for your grade level. When using, simply choose the two pages that match your grade level.

Assess your students' reading comprehension with this open-ended set of comprehension questions from each chapter of Ramona Quimby, Age 8. This set includes 18 black and white pages of questions, two per chapter, and a 9 page colored answer key.

Students will practice finding the value of an underlined digit within two-digit, three-digit, and four-digit numbers. There are 30 interactive cards, increasing in difficulty. Activity is self checking for immediate feedback. May be used on an interactive whiteboard or assigned to meet the needs of individual students in a math center or for distance learning. ***CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW***To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safar

These upside down calculator riddles are always a hit with my students. This Google slideshow includes 6 Christmas riddles with answer slides. Students read each riddle and solve the equation on a basic calculator. The riddles are self checking by simply turning the calculator upside down! Operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Thank you for your purchase! This product is licensed for a single classroom use. Additional licenses are available at a reduced rate. Pl

Students practice three-digit place value with a partner while having fun with this mystery number guessing game. Includes: Colored and black and white optionsDirections for teacher prep and game instructions2 colored game boards, 2 b/w game boards2 sets of colored game markers, 2 sets of b/w game markers1 set of colored game cards, 1 set of b/w game cardsSuggestions: Print only those pages you need (color or black and white).To save ink, print the b/w pages on colored card stock.Laminate game m

Get those higher level thinking skills going! These grid style logic puzzles are designed for elementary students who need a fun challenge. These school themed puzzles could be used throughout the school year. Download with Google Drive to use for distance learning. Students may type their answers directly and submit through Google Classroom. Puzzles are printable as well. Two products are included in this bundle: one with four-by-four grids, and one with five-by-five grids. Each product contai

Give your elementary students a strong foundation in algebraic thinking. This resource includes 30 challenging story problems requiring the Guess and Check Strategy. All problems involve addition and subtraction through 20. Includes: 30 individual printable guess and check problems 1 printable answer sheet 30 individual full-page guess and check problems (printable or digital) Teacher tips Answer key This product is licensed for single classroom use. Additional licenses are available at a reduc

Students love to help! These jobs give each student a sense of responsibility. Another benefit is that they help with class management. There are 30 different jobs, many of which may be doubled up (or even tripled) as needed to meet your specific classroom needs. Each set is fully editable, since each school situation is different. There are four different sets, so you may chose what works best for your bulletin board or pocket chart. I display them on a bulletin board and use clothespins for c

These literature circle job sheets are designed with younger readers in mind. There are enough roles for groups of up to six students, though I recommend groups of four. Jobs may be differentiated for on level or above level readers. Use the Author's Pal for on-level readers, and Behind the Scenes for above level readers. I recommend that you copy the sheets back to back with the Discussion Director on the front and stapled on the left side. This allows the two-paged jobs to be side by side. Tip

Have fun while teaching cause and effect! My students love this game! This product may be used as a whole group movement game, small group, or as a reading center. Included are two sets of cards, one colored, and one black and white. Each set contains 18 matches, enough for up to 36 students to play at once! Also included are directions, an answer key, and a tip on making it self-checking! For enrichment, I've included a set of blank lined cards so students may create their own matching game! Pr

Put a twist on tattling with Totally Random Acts of Cooperation and Kindness (T.R.A.C.K.s). Challenge students to catch others being kind and "tattle" on them. Teachers or students acknowledge the kind deeds by filling out a Bear T.R.A.C.K.s ticket to add to a classroom display. This bulletin board may be used for the entire school year to encourage cooperation and kindness. Includes: colored bulletin board letters teacher tips mini-lesson plan 4 printable or digital assessments student award

Students practice two-digit place value with this fun mystery number guessing game. Includes: Colored and black and white optionsDirections for teacher prepGame instructions2 colored game boards2 b/w game boards2 sets of colored game markers2 sets of b/w game markers1 set of colored game cards1 set of b/w game cardsSuggestions: Print only those pages you need (color or black and white).To save ink, print the black and white pages on colored card stock.Laminate game markers and game markers for

Challenge your students to think at a higher level with this word shifting game. This is perfect in a reading center, for early finishers, or as a whole class game. Students may work individually or in pairs. "Snake Swap" is a phonics based game that reinforces spelling patterns. Teacher tips and student directions are included. Just print and go! This product is licensed for single classroom use. Additional licenses are available for purchase. Please follow me and refer your colleagues to my st