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I have taught a variety of classes, including community college classes for kids; social skills classes for gifted students; and professional development courses for childcare providers.
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Preview of Logic Puzzles Colonial History Theme

Logic Puzzles Colonial History Theme

Extend Colonial History lesson plans with these two table logic puzzles. Explore early American population growth and discover lesser fascinating facts about lesser known women from colonial time We've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early finisher, or an enrichment activity, these logic puzzles will be sure to please. All of our logic puzzle
Preview of Critical Thinking Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles

Critical Thinking Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles

These five table logic puzzles are geared for 4th to 7th grade students and are the perfect enrichment activity to complement your Thanksgiving holiday season. The puzzles offer fun and little known facts relating to this historical holiday, including: • Turkey facts • Historical firsts relating Thanksgiving • Food - Geography connections • Prominent Pilgrim facts • Travel distance puzzle These brainteasers require critical thinking skills to solve, with one puzzle also requiring minimal map re
Preview of Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Brainteasers

Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Brainteasers

The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this booklet are geared for 5th and 6th graders, but can also be used with gifted 4th graders (with proper instructional support). These 12 math puzzles appear deceptively easy at first glance, but can be v
Preview of Logic Puzzles Dinosaurs Early Elementary

Logic Puzzles Dinosaurs Early Elementary

Build essential critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills with this dinosaur themed logic pack, which includes: 6 Directional Mapping Puzzles Following controlled vocabulary prompts, students move up, down, left, and right through a 3x3 or 4x4 grid to discover where they’ll land on the grid. 5 Visual Rotation Puzzles Focusing on mental flexibility and being able to mentally rotate objects, students are challenged to discover which one of three dinosaur pictures is like the prompt. 8 Ve
Preview of Dinosaur Greek and Latin Roots

Dinosaur Greek and Latin Roots

Gently introduce your younger elementary-age students to 75+ Greek and Latin roots with these 2 fun activities. Written in a conversational style, students learn how to look for and identify individual root words. Using a "dictionary" chart, they then translate dinosaur names into English. Using a model - guided practice - independent practice approach, you can use these activities over 2 or more days. We've even included ideas on how to extend your learning even farther. Great supplemental
Preview of Logic Puzzles Human Geography

Logic Puzzles Human Geography

Extend your geography lesson plans with these 5 table logic puzzles geared for 5th to 7th grade students. Use these deductive reasoning logic puzzles as a jumping off point for extension ideas that explore: Factory Wage EarningsLiteracy RatesLife Expectancy and Population Densities. We've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early finisher, or an
Preview of Greek Mythology Review Games - Set of 3

Greek Mythology Review Games - Set of 3

This packet contains three different games that can be used to review general Greek mythology stories. While there are many retellings of the Greek myths, with slight variation of details among them, this packet relies on the stories told in D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths. Geared for students in grades 6 – 8, this packet offers a fun way to review previous lessons and to prepare for the National Mythology Exam given in the last week of February, hosted by Excellence Through Classics. Games 1
Preview of Logic Puzzles Outer Space Science

Logic Puzzles Outer Space Science

Extend your outer space - astronomy lesson plans with these three (3) table logic puzzles. Geared for 3rd and 4th grade students with an interest in outer space, these logic puzzle brainteasers are a fun way to boost learning and explore more about: Lunar LandingSpace ProbesEarly Rocketry DevelopmentWe've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early
Preview of President Election Day Logic Puzzles

President Election Day Logic Puzzles

Get your kids thinking a little deeper with five (5) US Presidential history - Election Day trivia themed table logic puzzles. These logic puzzles are designed for 4th - 7th grade students, but can be used with younger gifted students or as whole-class enrichment activities. When you use Everyday Learning with Hand In Hand logic puzzles, you help students develop deductive reasoning skills. You also get to explore little-known fun facts about American presidents, like which president walked thei
Preview of Christmas Winter Holiday Logic Puzzles

Christmas Winter Holiday Logic Puzzles

These 5 table logic puzzles, geared for 4th to 6th graders, can be used as an enrichment activity to complement your Winter Holiday season. The puzzles offer cultural connections to: • Christmas (2 puzzles) • Hanukkah • Kwanzaa • Average December snowfall These brainteasers require critical thinking skills to solve, with one puzzle also requiring a minimum of math and map reading skills. No prior content knowledge is needed. * * * * * * * * * Everyday Learning Logic packets come with a sampl
Preview of Physical Geography Logic Puzzles

Physical Geography Logic Puzzles

This set of five table logic puzzles is geared for 5th to 7th grade students who have studied some geography. I created these puzzles as an extension to any unit study you may be conducting on rivers, lakes, deserts, forests, and mountains. The puzzles can also be used as a jumping off point for preparation in a geography quiz bowl type competition. The puzzles require critical thinking skills to solve, but they also require a minimum of background knowledge. Please read over the Dear Teacher p
Preview of Halloween Logic Puzzles

Halloween Logic Puzzles

Get your kids thinking a little deeper with these five (5) Halloween themed table logic puzzles. We blend content-area facts and even map reading skills to teach critical thinking skills through a fun, enrichment activity. No prior content area knowledge needed to complete these puzzles. All of our logic puzzles have been kid-tested and edited for clarity and solve-ability. The two biggest hints you can give kids to help them solve these puzzles is: (1) Go back and re-read the clues. Sometimes
Preview of Balance Logic Visual Spatial Skills

Balance Logic Visual Spatial Skills

Visual Spatial Logic PuzzlesLook at the scale? How do you Keep It Balanced?With just a few minutes of instructional coaching, most kids easily catch on to problem solving strategies that help them solve these visual brainteasers. Before you know it, your middle school students - and even your gifted elementary students - will be having all kinds of logical fun, never knowing that they're actually working on essential algebraic thinking skills. ✓ 10 Logic task cards ✓ Now available as a digital
Preview of Advanced Table Logic Puzzles

Advanced Table Logic Puzzles

Build Deductive Reasoning Skills With Logic Puzzles Kids call them Table Logic Puzzles but we know them as tools for improving deductive reasoning skills. With just a few minutes of instruction, kids learn how to think critically and solve these brainteasers. Our Advanced Logic Packets include 5 brainteasers each, where we take the challenge and level it up. ✓ Great for early finishers ✓ Challenge your GT students ✓ Create a Friday Fun day to wrap up your week with learning games. *       *
Preview of Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Animal Theme Brainteaser

Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Animal Theme Brainteaser

Our BEST-SELLING item just got better - with a whole new set of animal themed logic puzzles! We've got cuddly cats, silly dogs, and scaly snakes to get those creative problem thinking skills flowing. The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this b
Preview of 20 Christmas Critical Thinking Station Cards

20 Christmas Critical Thinking Station Cards

20 Christmas-Themed Critical Thinking Station Cards The 20 Christmas-Themed Critical Thinking Station Cards are the perfect time filler for students who finish work early. Or, use them as an enrichment activity for all students. This packet includes five separate critical thinking activities - with four problems in each activity. These Station Cards support the development of higher-order critical thinking skills. They tap into Verbal, Mathematical, and Visual-Spatial skills and include: • O
Preview of Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Farm Theme Brainteaser

Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Farm Theme Brainteaser

Our BEST-SELLING item just got better - with a whole new set of farm themed logic puzzles - and this time for younger students! The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this booklet are geared for 3rd and 4th graders. These 12 math puzzles appear
Preview of Logic Puzzles Snow Winter Fun

Logic Puzzles Snow Winter Fun

Enrich your winter lesson plans - and develop deductive reasoning skills - with table logic puzzles that focus on Snow! Geared for 3rd and 4th graders, this set of four (4) critical thinking brainteasers offers students the opportunity to explore geography and snow records in the U.S. We've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early finisher, or
Preview of Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Summer Theme Brainteaser

Alphametic Math Logic Puzzles - Summer Theme Brainteaser

Our BEST-SELLING item just got better - with a whole new set of summer themed logic puzzles with silly puns and clever verbal associations! The ABC=123 Brainteasers are math-based logic puzzles called alphametics. They can be used as daily warm-up exercises, challenge problems, extra credit, gifted enrichment, or as a substitute for in-class work for students who have already mastered the current curricular unit. The problems in this booklet are geared for 5th and 6th graders, but can also be u
Preview of 20 Valentine Themed Critical Thinking Station Cards

20 Valentine Themed Critical Thinking Station Cards

The 20 Valentine-Themed Critical Thinking Station Cards are the perfect time filler for students who finish work early. Or, they can be used as an enrichment activity for all students. This packet includes five separate critical thinking activities - with four problems in each activity. These Station Cards support the development of higher-order critical thinking skills. They tap into Verbal, Mathematical, and Visual-Spatial skills and include: * ABC = 123: Classic alphametic logic puzzles, w
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Experience

I have taught a variety of classes, including community college classes for kids; social skills classes for gifted students; and professional development courses for childcare providers.

Teaching style

Nothing sparks learning like rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty - whether its in the sandbox or by having a spirited Socratic discussion.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am always honored to receive fantastic feedback from the TpT community on the products they've purchased through my store. I was also pretty thrilled to have been invited to submit a chapter to the 2019 publication: Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids: Expert Advice From the National Association for Gifted Children

My own education history

With a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University, including a certificate in Gifted Education, I blend research-based best practices into curricular content that often ties in with social-emotional learning.

Additional biographical information

I homeschooled my children from kindergarten into college - but I am also a professional curriculum developer who has worked with nonprofits, schools, and colleges. I live in Maryland. My passion is working with the kids who make you want to pull your hair out. I blog occasionally at everyday-learning.org