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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Introduce your youngest students - in 1st-3rd grade - to the fun of critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Use this Halloween-themed, 4x4 table logic puzzle as a: Whole group activityQuiet seat work for early finishersTake-home work to be enjoyed with family Find more Everyday Learning Logic Puzzles, including our unique blend of geography and science content-driven logic puzzles that extend learning in a whole new way. No prior knowledge needed!

15 Holiday-themed critical thinking puzzles - now available at a value bundled price! The logic puzzles in this bundle include: • Halloween-themed Logic Puzzles (5)• Thanksgiving-themed Logic Puzzles (5)• Winter Holiday-themed Logic Puzzles (5)* * * * * * * * *We blend content-area facts, along with map reading skills and even some math concepts, to teach critical thinking skills through a fun, enrichment activity. No prior content area knowledge needed to complete these puzzles. * * * * * *

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

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

Winter Fun Ordinal Logic PuzzlesPractice identifying 1st - 5th ordinal positions with Winter Fun Ordinal Logic Puzzles. Our 8 logic puzzle task cards introduce deductive reasoning skills to your early elementary students in a fun way. Use this activity in small groups or as part of a take-home packet. If you choose to create a resuable math literacy center, consider using velcro dots or small magnets (not included) on the winter pictures and the ordinal answer cards so children can work independ

Table Logic Puzzles Building essential critical thinking skills just got easier with these kid-tested and teacher-approved logic puzzles. We've notched up the challenge level of our best selling table logic puzzles for your mid- to late-elementary age students. We know parents and teachers are busy, so we've included step-by-step clue instructions on the answer page. If one of the 5 brainteasers stumps a student, you can walk them through the process of using deductive logic to figure out the

Snowman Visual Logic PuzzlesBuild critical thinking and visual discrimination skills with this colorful snowman-themed picture task card set. Using visual-spatial skills and logic, students look for shared characteristics in order to decide which 1 of 4 snowmen belongs to the group. No reading required! Go Paperless!Assign the Easel Assessment version of this product through your learning management system. Students have fun completing the self-checking critical thinking brainteasers on their

Get your 1st - 3rd graders thinking a little deeper with these four (4) Halloween themed table logic puzzles. All of our logic puzzles have been kid-tested and edited for clarity and solve-ability. Visit our Everyday Learning Blog for a bonus 5th puzzle - along with a free step-by-step guide for teaching deductive reasoning skills to your youngest elementary aged students. Anytime you have a problem, please feel free to post a question or send us an email. We'll be happy to explain the step

Build higher order thinking with your elementary students using these (6) different logic puzzles. Each brainteaser activity focuses on a different critical thinking skill covering verbal, mathematical, and visual-spatial domains. Word Ladders: Identify spelling patterns and differentiate between real and nonsense wordsThree of Kind + 1: Use visual discrimination to decipher the rule that connects the group of 3 snowmen, then pick out the extra snowman that belongs to their groupWord Analogies:

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