Mint Crab Studio
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CROSS ROADS, Texas, United States
About the store
Hi! I’m an elementary educator with 12 years of classroom teaching experience across multiple grade levels, followed by many years work as a Gifted & Talented (GT) Specialist.
Because I’ve taught a wide range of learners in real classrooms, my resources are designed to be:
Thoughtful and intentional
Structured, but flexible
High-ceiling / low-floor
Practical and easy to use
Every resource in my store has been classroom-tested, refined through years of teaching, and strengthened by GT training. Whether you’re teaching core skills, enrichment, or social-emotional learning, you’ll find materials that support deep thinking without adding extra prep.
My goal is simple:
to help teachers provide meaningful learning experiences that work for all students—without overwhelm.
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Teach Critical Thinking with P.E.T.S. Activities
Teach Critical Thinking with P.E.T.S. — Student-Friendly Activities+ StoryJumper Read-Alouds!This creative and low-prep resource helps students explore all 6 P.E.T.S. (Primary Education Thinking Skills) characters through hands-on thinking stations and original StoryJumper books. Each character is paired with 4+ student-friendly activity options that spark imagination, decision-making, problem-solving, and reflection. Includes: ✔️ 6 Thinking Skill Slides (1 per P.E.T.S. character) ✔️ 4+ Activit
1st - 5th
Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Other (Science)
3rd Grade Career Based Math Activities
These 3rd Grade Career-Based Math Activities bring math to life with real-world, hands-on projects that are aligned to key 3rd grade math TEKS. Each activity connects essential skills to exciting careers like Toy Designer, Food Truck Manager, Meteorologist, and Arcade Operator—giving students a meaningful purpose for their learning. Designed with a low floor, high ceiling approach, these activities support all learners while stretching their thinking. Students apply addition, subtraction, multip
2nd - 5th
Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
4th Grade Career Based Math Activities
These 4th Grade Career-Based Math Activities are hands-on, real-world projects aligned to key 4th grade math TEKS. Each activity connects math concepts to exciting careers (like Wildlife Data Analyst, Zoo Supply Manager, and Video Game Developer) and is designed with a low floor to high ceiling approach so every student can succeed. Students explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, and rounding through engaging, meaningful scenarios—building deep understanding while solving problems that m
3rd - 6th
Other (Math), Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
5th Grade Career Based Math Activities
These 5th Grade Career-Based Math Activities are real-world, hands-on projects that align with all 5th grade math TEKS—a full year of amazing, student-accountable learning. Each activity connects to a future-focused career (like Sports Analyst or Architect) and includes scaffolded tasks from low floor to high ceiling so all learners can succeed. Depth and Complexity are integrated to promote critical thinking, and each lesson includes step-by-step teacher guides and ready-to-go materials for eas
4th - 7th
Other (Math)
Enrichment Activities for K-5
These enrichment activities are designed to be easily adapted for any grade level (K–5) and subject area. Each activity is built around Depth and Complexity thinking tools, helping students explore core content more deeply through meaningful discussions, critical thinking, and creative responses. This resource includes engaging examples that demonstrate how to apply icons like Big Idea, Multiple Perspectives, Patterns, Rules, and Details to everyday lessons—from fairy tales and historical events
2nd - 5th
Other (Math), Other (Social Studies), Reading
Thinking with SCAMPER!
This resource includes 2 SCAMPER activity slides for each grade (1st–5th) and a fun, interactive Wheel of SCAMPER Ideas to keep the creativity flowing! SCAMPER stands for Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to another use, Eliminate, and Reverse — and these activities help students practice each of these in fun, engaging ways! Each prompt is designed to be grade-appropriate, imaginative, and easy to implement. What’s Included: ✔️ 10 SCAMPER slides (2 per grade) ✔️ A digital Wheel of
1st - 5th
Other (Arts), Other (Science)
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I’m an elementary educator with 12 years of classroom teaching experience across multiple grade levels, followed by many years work as a Gifted & Talented (GT) Specialist.
Because I’ve taught a wide range of learners in real classrooms, my resources are designed to be:
Thoughtful and intentional
Structured, but flexible
High-ceiling / low-floor
Practical and easy to use
Every resource in my store has been classroom-tested, refined through years of teaching, and strengthened by GT training. Whether you’re teaching core skills, enrichment, or social-emotional learning, you’ll find materials that support deep thinking without adding extra prep.
My goal is simple:
to help teachers provide meaningful learning experiences that work for all students—without overwhelm.
Teaching style
I believe learning should be meaningful, memorable, and a little bit magical. My style is all about low-prep, high-impact resources that mix Depth and Complexity, real-world connections, and just the right amount of productive struggle. Think: big thinking for little humans. Whether you’re teaching whole group, small group, or sub plans on the fly—I’ve got you.
Additional biographical information
Formerly Bubbles and Brains...now Mint Crab Studio
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