Prickly Pear Puzzles
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
About the store
Welcome to Prickly Pear Puzzles, your ONE STOP SHOP for Critical Thinking Fun! You are purchasing Logic Puzzles and Math Activities from an award winning teacher author with 35+ years experience in the classroom. I can help you lead your students to better skills in critical reading, attention to detail and problem solving. Subjects I've taught include Algebra I and II, Intro to Physics, Intro to Chem, full elementary and Gifted ED. My teaching career includes full time teaching in Italy, Germany and England for the 22 years and Tucson, Arizona for 13+. Have been teaching a variety of content and grade levels since 1990. Still love the classroom!!!
Author of 3 "Teacher Books"
Logical Thinking Skills, Frank Schaffer Publications
Logic Across the Curriculum, Frank Schaffer Publications
Logic Fun, Instructional Fair
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Pi Day Logic Puzzles Joke Decoder -March 14 Activities - Fast Finishers- Sponge
Need a GREAT Pi Day Sponge Activity? NO MATH REQUIRED! Your 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be thinking and laughing as they solve this silly set of Pi Day Jokes this March 14. This set of 2 activities is perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Rainy day recess? NO problem! BEST Sponge Activity EVER! Easy Prep, just print and Go! Open the preview and have a look! If you like saving money, then the Holiday & Sports Bundle might be perfect for you! If yo
3rd - 5th
Math
Pirate Logic Puzzles - Math and Critical Thinking Activities - GATE- TAG
These engaging logic puzzles are the perfect addition to your Pirate day! If your class is reading Treasure Island, you really need these brain busters to complete your unit. Includes 9 logic puzzle, 3 of which are math based. Prickly Pear Puzzles! Your one stop shop for Critical Thinking Fun! Follow Me to see new releases and Flash Freebies!
3rd - 5th
Math, Numbers
Math Logic Puzzles - Pirates Themed- Fast Finishers Activity- GATE
Pirate Themed Math Puzzles! Need some content related Pirate Fun? This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 3 pack of puzzles has three different logic puzzles. These NO PREP themed puzzles challenge students to engage in a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program and early finishers. Once you try it, you will want more! Open the preview and have a look! Includes 3 PuzzlesDiivy Up The Loot–A math puzzle that requires use o
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic, Math
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
, MP4
Also included in: Pirate Logic Puzzles - Math and Critical Thinking Activities - GATE- TAG
Summer Logic Puzzles - Summer Camp Activities - Critical Thinking - GATE
Product DescriptionSummer Camp Logic Puzzles! Engage your campers and students with these unique brain teasers great for centers and rainy day activities. Encourage them to challenge their own critical thinking skills with this 6 pack of Summer Camp Themed Logic Puzzles. This set includes 6 unique brain teasers for grades 3 - 5. Open Preview and have a look! Engage your students in higher level thinking when they realize two of the puzzles are personalized with THEIR OWN NAMES in the puzzl
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations, For All Subjects, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.L.5
St. Patrick's Day Math Logic Puzzles
Math Logic, St. Patrick’s Day Puzzle - 2 Pack! Need some content related St. Patrick’s Day Fun? This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 2 pack of puzzles has two different logic puzzles. These NO PREP themed puzzles challenge students to engage in a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program and early finishers. Once you try it, you will want more! Open the preview and have a look! Includes 2 Different Puzzles-Gnomes' Gold
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
, MP4
Halloween Logic SET- Activities for Fast Finishers - Critical Thinking - GATE
Halloween Logic Mini Bundle! Looking for a variety of different types of Logic Puzzles? THIS is it! Your students will love these brain busters. Great for centers or early finishers. This fun, challenging logic puzzle pack challenges students to use a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program and early finishers. Once you try it, you will want more! Open the preview and have a look! Includes 7 Different Puzzles ·Cool Costume
3rd - 5th
Basic Operations
Halloween Math Puzzles - Fall Activities Fast Finishers
Need engaging academic fun for Halloween Week? Math Logic Halloween Puzzles might be just what you need. This fun duo will have your students thinking critically and having fun all at the same time. Open the preview and have a look! This is it! Grades 3-5. This fun, challenging 2 pack of puzzles has two different logic puzzles. These Halloween themed puzzles challenge students to use a variety of skills including deductive reasoning and process of elimination. Perfect for any GATE program
3rd - 5th
Arithmetic
CCSS
5.NF.B.7b
, MP4
Math Logic Puzzles
Critical thinking with numbers! 4 Puzzles with increasing difficulty are included in this Squishy Blob Set. Perfect for Halloween or Fall Festival Activities. Great for Math Centers, Early Finishers and Collaboration. Can also be used as a stand alone lesson plan. Option to print in color, or black and white, both versions included! Answer key is very detailed, gives the final answer but also detailed explanation of how to arrive at solution. There is an additional teacher page, not show
3rd - 6th
Numbers
St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzles
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day. 2 Logic Puzzles! Stack the Hats requires your students to use clues to arrange a stack of colored hats. Laughing Leprechauns challenges your students to arrange 2 columns of leprechauns in a designated order based on the puzzle clues. Cooperative learning encouraged! The second puzzle is more challenging by design, but does include a bonus clue, when students have reached their critical thinking limit. Color those hats and let's have some fun! This produc
4th - 7th
Other (Math)
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About the store
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Welcome to Prickly Pear Puzzles, your ONE STOP SHOP for Critical Thinking Fun! You are purchasing Logic Puzzles and Math Activities from an award winning teacher author with 35+ years experience in the classroom. I can help you lead your students to better skills in critical reading, attention to detail and problem solving. Subjects I've taught include Algebra I and II, Intro to Physics, Intro to Chem, full elementary and Gifted ED. My teaching career includes full time teaching in Italy, Germany and England for the 22 years and Tucson, Arizona for 13+. Have been teaching a variety of content and grade levels since 1990. Still love the classroom!!!
Author of 3 "Teacher Books"
Logical Thinking Skills, Frank Schaffer Publications
Logic Across the Curriculum, Frank Schaffer Publications
Logic Fun, Instructional Fair
Teaching style
Work Hard, Play Hard! Find The Joy!
Awards & shining teacher moments
PAEMST( Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science) representing Arizona, 1998
Arizona Ambassador for Excellence Top 5 Teacher of the Year
Published Author
Flowing Wells School District Teacher of the Year 1998
Hendricks Elementary School Teacher of the Year 1997
Wright Flight Teacher of the Year 1999
My own education history
Leavenworth High School, Leavenworth Kansas, 1980
University of Arizona, 1989
80+ graduate credits in gifted education, mathematics, science, and curriculum and development
Additional biographical information
Mom, Wife, Traveler, fan of college basketball and my newest excitement, I'm finally a grandma. :)
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