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Critical thinking Common Core SL.K.1a resources
Question of the Day - Yes No Questions - DIGITAL and PRINTABLE
185 DIGITAL and Printable Question of the Day pages with picture clues. These Yes or No questions focus on getting to know the students, while incorporating language and math skills. *** The recent update now includes digital slides to use for remote learning! Great activity for morning meeting, when students enter the classroom each day, as cool-down activity after recess, or at the end of the day while waiting for dismissal. This packet has a Table of Contents and numbered pages for quick re
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PreK - 1st, Staff
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Also included in: Kindergarten Back to School Bundle
Morning Meeting Sharing Questions- 200 Fun Discussion Questions
Do you participate in morning meetings? Do you ever get to the sharing time and find yourself asking the same types of questions or simply having trouble thinking of new questions to promote a safe and fun classroom community? This download contains 180 unique morning meeting sharing questions--one for each day of the school year. It is a great addition to any morning meeting space. You can choose to print out the master copy of the questions if you have a way of organizing the questions on your
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K - 5th
Also included in: Morning Meeting BUNDLE: Greetings, Sharing Questions, and Activities
Digital Primary Learning Pit for Character Education & Social Skills
Product Update: December 2020Supporting growth mindset through the use of The Learning Pit concept of learning. This bulletin board set will help you teach students, of any age, to understand that everyone goes through the same process in order to learn anything new. They are not alone in the journey! Visual images help students see the "pit" process easily so they can relate to it. This is especially good for non readers, ELL learners and students with special needs. Read this blog post about h
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K - 3rd
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CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Literature Extensions Critical Thinking GATE
Story Sleuths I, II, and III Bundle delivers 3 products at 20% savings. You will receive 12 weeks of clues for the Story Sleuth challenge; an enrichment unit using Caldecott Award winning books to cultivate critical thinking. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is
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K - 4th
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Solve the mystery case files | Problem solving | Group activity for preschool
This Secret Spy Detective mystery case file game is a fun and educational game that challenges students' reasoning skills and builds teamwork. As they work as a team to solve the case, players will develop their critical thinking skills, understand logical reasoning, increase memory recall and improve their reading comprehension. Each of the cases comes with materials for 10 case files, making this ideal for an extended 2 week lesson. Solve a new case every day, or solve them all at once!⭐️This
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PreK - K
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Story Sleuths I Literature Extention Critical Thinking
STORY SLEUTHS I is a 4 week, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students also enjoy great literature, learn about artistic media, and participate in col
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K - 4th
Animal Match Memory Game and Matching Game ~ Including Zoo Animals
This animal themed memory game will be a great addition to your math center as well as a choice time option for a collaboration game. This animal memory game includes zoo animals, ocean animals, forest animals and other fun and cute animals. Students can color in their own set using the B&W copies.It includes:- 34 colorful cards- 34 B&W cardsHappy teaching!TPYou might also like:Counting Hearts Mini BooksCounting Mittens Mini BooksCounting Pumpkins Mini BooksCounting Apples Mini BooksCoun
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PreK - 1st
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Design a Playground Solution - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we use engineering to solve a problem on the playground?Description:In this project, students use the Design Thinking Process to solve a problem they identify themselves on the playground. Each stage of the Design Thinking Process is broken down to have students work through a problem in groups, come up with solutions, prototype, get feedback and iterate. Finally they will produce an actual solution to a playground problem and exhibit this to other students.Communication
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K - 2nd
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NonFiction Research & STEM Animal/Engineering Bundle | K-2 {Digital & Print}
Do you need to add additional activities to your animal units? If the answer is yes, you need to give your students the chance to explore and research about animals with these Low Prep STEM activities. Students can research, plan, and create their own shelters to explore how animals survive. These Resources are updated for distance/virtual learning. The digital resources are included as a link to Google Classroom inside the downloaded PDF.As the product grows, prices will increase. Get the bundl
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PreK - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Social Justice Identity Bundle
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their who they are, understand their group's identity, and understand that how they look and do things is the same and different from how other people look and do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice
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K - 2nd
Social Justice Unit: What Is Fair?
This unit has a specific focus on recognizing unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level . This unit is designed to give students opportunities to reflect on the harmful impact of bias and injustice on the world, historically and today. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These stand
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Justice Bundle
Question of the Day AND Would You Rather Cards (Total of 180 cards!)
Are you struggling with what to do with 5 minutes of down time? Are your students struggling with waiting in line? Do you need ideas to get your students thinking in the morning? The Question of Day and Would You Rather Cards can help you with just that! There are many different ways to use them:✅ introduce them at the beginning of the day and have the students answer before lunch or before a break ✅ use them as you're waiting in line to leave or when there's those few minutes of down time
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PreK - 5th
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CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Set II Literature Extension Critical Thinking GATE
Continue the fun from STORY SLEUTHS I with 4 more weeks of critical thinking fun. STORY SLEUTHS II is a 1 month, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students
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K - 4th
MORAL DILEMMA DISCUSSION CARDS / WRITING PROMPTS
This product is a 2-in-one!You get 12 discussion cards that present age appropriate moral dilemas. The cards can used in small groups and even as a game (instructions included). These are also great writing prompts and for that reason I've included the printable version for students to write. Since some students still struggle with writing they can use the version in which they will draw their answer. #ethics #taskcards #discussion #writingprompts #game #english #esl #elt #languagearts
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Moral Dilemmas Discussion Pack BUNDLE
There's Nobody Like Me | Body Image Unit | 4 Lesson Plans
Body image is both mental and emotional. It is not just about what you see in the mirror, it is also about how you feel about your body when you look in the mirror. Having a healthy body image means that you truly accept yourself as you are right now. You don’t need to change in order to accept yourself.Grades level: K-2Lesson Plan Durations: 30 mins each + 15 minute extension activitiesLessons:Lesson Plan 1: I am SpecialLesson Plan 2: I am EnoughLesson Plan 3: There's No Win in ComparisonLesson
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K - 2nd
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Lesson Plan - Positive Body Image
This lesson aims to raise students' awareness of their bodies' essential functions beyond their looks, increasing their appreciation and understanding of their bodies. Guided by the principles of CASEL and ELA competencies, students engage in discussions, activities, and creative expressions to deepen their understanding of their emotions, social dynamics, and responsible decision-making regarding body image. By fostering empathy, gratitude, and self-awareness, this lesson empowers students to c
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K - 7th
Making Good Choices and Opportunity Cost Whole Class Game
Are you looking for a fun way to dive opportunity cost? Your students can play this game again and again, each time focusing on a different economic concept: Wants and Needs, Supply and Demand or Opportunity Cost.Here's what you'll get:✅ Large whole group game board✅ 14 pages of photo cards (color & B/W)✅ 2 choices of writing response sheets✅ Small group game board✅ 6 pages cut and paste clip art cards✅ Rules page for kids✅ Lesson Plans✅ Teacher notes for each game versionGreat for:
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K - 2nd
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Social Justice Unit: I Love My Family!
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their family, understand their group's identity, and understand that how they do things is the same and different from how other people do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These standa
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Social Justice Identity Bundle
Be A Community Superhero - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we be heroes in our community?Description:In this project, students practice opinion and persuasive writing as they explore the concept of heroes. Through reading and interviewing, students investigate local and historical heroes and conduct an in-depth study on one specific person. Finally, students vote for and take on a service learning project in order to become community heroes themselves. A community exhibition at the end of the project allows students to practice
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K - 2nd
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Become Easter Bunny's Assistant (Easter Breakout)
A physical team-building Easter Breakout Box designed for grades K-2. The 13 slides include the breakout story, 4 puzzles, the success page, and an answer key. This Google Slides has been designed using assets from Canva and Freepik.Applicable AASL Standards:AASL III.C.1: Learners work productively with others to solve problems by: Soliciting and responding to feedback from others.AASL III.D.1: Learners actively participate with others in learning situations by: Actively contributing to group di
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K - 2nd
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Join the Leprechaun Trapping Society (St. Patrick's Day Breakout)
A physical team-building St. Patrick's Day Breakout Box designed for grades K-2. The 12 slides include the breakout story, 4 puzzles, the success page, and an answer key. This Google Slides has been designed using assets from Canva.Applicable AASL Standards:AASL III.C.1: Learners work productively with others to solve problems by: Soliciting and responding to feedback from others.AASL III.D.1: Learners actively participate with others in learning situations by: Actively contributing to group dis
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K - 2nd
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All About Me | 5 Senses Learning Game: Explore & Sort with Poster and Cards Set
5 Senses Sorting Game: Interactive Poster, Cards & Picture Set for Kids Learning | All About Me Theme for Preschool & Kindergarten Engage children in a fun, interactive learning experience with our 5 Senses Game, featuring a colorful poster, sensory cards, and mini picture cards for sorting. Perfect for developing sensory awareness and critical thinking in young learners.What's Included:1 Engaging Poster: Introduces the five senses in a vibrant and accessible way, serving as a visual gui
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: BUNDLE | Sensory Play & Development: Tuff Trays Preschool 5 Senses
Breakfast Chefs Wanted!
A team-building Breakfast-themed Breakout Box designed for grades K-2. The 23 slides include the breakout story, 4 puzzles, the success page, and an answer key. There are digital and physical versions of all the puzzles. This Google Slides has been designed using assets from Canva and Freepik.Applicable AASL Standards:AASL III.C.1: Learners work productively with others to solve problems by: Soliciting and responding to feedback from others.AASL III.D.1: Learners actively participate with others
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K - 2nd
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GROWING BUNDLE, Solve the case puzzle game, BOOM CARDS interactive activity
⭐️Top secret solve the case files boom cards for spy/mystery theme ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️GROWING BUNDLE⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This beginner level game for young kids is going to be a hit in your preschool/kindergarten classroom. Full of fun and exciting clues to solve the mystery of each crime in a group setting. Use problem solving skills to find out who the culprit it is in each case. Perfect for morning brain work in the class.⭐️These activities cover the following common core standards. Y
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PreK - K
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