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4th grade critical thinking social studies games for Easel
Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More
Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f
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2nd - 9th
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Context Clues Task Cards and Quick Assessment Print and Easel Activities
Students need to practice using Context Clues, and this collection of 36 Context Clues Task Cards / SCOOT Game and Quick Assessment will save you time as you differentiate instruction. Students use the context embedded in the surrounding sentence and select the best answer multiple-choice style. This printer-friendly set is flexible to meet the needs of diverse learners, and can be an extension activity for early finishers, in small groups during a guided reading mini-lesson, projected for whole
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2nd - 4th
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Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Digital Escape Room
Practicing addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators takes on a new level of excitement in this online breakout game. Escape the arcade is a great alternative to adding & subtracting fractions worksheets and activities. Instead of winning prizes at the arcade, your students need to earn tickets to get a key to escape the arcade! This activity can be completed either in class or online for distance learning. There are no clues to hide, and the entire process is automated
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4th - 6th
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Science Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color
Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 science-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that, plus it helps focus their critical thinking. Many of the jokes review multiple-meaning words. A bookmarks coloring page is also included with 4 of the jokes from the game. Makes a great reward activity!Play this game digitally using Easel Activit
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Jokes Bingo Games and Bookmarks to Color Bundle
WORD PUZZLES Brain Teaser BUNDLE! REBUS Puzzles, Hink Pinks, Word Plexers
This brain teaser pack includes ALL of my rebus word puzzles and hink pink puzzles.It includes: 13 pages of Rebus puzzles (111 puzzles to solve in all!) 9 Hink Pink pages (75 puzzles to solve in all)**ANSWER keys included. PRINT AND GO! That is OVER 185 puzzles total! Plus a "make your own" version of each puzzle type! My students BEG for these puzzles! They would be great to utilize for early finishers, work for after testing, EOY test prep for vocabulary building in a FUN and engaging way, Gif
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2nd - 9th
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Paul Klee Abstract Art Lesson: Portrait Dice Games Art Project - Nsw Visual Arts
Are you teaching an abstract art lesson on Paul Klee? Are they going to create an abstract portrait? Here's a fun lesson to brighten up your lesson plans! This is the perfect addition to your elementary art curriculum! Engaging abstract portrait art lesson with language (writing) activities. These no-prep abstract portrait art projects are perfect for your art sub tub. Super easy to implement for substitute teachers. Plus, the engagement will help with behavior! Perfect to start your art integra
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Art History Lesson - Famous Artists - Art Activities and Sub Plans
Creative Thinking & Writing Task Cards | Print & Digital | Fun Game Included!!
Use these 60 cards as a fun creative thinking enrichment activity. Students can work on cards individually using notebook paper for their answers, or use as a game with groups. When using as a game, students can set a timer for one to three minutes depending on the age of your students. Students use personal white boards or notebook paper to list as many things as possible for the given card. One way to encourage original answers is to score the game by having students cross off answers given b
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2nd - 5th
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Summer Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color
Laugh and learn while playing this game using 30 humorous summer and vacation-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! All the jokes have a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that, plus it helps focus their critical thinking. Many of the jokes review multiple-meaning words. A bookmarks coloring page is also included with 4 of the jokes from the game. Great for an EOY activity!Play this game digital
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Jokes Bingo Games and Bookmarks to Color Bundle
Valentine's Day Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color
Laugh and learn with 30 humorous Valentine's Day-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that, plus it helps focus their critical thinking. Many of the jokes review multiple-meaning words. A bookmarks coloring page is also included with 4 of the jokes from the game. Fun February activity!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students ca
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reading and Language Arts Bingo Games Mega Bundle
3 Branches of Government Powerpoint Review Game
Review 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students are given a clue about one of the three branches and they must decide which branch it is. There are 21 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iP
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Games Bundle
Halloween Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Game
Practice and review nonfiction text structures using 24 Halloween-themed task cards and a small group dice game in 2 versions. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The informational text structures included are cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence, problem and solution, and description. Paragraph topics include bats, spiders, mummies, pumpkins, skeletons, and more. The game is played using one die or two dice, the included game board, and bingo chips. Great for
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Games Bundle
Christmas Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Game
Practice and review nonfiction text structures using 24 Christmas and winter-themed task cards and a small group dice game. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The informational text structures included are cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence, problem and solution, and description. Paragraph topics include Christmas trees, holiday songs, Christmas plants, snowman-building, winter weather, and more. The game is played using one die or two dice, the included gam
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Games Bundle
Christmas Jokes Bingo Game and Bookmarks to Color
Laugh and learn with 30 humorous Christmas and winter-themed riddles appropriate for upper elementary. Print up to 24 unique bingo cards and 30 calling cards and start playing! Each joke has a HINT to help students figure out answers. Kids LOVE that, plus it helps focus their critical thinking. Many of the jokes review multiple-meaning words. A bookmarks coloring page is also included with 4 of the jokes from the game. Fun December activity!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Studen
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reading and Language Arts Bingo Games Mega Bundle
Saving Sam STEM Challenge
This Save Sam STEM challenge is perfect for the first week of school or team building activities!Students work together to save Sam, a worm who's row boat has capsized and can't swim without his life preserver. What's included?⭐ Save Sam STEM challenge Includes:teacher directions material listteacher scriptinquiry questions needed to complete the challenge❤️ Connect with me!⭐ Click the star at the top of this page to be notified when I post new teaching resources!Like my FACEBOOKFollow me on INS
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1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Sudoku for Kids - Improving Logic and Reasoning
20 printable or digital pages of Sudoku to help your students improve their Logic and Reasoning skills. Each pages has four number puzzles with six missing numbers in each puzzle. Use in the classroom (print) or at home (digital). Answer key included. PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download your copy. DIGITAL ACTIVITY: I created a digital version with text boxes so students
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Sudoku BUNDLE - Logic and Reasoning
BRAIN TEASERS: WORD PUZZLES - Rebus Puzzles, Word Plexers
WORD PUZZLES - Brain teasers, rebus puzzles, critical thinking challenges, EOY activity, vocabulary builder Word Puzzles (WUZZLES): This resource is perfect for enrichment, ice breaker, morning work - to get their brains thinking, or to give to students who finish their work early. Not only do these puzzles provide practice with problem solving and critical thinking, they are also SO MUCH FUN! My students BEG for this activity!This pack includes 3 worksheets of word puzzles that will keep your s
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2nd - 7th
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Thanksgiving Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Game
Practice and review nonfiction text structures using 24 Thanksgiving-themed task cards and a small group dice game in 2 versions. Options include print, Easel Activities, and Google Forms. The informational text structures included are cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence, problem and solution, and description. Paragraph topics include the Mayflower, Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, Thanksgiving dinner, turkeys, and more. The game is played using with one die or two dice, the included game b
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards and Games Bundle
St. Patrick's Day Bingo (30 completely different cards & calling cards included)
Students always love a good game of bingo! Use this Simply First St. Patrick's Day Bingo to play in your classroom with your students to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! :) *30 DIFFERENT playing cards included as well as calling cards!Check out my other Bingo games!*Fall Bingo*Halloween Bingo*Christmas Bingo*Winter Bingo*Valentine Bingo*St. Patrick's Day Bingo*Spring Bingo*Easter Bingo*Character Bingo*Summer BingoWant them all? A bundle is available with all 10 bingo games at a discounted price!!
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Bingo Bundle! (10 total games)
Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Page- Crossword - Word Search Puzzle
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Hispanic Heritage Month Crossword - Word Search Puzzle - Coloring pageHispanic Heritage Month ActivitiesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month using Marie’s collection of resources specially designed for the event. Our Hispanic Heritage Month Vocabulary Word Search is the perfect introduction to words children will need to describe the celebrations taking place in September and October.Students will enjoy s
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1st - 10th
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
Converting Measurements Activity Digital Escape Room Larger to Smaller Units
Send your 4th graders on a "Measure Hunt" in this digital math breakout. Your students can race to solve clues and find the pirate treasure by converting from larger to smaller units of measurement within the same system, both metric and U.S. customary. Are your fourth graders up to the task? With no clues to hide and no printing required, this is a perfect distance learning activity or substitute assignment. This is a standards-based activity covering standards 4.MD.A.1 and 4.MD.A.2. Practice m
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3rd - 5th
The Wright Brothers | Reading, Writing and Building Activities + Video
More than 100 years ago, the Wright brothers successfully built the first airplane. Today it's up to our students to build their own. This activity can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1:- Reading. - Coloring page. p2: - Reading. p3: - What are the advantages of using an airplane? - How does it help us every day? p4:- Design and customize your own paper airplane model. p5: - Video "How To Make 5 EASY Paper Airplanes that FLY FAR" - Take some ph
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1st - 6th
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Analogies Bingo Game
This bingo game and assessment provide great practice with analogies using synonyms and antonyms. Print and play bingo using 24 pre-made cards. You can choose to use bingo cards with graphics or bingo cards with words only. A poem poster defining analogies is also included. Great for the whole class or small groups!Play this game digitally using Easel Activities. Students can use the bingo card that corresponds to their classroom number or randomly choose a card. A teacher draws a calling card a
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Reading and Language Arts Bingo Games Mega Bundle
Christmas Would You Rather Questions to Print FREEBIE! Fun Holiday Activity!
Here are 20 Fun Would You Rather Questions to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. They can also be used for classroom polls or journal prompts.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:1 Page with 20 Would You Rather QuestionsGreat for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Here’s what teachers are saying: ✏️ "My students loved this resource. I’m sure they weren’t even thinking
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1st - 8th
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