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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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Four Quadrants of the Coordinate Plane Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math
Can your students solve problems in all four quadrants of the coordinate plane in order to recover stolen diamonds? Students will race through a train station following clues, plotting points, solving word problems, as they go undercover to recover the goods stolen in a diamond heist. This online breakout is based on 6th grade math standards. They'll need to be quick reflecting points across the x-axis, finding the distance a point lies from the y-axis, finding the distance between points, and p
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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
Thanksgiving Fun Activities! 7 Logic Puzzles & Brain Teasers for Middle School
Fun critical thinking Thanksgiving activities for middle schoolers!This packet of seven activities includes three Thanksgiving logic puzzles, one cryptogram, a Thanksgiving food word search using words from the cryptogram, one grid matching activity, and one grid drawing sheet. They are ready to print, copy, and use- no other prep necessary! An answer key and tips are included. These puzzles are great to use as a filler activity, with a substitute, or after a test is given, and yet they will
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!
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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Order of Operations with Exponents Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math Activity
Can your sixth graders use their knowledge of exponents and order of operations to assist in Operation Restore Order? In this easy to implement digital escape room, students evaluate expressions with exponents as they face challenging puzzles where their understanding of the order of operations will be put to the test. With only one page to print per group of students, prep is super simple. Students can scan a QR code (or use the link included in the PDF) to access a Google Form™ that automates
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5th - 7th
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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
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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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
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
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
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
Entrepreneurship Business Game Escape Start Up Activity
Entrepreneurship game requires students to solve 5 puzzles to decipher a code needed to escape a scenario of a “locked” room within a start-up business. Student(s) solve an entrepreneur-related logic puzzle, cryptogram, matching activity, word scramble, and multiple-choice questions to obtain the needed code. It can be completed with paper and pen (PDF format) OR as a digital game on a device.7 fun PDF print-and-go pages plus corresponding teacher answer keys.For an alternative digital version
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Entrepreneurship Activities Bundle SAVE 31%
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
Absolute Value & Negative Numbers Digital Escape Room 6th Grade Math Activity
Practicing and reviewing absolute value, ordering negative numbers, finding the distance between positive and negative numbers becomes fun and engaging with this sixth grade math digital escape room. A storm is approaching Antarctica and the last ship departs in less than an hour. Can your sixth grade math class use their knowledge of absolute value and negative numbers to find Dr. Pole's research and escape Antarctica? This engaging digital breakout offers challenging ways for students to revie
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
Halloween Logic Puzzles & Cryptograms Critical Thinking Brain Teasers!
Halloween Brain Teasers: Engage your students with three spook-tacular puzzles that will both challenge and entertain them. Perfectly suited for classroom activities on Halloween or even the day after, when the festivities (aka candy) have left them buzzing but you still want their brains ticking.Puzzle Themes:Logic Puzzles: Using addition, multiplication, and basic fractions to weave through the mysteries.Cryptograms: Decode messages with clues varying from consonants to vowels.Easel Activity R
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6th - 7th
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Career Exploration Fun Escape Activity Game
Career exploration game requires students to solve 5 puzzles to decipher a code to "escape" a building. Complete a logic puzzle, cryptogram, matching activity, relationships connection, and multiple-choice questions to obtain the needed code. Use with paper and pen (PDF format) OR as a digital game on a device.Includes 7 printable PDF pages plus teacher answer keys. For an alternative digital version for individual student use on a device:Click on the "Open in Easel" button, customize if desired
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Career Exploration and Planning Megabundle SAVE 40%
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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
BRAIN TEASER MYSTERY SHORT STORIES FOR GRADES 9-12 Making inferences
Short mystery stories are not only fun brain teasers, but also practice listening and inference skills. They are carrots for grades 9-12 students for the end of the day, or bell ringers. They are perfect high interest homework for those who generally grumble about home study. They can also be solved in small groups of students co-operating together. When reading the tales as a whole class, the most obvious methods of using these 15 mysteries are to read each one out loud, show them on your scr
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: 80 ELA GAMES and 15 BRAIN TEASER MINI-MYSTERIES BUNDLE | Grades 9-12
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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Grades:
4th - 5th
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Also included in: Reading and Language Arts Bingo Games Mega Bundle
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