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Meet The Teacher Pastel Pop
Back to school in style!! This template comes with the background that you can add your own text on top to make it custom for you and your classroom. I have added text boxes on top for you but the I did not type the words because they are specific to me. The only words included are "hello" so any school professional can use it!! You can add an text under it. :) Fonts: I have included the fonts used on the first page but the fonts are not included in the download, they are a seperate tpt purcha
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HINK PINK PUZZLES Set I Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary Development GATE
Hink Pinks I are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pink riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. But the BEST part is your kiddos will love them! These task cards are available in print and
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Chess Reference Cards
Reference cards for how the different chess pieces move: king, queen, rook, bishop, knight, and pawn.
You can cut them apart, or leave them as a full page reference.
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HINK PINK PUZZLES BUNDLE Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary Development GATE
Hink Pinks are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pink riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. But the BEST part is your kiddos will love them! When you buy Hink Pinks by the bundle, you wi
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Cornell Notes Template | Note Taking Graphic Organizer | Note Taking Template
Cornell Notes are a systematic, structured way for students to take organized notes. Perfect for college prep classes. (Step 1) On the right-hand side, students should paraphrase important ideas. These notes can be taken from any source of information, such as fiction and nonfiction books, DVDs, lectures, text books, etc. Symbols or abbreviations should be used instead of long sentences. (Step 2) After reviewing the notes, students record key vocabulary, facts, people, and places on the left-han
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CHRISTMAS HINK PINK et al. PUZZLES Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary GATE
HINK PINKS, HINKY PINKIES, HINKITY PINKITIES, and HITINKITY PITINKITIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Christmas themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. They are al
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CRITICAL THINKING SQUARE PUZZLES Winter Activity Brain Teasers Logic
WINTER SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teasers. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares, these differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so that the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE (gifted & talented education), and/or a class reward. Adored by all age
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SCAMPER the Story - Higher Order Thinking for Fiction Texts
SCAMPER is a tool to enhance creative thinking, developed by Bob Eberle. This mnemonic can be used to help students comprehend stories at a deeper level.
S stands for substitute.
C stands for combine.
A stands for add something.
M stands for magnify/minify.
P stands for put to other uses.
E stands for eliminate.
R stands for rearrange.
Using these cues, students are prompted to think more deeply about a piece of fiction text. Included in this packet, you will find SCAMPER mnemonic
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Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Bundle - Math Enrichment Task Cards
This Gifted & Talented Open Ended Questions Bundle includes 144 open ended math questions that engage students to develop reasoning and problem solving using critical thinking skills. These open ended math questions allow for differentiation in the classroom as all students can access these tasks and can easily be extended to higher levels, when needed. This math enrichment task card bundle is great for extending high ability, gifted and talented students. What's included in this Gifted &
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Gifted & Talented Math Activities Logic Puzzle Extension Task Cards Vol 2 Bundle
48 math logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solving using critical thinking skills. These logic puzzles are great for morning math routines, warm-ups, plenaries and centres. Math logic puzzles are the perfect activity to use as extension tasks for high ability and gifted and talented students. - Level 1 includes problems with Addition Facts to 10. It would suit approximately grade one, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 2 includes
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Math Logic Puzzles 1st Grade - 6th Grade Enrichment BUNDLE Volume One
48 math logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solve using critical thinking skills. These problems are great for morning math routines, warm-ups, plenaries and centres. Perfect to use as extension tasks for high ability and gifted and talented students. - Level 1 includes problems with Addition Facts to 10. It would suit approximately grade one, but could be below or above depending on student ability.- Level 2 includes Addition and Subtraction problems to 30. It
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CRITICAL THINKING PUZZLES BUNDLE Seasons Brain Teasers Differentiation GATE
Now you can gather all 4 seasons of SQUARE PUZZLERS at an 20% savings. This bundle of brain teasing, critical thinking puzzles will provide challenges for your students throughout the year. Pupils must reconstruct the differentiated square arrays so that all of the images match on every interior side. Each season's SQUARE PUZZLER includes 3 leveled puzzles. The 2x2 square is perfect for introducing the task. It is also most appropriate for K - 2nd grade students. The 3x3 square is quite chall
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CRITICAL THINKING SQUARE PUZZLES Valentine's Day Activity Brain Teasers GATE
VALENTINE'S DAY SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teasers. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares, these differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so that the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE (gifted & talented education), and/or a class reward. Loved by
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Brain Teasers Lateral Thinking Riddles to Challenge Gifted and Talented BUNDLE
This set of 210 brain teaser riddle task cards is a great way to build problem solving and lateral thinking skills in your students. Brain Teasers are a great introduction to intellectual humour, particularly for Gifted and Talented Students. Simply print, laminate and cut each of the brain teaser tasks cards for a quick go-to activity, bell ringer or warm up. Each riddle task card includes the answer and is provided in colour format.What's included in this Brain Teasers Bundle:➤ You will receiv
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CRITICAL THINKING SQUARE PUZZLES Thanksgiving Activity Brain Teasers GT Logic
PILGRIM SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teasers. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares, these differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so that the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE (gifted & talented education), and/or a class reward. Adored by all ag
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EASTER HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES Word Riddle Task Cards Vocabulary GATE
HINK PINKS and HINKY PINKIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Easter themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. They are even available for digital learning on TPT Easel
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Chess- Rules for Each Piece & Set Up {Bulletin Board AND Student Set}
This download will help students learn the basics of chess. There are pages explaining how each piece moves, names of the pieces, how to set-up a game, and a "cheat sheet" for students to use. There are 21 pages in this set. Each piece has two cards (one with a picture of the piece and one without), so you can decide what will work best for your students. I hope this helps your students understand chess even better!
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Introducing Depth and Complexity with Trade Books
This resource is designed to help you introduce Sandra Kaplan's icons of Depth and Complexity using readily available trade books. It includes background information on each icon and trade book, a focus mat on each icon as it relates to a specific trade book, critical thinking questions to help students analyze the literature with additional icons, a suggested reading list for additional practice, and rubrics to assess learning.Once your students have a firm understanding of the icons, they'll l
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BRAIN TEASER SQUARE PUZZLES Autumn Critical Thinking Activity Logic GATE
AUTUMN SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teaser puzzles for kids. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares(TM), these printable, differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE, and/or a class reward. Adored by all ages.CONTENTSTh
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HINKITY PINKITY PUZZLES Set I Word Riddles Task Cards Vocabulary GATE
HINKITY PINKITIES I are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hinkity Pinkity riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. But the BEST part is your kiddos will beg to do them every day! HINKITY PINKITIES I
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VALENTINES DAY HINK PINKS et al. PUZZLES Word Riddles Task Cards
HINK PINKS, HINKY PINKIES, and HINKITY PINKITIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Valentine's Day themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. They are even available for
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CRITICAL THINKING SQUARE PUZZLES Spring Activity Brain Teasers Logic GATE
SPRING SQUARE PUZZLERS are fun, yet challenging brain teasers. They exercise critical thinking & problem solving, build perseverance & stamina, and stimulate the brain while disguising it all as fun. Similar to Scrambled Squares, these differentiated, logic puzzles must be reconstructed so that the images match on every interior side. Use them for centers, stations, rotations, fast finishers, enrichment, GATE (gifted & talented education), and/or a class reward. Adored by all ages.CO
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Coding with Scratch Hour of Code Activities STEAM
Are you looking for intermediate coding challenges for your students? These coding challenges were designed to be used with Scratch, however you may find other ways to use them as well. Start with a familiar nursery rhyme, create code to bring it to life, and add personalized touches to make the final creation unique! These lessons are perfect to use for the Hour of Code, Computer Science week, or throughout your school year. What You'll GetTeacher instructions, including an overview of the comp
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Depth and Complexity Icons Posters with Sentence Stem Frames
These Depth and Complexity Icons posters come with 4 sentence stem frames to help get kids thinking, writing, talking, and engaging with Depth and Complexity in any classroom. Depth and Complexity Icons come from the work of Dr. Sandra Kaplan, and were developed to help gifted learners to think more deeply about various content topics and can be used in multiple subjects areas. Using depth and complexity icons in the classroom can benefit all learners and add rigor to your existing content. This
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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