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Critical thinking phonics laboratories for Montessori
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STEM Activities & Challenges for the Whole Year! (Middle School / Jr. High)
This bundle includes 36 hands-on Junior High STEM Activities for kids in 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. That's one engaging STEM Challenge for each week of the school year!***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here. There are 22 activities included that span all of these grade levels.The STEM activities in this bundle will challenge students to complete the given task by working in groups, although they can also be completed indi
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6th - 8th
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DNA Crime Lab! Can you solve the case?
Each group is given a long paper strip of DNA, a 3-page story of the missing necklace and directions on how to fingerprint and sequence their DNA. Scissors act as the restriction enzyme, cutting the DNA between every GGCC into varied length segments. As the segments are pasted into the corresponding rows on the sequencing board (imitating gel electrophoresis), the DNA fingerprint of each suspect will emerge. So, who stole the necklace? Be a crime stopper!With a focus on literacy and collabora
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7th - 10th
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CSI - Crime Scene Forensics Escape Room
Students use forensic evidence, teamwork, and critical thinking to solve this CSI Crime scene escape room. In the activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of forensic evidence (fingerprints, shoe prints, unknown powder, and pen samples) and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and prove their innocence by figuring out who really committed the crime. Great for a science class, forensics class, or just for fun!!**CLICK HERE for a t
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5th - 7th
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Pangea Puzzle & Using Fossil Evidence to Observe Earth Changes MS-ESS2-2
Pangea and continental drift are so fun to learn about! Earth's surface has changed over time. Students will use fossil evidence to examine changes to Earth's surface. Students will learn about the theory of Pangea and Continental Drift. Students will enjoy this hands-on, research-based project to get students thinking about fossil records and how they help to show geologic changes over time. This unit includes:slide showQR code researchprintable puzzle activityresponse pageslesson plansinteract
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
Alphabet Videos and Movement Cards: Physical Phonics
Physical Phonics will help your students learn their alphabet and letter sounds by incorporating actions and movement. The alphabet sounds movement cards that are included use a multi-sensory approach to help students learn sounds through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic movement. By teaching children through many techniques, their brain is able to process the information in multiple ways. Physical Phonics helps meet the needs of all of your students, no matter which way they learn best. I have
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PreK - K
Also included in: Physical Phonics BUNDLE
STEM Activity Challenges for the Whole Year! (Elementary)
When students enjoy what they are doing, our jobs are so much easier! This collection of my favorite elementary STEM Challenges does just that. Students are engaged and have no problem getting started! Low prep-time, inexpensive materials, and easy-to-edit worksheets make setup simple. A solid grading rubric takes the guess-work out of evaluating group projects. Combine these with a video that explains everything you need to successfully run these STEM Activities and it’s easy to feel confident
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K - 2nd
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STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Middle School)
STEM Project for Middle School—6th, 7th, and 8th grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.This STEM Activity Challenge includes teacher i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Middle School)
CSI Forensics 2 Escape Room
In this hands on escape room activity, students solve a forensic mystery using science, teamwork, and critical thinking. In the crime scene activities, students analyze 4 different pieces of evidence and keep track of evidence and suspects. They use their power of observations to “crack the case” and determine which suspect is guilty.This activity can be done all at once in the format of an escape room to try to “beat the clock” – about 45 minutes to complete or it can be broken up into differ
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4th - 8th
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Physical and Chemical Changes Lab: Potions Classroom Transformation
Your physical and chemical changes lab just got elevated to potions class! In this Professor Snape inspired lesson students will conduct lab experiments in which they will discern the outcome as a mixture, solution, physical change or chemical change. Definitions for physical and chemical changes are included in the resource for students to reference. This lab includes 3 student stations and 1 teacher-led station. The teacher-led station is a demonstration that will blow them away as a mixture s
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math and Science Lab Classroom Transformations
Text Variety Alphabet Sort Letter Recognition
This resource addresses a foundational literacy, phonics, and pre reading skill by exposing children to the letters of the alphabet in a variety of fonts and text styles. Students will be able to sort uppercase and lowercase letters as they discern the letter identification no matter the style of text or font it is. Lesson plans are included that provide 5 different activities that you can use this resource for. There are 9 variations of each letter upper and lowercase providing over 400 differe
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PreK - 1st
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STATES OF MATTER UNIT: MAKING THE 3 STATES REALLY MATTER!
THIS UNIT HAS EVERYTHING, BUT THE KITCHEN SINK ITSELF!
It's Packed FULL of Simple Experiment Station Cards and Student Recording Sheets. There are loads of things to add to your interactive notebooks, a file folder game, study cards, and some posters for your bulletin board.
Page 4 - 3 States Of Matter examples …. Glue in student notebook
Page 5 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your Classroom … partner or group activity
Page 6 - Can You Find 10 Solids and Liquids In Your House … Home
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2nd - 4th
Harry Potter Potions Class - Making Scientific Observations
Compliment your book study by doing this hands-on activity. Use "muggle materials" to make "magical" reactions. Make connections to the story, observe reactions, and think creatively!
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- "Muggle" ingredients will need to be purchased in order to effectively complete this activity.
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3rd - 5th
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Murder Mystery for Middle School: Who Killed Dr. Cosmo? M. Mystery #1
The beloved science teacher at JKF Middle School has been found dead in her classroom and YOUR Junior Crime Detectives are on the case.Using their skills critical thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and team work, the Junior Crime Detectives work in partnerships or teams to solve the murder mystery.Click here to save 20% on this activity with our 7 Activity Forensic BundleEverything you need for your Junior Detectives is included in this kit including 6 DIFFERENT case files with 6 DIFFERENT gu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Forensics: 8 Activity Bundle (Save 20%)
Beginning Sound Sort
This extensive resource includes all letters of the English alphabet along with 5 objects per letter that match that letter's beginning sound. Short vowel sounds were used for a, e, i, o, u and /x/ is represented as a final sound in words such as box, fox, etc. There are 130 picture object cards in total, and have been updated to have transparent backgrounds to save on ink! This resource is Montessori aligned, using all real photographs instead of clipart. This resource is great for early litera
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PreK - 1st
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Montessori Pink Phonetic Language Series Bundle - Phonics
Montessori Pink Language Series Bundle - This bundle includes 14 Montessori Pink Language Series materials. These materials are all based on 3-letter phonetic words.Includes:Words & Picture CardsSheets & LabelsWord & Picture MatchWord ListsInitial Sound Choice CardsInitial Sound CardsVowel Sound Choice CardsVowel Sound CardsEnding Sound Choice CardsEnding Sound CardsSpelling CardsSentence Cards Set 1Sentence Cards Set 2Sentence Cards Set 3This bundle is also available with photograph
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PreK - 1st
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Engineering Design Process Worksheets for 10 Simple STEM Challenge Activities
Use engineering design challenges to get kids thinking! This STEM set offers graphic organizers that guide kids through the steps of the process. Worksheets support 10 specific projects. A blank template, review material, and a test are also included.Open the preview to take a closer look.Each engineering design activity uses simple materials and requires minimal set up.Tasks are open-ended and student-driven.Few limits are established on the student sheets. Instead, you may impose limits (amoun
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Busy book/Busy binder MEGA GROWING BUNDLE
The busy book bundle is a great way to engage toddlers and prek kids alongwith learning the entire curriculum of the year. There are more than 10 activities in each book. This bundle includes products and more will be added soon:1. Busy binder for toddlers/PreK2. All about me binder3. Colors busy book4. Alphabet busy book5. Farm animals busy book6. Animals busy book7. CVC busy book8. Body parts busy book9. Number playdough mat10. Community helpers busy More and more binders will be added to thi
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PreK - 1st
STEM Activity Challenge Spaghetti Tower (Upper Elementary)
STEM Project for Third, Fourth and Fifth grades.In this activity, students will work in groups to build the tallest structure possible from mini-marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti noodles. Not only will the students learn the importance of working together as a team, but they will discover what shapes they need to make their tower strong.***If you are interested in a differentiated version of this resource for grades K-8, please click here.For a list of materials, please click here! This link w
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: STEM Activity Challenges 16 Pack #2 (Upper Elementary)
NO PREP Alphabet Q Tip Painting Fine Motor Mats For Letter Recognition
These NO PREP hands-on Alphabet Q-Tip painting mats are a great activity for practicing letter recognition and fine motor skills!!This fun alphabet center is perfect for the pre-K classroom, kindergarten classroom, and homeschool moms!!**Leave a review for TPT credit**
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Alphabet Fine Motor Bundle For Letter Recognition and Formation
CVC Phonics, Alphabet Charts, Sound Charts, Vowel Charts & Personal Word Walls
Have you seen an alphabet chart featuring primarily decodable CVC words? Great for modelling simple blending while also learning letters and sounds!Little eyes can only see so far and not every child is in need of the same alphabet, sound or word chart at the same time. These differentiated personal alphabet, sound and word charts make it easier to get just the right resources to students as they develop early literacy skills. Perfect for use in writing folders, in writing centers, for home sup
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PreK - 1st
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ABC Train Uppercase to Uppercase Letter Matching File Folder Activity
ABC Train Uppercase to Uppercase Letter Matching File Folder ActivityChugga, chugga, choo choo! All aboard the ABC Train!I created this interactive file folder activity for my toddler who loves anything and everything train! He loves putting the color back on the train and matching the letters. I used two commonly seen different fonts. This resource is great for letter recognition, fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, and is a skill little ones need to master before learning letter sounds.
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PreK - K
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Evidence and Investigation Forensics Unit
It's time to think like CSI! Turn your students into a bunch of top-notch crime scene investigators with this ENTIRE UNIT on forensics! Featuring eight different investigative topics and chalk full of labs and activities, this packet is all you need to start teaching. Keep on reading below to see what’s included! (Note: This is a comprehensive unit for Evidence and Investigation, and lines up with the Alberta Program of Studies.) ===============================WHAT YOU GET======================
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Evidence and Investigation Forensics Bundle
Popsicle Stick Picture Puzzles
This resource contains 20 picture puzzle cards that students can use to refine their visual discrimination, practice ordering and sequencing, reinforce positional words such as next to, on top, below, behind, etc., and build fun picture puzzles using rainbow colored popsicle sticks. Printable sticks also included if you do not have colored popsicle sticks. There are a variety of difficulty levels, making this a resource that grows with students and can be used in a multi age learning space. Perf
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PreK - K
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Winter Toddler Sensory Bin Activities | Homeschool Preschool | Fine Motor Skills
Introduce your toddler and preschool children to sensory bins and vocabulary practice with this set of Winter-themed puzzles and matching mats!CLICK HERE to save $$$ on the full bundle of Toddler Sensory Bins!ACTIVITIES INCLUDED3 sets of matching sensory binsRecording sheets for matching3 sets of puzzles! These sensory bin activities are perfect for practicing fine motors skills, visual discrimination and discussing seasonal vocabulary!CLICK HERE to grab over 400 centers + 450 worksheets + 72 se
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PreK - 1st
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Learn more about phonics resources
You’ve probably heard that phonics is essential for students who are learning to read (and it is!), but you might be asking yourself: “What is it, exactly?” Phonics is a method for teaching children how to read and write in an alphabetic language. The goal is to help kids connect phonemes (the sounds in words) and graphemes (the symbols used to represent them). Ultimately, once students understand which sounds in spoken language correspond to which symbols (e.g., letters in the alphabet), they’ll be well on their way to learning how to read books and other written materials.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital resources to help your student learn phonics, but you’re not sure where to start, TPT has got you covered. We have a comprehensive collection of phonics resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can teach phonics to your students in no time at all.
Phonics resources to try
You can teach phonics and engage your students at the same time, with a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Here are a few examples of the different types of resources that you can find on TPT to help teach students about the relationships between letters and sounds.
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Hide letter cards around the room, say a sound aloud, and then have students search for the card that represents the sound.
Phonics Hopscotch
Take learning out onto the playground or at home with this easy-to-organize activity to help students build sound and letter recognition. Draw a hopscotch grid with letters in each square. Students jump on the letters while saying the corresponding sounds.
Silly Sentences
Have students create silly sentences using words that start with the same sound. An example could be: “Sally sells seashells by the shore.”
Anchor Charts
Post anchor charts around the room to help kids remember important rules or sounds being taught. (It could cover phonics concepts like the silent “e,” the long “o,” or a particular diphthong.)
Guess the Missing Letter or Sound
Use task cards or write a set of words on the board that share either a letter or sound. For example, at, ug, __ig. Ask students to find the missing letter or sound. Fill it in to show them the words bat, bug, and big.
These (and other!) activities can make learning phonics enjoyable and memorable for every student. Remember to adjust the activities based on the age and skill level of your students.
Frequently asked questions about teaching phonics
What types of phonics resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of phonics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. Resources like these make great activities for students to practice their phonics skills.
How do I find phonics resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing phonics lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for phonics resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of phonics lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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