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Middle school critical thinking close reading resources for Montessori
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Marine Food Webs and Food Chains Card Sort Activity - Temperate Ocean Ecosystem
Engage students with this huge card sort activity to construct marine food chains and food webs. Use the suggestions to a lead discussion about how human activity affects temperate ocean food webs through climate change and the accidental introduction of invasive species. Use the provided labels to practice key vocabulary by assigning terms such as producer, detritivore, autotroph, etc to ocean organisms. ✨ Here’s What You’ll Get✨- 32 organism cards- Energy arrows- Labels (including but not limi
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
Also included in: Everything in My Store MEGA BUNDLE
Morrie's Stories Lesson Book
When I began to teach essential literary concepts to my preschoolers, I found the need for some illustrations to help guide their understanding. I developed the Morrie's Stories Lesson Book to meet this need. This lesson book includes Montessori inspired cards to illustrate literary concepts, fully scripted lesson plans, and extension activities. This book contains four units and covers the basic elements of understanding literary fiction. The activities in each unit are designed to spread over
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Also included in: Literary Littles Reading Guides and Morrie's Story Lesson Book Bundle
The Feelings Wheel Guide for Teens | Understanding and Labeling Feelings
Feelings and Emotion Wheel. Many children & teens struggle with labeling their emotions. These worksheets help them identify how they are feeling and come up with additional descriptive words.Use this as a tool to communicate with the child/teen and further understand how they are processing their environment.Included (5 pages) ....1. Feelings wheel2. What is the feelings wheel?3. Benefits of using the feelings wheel4. How to read the rings of the wheel5. Application of the feelings wheelThi
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Montessori Geological Time Work Part 1/Hadean, Archean + Proterozoic Eons
Montessori Geological Time Scale Work Part 1 - Precambrian-Hadean, Archean and Proterozoic Eons-Geological features, climate and life forms-Montessori 3 Part CardsLearn about the fascinating history of the very young Earth with this unit!The following materials are included:- 3 Eon Cards: Hadean, Archean and Proterozoic Eons (vocabulary cards and picture only cards with separate labels)- 3 Eon Info Cards (presenting specific information about each Eon)- 7 geological features, climate and life fo
Grades:
K - 6th
Creative Writing & Abstract Reading help: What is Figurative Language?
Creative Writing & Abstract Reading help: What is Figurative Language? • VETERAN Montessori-inspired Writing & Reading help (1 printable page): What is Figurative Language? This writing activity guides young readers to:Explore passages and or poems for their figurative language"Find Clues Within Text" - use figurative language within a text and your own personal experiences to analyze meaning.Figurative Language is a type of communication that does not use a word’s strict or realistic m
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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Seminar Key - How to Chart a Socratic Seminar as a Teacher
As a teacher, you will be participating very little (if at all) in Socratic Seminar. Instead, you will be filling out this key to chart the discussion. This resource gives you a reproducible key, an example of an A+ seminar in key form, and includes instructions for how to use the codes listed on the key when charting.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
Geometry Construction Card Set
Set includes 18 self directed cards for students to create geometry constructions. Cards start very basic (such as duplicating a line segment or angle) and progress to more challenging constructions (making a parallelogram or inscribing a triangle in a circle). The cards include loads of vocabulary and are color coded by each step so that students can complete on their own or in a group. My Montessori kids love them!
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Morning Meeting Questions for a Student-Led Meeting + Prompts!
Morning Meeting Questions & Prompts
In this document you will find 20 questions and prompts for a student-led morning classroom meeting.
Each question has a prompt on the back that can help the students start their answer or encourage them to build a complete sentence.
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Grades:
K - 6th
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Independent Reading Response to Fiction (Read to Self) Program
Looking for something to enhance and make worthwhile your 'read to self' time in the classroom? Are you exhausted by students who do not commit to books? We have the answer for your independent reading instruction that will also instill the love of reading in your classroom!!!! With this 33 page document you will receive a monthly program where your students will deepen their understanding of what they are reading through close and critical responses to the text. You (the teacher) will gain an a
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Clay Slab Bird Patterns For Beginning Ceramic Artists
This download includes 3 ceramic slab built 3/D clay bird patterns to help the beginning ceramic artist create their own 3D clay birds. Bird sizes vary from 3 1/2 inches to 8". Includes easy patterns, and written instructions. Endless possibilities can be achieved with these basic bird forms, by adding a few bits of clay, the Artist can create an array of abstract or realistic birds. Also includes a crown pattern to add a bit of whimsy and fun to your bird. I originally designed these birds to b
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Prisoner's Dilemma and Power
The Prisoner's Dilemma is a classic scenario in game theory that explores how rational individuals may not always make the best decisions when they are in a situation where they must choose between cooperation and betrayal. The dilemma involves two individuals who are arrested and charged with a crime. The police offer each individual a deal: if they cooperate and confess, they will receive a reduced sentence. However, if one confesses and the other remains silent, the one who confesses will go
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Bundle: 40 End-of-the-day & Morning Questions for Student-led Meetings.
Bundle Questions for Morning and End-of-the-day Meetings!
In this file you will find two documents:
-End-of-the-day Questions for Wrap Up:20 questions and prompts for an end-of-the-day wrap up. Each question has a prompt that can help the students start their answer or encourage them to build a complete sentence.
-Morning Meeting Questions: 20 questions and prompts for a student-led morning classroom meeting. Each question has a prompt on the back that can help the students start their answer
Grades:
1st - 6th
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Valentine paper circuit card STEM activity
valentine paper circuit cardThe product includes details on how to connect dc electric paper circuit using : Adhesive Copper tape, button cell, LED etc and making a beautiful lighting card on Valentine's day or birthday
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Socratic Seminar Question Stems
This collection of Question Stems gives students sample text to draw from to help them formulate good Seminar questions and statements. This can be used as a scaffolding resource before students get comfortable coming up with their own, or as a handy reference for students who need it by their side.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
FREE **Next Dollar Up Strategy Work Task **Task Boxes** FREE
Students will look at each item and it's price and then match to the next dollar amount correctly with this digital file! Simple print and laminate for durability (optional) and then hole punch in the circle to hand on my wooden pine jig for sorting.
This is a free download, with full use cards as a preview to our full file Next Dollar Up Work Task.
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This file can be modified to
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Socratic Seminar - Introduction (What Is Socratic Seminar?)
Transform students' critical text analysis and discussion skills by running Socratic Seminar (also known as Paideia and Harkness in some circles) with them. Not all discussion should go through the teacher - students need to be able to respond to each other. Both the physical layout of the classroom as well as the expectations for the Socratic Seminar will facilitate this. This document will orient you and your students to know what to expect when beginning your Socratic Seminar journey.Included
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
What Is Genius Hour?
This Genius Hour Project unit will bring you from the question "What is Genius Hour?" to Genius Hour questions to research and wrap it up with Genius Hour presentations. Having a Genius Hour allows time for meaningful student-driven learning and application. Remote learning is a prime opportunity to let students learn more about their interests in an academic-driven way while at home for extra hours. There are easy grading rubrics for your pitch & wrap-up presentations.Ideal for 4th grade, 5
Grades:
4th - 7th
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**FREE **5 Food Groups Work Task **Autism Work Jig**Task Boxes** FREE
Students will sort food items into the different food groups with this digital file! Simple print and laminate for durability (optional) and then hole punch in the circle to hand on my wooden pine jig for sorting. This is a free download full use file as a preview/teaser to our full file here.
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This file can be modified to work with file folders and baskets as well, but my student
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Time Management A Wellbeing and Character Project on Managing Time Wisely
Middle school students learn to organize, plan and prioritize daily activities. Help your students use time wisely. As this generation shifts into a more sophisticated and advanced lifestyle, having the ability to plan, measure, organize and prioritize daily activities is critical. Yet mastering this skill is challenging. This project aims to improve middle schooler’s time management skills through a series of both independent and collaborative activities that focus on critical thinking, decisi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: STEAM Project on the History of Time
Leap Year Classroom Activities, Frog Game for Kids Teens
Leap into Fun with The Frog Name Game! Calling all educators, homeschoolers, and party planners! Dive into a ribbiting adventure with our delightful Frog Name Game, perfect for celebrating Leap Year, springtime festivities, or adding a splash of frog-themed fun to any occasion. Spring Classroom Activity:Engage students in a playful and educational springtime activity that celebrates the wonders of nature.Foster creativity and imagination while exploring the fascinating world of frogs and leap y
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PreK - 7th, Higher Education, Staff
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Montessori Practical Life: Peace Activities List + Lesson Plan
Teaching children about peace is such a consequential lesson that they might carry the rest of their lives, so make it a good one! In this set, you get some inspirational quotes by Dr. Maria Montessori, a list of 40 activity ideas to promote peace, a calendar to plan your activities. This includes the lesson plan with step-by-step instructions.
Grades:
PreK - 8th, Staff
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Also included in: Montessori Practical Life: Peace Activities BUNDLE
Command Cards - Lessons Challenge Activity - Montessori
Description:This material consists of a series of cards showing beautiful places around the world. Each card contains a small map of the continent and there is a name of the country on the back.There are 20 command cards in the material that can be used as a worksheet or printed and laminated as individual cards.Enjoy!Jennifer
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Parts of Speech Scavenger Hunt Game | Elementary Language Activity
✨ Make your parts of speech lessons more fun with a scavenger hunt! ✨Hey elementary teachers and homeschool homies! Are you ready to spice up those language lessons for your 7 to 12 year-olds? Our Parts of Speech Scavenger Hunt Printable Game is your ticket to a wordy adventure – easy, fun, and tried by a real teacher! Picture this: your students are equipped with our parts of speech scavenger hunt activity pages that include a list of big, bold letters of the alphabet. The goal? Find nouns, pro
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Socratic Seminar Guideline Poster 18x24
This printable color, 18x24 poster serves as a reference to post on the wall to remind students of Socratic Seminar guidelines.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate Socratic Seminar Bundle
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