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Preschool critical thinking environment lessons
Spring Grass Seed Growing Houses Craft Activity - Grow a Neighborhood
Are you looking for a cute spring seed growing activity?This Spring Grass Seed Growing Houses Activity is a cute way to grow some seeds in your classroom and make it look super cute on your counter. Grow a neighborhood!Each student will get a house to color and cut out. Laminate and add it to a small clear container with dirt and grass seed. Water and watch it grow! Soon, you will have a cute neighborhood with little front yards. Add an optional popsicle stick picket fence to the front!Laminate
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PreK - 4th
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Fruit and Vegetables Sorting Using Photos
Fruit and vegetables photos sorting or categorizing can be used as an individual center, or small group activity. Includes 18 large labeled photo fruit cards, 18 vegetable cards, and 2 sorting mats.Click on the PREVIEW link to see all pages and to make sure this is the educational level you are looking for.KidSparkz Teaching ResourcesMore activities with a FRUIT or VEGETABLES theme ...
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PreK - 2nd
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A Collection of Nature Activities for Everyday Play (Outdoor Education)
Are you looking for some quick and easy activities to help take the learning outside? This resource is a collection of over 60 activities to help support your outdoor education program. Each activity has a list of materials needed, steps to follow and a picture for inspiration. Most of these activities require minimal prep and materials. There are also many extension activities included to inspire you to take the learning even further. The table of contents page has hyperlinks to help you navig
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Ultimate Outdoor Education Bundle
Weather Activity Pack
Teaching a weather unit?! The Weather Activity Pack is a must. The 14 engaging activities teach young meteorologists about weather, temperature, clouds, tornadoes, precipitation, picking weather appropriate clothes, weather-themed math and more.----------------> BUNDLE ALL OF OUR SCIENCE PACKS AND SAVE BIG!!<----------------INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:--> Word Wall Cards--> Interactive Flap Book--> Chart the Weather Game--> Weather Reports--> Weather Bingo (class set)--> Cotton Ba
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Epic Science Bundle
Hibernation Migration Adaptation Winter Animals Kindergarten Science
Hibernation, Migration, and Adaptation of winter animals is the focus of this 10 day inquiry-based kindergarten science unit!
Also includes a shelter design challenge full of critical thinking and hands-on problem solving!
Next Generation Science Standards* aligned!
Literacy skills are embedded into the lessons: Non-fiction text, speaking/listening, writing response, and technology
A compelling question guides the unit and supporting questions help students to focus their knowledge and build
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PreK - 1st
Problem Solving: Visual Questions
This packet of 45 visual problem solving questions will help your Pre-K and Kindergarten kids build critical thinking and problem solving skills.Use these as slides on the projector or print out on paper.Most of these illustrated questions contain vivid real photos and a few have high quality clipart. These questions are not themed, but many could fit into your themes.Types of questions children will solve:* how many more?* how many are left?* how many in the next one?* what is missing?* what wo
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PreK - K
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Nature Walks, Outdoor Education & Learning, PreK Kindergarten Science Activities
Have you ever wanted to take your preschool, kindergarten or first grade class on a nature walk, but weren't really sure how to manage it or make the most of outdoor learning? This was me a few years ago! But then, I created lesson plans that outlined what we might do before, during and after each nature walk, to help my young scientists grow observation and discovery skills while learning important science concepts and vocabulary.Then it was easy, peasy!Each nature walk has one specific focus
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PreK - 1st
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Fall Leaf Nature Walk, Scavenger Hunt, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Take children outdoors to learn about autumn leaves with this fall leaf collecting walk. The before, during, and after the walk lesson plan is filled with fun ideas and activities for preschool, kindergarten, or homeschool children to learn about the leaves and trees found at their school or home. Each nature walk in this series helps your little "nature detectives" learn important science content through exploration and discovery while learning outdoors in all four seasons. Included in this r
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PreK - 1st
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Back to School Tattling Sort and Activity - Don't Squeal Unless It's a Big Deal!
This "I Do", "We Do", "You Do" lesson is based on the book Don't Squeal Unless It's A Big Deal. After the teacher read aloud (although you can do the activities independently as well) - the class will complete a pocket chart sort and discuss tattling rules. Then, students will complete an individual t-chart to demonstrate understanding. May also be used at a literacy center to review/reteach tattling rules.This lesson includes:* links to read aloud* suggested lesson plan* pocket chart sort* stu
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PreK - 3rd
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Earth Day Activities Science Kindergarten and 1st Grade
This sorting activity is perfect to include in your science center for Earth Day! It includes 6 picture sorting cards for each of the following categories of recyclable materials: Paper, plastic, metal, and glass. The activity also includes 3 response sheets. One sheet has students write some of the items they sorted. Another sheet has students cut, glue, and sort pictures ofrecyclable materials. The third sheet is a draw-and-write take home sheet. A page of teacher notes regarding recycling is
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PreK - 1st
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How to Differentiate a Lesson Reference Guide
Need a fast and easy way to create a differentiated lesson for your students? This handy one page "cheat sheet" or reference guide is all you need to create a lesson to meet the needs of your GATE students. This idea was developed by Sandra Kaplan who has worked in the field of Gifted Education for years. YOU MUST HAVE SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY AND HOW TO PLAN DIFFERENTIATED LESSONS IN ORDER TO USE THIS PRODUCT. It is a guide only. Here's how it works: You decide on the th
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Alphabet STEM A-Z for Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade Bundle
These "Little Hands...Big Ideas" STEM Challenges were designed especially for Pre-K, kindergarten, and Grade 1.Using everyday, easy to obtain materials, each challenge in this series will allow young learners to practice hands-on problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration...all while coinciding with the alphabet letter of the week!Each unit includes:NGSS standardsDetailed teacher directionsMaterials listHelpful hintsAny needed props/cutoutsDifferentiated drawing/writing student pagesS
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
PRIDE MONTH | Activities and Learning!
June is pride month! Throughout the year I love sharing books about acceptance, inclusion and equality. Reading stories to your class and showing them how everyone is different sparks so many great conversations. This product works great with my PRIDE MONTH choice board that shares some of my favourite stories that are inclusive to LGBTQ+ identities and so many more. Through these stories, we ensure that students have the chance to learn and create learning communities that are respectful, inclu
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PreK - 8th
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African Jungle Animals Directed Drawing - Let's Make a Book!
This packet is a great addition to your Jungle unit! Your students explore the rain forest, the savanna, river, and desert habitats. Beginning map skills are included as well as easy to follow directions for how to draw or cut from paper the animals that call these habitats home. A full color teacher read aloud uses realistic photos to describe each habitat and animal.Designed to be a supplement to your thematic Jungle unit, this booklet is written in an easy reader format. Students illustrate t
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PreK - 2nd
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Bug/Insect Theme Yoga & Movement Pose Cards with Lesson Plan
Teaching the insect theme for preschool and kindergarten is another theme in my all time faves! Bugs and Insects (we do explain the difference between the two in the yoga pose deck are very popular with the students too and there are so many fun bug activities to do with this theme. Each card is a separate image to ensure quality images. Basic printing instructions are below, but printing tips are also included in your .pdfThe pose deck consists of photos of actual children doing yoga poses on c
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Bug & Insect Theme Activities BUNDLE
Tree Nature Walk, Parts of a Tree, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Are you looking for fun science activities to teach preschool and kindergarten kids about trees? This nature walk takes children outdoors so they can learn about trees through observation and discovery and provides teachers with complete science lesson plans and activities to use before, during, and after the walk. With this walk, children visit 4 different trees and are invited to "stop and sketch" different parts of the tree including the roots, trunk, branches, and leaves. Take this natur
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PreK - 1st
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NGSS Pumpkin and Five senses Unit Kindergarten First Grade
Learn about pumpkins and explore using your five senses with this kindergarten or first grade science unit.
Aligned with NGSS standards for kindergarten and first grade.
Students will engage in inquiry-based learning, discussions, activities, and more while learning about plants.
Unit focus areas:
5 senses
Observing pumpkin changes
Parts of a pumpkin
How pumpkins survive
Life cycle of a pumpkin
Uses of a pumpkin
Students have an opportunity to guide the learning through questions and researc
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PreK - 1st
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PE Elementary Physical Education K-5 Yearly Plan 5
The wait is over… The moment is upon us… Months, days, hours of building, creating, and enhancing has been completed!Mr. Clark's Physical Education 2017 Yearly Plan Full Edition (K-5th Grade) has arrived!!!-40 Jam-packed weeks of Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,4th, and 5th grade fully detailed Elementary Physical Education Lesson Plans-486 Full Pages of Completely New Lessons, New Ideas, and New Resources. A completely new Yearly Plan from any that I have created before- 18 Individual Volumes rig
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Elementary Physical Education Yearly Plan 5 and 8 Bundled Curriculum
December Holiday Traditions Social Studies Kindergarten
Winter Holidays - Christmas, Las Posadas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa traditions are learned through an inquiry approach. Students look at images and videos and use higher level thinking skills to compare different holidays often celebrated in the United States in December!
This unit is aligned to NYS Kindergarten common core Social Studies standards.
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10 days of detailed lessons and activities
4 PowerPoint OR Smart Board slideshows with full color photos and clipart to engage students in d
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PreK - 1st
Nature Arts and Crafts Printable Pack
Whether you’re brand new to the concept of nature play or a seasoned nature crafter and supporter of forest schools, this Nature Art and Craft Printable pack will provide hours of fun, learning and creativity for you and your children.As mothers and educators, many of us know it’s important to limit our children’s screen time. Yet, on average, children spend up to 4 hours a day in front of the TV, iPad or our phones. It is now more important than ever that we allow our children to grow and learn
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PreK - 3rd
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Crossing the Street-Safety Signs in the Community Power Point
Short introduction to safety signs that a student may see in the community when crossing the street.
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*Stop sign- Picture and definition
*Stoplight- Picture and definition of each color, according to you as a walker.
*Crosswalk- Yellow crosswalk sign, WALK and walking man digital sign
*Crosswalk- Do not cross (hand) and 'Do not walk' digital sign
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PreK - 1st
Jumbo Poster Size Graphic Organizer Collaboration and Group Discussion Mats
Need some help getting your group to record their discussions or stay on topic? More important, do you need a way to do that conveniently without a lot of effort? Yes, graphic organizers can be found anywhere. These poster size printouts save you the time of formatting and enlarging them for whole or small group use. As a teacher, my time is valuable, which is why I made these. These printable collaboration mats print across 6, 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper each. Once taped together, they make the p
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Integrated Digital Technology Unit - Australian Curriculum Aligned
This unit of work is based around the story Rosie’s Walk. Students will work in small groups to explore and create a set of sequences / instructions (algorithms) to guide the Bee-Bot around Rosie’s Farmyard. Students will also design their own map, trail and algorithm to guide the Bee-Bot to a set destination.
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PreK - 2nd
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Reading Comprehension Print and Go Bundle
This print and go bundle is the perfect addition to any guided reading tool kit. Tackle those learning goals and reading targets with this easy to use resource. Perfect for small groups, student accountability, and reflections! Check out the preview for more details. Weekly Reading Logs: Do you want to take your students reading logs to the next level??? Check out these skill-based, weekly reading logs! These reading logs help your students use critical thinking skills to develop and analyze the
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PreK - 3rd
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