1st grade critical thinking math resources for GATE

Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Math Logic Puzzles BUNDLE: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

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Algebraic thinking is a skill that begins EARLY. Use these addition and subtraction within 20 math puzzlers to challenge your students. Get them talking about numbers, reason abstractly and quantitatively, and build mental math skills.So often it seems that finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to s

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

Goldilocks STEM Activity - Goldilocks and the Three Bears STEM Challenges

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

What do you get when you combine fairy tales and STEM? A fun, hands-on STEM Tale! This fairy tale with a twist guides students through the engineering design process to create a new bed for Goldilocks. The storybook can be read aloud together. Students will complete it as they work through the STEM activity.The STEM ActivityYour students will help Baby Bear build Goldilocks a new bed of her own! In this story, there is a bit of a twist that will tap into SEL topics like empathy.What You'll Get:T

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

CCSS:

, RL.K.1

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-PS2-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

Also included in: Fairy Tale STEM MEGA Bundle 100+ Tasks for Fairy Tales, Fables, & Nursery Rhymes

Math Logic Puzzles Set 1: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

Created by

Finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show growth on District Assessment programs (STAR, MAP, etc.). As teachers, our initial reaction is to say – “Hey, these friends know the first grade content. I’m time to move on.” - only to repeatedly hear from math coaches and administrators – “Don’t teach

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles BUNDLE: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

Fairy Tale STEM and STEAM Activities and Challenges Makerspace Task Cards

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Hands-on fairy tale STEM challenges that are open-ended and allow for student creativity! Students can complete all 20 STEM activities OR use the choice board and pick their challenge(s). These low prep activities are easy to set up with materials you already have, like paper, recyclables, or building bricks and blocks. Your students will be begging to do more!✅ What You'll Get ✅20 Fairy Tale STEM challenges: These can be displayed from the PDF file or from Google Slides, or printed at 4 per pag

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Brooke Brown - Teach Outside the Box

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Fairy Tale STEM MEGA Bundle 100+ Tasks for Fairy Tales, Fables, & Nursery Rhymes

Easter/Spring STEM Challenges and Activities (April) - Peep Nest,Egg Drop BUNDLE

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These Easter/Spring themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in April! Three STEM challenges and one Bonus Brainbuilder are provided and can be completed as stations or in isolation.Includes the following LOW PREP STEM Challenges:Egg DropPeep NestPollen CollectorBonus Brainbuilder: Egg GardenIncludes the following components for EACH CHALLENGE:Detailed Lesson Plan with Standards, Supply Checklists, and Suggested Read AloudsDigital Google Slides Notebook for Pa

Subjects:

Engineering, Math, Science

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, K-ESS3-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

...

FAIRY TALE STEM Activity Challenges BUNDLE Family STEM Night and Homeschool STEM

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

These fairy tale STEM activities bring a classic story alive in a hands-on way, exploring force and motion, sound, measurement, kinetic and potential energy, and more using the engineering design process to creatively problem solve. ⭐ Students will join characters like Goldilocks, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk on 12 engineering adventures, with 48 STEM activities included. They will be challenged to use their problem-solving skills to help the characters solve an engineering dilemma! ⭐Stu

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Projects, Activities, GATE

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.9

, RL.2.1

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Math Logic Puzzles: 1st grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Created by

Christy Howe

Math Logic Puzzles for 1st grade includes 18 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills.These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.----------

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

CCSS:

...

Leap Day Math Stations - Leap Year 2024 Math Activities & Games

Created by

Brooke Brown - Teach Outside the Box

The following Leap Day math stations and activities are perfect for Leap Day on February 29! Differentiated skill options are provided for BOTH LOWER GRADES AND UPPER GRADES!Each math activity or game is designed to be used with plastic frog flip toys, which can be ordered on Amazon and found at some party stores.SUGGESTED FROGSOTHER FROG OPTION***No frog toys? No problem!You can also use the included paper frogs with instructions.Students should work with partners or small groups of up to 6 st

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Math, Measurement

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Lucky Learning with Molly Lynch

Early Finisher Activities 1st Grade Math & Language Arts | Fast Finishers 1st

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The words every teacher dreads…”I’m done! Now what?” Are you looking for learning tasks & activities for your 1st grade early finishers?! This Language Arts and Math Early Finisher resource has 90 activities aligned to the Common Core Standards.This printable pack will allow your students to continue to work on important skills like place value, fact families, graphing, short/long vowels, word families and so much MORE! Tasks that they can do independently and track their own progress! Stu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Math

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

...

Pi Day Activities ⭕ Circle Math and Art Fun for Elementary ⭕

Created by

Geometry, Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal

*BEST SELLER!* Pi Day Activities for elementary? Yes! Even elementary students can understand pi on a basic level and have fun exploring circles! Pi day is March 14th (3/14)! It is such a fun holiday to celebrate math and of course, CIRCLES. Get your MATH on (and art, too) with a variety of worksheets and activities that include circles and pi. Looking for Pi Day activities for upper grades? Head over to Pi Day Pack!✅ What You'll Get ✅What is Pi? Explains pi in a kid-friendly way!Hands-On Pi Exp

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 4th

Types:

Engineering, Math, Science

CCSS:

...

Also included in: PI DAY Activities BUNDLE ⭕ Math Fun & More for Pi Day March 14th! ⭕

Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme STEM Activities

Created by

Teach Glitter Grow

Students will be delighted and challenged to complete these 8 different Fairy Tale and Nursery Rhyme themed STEM activities! These are perfect for students to work on whole group, in a small group, or even as a fun and engaging move on activity! This pack includes STEAM activities from:♦ The Three Pigs - House Building Challenge♦ The Three Pigs - Huff and Puff Challenge ♦ The Three Billy Goats Gruff - Bridge Building Challenge ♦ Little Miss Muffet - Spider Web Building Challenge♦ Jack Be Nimbl

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, GATE, Centers

Critical Thinking Activities Logic Puzzles, Algebraic Thinking, Math Enrichment

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

Engage your students with these critical thinking activities and math logic puzzles. Included in this bundle are 3 critical thinking products for grades K-2. These ready to use logic puzzles are the perfect addition to your classroom to promote mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and creativity!These student friendly critical thinking activities will build a foundation for algebraic reasoning. With 96 puzzles in total, your students will be buzzing with excitement every time they complete o

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

GATE, Task Cards, Centers

Bot Basics BUNDLE: Robotics / Robot Activities and Stations for Beginners

Created by

Brooke Brown - Teach Outside the Box

Save 20% by purchasing the Bot Basics BUNDLE!The Bot Basics Bundle includes ALL FOUR of my Robot Station and Activity packs for beginners:1) Bot Basics2) Bot Basics: Language Arts Edition3) Bot Basics: Math Edition4) Bot BowlingCompatible with the following robots:-Sphero Spark-Sphero Bolt-Sphero Ollie-Sphero Mini-Ozobot Bit (OzoBlockly) -Ozobot Evo (OzoBlockly or Evo app)-Dash-BeeBot-Code and Go Mouse-Botley-Sphero indi Includes the following :10 Bot Basics Challenges10 Seasonal Maze Challenges

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Math, Robotics

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Rapunzel Fairy Tale STEM Activity ⚙️ Engineering ⚙️ Rapunzel Escapes the Tower

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Once upon a time...Rapunzel decided she could rescue herself! Your students will work collaboratively while following the engineering design process in this fairy tale STEM activity. They will help Rapunzel build an escape path so she can get out of her tower and see the world. She can do it herself (with your students' help)!✅ What You'll Get ✅Instructions and sample images8-page story book that guides students through the engineering design process (Ask - Imagine - Plan - Create - Improve). Th

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Gifted and Talented

CCSS:

RL.K.1

, RL.K.2

, RL.K.3

, RL.K.9

, RL.1.1

...

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Also included in: Fairy Tale STEM MEGA Bundle 100+ Tasks for Fairy Tales, Fables, & Nursery Rhymes

Passion Projects that are Primary Friendly

Created by

Teach With Ashley

Looking for a Passion Project or Genius Hour resource that is primary friendly? You've found it! This resource includes planning pages and note taking pages geared towards younger learners who are just beginning to read. Visuals provide students with the scaffolds and confidence to work independently. This resource is not a step by step guide to how to implement passion projects or genius hour. If you're interested in how I implement passion projects in my classroom, click here . There are man

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Projects, GATE, Printables

Fairy Tale STEM Activities ⭐ Goldilocks, Rapunzel, Robin Hood Activity Bundle

Created by

Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

These fairy tale STEM activities and challenges are the perfect way to introduce STEM to your elementary students. Students will follow a story with a STEM twist, then use the engineering design process to solve a problem.Teacher Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I used this with our Fairy Tale ELA unit. My students absolutely loved the activities! They would get excited every time they knew we would be working on one! Great resource!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I used this with my 1st/2nd grade G/T pull-out groups. We spent weeks on

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-3

, 3-5-ETS1-1

...

Sequencing Math Logic Puzzles, Early Finisher Activities, Enrichment 2nd Grade

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

Improve your students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills with these 36 sequencing logic puzzles. Students must use logic and reasoning to create a set of birds on a wire that satisfies all the clues in the puzzle. The activities require them to analyze statements about relationships, evaluate a solution to see if it meets given criteria, explain their reasoning, create more than one solution to a problem, and generate their own problems and solutions. Check out the preview for a c

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

GATE, Task Cards

Also included in: Critical Thinking Activities Logic Puzzles, Algebraic Thinking, Math Enrichment

Math Logic Puzzles Set 2: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

Created by

Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

Finding just-right resources for all of our learners is a full time job, especially for my highest group of mathematicians. These are the friends that are working a grade-level (or two) above 1st grade and the ones who sometimes struggle to show growth on District Assessment programs (STAR, MAP, etc.). As teachers, our initial reaction is to say – “Hey, these friends know the first grade content. I’m time to move on.” - only to repeatedly hear from math coaches and administrators – “Don’t teach

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Activities, GATE, Interactive Notebooks

Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles BUNDLE: 1st & 2nd Grade Algebraic Thinking & Math Enrichment

PI DAY Activities BUNDLE ⭕ Math Fun & More for Pi Day March 14th! ⭕

Created by

Geometry, Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal

Everything you need to celebrate Pi Day! Have some hands-on math and art fun while exploring pi for National Pi Day (March 14th). If you are preparing a celebration for your school or many grade levels, save with this bundle. Please see the individual listings of the resources to see all that is included in this ultimate Pi Day bundle:Pi Day Fun (K-5)andPi Day Pack (Grades 5+)There is an overlap of some of the activities, which is why this resource is heavily discounted.✅ What You'll Get: K-4 Ac

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Spring Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Gr 1 & 2 Math Enrichment Activities

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Spring

Get your 1st and 2nd grade math students excited to develop their skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, recognizing similarities and differences, AND comparing and contrasting with these spring logic puzzles. Three different types of critical thinking puzzles including Sudoku, matrix, and magic square, make it easy for you to differentiate and focus on the critical thinking skills you want your students to target. Use the included Google Slides vers

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Also included in: 2nd Grade Logic Print & Digital Puzzles Critical Thinking Activities Bundle

Reading Enrichment Activities for K, 1st, and 2nd Grade Early Finishers & Gifted

Created by

Pencils and Chalk

This set of 70 engaging, open-ended reading and language arts enrichment activities for K, 1st, and 2nd grade gifted and talented or fast finishers will boost creative writing, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, critical thinking skills and more! All of these activities are low (or no!) prep, saving you tons of time and money. No more looking for generic puzzles or word searches.... or printing extra worksheets you already used.These make great independent projects for gifted and talented students.

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

GATE, Printables

Also included in: Reading and Math Enrichment Activities for Early Finishers & Gifted Students K-5

Winter Logic Puzzles - Critical Thinking Early Finishers Enrichment Activities

Created by

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Winter

These 36 WINTER LOGIC PUZZLES are perfect to challenge your little thinkers and early finishers in grades K-2 to develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, recognizing similarities and differences, AND comparing and contrasting. HERE ARE THE WINTER LOGIC PUZZLES INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT:36 puzzles in all (the print version includes puzzles in both color and black and white) 6 Winter Sudoku picture puzzles 24 matrix logic puzzles (1 two-by-two

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types: