Middle school problem solving art history resources for homeschool

STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

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Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Also included in: STEM Bins® MEGA BUNDLE: Elementary STEM Activities: Morning Work,Early Finishers

15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

Created by

Angela Watson

WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining

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Grades:

K - 6th

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Activities, Printables, Games

Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 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 to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. 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.Math Concepts a

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4th - 6th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities

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THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES SET 1 AND SET 2 OF HASHTAG BLOCKS SPEED BUILDS FOR A TOTAL OF 48 CHALLENGE CARDS!***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Bl

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PreK - 6th

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Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 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.--------

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Art History, Balanced Literacy, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 4th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Art Lessons & Art History | Art Lesson Plans for Elementary | Famous Artists

Created by

Whimsy Workshop Teaching

Your elementary students are going to be so excited to study history, culture, geography and literacy when they have the opportunity to view it through the lens of Art and Art History. These amazing Art History lessons provide a unique and interesting way to engage learners and integrate learning on multiple levels. Each Art History unit includes a student-friendly teacher script to read aloud to students. Questions are also included to support you in helping students to engage in discussions. T

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

End of the Year Activities Math Project - Plan a Summer Vacation

Created by

Love Teaching Kids

End of the year activities should be fun. This math project will have your students excited about doing math. The students will plan a summer vacation using a budget sheet. They will have $2,500 to spend while on vacation with a friend. This is a great way to practice financial literacy with your kids. There is a Powerpoint attached with the flight information that is editable so you can change the flight prices and information to reflect where you live. Also includes a digital copy on Google™

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End of Year, Math, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Centers

Also included in: Math Project - Plan a Vacation Bundle

Hispanic Heritage Month Activities: Pablo Picasso Art Project, Roll a Dice Game

Created by

Glitter Meets Glue - Art Projects and Crafts

Ready to liven up your elementary art curriculum with a fun Hispanic Heritage Month activity? This Pablo Picasso art project will boost confidence and creativity. Kids will be amazed by his abstract Cubist portraits. Moreover, they’ll connect with his personal story about discovering Cubism. And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create lesson plans based on modern abstract portrait artists like Pablo Picasso. During this lesson on Picasso your class will learn about Cubism, an art style

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Art History, Hispanic Heritage Month, Visual Arts

Grades:

4th - 7th

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Projects, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.1

, W.5.1

, W.5.2d

, W.6.1a

, W.6.2d

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Also included in: Modern Art Game Bundle: Art Rubric, PowerPoint, Exit Tickets, & Artist Biography

STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1

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These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher

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PreK - 6th

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Also included in: STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities BUNDLE

Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 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.Math Con

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Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 5th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

100th Day of School Activities STEM Activities

Created by

Michelle Hudgeons

Make your 100th day of school celebration STEM-TASTIC with these 6 engaging activities that are STEM challenges. These Smitten with First 100th Day STEM challenges can be used as stations or as activities completed throughout the day. See preview! Challenges Included:Pattern Hats (students build a party hat with 100 pattern blocks)Build 100 (students build the number 100 using 100 building blocks)Hairy Glasses (students build shape glasses using 100 gray hairs/pipe cleaners)100 Wishes (student

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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Activities

Also included in: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade Year Long STEM Activities Bundle

Food Truck Art Lesson - Graphic Design & Sculpture Lesson (includes template)

Created by

Art With Trista

Your students will love this 3D food truck art lesson as it is always a hit with my students. It is perfect for middle school or intermediate elementary students. Students design an original logo for a food truck, learn about color schemes and careers in art, specifically responsibilities of a graphic designer. This engaging lesson plan includes: PowerPoint slides and PDF slides information about food trucks, the role of a graphic designer, understanding and identifying logos, lesson objectives,

Subjects:

Art History, Arts & Music, Cooking

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

Also included in: Student Favorites Art Lesson Bundle - Food Truck, Dragon Eyes, Tim Burton ...

Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Created by

Art with Jenny K

Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar

Subjects:

Art History, Social Studies - History, Specialty

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

Escape Room Halloween Activity Digital or PDF Game for Parties Distance Learning

Created by

Melissa's Teacher Mall

Fun Halloween Escape Room Activity to use for parties or rewards. The students work in groups to complete tasks and solve puzzles. Are you looking for something different for the classroom party? The focus of this Escape Game is team building and having fun. **** NEW just added a digital version. Use the PDF or the new digital file.No Props required. Lots of choices help the teacher customize the tasks. The activity can include hiding the tasks around the room, but it is not necessary. You will

Subjects:

Classroom Community, Halloween, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Engineering, Problem Solving

Also included in: Escape Room Activity Bundle One for Every Month Monthly Escape Activity Fun

Cup Stacking Challenge Cards

Created by

Heaps of Firsts

Grab these Cup Stacking Challenge Cards for endless classroom fun and engagement.Indoor Recess? perfect!Relay Race in P.E.? you bet!S.T.E.M. Activity? for sure!Need to boost student problem solving? you know it!What's Included:• 50 Illustrated Challenge Cards• Interactive PDF Full Page CardsEXTRA: Valentine Heart Cup Stacking ChallengesHow To Use:These challenge cards can be used several different ways. Ultimately, use these cards in a way that works best in your classroom and for your students.

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Activities, Task Cards

Math Logic Puzzles: 2nd grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 2nd grade includes 16 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.--------

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Art History, Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

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2nd - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Ready-to-Color "Pop Art" Father's Day Cards | Great Father's Day Craft Activity!

Created by

Art with Jenny K

Father's Day Pop Art Cards are easy (no prep) for teachers, fun for kids, and make a unique and colorful card for dad this Father's Day. I have designed and created 13 Pop Art card templates for use in this Father's Day resource. These cards are inspired by famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Indiana, Romero Britto, and Keith Haring. Grandfather Variations Now IncludedYou will need: Pop Art handouts/examples/instructions (included)Pop Art cards (inclu

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Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

Also included in: All Year Art Activity Lessons BUNDLE for Classroom Teachers | Art Made Easy!

Growth Mindset Escape Room Activity Game Back to School Digital & Paper

Created by

Melissa's Teacher Mall

Growth Mindset Escape Room is so much FUN! The escape can be completed independently or as in small groups. The students participates in a challenge to escape the room of fixed mindset. The students work to complete tasks and solve puzzles. With the focus on Growth Mindset this activity is sure to please all. Genius! Follow-up with a lively class discussion. The Escape can be completed in one session or it can be assigned over the course of days. You can use as many or as few of the challenges

Subjects:

Character Education, Classroom Community, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Lead in Literacy - Christina Mrs Winters Bliss

Also included in: Growth Mindset Whole Class Game Activities BUNDLE

Math Logic Puzzles Shapes - Early Finisher Activities - levels A,B,C BUNDLE

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These pattern block math logic puzzles for kindergarten, first, and second grade make a great, NO PREP math center activity, morning work activity, or challenge math activity. These logic puzzles keep students highly-engaged while improving and developing their logic and visual discrimination skills. These brain teasers are a great way to teach your students to persevere through challenging tasks and help to develop their growth mindset. This bundle includes three different levels of math logic

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Classroom Procedure & Routine Visuals for Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten

Created by

Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources

Pulling your hair out by having to give the same directions over and over again to your preschoolers? You need Classroom Procedure Cards. ➡️ These visual cards teach your preschool, pre-k and kinder students the classroom procedures and routines, creating independence and saving your voice and sanity! Also, when your littles know what you expect, they are better able to rise to those expectations. Better behavior, for the win! Included in this Procedure Pack:*entering the classroom*move throu

Subjects:

Life Skills, Problem Solving, Specialty

Grades:

PreK - K

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

Also included in: Pre-K or Preschool Play-Based Curriculum with Lesson Plans, Circle Time, Centers

Op Art and the Elements of Art • Art Lessons • Step by Step Tutorials

Created by

Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper

Op Art is perfect for you if you are looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your elementary art students about the elements of art. Op Art and the Elements of Art includes five different optical illusion lessons that incorporate the elements of art, allowing your students to learn about line, color, space, and more. Your students will learn how to manipulate the elements of art to create stunning works of op art. They will explore optical illusions and use contrasting colors to create eye-p

Subjects:

Art History, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Printables

Also included in: Op Art MEGA Bundle!

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities

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***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Blocks STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bi

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

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