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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

This bundle of 350 open-ended reading and math enrichment activities for your gifted and talented students or fast finishers will boost creative writing, reading comprehension, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving. All enrichment activities are low (or no!) prep, saving you tons of time and money. With lots to choose from, these fun challenges will help your advanced students challenge their thinking skills, boost creativity, prevent boredom, and spark curiosity.These make great independent pr

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1st - 4th

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GATE, Printables

Math Enrichment Activities for 2nd & 3rd Grade Early Finishers & Gifted Students

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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Math

This set of 70 engaging, open-ended math enrichment challenges for 2nd or 3rd grade gifted and talented or fast finishers will boost problem solving, spatial reasoning, sequencing 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 printing extra worksheets you already used.These make great independent projects for gifted and talented students. Or, they could be used as part of small group activities.The c

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2nd - 3rd

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GATE, Printables

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

A to Z STEM Posters or Back to School Bulletin Board

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Back to School, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Create a stunning STEM visual display appropriate for any grade! Use one letter from the alphabet, or create a crossword-style display with your favorite inspirational words. There are multiple posters included for most letters. Many of the words also tie nicely into growth mindset - failure in STEM is not only okay, it's expected and it's how we learn.Blank templates are also provided if you would like to create additional posters. Words IncludedA – analyze, askB – brainstorm, budget, buildC –

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

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GATE, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

Also included in: NEW STEM Teacher Bundle

STEM Challenge Task Cards - Makerspace Activities

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Engineering, Math, Science

Are you looking to incorporate more STEM learning into your classroom? Try STEM sticks! Use these sticks like STEM task cards in your makerspace, math block rotation, for early finishers, or at a STEM/STEAM station! There are over 50 STEM challenge prompts provided in this set. The prompts are in both "stick" format and task card format, so choose what works best for your class.This resource has both STEM and STEAM labels as well as images appropriate for both primary and secondary classrooms. S

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Grades:

1st - 4th

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GATE, Centers

Math Enrichment Project 2nd, 3rd, & 4th - Differentiated PBL - Plan A Road Trip

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Applied Math, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

Your students will LOVE these fun math enrichment projects with a road trip theme! Students will plan 3 different, fun road trips from choice menus while working within various budgets! Perfect for math enrichment, gifted, fast finishers, and more. Zero prep for you, and tons of fun for them. These math enrichment projects come pre-differentiated. You get 3 different math projects, each with varying difficulty levels.They are so simple for you, too. All you need to do is print and GO! ✨Included

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: Math Enrichment Projects for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Differentiated PBLs

STEM Word Wall Vocabulary Bulletin Board for Makerspaces and Classrooms

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Critical Thinking, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Improve familiarity and confidence with STEM vocabulary by implementing a STEM word wall! A visual display serves as a helpful reminder for students to use appropriate terminology in your STEM classroom or makerspace, in both speaking and in writing their thoughts and ideas! I love using the phrase ✨talk like an engineer✨ for all STEM vocabulary. ✅ What You'll Get ✅2 different designs (burlap and chalkboard-no images or plain white with images) so that you can choose what works best for your cla

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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GATE, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle

Flags of the World STEM Mats - STEM Center for Building Bricks

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Engineering, Geography, Gifted and Talented

If you are looking for a STEM and geography resource, or are celebrating any international sporting events, this is a great set to add to your toolbox!STEM Mats are SO easy to set up in your classroom! If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math sk

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Grades:

1st - 5th

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GATE, Centers

Also included in: STEM Activities and Challenges for K-2 - Whole Year Bundle

Back to School STEM Challenge | Getting to Know You Activity | Design Project

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Critical Thinking, Engineering, Math

This STEM challenge gives students the opportunity to create an item that describes themselves! This highly engaging activity is aligned with the NGSS and will take your students through the Engineering Design Process! It is simple to use just print and the students can begin building using recycled materials. This is perfect for back to school because students can share their item with the class as a personal introduction. *This challenge asks students to use recycled materials to design a

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2nd - 5th

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Also included in: Growth Mindset STEM Bundle | STEM | Social Emotional Learning

STEM Challenges Bundle

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Engineering, Math, Science

STEM Challenge Bundle includes 3 of my top selling STEAM projects. The challenges are low prep and NGSS aligned. Your engineers will be using the design process to reinvent a product on the market, create an arcade out of cardboard, and create a focus tool.By purchasing the 3 STEM challenges in a bundle you receive 20% off purchasing the games individually. What's Included?Table of ContentsTeacher Direction PagesSuggested Recycled Material PageFamily LetterStudent Engineering Notebook-just pr

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

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GATE, Rubrics, Lesson

Logic and Word Puzzles for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade | Math Enrichment Activities

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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

These logic and word puzzles are a fantastic way to introduce early logic and critical thinking skills for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students! Simply print and go! Keep them on hand for enrichment activities, fast finishers, substitute plans, morning work, and more! How To Use These Logic and Word PuzzlesThe puzzler sheets are set up as 6 puzzles on 1 sheet. This helps to maximize space and also help students practice more skills with less prep required from you.Simply print the puzzles and make a

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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GATE, Printables, Games

Summer STEM Activities for Building Bricks: STEM Mats

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Earth Day, Engineering, Gifted and Talented

Easy STEM activities for summer! These STEM projects use mats that are SO easy to set up in your classroom. If you were thinking of trying STEM Fridays or Maker Mondays, or you need something more engaging for your early finishers than worksheets or reading, this is the resource for you. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. CONTENTSInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers,

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Grades:

K - 4th

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GATE, Centers

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, K-2-ETS1-3

, K-2-ETS1-1

Also included in: STEM Activities and Makerspace Tasks for the Whole Year

Printable Maze Puzzles for Early Finishers Activities - 50 Hard Mazes

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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

These fun, easy-to-use printable maze puzzles are perfect to keep on hand for enrichment activities, fast finishers, substitute plans, morning work, and more! These mazes might be a little tricky to solve... are your students up for it?How To Use These MazesSimply print and let students choose the puzzle that they want! Easy as that!What Is IncludedThere are 50 mazes included, all with the same level of difficulty. Solutions are provided! Simply download, print, and enjoy! What Level Are These M

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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GATE, Printables, Games

LOGIC MYSTERIES FOR YOUNG READERS: Grid Puzzles for Grades 2 to 4

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Educational Books 'n' Bingo

“Grid Puzzles” for the Elementary GradesThese logic problems were designed to improve students’ deductive-reasoning and other critical-thinking skills. They also improve memory and reading-comprehension skills and encourage students to expand their vocabularies. The logic mysteries are divided into three levels, with Level I containing the easiest problems and Level III containing the most difficult. Also provided is a template for students to create their own logic mysteries. Students should wo

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English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

GATE, Games

Also included in: Primary-Grade ELA Bundle: Grades 1–4

$1 Deal Reading Enrichment Activities Early Finishers Gifted and Talented K-2nd

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

This set of 5 engaging, open-ended reading and language arts enrichment activities for K, 1st, or 2nd grade gifted and talented or fast finishers will boost creative writing, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, critical thinking skills and more!These fun challenges are perfect for challenging gifted students, and fast or early finishers. They are designed with kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd graders in mind who are ADVANCED and need more of a challenge in language arts.___________________________________

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Grades:

K - 2nd

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GATE, Printables, Task Cards

Christmas Math Enrichment Project for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Holiday Enrichment

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

Your students will LOVE these fun math enrichment projects with a Christmas theme! Students will plan 3 different, fun road trips from choice menus while working within various budgets! Perfect for math enrichment, gifted, fast finishers, and more. Zero prep for you, and tons of fun for them. These math enrichment projects come pre-differentiated. You get 3 different math projects, each with varying difficulty levels.They are so simple for you, too. All you need to do is print and GO! ✨Included

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: Math Enrichment Projects for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Differentiated PBLs

STEM Math Challenge Elapsed Time | PBL Math Project | Hands-On Activity

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Critical Thinking, Engineering, Math

This math STEM project gives students the opportunity to use the Engineering Design Process and their elapsed time skills! It is a highly engaging activity where the children plan a trip to a carnival. They will also create a 3D model of a carnival attraction. This math learning opportunity is teacher friendly because it includes rubrics, parent letters, and a printable student journal to meet your needs. My students love this extension because they use their measurement knowledge to create rea

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2nd - 4th

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CCSS:

3.MD.A.1

NGSS:

3-5-ETS1-1

, 3-5-ETS1-2

Halloween Math Enrichment Project for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Holiday Enrichment

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Gifted and Talented, Halloween, Problem Solving

Your students will LOVE these fun math enrichment projects with a Halloween theme! Students will plan 3 different, fun road trips from choice menus while working within various budgets! Perfect for math enrichment, gifted, fast finishers, and more. Zero prep for you, and tons of fun for them. These math enrichment projects come pre-differentiated. You get 3 different math projects, each with varying difficulty levels.They are so simple for you, too. All you need to do is print and GO! ✨Included

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2nd - 4th

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Also included in: Math Enrichment Projects for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th | Differentiated PBLs

Makerspace Activities for Paper

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Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Problem Solving

What do you get when you combine makerspace tasks with choice boards? Make-Tac-Toe! These highly engaging challenges are perfect for your makers, regardless of how much space you have! These tasks have been designed around a central material, so that students all start with a basic material and then pull in other materials as needed. This takes some of the guess work out of the materials portion of the makerspace challenge (and translates well to mobile STEM carts).This set of Make-Tac-Toe cards

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Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, GATE

NGSS:

K-2-ETS1-2

, 3-5-ETS1-1

Also included in: Makerspace STEM Activities with Simple Materials Like Keva Lego ® Choice Boards

STEM Building Activities - STEM Mats for Building Bricks

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Engineering, Gifted and Talented, Holidays/Seasonal

If you have building bricks like Lego you need these mats! These STEM projects are mats that are heavy on critical thinking skills, but SO easy to set up in your classroom. Not only will your students be working creatively to solve problems, they will be reading, writing, and using math skills. This bundle has a set of mats for each season (summer, fall, winter, and spring)!What You'll GetInstructions and sample imagesLetter you can send home to parents, caregivers, and friends to ask for donat

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Activities, GATE

Gifted and Talented Choice Boards - Year-Long Activities for Fast Finishers

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Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented

These no-prep printable AND Google Slide™ choice boards will make differentiation simple and stress-free. Included are 72 different activities that your students will LOVE working on when they finish early or need an additional challenge.Prep couldn't be easier. Simply print and go, or use the Google Slide™ version for a virtual option. Each month, switch the choice board out to give your students fresh ideas. You also get a blank template to print out and write your own ideas. Or, for an added

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2nd - 4th

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Educational Books 'n' Bingo

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

Logic Mysteries for Young Readers: Grid Puzzles, Level I

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“Grid Puzzles” for the Elementary GradesThis slice is Level I of Logic Mysteries for Young Readers.About Logic Mysteries for Young ReadersThese logic problems were designed to improve students’ deductive-reasoning and other critical-thinking skills. They also improve memory and reading-comprehension skills and encourage students to expand their vocabularies. Logic Mysteries for Young Readers is divided into three levels, with Level I containing the easiest problems and Level III containing the m

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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented

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2nd - 4th

Types:

GATE, Games

Easy STEM Activity | Project Based Learning Challenge Insulators and Conductors

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Critical Thinking, Engineering, Science

The students will use the Engineering Design Process to plan, build, and test a cooler they have designed. They will use common Makerspace items in this hands-on activity. The students will perform each step in the design process as they record their thinking in their own engineering notebook. This STEM project is highly engaging and NGSS aligned! What do you get? Teacher Background Pages Print and Go Student Engineering Notebooks Optional Student Handouts and Activities Teacher Rubric Stud

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

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Projects, GATE

Makerspace Activities for Paper Plates

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