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Problem solving science games
STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)
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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PreK - 6th
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15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!
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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K - 6th
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Scavenger Hunts
Challenge & excite your students with these scavenger hunts! These scavenger hunts are a great way to enhance any lesson. They can be used in the classroom, sent home to do with the students families or even taken on field trips. These scavenger hunts are a great way to incorporate movement and can be used all year long! They help to build language skills while building strong relationships with family members. These scavenger hunts are also a great way to learn new vocabulary and communicat
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PreK - 3rd
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Editable Jeopardy Template Google Slides & PowerPoint Test Prep Game Keep Scores
This template is different from the others because you can keep team scores! All you have to do is add questions to whatever topic you cover in class. It is also different from most others because the value amount will disappear after it has been clicked, preventing a question from being asked again. This is compatible with any version of PowerPoint and can be used for any topic in class.Update: This now includes a Jeopardy Template for Google Slides. A score feature is not available for th
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PreK - 12th
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STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities
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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Index Cards and Castles - A Design Challenge and Team Building Activity
During this design challenge & team building activity, students will work together to build castles using only index cards. As they design their castle, they are not allowed to use verbal communication, move about the room, or use any additional supplies to help stabilize or attach the cards together. If the students break any of these, the troll (the teacher) will come knock their castle down, and they must begin again. The first team to complete their castle successfully wins. Introducing
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Not Grade Specific
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Social Problem Solving Board Game for Social Emotional Learning Skills
Practice social skills and social problem solving with a board game! The game includes over 80 scenario cards focused on real life social situations at school, at home, with friends, and during activities. After reading the cards, kids will act the out the situation, discuss consequences, give three options, identify what they would do, and more. This game is great for students with social difficulties and those who are rigid and might get "stuck" in their way of thinking. Use this game to allow
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Emotional Learning Games and Activities Bundle
Severe Weather Activities Science Reading Digital Escape Room - Extreme Weather
This high-interest, challenging game that combines science and reading comprehension is an exciting way to teach your students about severe weather. In this engaging test prep activity, take your students on a unique adventure to save the storm chasers while learning about types of extreme weather. Get them thinking critically while they search for hidden clues and secret codes in this interactive worksheet alternative! ⭐️ ONE STEP START… This escape room is NO PREP and easy to use. Share the on
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2nd - 3rd
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End of the Year Escape Room for 4th Grade Bundle: Reading & Math Activity
Love classroom escape rooms or break outs? Are you looking for a more engaging was to practice the ELA and math standards during test prep time? Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! This bundle includes two 90 minute escape challenges that will help your students practice the math and reading standards that will be on the state test.**This is the print version of the game. If you prefer the digital Google f
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4th
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Thanksgiving STEM Challenges & Activities BUNDLE - Dinner Table, Turkey Hideout
These Thanksgiving themed STEM/STEAM activities are perfect to engage your elementary engineers in November! 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:Mayflower ShipDinner TableTurkey HideoutBonus Brainbuilder: Mini Magnetic ParadeCheck out my Video Tour and Demo of all components on YouTube below!LOW PREP THANKSGIVING STEM CHALLENGES VIDEOIncludes the following components for EAC
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Escape Room Halloween Activity Digital or PDF Game for Parties Distance Learning
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
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3rd - 6th
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STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1
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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Five Senses Worksheets, Activities, Craft | 5 Senses Science Unit
These Five Senses worksheets, activities and crafts help teach kids in Pre-K, Preschool and Kindergarten about the 5 senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.Some of the activities include a puppet craft, workbooks, bulleting board, games and more! The kids will explore the science topic of the five senses whilst developing skills such as sorting, classifying, labeling, writing and creating. Included in this pack:Craft2 x Five senses puppet craft templates (to paste on a paper bag)2 x Fi
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PreK - 1st
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Weather Sort & Classify - Weather Science Center Activity
Weather Sort & Classify is a sorting & classifying activity to teach students about different types of weather. This set contains classification cards for rainy, stormy, cloudy, foggy, sunny, windy & snowy weather. This is a great activity for a classroom Science Center for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade. The activity uses real photographs of the types of weather.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!Includes:7 Weather TypesMats with photos (can be u
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PreK - 1st
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K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
End of the Year Escape Room for 5th Grade Bundle: Reading & Math Activity
Looking for an engaging end of the year activity? Are you looking for a more engaging was to practice the ELA and math standards during test prep time? Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! This bundle includes two 90 minute escape challenges that will help your students practice the math and reading standards that will be on the state test.**This is the print version of the game. If you prefer the digital G
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5th
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STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities
***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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PreK - 6th
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Cell Organelles Card Sort Game
This printable or digital resource is a Cell Organelles Mix-n-Match Card Sort Game used to reinforce and review the structures found in plant and animal cells. The set includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells: Nucleus, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, ribosome, vacuole, cytoskeleton, centrioles, lysosome, peroxisome, cilia, flagella, cell wall, plastids, chloroplast, chromoplast, leucoplast, extracellular matrix (ECM), intercellular junctions
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Moon Phases Activity Foldable: Cootie Catcher: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft
Moon Phases: These moon phases cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning the phases of the Moon. Folding Directions (with pictures) are Included.
Moon Phases Cootie Catchers Contents (5 Versions):
1. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture
2. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture (low ink version)
3. Students shade in the Moon Phase to Identify
4. Students Identify the Moon Phase from descriptions
5. Students identify the Moon Phase from descriptions (low ink
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2nd - 9th
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Growth Mindset Escape Room Activity Game Back to School Digital & Paper
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
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Growth Mindset Whole Class Game Activities BUNDLE
Food Groups: Sort & Classify, Nutrition
This is a sorting & classifying activity to teach students about food groups. This set contains classification cards for Bread & Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Meat & Eggs, Milk & Dairy, and Sweets. This is a great activity for a classroom Science Center for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade. The activity uses real photographs of the foods.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!Includes:Mats with photos (can be used as posters)Sorting mats without photo
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PreK - 1st
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STEM Glow Day - End of the Year Activities- Glow In the Dark Party- Theme Day
✅Want to host a GLOW Day for your STEM or Makerspace classes, but you don't know where to start? This resource has you covered! This resource gives you more than 10 low-prep STEM & Makerspace activities that you can do for a Glow Day with your students!⭐️Set-up your classroom by blocking the light from the windows, turning on some black lights, and turning off the lights. Then, gather some inexpensive neon and glow-in-the-dark materials from the supply list, and print out the pages from th
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2nd - 5th
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Word Nerd: Word Games & Puzzles for Middle School ELA
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Research shows that doing word puzzles keeps our minds sharp. That's why I love getting my word nerd on in the classroom. You and your students will have so much fun with these super challenging word games that feature middle-school ELA academic and content vocabulary, including:
* literary terms
* poetry terms
* drama terms
* nonfiction vocabulary
* pers
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Word Study Mega Bundle
Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!
ULTIMATE Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle!12 trips and GROWING! This product will include all my future elementary field trips! Grab it now at the lowest price!! Bundle price will increase when new trips are added.⭐️NEW⭐️ MEMPHIS, TN Dr. MLK Jr. added 1/28/2024⭐️NEW⭐️ THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA added 5/22/2022 - Redownload to access!! Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity for in person learning or online meetings. No matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use the
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K - 5th
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Four Seasons: Sort & Classify - Science Center Activity
Seasons Sort and Classify is a sorting & classifying activity to teach students about the four seasons. This set contains classification cards for spring, summer, fall, & winter. This is a great activity for a classroom Science Center for Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, & First Grade. The activity uses real photographs of the four seasons.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!Includes:4 Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring SummerAlternate set with the word "Autumn" for those
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PreK - 1st
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