Elementary critical thinking mental math resources for Google Apps

Back to School, Critical Thinking, Math

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Multiplication and Division Fact Fluency Activities - Bundle

Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Created by

Kristine Nannini

In the hustle and bustle of a new school year, enrichment activities are just one more thing on your plate. These Back to School Math Logic Puzzles are ready-to-go brain teasers just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-world, first-week teacher problems, these logic games push students to practice both their reasoning and key math skills. Students will be so engaged as they solve missing bus

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: End of the Year Math Logic Puzzles | Brain Teasers Early Finishers Enrichment

Area and Perimeter Design a Zoo Challenge Math Activity PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

LaFountaine of Knowledge

In this math project based learning activity, students use area and perimeter to design their own zoos. They must adhere to the minimum size for animal enclosures and other project guidelines as they construct their zoos. After designing their zoos, students must list the area and perimeter of each animal enclosure to ensure that they are large enough. This resource includes: teacher directions a force copy link to a Google Slides DIGITAL version of the activity (with rubric) student directions

Subjects:

Geometry, Measurement, Mental Math

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

4.MD.A.3

Also included in: Area and Perimeter 9 Lesson Unit BUNDLE with Slides, Centers, Worksheets

Math Worksheets 2-Digit 3-Digit Addition and Subtraction with without Regrouping

Created by

Lucky Little Learners

These math worksheets feature 2-digit and 3-digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping problems! They are not your average math worksheets! These worksheets provide your students with extra practice learning and mastering their addition and subtraction skills, while having fun at the same time. Every single page in this pack is standards-aligned, skill-focused, engaging, kid-friendly, and designed to help students gain math proficiency with the standards.Save money by grabbing th

Subjects:

Printables, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

2nd

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Math Worksheets Bundle - 2nd Grade Math Review, Morning Work, Packets, Fun Work

Two Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets With and Without Regrouping

Created by

The Mountain Teacher

Help your students master two digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping by using these 45 two-digit adding and subtracting worksheets. Math facts using 2 digit addition and subtraction are great for warm ups, reviews, homework, classwork, independent work, etc. There are 20 problems on each worksheet. They are both mixed (addition and subtraction) and separated (just addition, just subtraction and with regrouping and without regrouping). Page Breakdown:5 Pages of Addition Witho

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

...

Also included in: 2 and 3 Digit Addition and Subtraction Worksheets BUNDLE

5th Grade Fractions Review - Math Mystery Fractions Game

Created by

Critical Thinking, Fractions, Math

Fractions Review 5th Grade Math Mystery Edition - Multiplying Fractions, Adding & Subtracting Fractions, and Equivalent Fractions.Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it out in the preview section)⭐BONUS: Ending video added to wrap up the case!<The videos have

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Centers

CCSS:

5.NF.A.1

, 5.NF.B.4a

Also included in: 5th Grade Math Mystery Game COMPLETE Bundle - Math Review Activities

Would You Rather Sampler - Fun Questions for Discussion, Writing Prompts, & More

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Dive into writing prompts, classroom discussion, and more with our exclusive sampler from Would You Rather Questions!!These 18 digital or print Would You Rather questions are great for discussion, class polls, writing prompts, language building, facilitating higher-level thinking, brain breaks, building community, and more! This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive Would You Rather resource that promises to make learning engaging and effective.Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler f

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Other (ELA)

Grades:

2nd - 9th

Types:

Activities, Games

3rd Grade Addition, Subtraction & Missing Addends - Math Mystery Activity

Created by

Arithmetic, Math, Mental Math

Addition, Subtraction, and Missing Addends Math Mystery Activity - 3rd Grade Edition - The Case of The Jungle Joker. Engage and motivate your third-grade students while they use a variety of math skills to help solve a crime!Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it ou

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

3.NBT.A.2

Also included in: Complete Math Mystery Bundle 3rd Grade - Fun Math Review Activities

End of the Year Activities Logic Puzzles | Last Day Early Finishers Enrichment

Created by

Kristine Nannini

End of year and summer break is approaching—sometimes students are a little more distracted, and sometimes you find a few spare minutes between end of the year festivities. Grab students’ attention with End of the Year Math Logic Puzzles - ready-to-go brain teasers that are just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-life problems that might pop up at the end of the year, these logic games push

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, End of Year, Math

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: End of the Year Math Logic Puzzles | Brain Teasers Early Finishers Enrichment

FIRST GRADE NUMBER TALKS BUNDLE for BUILDING NUMBER SENSE AND MENTAL MATH

Created by

Math, Mental Math, Word Problems

Math Talks are hands-down the best math warm-up activities for developing number sense and computational fluency. And these Number Talks for first grade make implementing Number Talks easier than ever.This seriously NO PREP resource provides daily lessons that are thought-provoking and engaging for every day of the year.Talk about stress-free planning and teaching!THESE UNITS CAN BE USED ON INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS, ARE COMPATIBLE WITH GOOGLE SLIDES, OR CAN BE PRINTED OUT. ALL THREE VERSIONS ARE

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

...

Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning Math Activity

Created by

The Owl Teacher

Step into the world of engaging and hands-on math exploration with this resource. This project-based learning activity takes students on a thrilling journey as they design their own dream house, while simultaneously mastering the concepts of area and perimeter.Through the use of a house layout grid, students will estimate area by strategically placing furniture and counting squares and partial squares. This real-world, open-ended task prompts critical thinking as they tackle questions related to

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Project Based Math Activities BUNDLE

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

Created by

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

Subjects:

Business, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

...

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

Shark Tank Interactive Invention & Innovation Project! (DIGITAL and PRINT)

Created by

Miss Papeck

**UPDATED With New Link! (4-1-22)**Now includes DIGITAL student worksheets for remote learning. You will need to have a Google account in order to access and edit the Google Slides.**UPDATED (3-23-19)** Now includes:-Student Checklist -Updated Shark Tank Successes-Pictures of completed student products/presentations!-Speech guidelines-Optional Extension Feedback Activity (with pictures!) -Shark Tank Judges Questions Sheet -Questions/Worksheet for students to fill out during their peers' presenta

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Projects

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

Created by

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

...

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

SECOND GRADE NUMBER TALKS BUNDLE for BUILDING NUMBER SENSE AND MENTAL MATH

Created by

Math Talks are hands-down the best math warm-up activities for developing number sense and computational fluency. And these Number Talks for second grade make implementing Number Talks easier than ever.This seriously NO PREP resource provides daily lessons that are thought-provoking and engaging for every day of the year.Talk about stress-free planning and teaching!THESE UNITS CAN BE USED ON INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS, ARE COMPATIBLE WITH GOOGLE SLIDES, OR CAN BE PRINTED OUT. ALL THREE VERSIONS ARE

Subjects:

Activities, Interactive Whiteboard

Grades:

2nd

Types:

CCSS:

...

Math Game Digital Escape Room Who Is The Imposter Among Us Students

Created by

Tanya Yero Teaching

The Grand Council is counting on YOU to help find the imposter among us that is trying to prevent math mastery among students! This Digital Math Escape Room is an interactive activity which promotes peer collaboration and problem solving. Cryptic messages, challenges, and puzzlers combine to create the perfect blend of learning and fun!Math skills covered: place value and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (4th grade standards) What is a Digital Classroom Escape?A digital classr

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, Math

Grades:

4th - 6th

CCSS:

...

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

Created by

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.--------

Subjects:

Digital Divide and Conquer

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

...

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

Project Based Learning: Zoo Design, Area & Perimeter (PBL) Now For Google Slides

Created by

Project Based Learning: Zoo Design with Area and Perimeter, Map Skills, and More! This also includes differentiated activities, math skills, problem solving, aligned with Common Core, and extension activities.This project is based around the idea of students creating a zoo using their knowledge of area and perimeter, along with many other math (and academic) skills to create a unique learning opportunity that apply to real-life situations.***THIS RESOURCE IS NOW DIGITAL for DISTANCE LEARNING***

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Measurement

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Projects, Printables

Also included in: Project Based Learning MEGA Bundle: 14 Full-Scale Hands-On Projects!

KINDERGARTEN NUMBER TALKS BUNDLE for BUILDING NUMBER SENSE AND MENTAL MATH

Created by

Basic Operations, Mental Math

Math Talks are hands-down the best math warm-up activities for developing number sense and computational fluency. And these Number Talks for kindergarten make implementing Number Talks easier than ever.This seriously NO PREP resource provides daily lessons that are thought-provoking and engaging for every day of the year.Talk about stress-free planning and teaching!THESE UNITS CAN BE USED ON INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS, ARE COMPATIBLE WITH GOOGLE SLIDES, OR CAN BE PRINTED OUT. ALL THREE VERSIONS ARE

Subjects:

Grades:

K

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

...

Literacy ELA Fast Early Finishers Activities Choice Boards Menu 3rd 4th Grade GT

Created by

The Little Ladybug Shop

Grow your students with this set of ELA Early Finishers & Extension Choice Boards! These activities are perfect in challenging your students in higher order thinking skills! These are great Early Finisher Extensions for students who complete work early or need the extra boost in Extension activities! Challenge your students with these activities! They work perfectly all year long! TAKE A PEEK AT ALL OUR CHOICE BOARDS HERE!INCLUDED:All in print and digital option (digital google link on page

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables

Also included in: Best Sellers Bundle- Writing Process Pencil, Book Club Activities, Mentor Texts

Addition, Subtraction & Missing Addends Math Mystery 2nd Grade

Created by

Addition, Subtraction, and Missing Addends Math Mystery Activity - 2nd Grade Edition - The Case of The Jungle Joker. Engage and motivate your second-grade students while they use a variety of math skills to help solve a crime! Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------⭐Optional video hook included for introducing the case! (Check it

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Math Mystery COMPLETE Bundle 2nd Grade Math Activities - Fun Review

THIRD GRADE NUMBER TALKS BUNDLE for BUILDING NUMBER SENSE AND MENTAL MATH

Created by

Basic Operations, Mental Math

Math Talks are hands-down the best math warm-up activities for developing number sense and computational fluency. And these Number Talks for third grade make implementing Number Talks easier than ever.This seriously NO PREP resource provides daily lessons that are thought-provoking and engaging for every day of the year.Talk about stress-free planning and teaching!THESE UNITS CAN BE USED ON INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS, ARE COMPATIBLE WITH GOOGLE SLIDES, OR CAN BE PRINTED OUT. ALL THREE VERSIONS ARE

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

...

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

Created by

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.--------

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

...

Graphs Math Mystery 4th Grade Edition - Line Plots, Pie, Line, Area, Bar Graphs

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