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Kindergarten problem solving phonics resources for GATE
I am a Maker STEM Challenge Back to School STEAM Activities First day of school
This STEM Activity I Am a Maker STEM Challenge pairs great with the book "Be a Maker" by Katey Howes. Great back to school and first week of school activity. Includes DIY printable bulletin board letters for your maker space. This activity can be completed as awhole group or rotation style. Easy prep & use any common materials!Looking to use STEM all year round? Let your students be creative makers with STEM challenges! Save 30% & get 60 STEM challenges with Elementary STEM Year Long Bun
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K - 3rd
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Think Outside the Box -- Game, Center, Brain Break, Bulletin Board (GATE/STEM)
The activities in this pack encourage "outside of the box" thinking with lots of laughter, creativity, and fun!
A key component in many STEM activities is the ability to repurpose an item to meet a need. Creative and divergent thinking can also be developed this way. Whether you are a kindergarten teacher or a middle school teacher, an academic support teacher or a gifted and talented teacher...your students need to develop these essential thinking skills.
The activities in this unit can b
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K - 7th
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STEM Activities Growth Mindset Activities What To Do With an Idea Back to School
Looking for STEM activities? This STEM Challenge pairs great with the book "What Do You Do With an Idea?" by Kobi Yamada. Give your students the freedom to explain their own ideas. Encourage growth mindset and the skill of embracing your ideas to turn them into something special. Let your students be creative makers with STEM challenges! Save 30% with Elementary STEM Year Long Bundle!This kit also comes with posters to print and form a bulletin board display! This activity can be completed as wh
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K - 3rd
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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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Summer STEM Projects Catapult STEM Activities Diving Board Last week of School
This summer STEAM challenge will guide your students to build a "diving board" or catapult to jump into a "pool" bucket. This challenge can be used as a whole group or rotation activity. Create friendly competitions to see who can launch the pom pom the furthest! Click here to Save 30% & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges *Let your students be creative with STEM challenges! Perfect for summer time and the end of the year.INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:Google Slides Presentation / works with Microsof
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K - 6th
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March STEM Activities Build a Maze Challenge St Pattys Day Rainbow Activities
This St. Patrick's Day STEM challenge will get students designing a rainbow maze to trick the leprechaun and hide the gold. Great for St Patty's day and March. LOW PREP for any makerspace or STEAM class. Use any classroom materials you have available. One sided response sheets.Click here to SAVE 30% when you purchase the MARCH BUNDLE. You will receive 5 engaging STEM Challenges for your students to do all month long!This activity includes a printable version AND Google Slides Presentation (works
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K - 3rd
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May the Fourth Be With You FREEBIE STEM Challenge May 4 Activities Star Wars Day
Need a FREE May 4th activity? This May the Fourth Be With You STEM challenge will guide your space cadets to build a hideout to hide from the rebellion. It’s easy to set up & requires common classroom materials to plan the perfect Star Wars day. This freebie is part of my best-selling bundle! *Have more fun!! Download all 6 STEM challenges! Save $6 with the bundle! Your students will love designing their own base! Check out the PREVIEW for more details.MATERIALS NEEDED:Use any common craft m
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K - 3rd
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Building Block Activity Task Cards
These 24 activity task cards are the perfect way to keep students engaged and learning. These task cards are to be used with building blocks (Legos work great, but any "building blocks" are fine!).
Here are a few ways to use the activity cards:
*Stations and centers
*STEM Time (STEAM, STEM, GATE)
*Hands On Math
*Early finishers
*Science
*Morning Work
*Group and partner work
*Free time
*Recess
*Student gifts
*Problem Solving
*Special education
*Gifted and Talented
The possibilities are endless
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: STEM Bundle Pack
TANGRAMS BUNDLE TANGRAM PUZZLES Math Center Critical Thinking
This TANGRAM PUZZLES BUNDLE combines 8 tangram units into one economical product. Your students will use the traditional Chinese tangram pieces to make thematic pictures. Engaging your students in these brain teasing tasks will challenge their critical thinking and problem solving skills. It will further their visual discrimination skills, spatial awareness, and knowledge of geometric shapes. And, you will have enough tangram units to provide frequent and enduring practice.CONTENTSForest Friend
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K - 3rd
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TANGRAMS TANGRAM PUZZLES WINTER Math Center Problem Solving Critical Thinking
TANGRAMS provide a captivating, hands-on means to develop problem solving, spatial reasoning, & critical thinking in young children. These puzzles exercise concepts about geometry (transformation, rotation, congruence, symmetry, etc.). WINTER TANGRAMS are printable & include a tangram template. This differentiated activity is great for center or individual work in primary grades.CONTENTS16 winter activity themed puzzle mats16 mats with delineated shapes for young learners16 mats with n
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: TANGRAMS BUNDLE TANGRAM PUZZLES Math Center Critical Thinking
Lego Communication & Collaboration Game - 4 C's Practice
Lego Communication and Collaboration Game Pairs with 4 C's Thinking & Innovation Skills The Lego Game was created to support students understanding of teamwork and communication. As one student describes, they may find that what they think is clear communication, might not make sense to another student.I love playing this game at the beginning of the year to build trust and understanding. I have played it with all grade levels!
Grades:
K - 5th
End of year STEM Challenge Graduation Cap Craft STEAM Activity May June Low Prep
Let your students create their OWN Graduation cap this year!!! This STEAM challenge incorporates the arts by encouraging students to design a cap that represents them! Includes a digital slide show. Click here to Save 30% & grab all SUMMER STEM Challenges *Let your students be creative with STEM challenges! Perfect for summer time and the end of the year.INCLUDED IN THIS GRADUATION STEAM CHALLENGE:Google Slides Presentation / works with Microsoft PowerPointShare a copy with students using Go
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K - 3rd
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Valentine's Day Critical Thinking Worksheet BUNDLE for Kindergarten 1st and 2nd
Buy the bundle and save! This group of resources contains 57 pages of critical thinking worksheets for kids in kindergarten, first and second grades. Primary grade students will practice thinking skills while enjoying a fun Valentine's Day theme!This bundle includes:Finish the patternPicture analogiesSpelling mazesCategorizingSudoku puzzlesThese are great for Valentine's Day parties, seatwork, homework, or a special activity for fast finishers!Answer keys are included. Please follow me for more
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K - 2nd
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Math Activities Logic Puzzles 1st Grade Enrichment Volume Four
8 math logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solve using critical thinking skills. Level 1 includes picture problems with Addition and Subtraction Facts within 10. It would suit approximately first grade / year 1, but could be below or above depending on student ability.How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for early finishers, warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension w
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Math Activities Logic Puzzles 1st-6th Grade Volume Four Bundle
Fruit Frenzy Logic Puzzle for K-2 (Critical Thinking, Gifted, Early Finishers)
This is a logic puzzle for early grades (K-2) to promote higher level thinking. Great for young gifted children also. The work is done for you! 7 pages include clipart to cut into manipulative pieces (can mount on cardstock and laminate), 2 solving strategies (a logic chart and possibilities chart) and answer key.
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle for Young Learners!
Summer Sudoku Puzzle Worksheets for PreK Kindergarten 1st and 2nd Grades
Keep your students thinking even during the summer! These picture sudoku puzzles are designed to help build logic skills. Rather than using numbers, these easy sudoku puzzles use pictures! Kids will cut and paste the pictures into the puzzle so that there are no repeats in a row, column, or square. These are great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and students in first and second grades.An instruction sheet is included for students who have never done sudoku puzzles before. There are 12 workshe
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PreK - 1st
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Daisy Create & Innovate Meeting Plans
Thank you for visiting my store! This packet will help you fully complete the Daisy Create & Innovate Badge! No fuss, very little prep! This download was created with the Girl Scout Leader in mind. I have been involved with Girl Scouts for many years and found this particularly helpful in keeping things organized with my meetings!Please check out the rest of my store for more awesome resources!Thank you!Amie
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K - 1st, Not Grade Specific
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Halloween Logic Puzzle for Young and Gifted Thinkers!
This is a fun Halloween logic puzzle for early grades (PreK-Kinder-1) to promote higher level critical thinking. Great for young gifted children also. The work is done for you! 9 pages include clipart to cut into manipulative pieces (can mount on cardstock and laminate), 2 solving strategies (a logic chart and possibilities chart) and answer key.
NOTE BEFORE PURCHASING: Save by purchasing my bundle of 3 holiday logic puzzles:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Terrific-Trio-of-Holiday
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PreK - 1st
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Halloween Critical Thinking Worksheet BUNDLE for Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grades
Looking for something fun for your kids to do on Halloween that will also get their brain gears turning? These critical thinking worksheets may be just the thing you are looking for!This bundle includes five resources:Finish the PatternPicture AnalogiesSpelling MazesCategorizingSudoku PuzzlesThese worksheets are designed for students in kindergarten through second grade. There are 57 pages total plus answer keys as well - all with a fun Halloween theme!Follow me for more critical thinking activi
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K - 2nd
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Math Logic Puzzles 1st Grade Enrichment Volume One
8 logic puzzles that engage students to develop fact fluency and problem solve using critical thinking skills. Level 1 includes picture problems with Addition and Subtraction Facts within 10. It would suit approximately first grade / year 1, but could be below or above depending on student ability.How Can it be Used?Students can complete tasks in the classroom or from home for distance learning. They can also be used for warm-ups, plenaries, independent work or extension work. I use these in Mat
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles 1st Grade - 6th Grade Enrichment BUNDLE Volume One
Math Logic Puzzle Addition Sums to 20 Enrichment Task Cards Activity Bundle
I’m sure task cards are already a staple in your classroom. But sometimes task cards lack creative ways to use them. This product features flexibility in how they can be used at home and in the classroom! They can be used as traditional task cards for centers, write the room, and fast finishers – but they can also be used as a whole class activity with a full-color, no-prep PowerPoint presentation with a printable answer sheet. The PDF also features a black and white version that can be printed
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K - 1st
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TANGRAMS TANGRAM PUZZLES to Accompany STELLALUNA Math Center Critical Thinking
TANGRAMS provide a captivating, hands-on means to develop problem solving, spatial reasoning, & critical thinking in young children. These puzzles exercise concepts about geometry (transformation, rotation, congruence, symmetry, etc.). These TANGRAMS are a perfect extension activity for Janelle Cannon's wonderful book, STELLALUNA. This differentiated activity is great for center or individual work in primary grades.CONTENTS12 puzzle mats6 mats with delineated shapes for young learners6 mats
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: BATS BUNDLE to Accompany STELLALUNA
Massive Decoding Phonics Reading Card Game Bundle - 73 games!
Are you a reading specialist, Title 1 teacher, instructor of reading, and/or have students at multiple reading levels in your classroom? Do you want ALL the SCOOP! decoding and reading games (as of January 16, 2022)? There are 73 different SCOOP! games included in this bundle, which will meet the decoding practice needs of any K - 5 classroom. Ideal for both home and school practice, purchasing these games as a bundle will save you over $70 and a ton of planning time!SCOOP! games are card games
Christmas Picture Analogies Worksheets for Critical Thinking - Grades K 1 and 2
The holidays are time for celebration... and developing thinking skills! These logic worksheets give kids a chance to practice analogies in a simple way. Students see examples of analogies using pictures, then circle their choices that have the same relationship. Relationships include things such as shapes, parts, homes, opposites, first letters, and more. They are designed for students in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.These 12 worksheets are great for seatwork, math centers, and h
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Christmas Critical Thinking BUNDLE for Kindergarten 1st and 2nd Grades
Unplugged Coding Activities - Crayon Theme
Explore the basics of directional coding and conditional statements even if you don't have tech available! These simple maze-style coding puzzles are the perfect introductory coding activity. Contents3 leveled, unplugged coding pages (provided in color and black and white) - choose one or complete all 3Sample completed code for one maze (answers will vary).*** Please note this resource is also included in Bookshelf STEM Jr - The Day the Crayons Quit so please do not purchase both.
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Unplugged Coding BUNDLE of STEM Activities No tech needed!
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Learn more about phonics resources
You’ve probably heard that phonics is essential for students who are learning to read (and it is!), but you might be asking yourself: “What is it, exactly?” Phonics is a method for teaching children how to read and write in an alphabetic language. The goal is to help kids connect phonemes (the sounds in words) and graphemes (the symbols used to represent them). Ultimately, once students understand which sounds in spoken language correspond to which symbols (e.g., letters in the alphabet), they’ll be well on their way to learning how to read books and other written materials.
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable and digital resources to help your student learn phonics, but you’re not sure where to start, TPT has got you covered. We have a comprehensive collection of phonics resources, created by other teachers, that are designed to help with any learning need. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can teach phonics to your students in no time at all.
Phonics resources to try
You can teach phonics and engage your students at the same time, with a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Here are a few examples of the different types of resources that you can find on TPT to help teach students about the relationships between letters and sounds.
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Hide letter cards around the room, say a sound aloud, and then have students search for the card that represents the sound.
Phonics Hopscotch
Take learning out onto the playground or at home with this easy-to-organize activity to help students build sound and letter recognition. Draw a hopscotch grid with letters in each square. Students jump on the letters while saying the corresponding sounds.
Silly Sentences
Have students create silly sentences using words that start with the same sound. An example could be: “Sally sells seashells by the shore.”
Anchor Charts
Post anchor charts around the room to help kids remember important rules or sounds being taught. (It could cover phonics concepts like the silent “e,” the long “o,” or a particular diphthong.)
Guess the Missing Letter or Sound
Use task cards or write a set of words on the board that share either a letter or sound. For example, at, ug, __ig. Ask students to find the missing letter or sound. Fill it in to show them the words bat, bug, and big.
These (and other!) activities can make learning phonics enjoyable and memorable for every student. Remember to adjust the activities based on the age and skill level of your students.
Frequently asked questions about teaching phonics
What types of phonics resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of phonics resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. Resources like these make great activities for students to practice their phonics skills.
How do I find phonics resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing phonics lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for phonics resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of phonics lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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