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Kindergarten specialty resources for Microsoft PowerPoint and for GATE
Think Like a Detective (PETS thinking skills)
This thinking activity was created to go along with Dudley the Detective in the PETS curriculum. In the curriculum students learn how to use deductive reasoning to collect clues to find the one right answer to a problem. When students "think like a detective", they are challenged to look at 4 objects and decide which one does not belong. They must be prepared to explain their answer as well. Slides can be rearranged to your students’ needs and skill level. I usually only do a few slides at a
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Grades:
K - 3rd
This Or That - Class Activity - 100 This or That Questions
This or That activities is a great way to get to know each other. The ones I found originally weren't long enough. My students love doing these and they really get a chance to bond over similarities and discuss differences (I point out Depth & Complexities - Multiple Perspectives). This activity I created has 100 different This or That questions. It is a great way to start off the school year.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Depth and Complexity Frame - Editable
Do you use the depth and complexity icons in your teaching? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make frames for ANY content? This EDITABLE frame with icons allows you to take any lesson and increase the rigor through the depth and complexity icons. Included is:- Editable frame- Resizeable depth and complexity icons- DirectionsThis product allows you to make your own frames to fit your personal classroom needs, or frames for purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers when credit is given. At this
Grades:
K - 8th
College Minded Folder/Binder Covers
I teach at an AVID school and I went from upper grade to lower grade. So the binders/organization had to be modified, so I made folders.My school provides binders for our AVID students and I like to make covers to identify students in each class. The cover also has a pendant because each class at our school adopts a college.EDITABLE- Unless you have these fonts, they will not transfer over. So I made portions editable with the fonts for K-5 grades and then a completely editable page without the
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PreK - 5th
Physics Lesson for Blood Splatter Lab F=M*A GATE Gifted
This PowerPoint makes it easy for Elementary students to understand a fundamental physics equation. We clear up common misconceptions about the speed of falling objects. This would make a great conclusion to a class experiment, or could be used as a jumping off point for individual research.
I used this PowerPoint as a wrap up discussion with my Elementary Gifted students. We used it at the conclusion of a Blood Splatter Lab which asked the question, "How does the distance associated with the i
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Grades:
K - 8th
GREEN SCREEN Articulation Game: /M/ in all positions/Distance Learning/NO PREP
WOOHOO!This GREEN SCREEN KARIWOO-HOO TREASURE HUNT GAME is a fun articulation game for distance learning and teletherapy. Add your own creative spin to each one!Endless ways to play!NO PREP! LOAD AND GO!This product includes:15 Initial /m/ words15 Medial /m/ words15 Final /m/ words6 balls are hiding in the game!Move through the 15 word squares to find all 6 balls to collect the treasure at the end!Open each word square to find the balls!Happy Treasure Hunting!WOO-HOO!*THIS IS NOT AN EDITABLE ACT
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: GREEN SCREEN Articulation BUNDLE| /M/, /P/ & /B/ in all positions|
Think like a Magician (PETS thinking skills)
This thinking activity was created to go along with Max the Magician in the PETS curriculum. In the curriculum students learn how to use visual/spatial reasoning by finding relationships in shapes by moving them around in their mind. When students "think like a magician", they are challenged to look at shadows with no context and imagine them in their mind to guess what they could be. The object is revealed in the next slide. Students should be prepared to explain their thinking, but also im
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
STARFISH- POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Use this document for classroom management!
It will:
*Promote the use of positive character traits
*Reduce the amount of negativity because you will be addressing the positives so much that students will want to be awarded, even if it's just having their name up on one of the STARFISH charts!
*Print these sheets on colored paper to decorate a bulletin board and use ALL YEAR LONG!
Even ordinary people can make a difference!
Grades:
PreK - 8th, Staff
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Henry's Freedom Box | Black History Month | Reading Comprehension Digital
Reading Comprehension book companion of Henry's Freedom Box. These Interactive Distance Learning task cards (PPT) are perfect for Black History Month for a fun lesson! Kid-Friendly way to cover multiple concepts/skills!Illustrated story page for teaching/reviewNew vocabulary words“Snazzy” words student practiceAdaptable Speech Sounds/Sight Words worksheetReading ComprehensionThese digital resources high-interest book companions are Moveable & Interactive to keep your students engaged! Perfec
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Halloween STEM activity
use toothpicks and halloween candy for a fun Halloween STEM challenge.
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K - 4th
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The Giving Tree K - 4
Excellent 1st week of school lesson to help students take personal responsibility for their actions and behavior to create a positive learning environment for peers and teachers .
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K - 4th
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Parent workshop: Building Grit and Perseverance in the Gifted Student
Objectives of this Presentation which can be used for staff development too:-Understand the Power of Grit-Ways to Build Grit and Perseverance-Habits of a Scholar
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Gifted and Talented editable forms, presentations & PD
GATE Parental workshop: Meeting the Needs of Gifted Learners
This Presentation covers the following topicsCharacteristics of Gifted LearnersWhat Gifted Students NeedIdentifying and evaluating gifted studentsHow is the core curriculum modified to meet the needs of gifted learners? What can a parent do to nurture giftedness?
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Also included in: Gifted and Talented editable forms, presentations & PD
Artist Study: Henri Matisse
Hook your students with this amazing powerpoint on Matisse collages! They will develop their own theme and create a story to accompany the work!
My kids did a great job coming up with ideas from this power point springboard! Great prompt!
If you like this: See my studies on O'Keeffe and Da Vinci
Copyright Carmen Mares 2015
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Grades:
K - 5th
The Three Billy Goats Gruff STEM Design Challnege
Thank you for your interest in my Billy Goats Gruff STEM Design Challnege! I am looking forward to using this project in my classroom again this year. The students last year really enjoyed interacting and working together to figure out this design challenge!
What you get....
STEM Design Challenge Powerpoint to equip your students with all they need to know to be successful
You will need....
2 index cards per student (or group- if you chose to work in groups)
1 piece of white paper per student
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Headbandz Growth Mindset Vocabulary Cards
Headbandz growth mindset vocabulary cards. Great for review after teaching growth mindset. 24 vocabulary words about growth mindset. Print a copy for groups and students can play headbandz to figure out their vocabulary.
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K - 5th
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Kindergarten Halloween Logic
This lesson is an incredibly fun way to teach logical problem solving and process of elimination. The students don’t really know they are learning test taking strategies, they just think it’s fun.
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K
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Lego Center - Towers in Nature
I use this lesson with my K - 4 students as a center activity. Students use both the right and left brain sides of their brain to create towers found in nature.
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K - 4th
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Artist Study: Georgia O'Keeffe
Use this study as a springboard to learning all about the great artist Goergia O'Keeffe! Includes a link to a video about her life and travels to New Mexico!
Allows for various interests for painting among boys (skulls) and girls (flowers). Great writing prompt for developing short stories.
Copyright Carmen Mares 2015
Grades:
K - 5th
Myths about the gifted and talented presentation
7 Myths of Gifted and Talented Learners and correction for each of them
Grades:
K - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Gifted and Talented editable forms, presentations & PD
Distance Learning Daily Creativity, ELA, Critical Thinking Challenges Set 2
This purchase includes 10 daily Creativity/ELA/Critical Thinking challenges, directions, rationale, and an answer key. Each challenge is presented on a separate slide with directions specific to that challenge. Challenges in this set include: What could the question be?Concept AttainmentReDesignAbstract ConnectionsLove these? For more, please check out my Daily Math Challenges, the other Creativity/ELA/Critical Thinking Challenge sets, or challenge bundles. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com
Grades:
K - 6th
Creativity Powerpoint
Do you want to inspire your teachers to foster creativity in their classrooms? Use this powerpoint, filled with research and practical examples of how all teachers can get the creative juices flowing in their classrooms.
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Grades:
K - 8th
8-frame SCAMPER graphic organizer
To be used along with my SCAMPER project instructions and rubric. This 8-frame graphic organizer can also be used within the classroom as an extension or critical thinking activity.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Christmas Associations
This activity is great for practicing Christmas vocabulary, as well as associations. Each Vocabulary word has 3 items that go along with it. Merry Christmas!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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