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Preschool critical thinking resources for GATE
How to Differentiate a Lesson Reference Guide
Need a fast and easy way to create a differentiated lesson for your students? This handy one page "cheat sheet" or reference guide is all you need to create a lesson to meet the needs of your GATE students. This idea was developed by Sandra Kaplan who has worked in the field of Gifted Education for years. YOU MUST HAVE SOME BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY AND HOW TO PLAN DIFFERENTIATED LESSONS IN ORDER TO USE THIS PRODUCT. It is a guide only. Here's how it works: You decide on the th
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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January STEM Activities Geoboard Snowflakes Symmetry Winter STEAM
This winter STEM challenge is a perfect way to incorporate hands on activity in the classroom. Students will create snowflakes with geoboards & can practice symmetry. This will match well with a math center!Looking for more Winter challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE for the BUNDLE.This activity includes a printable version AND Google Slides Presentation (works with Microsoft PowerPoint). This digital version:Can be used for distance learning, centers, independent wor
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PreK - 4th
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HINK PINK PUZZLES for KINDERS I Problem Solving Task Cards for Pre-readers
HINK PINKS for KINDERS are visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks for Kinders are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students.HOW HINK PINKS for KINDERS WORKHINK PINKS are riddles wherein the clues lead you to a 2 word answer. Each answer wo
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS BUNDLE Task Cards Vocabulary
HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS BUNDLE Task Cards Vocabulary
Save 20% when you buy the bundle! HINK PINKS and HINKY PINKIES for KINDERS are visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks and Hinky Pinkies for Kinders are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students. HOW HINK PINKS & HINKY PINKIES for KINDERS WORK
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PreK - 2nd
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Magic Squares - K&1 Critical Thinking Challenge Math Puzzles
MAGIC SQUARES15 Games Included!Perfect for higher level math students in grades K-1 needing a challenge. These puzzles allow students to practice the same math skills, but include a critical thinking aspect. Students will rearrange the puzzle pieces to create a 3x4 square where all values match. Great for: small group extensions, independent practice, center work, teamwork challenges, etc!Skills included:- Doubles facts- 5's facts- Greater than, less than- What comes next - counting by 1's, coun
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Entire Gifted with Goldens TPT MATH Resources GROWING BUNDLE
Unplugged Coding
Coding Unplugged - Understanding the "If Then" language of computer code for Kindergarten. This Beginner Coding resource gets students involved playing group games, filling in maps, playing a partner board game, and practicing code on their own printable computer screen. In each activity, the teacher or a student will be the "programmer" while the rest of the class acts as the "computers" following the commands of the programmer. The simple "If....then" commands will give very young students
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PreK - 1st
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HINK PINK PUZZLES for KINDERS III Problem Solving Task Cards for Pre-readers
HINK PINKS for KINDERS III HINK PINKS for KINDERS III are visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks for Kinders are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students.HOW HINK PINKS for KINDERS WORKHINK PINKS are riddles wherein the clues lead you to
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS BUNDLE Task Cards Vocabulary
What Does Not Belong-Task Cards
Task cards to identify what does not belongs in the group. Includes: foods, animals, holidays, colors, and miscellaneous themes. Perfect for learners with autism and developmental disabilities in verbal behaviors, special education, autistic support, and GATE classrooms
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PreK - 1st
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Halloween 4-in-1 Critical and Creative Thinking Bundle for Gifted and Enrichment
Fly into critical and creative thinking in your science and math/ logic curriculum! Your students' higher-order thinking skills will SOAR during the Halloween season with this HUGE 4-in-1 bundle! Bundle Includes these 4 products: (click links for details and previews)1) Goin’ Batty! Research Activity Menu for Gifted or Enrichment 2) Spider Sleuth! Creepy Crawly Research Activity Menu for Gifted and Enrichment 3)Halloween Logic Puzzle for Young and Gifted Thinkers!4) Halloween Headlines Mystery!
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PreK - 6th
HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS Problem Solving Task Cards for Pre-readers
HINKY PINKIES for KINDERS are visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hinky Pinkies for Kinders are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students.HOW HINKY PINKIES for KINDERS WORKHINKY PINKIES are riddles wherein the clues lead you to a 2 word answer. Each
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS BUNDLE Task Cards Vocabulary
HINK PINK PUZZLES for KINDERS II Problem Solving Task Cards for Pre-readers
HINK PINKS for KINDERS II offers visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks for Kinders II are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students.HOW HINK PINKS for KINDERS WORKHINK PINKS are riddles wherein the clues lead you to a 2 word answer. Each
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: HINK PINK & HINKY PINKY PUZZLES for KINDERS BUNDLE Task Cards Vocabulary
100th Day of School Mystery! Logic Puzzle for Early Primary
100th Day of School Mystery! Logic Puzzle for Critical Thinking for PreK-K-1! Differentiation made easy- the work is done for you!! Students learn to think like a detective to figure out which child brought which objects for a class 100th Day of School display.
13 page packet includes:
• Extensive Teacher Tips for using puzzle, and for teaching logic and deductive reasoning
• clipart to cut into manipulative pieces for hands-on activity (can mount on cardstock and laminate)
• 2 problem-so
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle for Young Learners!
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!
Attribute Block Activities
Attribute blocks are a wonderful way to use concrete models to understand abstract ideas! Attribute blocks help students to develop a strong conceptual understanding of similarities and differences, geometric shapes, and patterns. The enrichment activities in this download are a FUN, meaningful way to take attribute blocks to the next level! These higher order thinking activities will help your students develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, logical reasoning, and
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PreK - 2nd
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Summer Picture 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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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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Wonderful Winter Logic Puzzle Bundle!
Teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and logic to even your youngest students! 35 page bundle Includes all 3 of these early elementary logic puzzles (Save by purchasing bundle instead of separate puzzles!) Click on each link for more details:
Sensational Snowman Mystery! Logic Puzzle for PreK-K-1
Marvelous Mitten Mystery! Logic Puzzle for PreK-K-1
Valentine's Day Party Mix-Up! Logic Puzzle for PreK-K-1
Great for Gifted/Talented, differentiation, fast finishers, and enrichment...the work i
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PreK - 1st
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IB PYP Learner Profile & Attitude Crown Bundle
This set of fun, differentiated crowns includes both blank and coloring page crowns which represent the IB principles. The crowns are a fun way to introduce or spotlight the Attitudes and Learner Profiles. Younger students with limited knowledge of the IB principles can color and discuss how to set goals and incorporate those traits by debriefing on their ideas depicted in the representations.
Older students can utilize the blank templates to record their ideas or goals. This activity could als
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PreK - 5th
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HINK PINK PUZZLES for KINDERS FREEBIE Problem Solving Task Cards for Pre-readers
HINK PINKS for KINDERS are visual task cards that help young children learn to problem solve while exercising literacy skills (vocabulary, syllables, rimes, ... ). These printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks for Kinders are terrific for pre-readers, ESL - EFL - ELD, and speech & language students. This FREE set allows you to try them before you buy them.HOW HINK PINKS for KINDERS WORKHINK PINKS are riddles wh
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PreK - 2nd
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Early Finishers Ocean Animals Critical Thinking Sudoku Puzzles
Great resource for early finishers. Summer critical thinking and logic worksheets. Just like the Sea Sudoku Center freebie, but in worksheet form. These are easy to print and give to students without having to laminate.
-Beach ocean theme with animals used instead of numbers inside simple sudoku puzzles. These puzzles encourage students to use critical thinking to eliminate squares to find the correct placement of each of the 4 animals in the puzzle. Puzzles such as sudoku can grow students ab
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PreK - 1st
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Terrific Trio of Holiday Logic Puzzles!
Teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and logic to even your youngest students! 26 page bundle Includes all 3 of these early elementary logic puzzles (Save by purchasing bundle instead of separate puzzles!):
The Great Pie Puzzle (Thanksgiving)
The Great Ornament Caper (Christmas)
Halloween Logic Puzzle
Great for Gifted/Talented, differentiation, fast finishers, and enrichment...the work is done for you! 27 page bundle.
Each puzzle includes:
• Teacher tips
• Puzzle story with clues
• 2 prob
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PreK - 2nd
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Lucky Logic Mystery Puzzle for Pre K-2!
The Lucky Logic Mystery Puzzle for Critical Thinking for Pre K-2! Differentiation made easy- the work is done for you!! Students learn to think like a detective to see which child painted which St. Patrick's Day decoration. 13 page packet includes:
• Extensive Teacher Tips for using puzzle and for teaching logic and deductive reasoning
• clipart to cut into manipulative pieces for hands-on activity (can mount on cardstock and laminate)
• 2 problem-solving strategies (logic chart and possibi
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Logic Puzzle Bundle for Young Learners!
Morning Work/Daily Warm-Up/Skills Sampler: Printable Google Slides for PreK-2
Use this editable & customizable worksheet to reinforce foundational skills in a playful, more creative way! Practicing the basics doesn't have to be long or boring.On a single 8.5x11" sheet, kids will practice name and date, letter and number formation and sequencing, counting to 20 using ten frames, and tracing or writing and reading words, phrases or a short sentence.Their favorite part will be using their creativity to brieflyturn a letter or number into an object or scene by drawing.It'
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PreK - 2nd
Printable Mazes for Early Finishers Activities - 50 Very Easy Maze Puzzles
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 are super fun and easy to solve for the littlest learners!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 Mazes?Th
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PreK - 2nd
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