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Preschool Back to School social studies resources for GATE
STEM Bins® Teambuilders for Back to School and End of the Year - STEM Activities
★ GRAB MY NEW STEM BINS TEAMBUILDERS GROWING BUNDLE!★ STEM Bins® Teambuilders are a wonderful way to build your classroom community and allow students to practice and reflect on essential character skills. They are ideal for use at the beginning of the school year as you are introducing STEM Bins to your class, and are also perfect for collaborative STEM activities at the end of the school year. The following STEM Bins® Teambuilders are designed to accompany my STEM Bins® ,found at the following
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PreK - 5th
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Creative Wheel Enrichment Activity
:: How to Use ::Creative Wheels can be used in ANY subject! You can have students complete a book character study, biography, book study, Social Studies topic, Science topic… the possibilities are endless!RESOURCE INCLUDES:+ Creative Wheel PDF+ Creative Wheel Google Slide+ Creative Wheel Digital or Printout options+ Editable Rubric + Sample pictures from my class projects and a list of ideas on how to use!
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Enrichment Activity Growing Bundle
Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
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PreK - 8th
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Timeline Past Present Future & Spanish Linea de Tiempo Presente Pasado Futuro
This is one of my favorite projects of the year and perfect for OPEN HOUSE!It is so exciting for the students & families! This project comes in English and Spanish as well as the instructions for parents!Ways to incorporate it:-Timeline on themselves-Timeline of a living person (famous or ordinary)-Introduction to conjugating verbs in Spanish-Introduction on how to speak in past, present, and futureOlder Students:-G.A.T.E Icon- Multiple Perspective- A timeline of a character or plot-Characte
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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GATE Depth and Complexity Icons in English
Hello!I have created this resource for GATE teachers and students! These are great to post around when teaching the icons to your students! There are many different backgrounds and styles to choose from or just print them on colored paper! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Mrs. WillisonI love seeing how teachers implement the resources that they get from me! Tag me on Instagram @penniesandpradatpt so I can see them in action! Tips for My Customers >>> Did you know you can receive credits
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PreK - 8th
September Enrichment/Early Finishers*KINDERGARTEN*
I created this packet as an additional resource to use with my Early Finishers. It seems that there is always a handful of kiddos that need something meaningful to work on while others finishing their assignments. I have included ELA and Math skills that should have already been introduced.
Here are the concepts that are covered:
★Number Recognition (1,2,3,4) Color Page
★Colors (Color,Trace and match)
★First, Last Name Practice, Self-Portrait
★Counting Objects (1-4), Cut and Glue
★Trace Nu
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PreK - 1st
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P4 WACKY Fishies {P4 Clips Trioriginals Digital Clip Art}
10 SUPER WACKY Fishies just SWIMIN" AROUND!
This set includes:
-1 fishy tank
- 10 wacky fishies
This clip art set includes 22 images. There are 11 vibrant coloured images and 11 black and white images.
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PreK - 6th
COMMUNITY HELPERS STEM CHALLENGE:: BUNNYTOWN::
Get your little ones excited about becoming problem solvers with this engaging STEM activity. Students will use their problem solving skills to build a new community for bunnies. They will practice:collaborationproblem solvingengineering skillspersuasive languageThis is a perfect first day or first week activity or an activity to use to finish out the school year!
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PreK - 3rd
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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.
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PreK - 12th
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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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Bulletin Board Kit:Martin Luther King Jr. Day Quote Posters, border,MLK banner
Need Martin Luther Kind Jr. bulletin board ideas? These MLK Jr. classroom posters are perfect for the season! They will be a great addition to your classroom display! These posters can be displayed on your bulletin board or around your classroom on their own. It is also perfect for an at home distance learning backdrop, or homeschooling decor.*Guaranteed to bring some "I have a dream vibes" in your classroom and help your students feel welcomed and excited about the holiday! This set of MLK Jr.
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PreK - 5th
Growth VS Fixed Mindset Wall Display Poster Hearts and Flowers
This fantastic Growth Vs Fixed Mindset Wall Display will encourage a growth mindset in your classroom. They are bright and colorful with a heart and flower theme. They make a perfect reference tool all year round and great when setting up your classroom.
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PreK - 10th
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Easter Coloring Pages {Spring Coloring Pages} for kids preschool
Easter Coloring Pages for Kids -Egg-citing Fun and CreativityIntroduction:Make this Easter a colorful celebration for your little ones with our exclusive "Easter Coloring Pages for Kids." This delightful collection features 100 pages of whimsical Easter-themed illustrations, providing hours of joy, creativity, and festive spirit for children of all ages.Highlight Features: Coloring Pages: A vast selection of Easter-inspired designs forAdorable Characters: Bunnies, eggs, chicks, and more—each pag
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PreK - 12th
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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
BOHO: Back to School Classroom Posters Set
Classroom Set of Posters includes:Greetings at the DoorLearning Isn't Done in Exchange for a GradeGrow your Critical Thinking SkillsSMART doesn't mean easyEffective OratorsClassroom ExpectationsI created ALL of these posters to hang in my gifted resource classroom.See my other products: The Multisensory Bookworm
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PreK - 12th
What is Makerspace? Emergent Reader
This is a simple 10 page emergent reader perfect for all ages to explain what the expectations of makerspace are. The reader gives examples of things you can do in a makerspace in the library. You can do arts and crafts, you can build, you can draw, you can do puzzles and games, and you can use technology!
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PreK - 5th
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Robot Themed Banner
Enjoy a robot themed large banner to post in your room with your own message! Print in color and laminate for continued use of a fun product for messages in your classroom!Included:✔ A-Z pennants✔’ and ! pennants✔Ordinal numbers, 1st-6th, Pre K and K ✔Two robots to anchor the ends and one blank pennant Please provide feedback if you purchase this hunt! How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase, you will
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PreK - 6th
Social Emotional Check-Ins for Jamboard/Google Slides
In this file: A. Link to Google Jamboard SlidesB. Templates added to Google Slides (If you prefer Google Slides)C. (Save/download images to use in Padlet, if student behavior prevents Jamboard) 1. Class Check-In - Lights2. Class Check-In - Winter3. Class Check-In - Flowers4. Class Check-In (4 Square) Winter5. Class Check-In (4 Square) Heart6. Being Present (4 Square) River Rocks, Version 17. Being Present (4 Square) River Rocks, Version 28. (4 Square) River Rocks, Blank9. Moving from Anger to Ca
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PreK - 12th
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Classroom Labels & Decor - "Sweet Sara"
I made this set for my sweet friend Sara. This set includes polka dot and chevron patterns in purple, yellow, green and blue.
The items included are:
Classroom Alphabet Letters
Stationary (editable)
Desk Name Tags (editable)
Locker Magnets (editable)
I would recommend buying a circle cutter to make things easier. Measurements are listed at the top of each item. Amazon & Michaels both carry the Friskars 93807097 Circle Cutter, measuring up to 8" circles.
If you have any questions or don’t
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PreK - 4th
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Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom (Bill Martin) Interactive Alphabet Order Game
This is a terrific game for pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and ESL or ESOL students to practice their alphabet order. This resource includes the following: 21 questionseach question has three letters for multiple-choicecapital letterswritten prompts: "What comes first?" and "What comes next?"PDF or Easel options:Each option has the exact same questions. The Easel activity is a drag-and-drop circle game without affirmation and encouragement pages. However. it is self-checking
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PreK - 1st, Adult Education
Click On The Road Signs Boom Cards Edition Transportation Geometry
Have fun! This set includes the following images on 300dpi.Here are the details:– Link with 20 road signs boom cards.– Spanish version (Pulsa En Las Señales De Tráfico).This set is included in my Entire Boom Cards Section (Lifetime License). Get all my future boom cards games for free when you buy it.Email: adolfo-1985@hotmail.comEnjoy and be happy :).Tags: Distance learningTERMS OF USE: This resource is for limited educational and commercial use. Please make sure the images are flattened and/or
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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George Washington Interactive Journal Activities (English only)
Learn about George Washington using these interactive journal activities that are simple enough for Kinder to complete and glue into their daily journals. Keep your students engaged and ready to learn! Each activity inclues information/details about his life. Included are 4 different activities to keep the learners engaged. You can use the examples provided, or have the students draw their own. Its up to you!
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PreK - 2nd
Farmhouse STEM Bin Labels
These inviting farmhouse themed STEM bin labels are perfect for gifted and talented teachers or ANY STEM loving teacher! Just print, cut, and laminate for durability. Included are 28 labels for your bins. Each label is framed in white with a wood background and the coordinating STEM bin label. I also included 1 blank template for you to create your own!➡ Follow me on Instagram for more ideas! @boogersburpsandteachingIncluded STEM Bin Labels:TangramsPlaydohKinetic SandPlus BlocksWood BlocksBrist
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PreK - 3rd
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Kwanzaa Mini Book & Word Wall Signs
Kwanzaa K/W/L, Mini Book, Word Wall Signs and Coloring Page
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PreK - 3rd
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