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Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
Grades:
5th - 8th
Zombie Task Force Simulation for Model United Nations BUNDLE
Get students debating and engaged in Model UN with this fun Zombie Task Force simulation! This bundle includes everything you will need to host an effective Model UN simulation. The comprehensive Zombie Task Force Simulation Slides presentation will walk your students through the process from learning what it means to be a delegate to successfully writing a resolution. Resources and graphic organizers are provided for each step of the process. This is a great way to kick off your club or unit! S
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6th - 12th
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Peace Path: A Visual Conflict Resolution Strategy
I have used a Peace Path for the past 8 years of teaching Special Education, and absolutely love it. It is an awesome way to help students work out any issues that arise. I also use it personally with my students if an issue needs to be addressed. It really helps students learn how to work out a problem in a safe way. Just print the pages on card stock, laminate each one, and tape it together. It's very easy to use- two people step on each sides of the path on the footprints and walk through the
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PreK - 9th
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Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash
This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hypothesis b
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5th - 8th
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Dollar Deal: Christmas Bakery Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the CHRISTMAS BAKERY dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•“Build Your Own” Sign•Labels for displays (big and small)•Cookies, topping
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PreK - K
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Create your own civilization based off of 'Weslandia'
Create your own civilization based off of the book 'Weslandia'. Students will use their social studies knowledge to create their own utopian society. Your students will have a blast taking knowledge that they have previously learned about and applying it to their new civilization! Their creativity will amaze you!!!!
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Curriculum:
CCSS Writing: W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10
Social Studies: geog
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Goods and Services Producers and Consumers Economics Activity Second Grade
Looking for an engaging early elementary economics lesson? Your students will gain a deep understanding of buyers and sellers (producers and consumers) in a community with this fun simulation activity. Your second or third grade social studies students will love creating their own good or service. This resource is suprisingly low-prep for how interactive it is. Simply print, cut, and go! You'll get teacher instructions, classroom procedures, printable student sheets, a student reflection sheet,
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Class Escape Problem Solving Game
Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! This is a great activity for the first week of school to encourage teamwork and help students get to know each other and the classroom. Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on challenge!
You will need the following tools:
- tape
- color printer
- scissors or paper cutter
- white c
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Dollar Deal: Pie Stand Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the PIE STAND dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays •Recipe Cards•Menu•Pie Crusts•Shopping List•Order Form •Recei
Grades:
PreK - K
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Class Escape: Halloween Edition
My students loved my original Class Escape, so I created the HALLOWEEN EDITION when they begged me to make another! Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on, Halloween-themed challenge!
You will need the following tools:
- tape
- color printer (preferred) or regular printer
- scisso
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Communication Skills Bundle - High School SEL Lessons, Activities & Simulations
Teaching communication skills in the classroom is not one that can easily be taught through lectures, I'm all about Project Based Learning and Student Led activities! I created these fun SEL simulations and lessons that have now become my High School Health Class FAVORITES. With these 5 mostly digital lessons, students will not only understand the theories about emotional Intelligence but also know how to apply it in real-life situations. With this bundle, students can learn and practice skills
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Recycling Center Dramatic Play- for Reduce, Reuse,Recycle Study for Preschool
Are you currently using the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" study for preschool with your students? Elevate your classroom experience with this specially designed Dramatic Play Recycling Center! This immersive resource aligns seamlessly with the study, creating an interactive environment where young minds can delve into the principles of recycling, reusing, and reducing waste and energy. **Hands-On Learning:** Transform your classroom into an exciting recycling center where students actively particip
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Dramatic Play Bundle for Preschool Studies
Mafia Game, Mafia Game Cards, Mafia Game for the Classroom
Mafia is officially school appropriate with this game set that up to 45 students (of all ages) can play! This game is great for community building in any class subject area, and especially Drama and Theater Arts! Here's what you get with this fun game: Clear and concise game play directions for the teacher and students Character descriptions45 unique printable character cardsDirections for how to print and how to play without printing 33 school appropriate "take out" cards (this is how the mafia
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Not Grade Specific
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Choose Your Adventure: Dystopia
Immerse your students in the world of Dystopian literature with this "Choose Your Adventure" activity! Students are inserted into the story as the protagonist and are given a series of choices that will determine their fate. There are 74 choices and 28 possible endings! They must navigate through social classes, a rebellion, totalitarian rule, and a dubious government. Use as a hook activity for a novel, a genre study, or to accompany another dystopian text!
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Dollar Deal: Vet Clinic Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the VET CLINIC dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays and containers•Labels for medicine and cream•Signs for check
Grades:
PreK - K
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Dollar Deal: Library Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the LIBRARY dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Signs for activities, book return, checkout, getting a library card, book types •Li
Grades:
PreK - K
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Stock Market Game - Interactive Activity to Purchase, Trade and Track Stocks
Economics by itself? Boring. Economics with a competition and prize involved? Now we're talking!I created this activity to enrich my Sixth Grade Social Studies unit on Economics. I begin by teaching about the stock market, going over vocab and practicing calculating stocks/broker's commision. If your students have a basic understanding of the stock market, then this is the perfect next step. The object is to have your students purchase stocks (while paying you - their broker - a 5% commiss
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6th - 8th
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Defining Leadership & Creating Tomorrow's Leaders Today
In a democratic society, choosing effected leaders is an essential criterion for citizens. In this activity, students will explore leadership qualities that are essential for a strong leader, not only in the government, but also in all facets of life. Through understanding what makes a leader, students are then able to model those traits and become leaders themselves. Students will explore leadership through analyzing ambiguous information about major leaders throughout history. Using that limit
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6th - 12th
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Dollar Deal: Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the HOT COCOA STAND dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Labels for displays •Recipe Card•Menu•Shopping List•Order Form •ReceiptDo y
Grades:
PreK - K
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Learning Disabilities Simulations- Social Emotional Learning for Students
Every classroom in the world is comprised of students who learn differently. Our students are surrounded by peers who have learning disabilities, speech disorders, attention deficits, and more! Are we teaching our kids about these differences? Are we equipping them to help their peers and show empathy towards them? Have we empowered those who learn differently?In this 4-part simulation, students will gain an understanding of how some kids learn, struggle, and feel during parts of their learni
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1st - 12th, Staff
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Money Matters: A Real-World Simulation for Upper Elementary Students
A creative problem-solving unit that simulates real life. Students are faced with real-world decisions related to money management, budgeting, jobs, taxes and bills.Students are randomly assigned families and jobs. They then are presented with real-life situations and decisions that they must make (just as their parents do).Creative problem-solving, decision-making, Socratic seminar, and real-world dilemmas are incorporated into this unit.Printables: Everything you need is in this unit. It h
Grades:
4th - 6th
Anti-Bullying Activity
This anti-bullying activity will help make your school bully-free! Educational and fun, this anti-bullying game is perfect as a bullying lesson or for indoor recess. The game presents children with real-life scenarios. They’ll learn to solve conflicts, stand up to bullies, and report bullying to adults. My students have been playing this game for years and love it!Playing “Bully Be Gone” takes about 20 minutes. When done, students can play again if they have time. Two to six students can pla
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3rd - 6th
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Nutrition Challenge - Meal Planning Activity for High School Health
Engage your students in an exciting, real-world nutrition simulation with this PDF/GOOGLE SLIDES Nutrition Challenge! In this interactive activity, students will face the task of selecting food for a month-long sea voyage, with only the capacity to carry 10 items with them. They'll need to consider the shelf life, preparation ease, and most importantly, the nutritional value of each food.This product includes:-Detailed activity instructions for students + teachers-Google slides intro to set the
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8th - 11th
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Dollar Deal: Flower Shop Dramatic Play {Made Simply for Small Spaces}
FLASH DOLLAR DEAL!!! Are you interested in dramatic play, but you don't have the space? This packet is perfect for you! It's simple and designed for small spaces. Take a look at the preview for a closer look, including more pictures. This packet is the FLOWER SHOP dramatic play! Included inside, you will find:•Photos and Explanations of it in Use•Open/Closed Sign•Materials list•Sign (2 versions)•Bunting with pictures•Flowers for decorating•Labels for displays (big and small)•Paper to decorate va
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PreK - K
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