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1st grade thematic unit plans for Gifted and Talented
Monthly Math Enrichment Projects for the Entire Year BUNDLE!
This listing is a GROWING BUNDLE of my Mini Math Projects. Each one is centered around an engaging seasonal theme to grab your students' attention and help them make real-world connections with math. The projects typically take about 2 days to complete, because most contain 2-3 parts. Most projects culminate with a craftivity, but not all will. Most of the projects also come with differentiated options for your students!This bundle is now considered "COMPLETE!" It was promised to contain at leas
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
7 Wonders of the Ancient World (The Ancient Olympics and More!)
#halfoffhalftimeGreat ideas for studying the Olympics, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, and much, much more! 149 pages of learning fun and exploration! This resource pack was developed for use with my elementary students when studying ancient civilizations, cultures, and the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. Join Cleo the Camel as we explore together!This unit also references other wonders of the world, and its approach is interdisciplinary in nature. Students will enjoy learning about history,
Grades:
1st - 8th
Fairy Tale Fun--Jack and the Beanstalk Enrichment/Extension Opportunities
Looking for an innovative, new way to integrate literature with other content areas? Or maybe teaching a unit on folk and fairy tales? Do you want a way to engage your students in rigorous, differentiated, interdisciplinary tasks?
Then this Jack and the Beanstalk resource pack will be perfect for you and your little learners. This favorite fairy tale, which has been around for hundreds of years, tells the story of a boy, a giant, an escape, and a wild adventure...all the result of a few sill
Grades:
1st - 5th
Creative IB Water Unit
Creative Water UnitThis six week, fully integrated, unit is designed to meet the International Baccalaureate (IB) Framework although it will work great for anyone looking for a creative unit focused on water. This unit includes literacy, math, science, action projects, etc.It is designed to emphasize global awareness, arts integration, the multiple intelligences, and 21st century learning and innovation skills.Lessons are project based and are primarily taught through the arts; visual arts, poet
Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS Life Science "Trait Mountain" STEM Unit (Traits|Heredity|Biomimicry) |1-LS
Traits, heredity, survival and biomimicry: flora and fauna abound in Trait Mountain. Follow Trait Mountain Trail and discover the life science behind traits, survival and biomimicry on your way to the summit in this three-week unit!DEMOView demo (with intro screens and a few sample interactions only) here.★ For a quick peek at part of Lesson 3, check out myBiomimicry Discovery Cards Demo.★Three weeks’ worth of lesson plans are aligned to the first-grade Next Generation Science Standards for life
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K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: NGSS Grade 1 Bundle: All 5 STEM Units
Fairy Tale Fun--Emperor's New Clothes Enrichment/Extension Opportunities
Looking for an innovative, new way to integrate literature with other content areas? Or maybe teaching a unit on folk and fairy tales? Do you want a way to engage your students in differentiated, interdisciplinary tasks?
Then this "Emperor's New Clothes" resource pack will be perfect for you and your little learners. This favorite fairy tale, which has been around since the 1800's, tells the story of a prideful emperor, a couple of sly swindlers, and the refreshing, common sense of a child.
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Motion Geometry Flips, Slides and Turns in the Big Top
Perfect for your Transformational or Motion Geometry Unit! **Recently updated! Please re-download :)***This item is broken into 3 main topics:Translations/SlidesRotations/TurnsReflections/Flips and SymmetryEach topic comes with a colourful classroom poster, ideas for hands on/intro activity, and indpendent practice/assessment sheets. Teachers notes are also included (indicated by the flag banners on the tops of the pages)A summative project is included (Roller Coaster Creation) to apply their le
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
"Sweet Treats" Student Invention Contest
Sweet Treats Invention Contest is a K-5 student invention contest and mini unit. Enjoy this great opportunity for your kids to think creatively and get motivated about learning! Be sure to download the preview to see the contest details.
How to Use this Resource
Use this packet to hold a class and/or school contest of your own. Included you will find lesson plans, activities and printables for each of the following lessons:
Introduction and Background Lessons:
Famous Inventions and Inven
Grades:
K - 5th
Kindergarten Bird-Themed Challenges for Gifted and Talented GATE - Storytelling
You’ll have loads of fun with this thematic “birds” bundle of lessons and activities. We address BEST PRACTICES for our youngest gifted and advanced learners with hand-on puzzles, storytelling, participatory reading, acting, humor, video, and improvisation. In the process, we will deliver two social emotional messages—one about teamwork, and one about diversity. So little time, and so much to do! That’s why we always, always, always engage and challenge students in critical thinking across the c
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K - 2nd
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Primary GATE -- AIR! Active, Creative, Academic, and Hands-on!
I am always trying to figure out what to do with my little primary groups, and this unit was a definite hit with my kindergartners. It would work well with 1st grade too or the regular 2nd grade classroom. The full unit contains more than 2 hours of contact time.
It’s active, fun, and challenging for these little ones and seemed to have the right combination of “get up and move,” imagination, creativity, and “making” along with academic tasks.
We learn about four important properties of air
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K - 2nd
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Fairy Tale Fun--Sleeping Beauty Enrichment/Extension Opportunities
Looking for an innovative, new way to celebrate the 100th day of school? Or maybe teaching a unit on folk and fairy tales? Do you want a way to engage your students in differentiated, interdisciplinary tasks?
Then this Sleeping Beauty resource pack will be perfect for you and your little learners. This favorite fairy tale, which has been around since the 1600's, tells the story of a princess, a conflict, and 100 years of slumber that befalls a kingdom.
Complete with cross-curricular resou
Grades:
1st - 5th
Dare to Be Different - Carla's Sandwich - Teacher Guide
Dare to be different and stand out from the crowd! Take a bite into this Mighty Books & Brains unit featuring Carla's Sandwich by Debbie Herman. Guide your students to celebrate their differences, identify the climax of a story (aka the juicy part), and do some Sandwich Math (fractions, division, and buying sandwiches at The Sandwich Shop using bills and coins). This is digital unit that includes the complete Dare to Be Different unit (both the Teacher Guide and all Student Graphic Organizer
Grades:
K - 2nd
NGSS Earth & Space Science: "Astro Observatory" STEM Unit | 1-ESS1-1
Patterns of the sun, moon and stars are under constant study at Astro Observatory!Collect sun, moon and star symbols on a Grecian urn while discovering and the sun's rise-set pattern, the moon's monthly phase cycle and the nightly rotation of the starsin this three-week unit!***VIEW THE DEMO***View demo (with intro screens and a few sample interactions only) here.Three weeks’ worth of lesson plans are aligned to the first-grade 1-ESS1-1 Next Generation Science Standards for earth and space scien
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Grades:
K - 3rd
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Grade 1 Bundle: All 5 STEM Units
Weather Unit Room Transformation
Weather Unit Room TransformationThis product is a bundle of items to use in a room transformation for K-2.There is a project-able PowerPoint lesson for you to use whole group, printable pages for anchor chart discussion, ideas for experiments, crafts, and room transformation ideas and pictures! INCLUDED:Project-able lessonIdeas for room transformation that I usedIdeas for weather experimentsVideo linksWebsite linksExamples that I used in my roomCrafts and coloring pages
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Fairy Tale Fun--Cinderella Enrichment/Extension Opportunities
Looking for an innovative, new way to integrate literature with other content areas? Or maybe teaching a unit on folk and fairy tales? Do you want a way to engage your students in rigorous, differentiated, interdisciplinary tasks?
Then this Cinderella resource pack will be perfect for you and your little learners. This favorite fairy tale, which has been around for hundreds of years, serves as a terrific learning launching pad for a wide variety of lessons!
Complete with cross-curricular
Grades:
1st - 5th
High Ability Unit Plan for the Book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
This is a High Ability/Gifted and Talented unit plan that goes with the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes and includes lessons for math, reading, and writing.Grade Level(s): Grades 1-2 Big Ideas: Explain how words can hurt and the effects of bullyingStudents will learn the origin and meanings behind their nameStudents will learn the meanings of vocabulary words from the story ChrysanthemumAssess knowledge of previously taught vocabulary wordsMonitor student comprehensionStudents will determine
Grades:
1st - 4th
The Ultimate Family Unit Study Bundle: Explore 10 Topics!
⭐️ With 10 topics in each unit study, that's only $0.84 per topic! ⭐️Engaging hands-on activities and real-life experiences allow children at different stages to explore and learn together.The following unit studies are included with the Ultimate Unit Study Bundle:WeatherThe Human BodyThe Seven ContinentsSeeds & PlantsStars & ConstellationsRocks & GemsReptilesRainforestMammalsFlightEach Unit Study is broken down into ten topics with manageable, bite-sized amounts of information. Each
Grades:
1st - 6th
Frosty the Snowman: Mini-Enrichment Unit
This resource mini-pack was inspired after my class read the book, Frosty the Snowman. Many had no idea that the story of this loveable snowman originated in 1950 and was based not on a book and not on a movie, but instead on a record.
Using various snowmen texts as our jumping off points, I developed many other snowman resources which you might also enjoy trying with your students. These activities are designed to add rigor and differentiation to your classroom, as well as be enjoyable enou
Grades:
1st - 5th
SOCIAL STUDIES: Safety & Citizenship Lapbook
Engage your students with the wonderful picture book "Officer Buckle & Gloria" by Peggy Rathmann and these awesome extension activities that incorporate safety, citizenship, he meanings of Respect, Responsibility, & Self Control. Students get to design their own Safety Officer badge and write a book about how to "be a better me". Students will also learn their address, phone number and how to 'dial' 9-1-1. This activity can be completed in 7 30 min mini lessons
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Fairy Tale Fun--Princess and the Pea Enrichment/Extension Opportunities
Looking for an innovative, new way to integrate literature with other content areas? Or maybe teaching a unit on folk and fairy tales? Do you want a way to engage your students in differentiated, interdisciplinary tasks?
Then this Princess and the Pea resource pack will be perfect for you and your little learners. This favorite fairy tale, which has been around since the 1800's, tells the story of a princess, a storm, and sleepless night due to a teeny, tiny pea.
Complete with cross-curri
Grades:
1st - 4th
Green Mean One Holiday Literacy Unit Common Core FIRST GRADE SECOND GRADE!
The Green Mean One is at it Again!
This is super fun Unit that I LOVE doing with my class each year. It allows them to do some creative thinking and meet those common core standards. I teach first grade gifted, but have used this with second grade as well!
There are 15 activities in this unit. It includes writing activities, reading responses, reader's theater, and ideas on how to implement a "Green Mean One on the Shelf" in your classroom. I love having my stuffed "Green Mean One" play tri
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Thanksgiving Enrichment Unit
This interdisciplinary unit of study is great for classroom use throughout the month of November! Activities allow for differentiation and rigor, while at the same time they encourage critical and creative thought! Students and teachers will love these varied learning experiences. Examples include creative writing prompts, classroom games, seasonal logic puzzles, research opportunities, student inventions, etc. Buy it--you'll be THANKFUL you did! Follow my blog at bryantsbraintrain@blogspot
Grades:
1st - 5th
Zoo Animals - A Research Based Unit
Off to the Zoo - A Research Based Unit is a fully detailed unit written with objectives for grades one and/or two. It was originally written as a unit to be completed as a team effort with the Media Specialist. It can be done by one or the other as well. It introduces zoo animals and their habitats to students and incorporates media skills within the unit for students to conduct research on a zoo animal. Students are presented with a real-life task/purpose for conducting their research and pres
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Dramatic Play - Pancake Shop
Get ready to flip, stack, and serve up some pancake fun with our Printable Pancake Shop Dramatic Play set! This delightful resource turns any play space into a sizzling pancake paradise, where young chefs can take on the role of pancake pros! Hang up the 'open' sign and watch the excitement unfold as children dive into the pancake-making action. With over 50 vibrant cutouts, budding chefs can craft mouthwatering flapjacks in endless combinations. Whether they prefer their pancakes plain, topped
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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