Kindergarten problem solving resources for homeschool

STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

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Life Skills, Problem Solving, Special Education

Also included in: STEM Bins® MEGA BUNDLE: Elementary STEM Activities: Morning Work,Early Finishers

Interactive ZONES of Regulation Package - Name Plates, Bookmarks, & MORE!

Created by

Sunshine On a Cloudy Day

The materials in this package are adapted from Leah Kuyper’s wonderful book on self-regulation, The Zones of Regulation® (2011), published by Social Thinking Publishing, www.socialthinking.com and used with permission.If you are new to using Zones, I highly recommend implementing it into your classroom. My students are so much better at identifying their emotions and self-regulating themselves than they were at the beginning of the year! Included in this package:- interactive name plates (two fi

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Grades:

PreK - 8th

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Activities, Printables, Posters

Behavior Reflection Think Sheet for Classroom Management

Created by

Melissa Moran

Behavior reflection think sheets and management activities with sorts and visuals. These visual think sheet provide a simple way for students to reflect on their choices and think of better choices for the future. Includes whole group sorts for students to become more familiar with the images and student think sheets with the same images. Also includes beginning of the year independent activities for students to introduce classroom behaviors to students. Includes 3 different think sheet for

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Classroom Management, Life Skills, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms

Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit | Identifying Feelings Emotional Regulation

Created by

Natalie Lynn Kindergarten

Self regulation and problem solving skills are critical for students’ success in the classroom! The Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit includes everything you need for a calming corner or peace table: grab calm down posters for identifying feelings and emotions, deep breathing exercises, and calm down strategies for your students in one, ready-for-you kit. In the included How to Use guide, I walk you through how I introduce each part of the kit, and empower my students to build independence when us

Subjects:

Back to School, Classroom Management, Problem Solving

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Printables, Posters

15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

Created by

Angela Watson

WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Games

Math Logic Puzzles: 5th grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 5th grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to build a solid understanding of essential 5th-grade math concepts. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Concepts a

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

Math Logic Puzzles: 4th grade ENRICHMENT - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 4th grade includes 14 higher order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.Math Con

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Grades:

4th - 5th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities

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THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES SET 1 AND SET 2 OF HASHTAG BLOCKS SPEED BUILDS FOR A TOTAL OF 48 CHALLENGE CARDS!***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Bl

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PreK - 6th

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Math Logic Puzzles: 3rd grade Enrichment - [Digital and Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 3rd grade includes 15 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------

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Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 4th

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Math Logic Puzzles: 3-5 BUNDLE - [Digital & Printable PDF]

100th Day of School Activities STEM Activities

Created by

Michelle Hudgeons

Make your 100th day of school celebration STEM-TASTIC with these 6 engaging activities that are STEM challenges. These Smitten with First 100th Day STEM challenges can be used as stations or as activities completed throughout the day. See preview! Challenges Included:Pattern Hats (students build a party hat with 100 pattern blocks)Build 100 (students build the number 100 using 100 building blocks)Hairy Glasses (students build shape glasses using 100 gray hairs/pipe cleaners)100 Wishes (student

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Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities

Also included in: Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade Year Long STEM Activities Bundle

Cup Stacking Challenge Cards

Created by

Heaps of Firsts

Grab these Cup Stacking Challenge Cards for endless classroom fun and engagement.Indoor Recess? perfect!Relay Race in P.E.? you bet!S.T.E.M. Activity? for sure!Need to boost student problem solving? you know it!What's Included:• 50 Illustrated Challenge Cards• Interactive PDF Full Page CardsEXTRA: Valentine Heart Cup Stacking ChallengesHow To Use:These challenge cards can be used several different ways. Ultimately, use these cards in a way that works best in your classroom and for your students.

Subjects:

Engineering, Problem Solving

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

Size Of The Problem And Reaction Activities For SEL & School Counseling Lessons

Created by

Counselor Chelsey

Do you know any little learners who think everything is a huge problem? What about any kids that aren't sure how to handle a problem that actually is a big problem?Use these fun and easy size of the problem activities in your SEL or counseling lessons to help your students understand the difference between a big problem and a small problem and learn to respond appropriately. These low-prep activities are perfect for your individual, small group and classroom counseling lessons and include a digi

Subjects:

Problem Solving, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

Also included in: Social Problem Solving Activities For Social Skills & Size Of Problem Lessons

Math Logic Puzzles: 2nd grade Enrichment - [Digital & Printable PDF]

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Math Logic Puzzles for 2nd grade includes 16 higher-order thinking puzzles designed to challenge and engage your high flyers and fast finishers. Your students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building a solid understanding of essential math concepts and skills. These puzzles are available as a printable PDF and a paperless version made with Google Slides™ for virtual learning.Every activity is directly aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Math.--------

Subjects:

Classroom Community, Halloween, Problem Solving

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2nd - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Escape Room Halloween Activity Digital or PDF Game for Parties Distance Learning

Created by

Melissa's Teacher Mall

Fun Halloween Escape Room Activity to use for parties or rewards. The students work in groups to complete tasks and solve puzzles. Are you looking for something different for the classroom party? The focus of this Escape Game is team building and having fun. **** NEW just added a digital version. Use the PDF or the new digital file.No Props required. Lots of choices help the teacher customize the tasks. The activity can include hiding the tasks around the room, but it is not necessary. You will

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Also included in: Escape Room Activity Bundle One for Every Month Monthly Escape Activity Fun

STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1

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These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Lead in Literacy - Christina Mrs Winters Bliss

Also included in: STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities BUNDLE

Math Logic Puzzles Shapes - Early Finisher Activities - levels A,B,C BUNDLE

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These pattern block math logic puzzles for kindergarten, first, and second grade make a great, NO PREP math center activity, morning work activity, or challenge math activity. These logic puzzles keep students highly-engaged while improving and developing their logic and visual discrimination skills. These brain teasers are a great way to teach your students to persevere through challenging tasks and help to develop their growth mindset. This bundle includes three different levels of math logic

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Activities, Task Cards, Centers

Grades:

K - 2nd

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St. Patrick's Day Craft Activity for Kids | Celtic Knots Paper Art Project [v1]

Created by

Art with Jenny K

St. Patrick's Day Activity—Celtic Knot paper art activity. This project is original and fun. You won't find anything like it because I made it up! It's been tested with my students and they just LOVED it! I hope your students will as well. At first glance, this Celtic knot activity might look complicated—which is why it's so striking when the students complete it! However, in this unit, I give you everything you need (templates and instructions) to easily teach this lesson. Your kids will have f

Subjects:

Problem Solving, St. Patrick's Day, Visual Arts

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

Also included in: All Year Art Activity Lessons BUNDLE for Classroom Teachers | Art Made Easy!

(Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions

Created by

Diane Alber

188 page Educator Guide filled with concise lesson format, fun hands-on activities, helpful photographs, discussion and writing prompts and over 100 activity printable and worksheets.This guide was created adhering to Common Core standards and CASEL: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Programs. It was developed to be a fun and creative resource to teach FEELINGS & EMOTIONS to elementary school students. The activities and lessons are created for 5-8 year olds, but can easily be adapted for

Subjects:

Problem Solving, Psychology, School Counseling

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Worksheets

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities

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***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Blocks STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bi

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PreK - 6th

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