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Critical thinking social studies Common Core K.G.B.4 resources
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3-D Shapes Activity with Monsters (Geometry Math Craft for Elementary)
This fun elementary craftivity will get kids excited about 3-D geometric shapes while incorporating art into the classroom. This product includes 7 different shape (monster) templates (both in color and as line art for the student to color) and 3 accompanying worksheets. Please open my preview file to view everything that is included. This activity can also foster teamwork when students work together in groups of two to assemble their 3-D shape monsters.Save Money, buy the bundle! Monster Themed
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: 2-D & 3-D Shapes Monster Bundle
NAME SHAPE IREADY MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 12 WORKSHEETS EXIT TICKETS POSTERS
NAME SHAPE iREADY KINDERGARTEN MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 12 WORKSHEET POSTER EXIT TICKETThis pack is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for Kindergarten. It offers your students extensive practice naming the shapes’ names. It addresses both Flat and Solid Shapes such as Triangle, Hexagon, Circle, Rectangle, and Square. Students will develop strategies which will prepare them for learning other Geometry skills. These are important mathematical and real world skills. This product has 12 posters. The
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PreK - 1st
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Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks - Science, Social Studies, Grammar, & Math
Get a year’s worth of supplemental material for science, social studies, math, language, and grammar with this engaging interactive notebook bundle for kindergarten. These easy-to-use interactive notebooks are perfectly leveled for kindergarten learning! Covering a wide variety of topics, these interactive notebooks will help your students to review and master important standards. Interactive notebooks keep learning organized in one convenient location! This Bundle Includes:⭐️Interactive Science
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PreK - 1st
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K-PS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
2D Shape STEM Challenge Cards
These STEM challenge cards are perfect for encouraging children to explore 2D shapes and their attributes through hands-on play! They help develop design and building skills, problem solving and spatial awareness skills.Two different designs have been included - one set of 12 cards with the shape named and shown + one set of 12 cards with only the shape names and the number of toothpicks and balls of playdough provided.Just press print and grab some toothpicks and a tub of playdough and you're r
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PreK - 2nd
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Would You Rather - BUNDLE - Math Talks & Math Centers for Early Primary
***** NOW INCLUDES GOOGLE SLIDES FORMAT as well as PDF*****Great for in person learning and digital classes!**A YEAR LONG RESOURCE WITH MORE THAN 350 MATH TALKS!!**~NOW 11 RESOURCES IN 1~Get your students TALKING about math, thinking critically, using math vocabulary, and expanding their math understandings with these Would You Rather math activities. Students will love the opportunity to form their own opinions and share their ideas. These activities do not necessarily have one correct answer,
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PreK - 1st
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STEM Toothpick Challenge Task Cards / Build 2D & 3D shapes
STEM toothpick challenge / Build 2D & 3D shapes / Learn geometryThis STEM activity is a great way to learn geometry. It's suitable for students K1, K2, K3, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 4. This STEM activity includes both 2D and 3D shapes to build which range from easy to challenging shapes for more advanced students. This activity can be used to supplement a lesson on geometry or as a reward for behaving well :)What's included? (1) Instructions(1) Graphing / record sheet(6) 2D challen
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: STEM Bundle / 5 STEM challenges
Hole Punching Activities GROWING BUNDLE
I am so excited to bring you my GROWING BUNDLE for hole punching activities. This bundle currently includes the following:Alphabet Hole Punching CardsAlphabet Beginning Sounds Hole Punching Cards2D 3D Shape Hole Punching CardsNumber Identification 0-10 Hole Punching CardsTally Marks 1-10 Hole Punching CardsThese hole punching cards are large. One individual card prints on one 8.5 by 11 paper.By purchasing this bundle now you are guaranteed to all current and future hole punching activities. Ther
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PreK - 1st
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Winter STEM Activities BUNDLE January STEAM Challenges No Prep Sled Snowflakes
These Winter STEM Activities are great for engaging your students. LOW PREP for any elementary classroom! Activities come with a GOOGLE slideshow, read aloud story & more! Infuse math skills with the response sheets.What’s Included in the Winter Stem Challenges Bundle:5 fun & simple activities all Winter themed and LOW PREP for your convenience!Winter STEM Activity 1: Build a Sled for the Slopes STEM ChallengeIt’s Winter! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Challenge students to creat
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K - 4th
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Equal Shares for Google Classroom | Halves | Parts | Distance Learning | Digital
Make math instruction engaging from afar with these interactive shape activities for Google Slides! Shapes may be manipulated by students to sort by various attributes: equal shares, halves, and quarters. The 9 slides include 4 different activities, adding complexity as learners work through each one. They may be used for individual students, groups of students, or as a whole class activity to learn a new skill, review 2-dimensional shapes, or assess learning. Upon purchase, open the Google Slid
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K - 2nd
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Kindergarten Math Standard DOK Extension and Differentiation for Advanced/Gifted
Kindergarten Math Standard Extension Questions for DifferentiationHave you been stuck on how to differentiate math without just making it "harder"? When we ask Kindergarteners to add 44 + 55 instead of 4 + 5, it is not helping them develop critical thinking math skills - rather just learning a harder problem.This resource helps teachers go deeper with each standard, rather than jumping to 1st grade skills. Using depth of knowledge, this teacher resource has 4 example questions for each standard.
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K
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Also included in: Entire Gifted with Goldens TPT MATH Resources GROWING BUNDLE
2D Shapes and 3D Solids and Their Attributes Puzzles Bundle | Geometry TEKS
Make geometry fun, engaging, and interactive with these puzzles! Perfect for math centers (math stations) for kindergarten, first grade, or second grade geometry! Students practice identifying the two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids and their attributes! * This is the English version. Spanish version available separately.This resource will keep you afloat because… ☑ this geometry math center is versatile and can be used in many different ways to keep students engaged! You can spl
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K - 2nd
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3D Shapes Task Cards Math, Answer sheet, Attributes, Centers, Sorting, Grade 1
Don't have a lot of 3D shapes on hand? No problem! These 40 differentiated math task cards feature high-quality visuals and thought-provoking questions that will get your students thinking about the attributes of 3D shapes.Perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students, these task cards are ideal for math centers, rotations, or as extension activities. Students can even check their answers using the provided visual answer sheets.Detailed Focus Areas:Sorting 3D Shapes: Students determine whether sh
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1st - 3rd
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BUILD SHAPE iREADY KINDERGARTEN MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 15 WORKSHEET POSTER EXIT TICK
BUILD SHAPE iREADY KINDERGARTEN MATH UNIT 3 LESSON 15 WORKSHEET POSTER EXIT TICKETThis pack is a great addition to any Math Curriculum for Kindergarten. It offers your students extensive practice with building shapes. For example, 2 squares can make a rectangle. Students will develop strategies which will prepare them for learning equal parts, fractions, area and volume. These are important mathematical and real world skills. This product has 8 posters. There are 31 differentiated worksheets tot
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PreK - 1st
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Australia Aboriginal Art Lesson Montessori Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
If you're looking for an engaging and culturally rich art history lesson and project for your students, consider an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson. This lesson will introduce your students to the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal art and help them develop an appreciation for the unique techniques and styles used in this art form.Here are some reasons why you should consider using an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson in your classroom:Explore a unique art form: Aboriginal art is a unique art
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K - 4th
Halloween STEM Challenge 3D Shapes October STEAM Activities Witch Fall Low Prep
This Halloween STEM challenge will get student to design their own haunted tower and use math skills to answer questions. Includes a DIGITAL version too! Students will review shapes with the slide show, and try building those 3D shapes.LOW PREP for any maker space or STEAM class. Great for lower elementary as a center or as a whole class activity. Set up is easy! Use foam balls or play doh and tooth picks!Looking for more Halloween challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE fo
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K - 3rd
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Marshmallow 3D Shape Cards and Reflection Mats
A fun and effective shape Center! This hands on, engaging small group activity is ideal for reinforcing 3D shape identification. It lets your students compare and distinguish shapes, match geometry vocabulary to shapes, and identify shapes by their attributes.Download includes:-12 3D shape cards with names in color-12 3D shape cards without names in color-12 3D shape cards with names in black and white-12 3D shape cards without names in black in white -12 modified reflection mats I’ve included m
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K - 3rd
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Kente Cloth Art Lesson Africa PreK K 1st 2nd Montessori Writing Activity
This art lesson features Kente cloth, a beautiful African tradition. This project is perfect for PreK, K, 1st and 2nd grade students. I have included a writing component for older grades and a coloring page for fast finishers. You will receive a brief history lesson and instructions for creating an art project inspired by Kente cloth. This project is a great way to introduce students to African culture and art while also promoting creativity and fine motor skills.What teachers are saying:- Fun
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Africa 5 Art Lesson Bundle K-5th Grade Geography Lesson Passport Idea
Math Talks - Kindergarten Skills Numbers to 20, Add and Subtraction, Geometry
Wondering how you can add math talks to your kindergarten classroom? Look no further! These math talks include 135 no-prep math talks! Choose from talks that cover counting and cardinality, number and operation in base ten, operations and algebraic thinking, measurement and data, and geometry skills.Each slide includes engaging images and planned questions. Math talks are a great way to pair students up in order to get them engaged in mathematical conversations!What's Included?135 total math tal
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K
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Kindergarten Depth of Knowledge {DOK} Geometry Questions
Get ready to challenge your students with this Depth of Knowledge {DOK} Geometry Question SetThis set includes DOK levels 1-4Level 1: 12 questionsLevel 2: 8 questionsLevel 3: 8 questionsLevel 4: 12 questionsDigital Google Classroom version:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Google-Classroom-Kindergarten-Depth-of-Knowledge-DOK-Geometry-Questions-5341681These are great for whole group, small group, or independent work for your students.Enjoy!
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PreK - 2nd
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3D Shape Activities Pack
Learning about 3D shapes? This pack of easy to prep printables is perfect for learning about the different 3D shapes and their properties! A range of activities include allowing you to plan a complete unit for 3D shapes with ease! Puzzles, sorting activities, mini books, printable shape nets, games, worksheets and assessment task included.Includes reference to 11 different 3D shapes - sphere, cube, cone, cylinder, hemisphere, triangular based pyramid, triangular prism, pentagonal prism, hexagona
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: BIG 3D Shape BUNDLE
Australia Boomerang History Art Lesson Montessori Grade Pre-K to 5th Common Core
Welcome to this amazing bundle of art lessons featuring the history and art of the Australia Boomerang! This lesson bundle is perfect for Montessori and elementary teachers who are looking to promote cultural understanding and diversity in their classrooms.The boomerang has been a part of Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years, and this lesson bundle explores the history and significance of this iconic tool. Here are four ways to integrate this lesson bundle into other areas of the
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PreK - 5th
Veterans Day Clipart - Build a 2D Shape Bundle
Build a Veteran Clipart | Build a 2D Shape Clipart This Veteran's Day clipart build a shape bundle includes 5 SETS of shape clipart with over 600 total images! Each set contains 15 customizable geometric shape images PLUS 15 pre-made veteran shape friends (one per shape). Use this build a veteran clipart for your fun Veteran's Day activities! Perfect for cross-curricular math & social studies lessons!**300 shape images**150 pre-built veteran shape friends (75 color + 75 black and white)150
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Not Grade Specific
3D shapes bundle (48 distance learning templates for 3D & archimedes shapes)
Print, cut, fold, stick! Templates for making 3D shapes. From basic 3D shapes like dice, cubes and pyramids, to complex shapes like octahedron and rhombic prism to the much more complex Archimedes solids, like cuboctahedron, icosidodecaherdon & rhombicosidodecahedron. Make all these shapes and more with this fun series of 3D folding templates.The follows resource kits are included in this fantastic bundle:3D nets 1Tetrahedrons, Cubes, Dice, Cuboids, Square pyramids, Pentagonal Pyramids, Cyli
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2nd - 5th
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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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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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