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Critical thinking Common Core W.K.2 resources
Tree Nature Walk, Parts of a Tree, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Are you looking for fun science activities to teach preschool and kindergarten kids about trees? This nature walk takes children outdoors so they can learn about trees through observation and discovery and provides teachers with complete science lesson plans and activities to use before, during, and after the walk. With this walk, children visit 4 different trees and are invited to "stop and sketch" different parts of the tree including the roots, trunk, branches, and leaves. Take this natur
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PreK - 1st
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Finish the Drawing Halloween STEAM Challenge Pumpkin No Prep Activities Doodle
This Halloween STEAM challenge targets the Art in STEAM. Students will think outside the box to finish the drawing & disguise a pumpkin. Students will turn the pumpkin into something new! This is a great activity for October!These activities will get students to think in a unique way. Use this as a warm-up or entire lesson. Incorporate creative writing to create a full lesson. Looking for more Halloween challenges? Save 30% and receive ALL activities! CLICK HERE for the full Halloween bundle
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K - 3rd
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Stellaluna - Compare and Contrast - Lesson Plans - K, 1st & 2nd Grades
This activity is excellent for first grade and kindergarten, and is aligned with Common Core Standards. It has full lesson plans for organizing and writing an informative piece, and fun at the same time as students create a bat and birdhouse with bird. After reading the book Stellaluna, by Janelle Canyon, model for students how to compare and contrast.This package is leveled with three options for differentiation- pictures, sentences to paste, or written responses. This is an excellent way to h
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K - 2nd
Student Self Assessment- Marzano Rubric Scale
Do you need S'more help? Because this Marzano Scale will be the perfect solution for Student Self-Assessment Rubric. Comes with 4 different scoring levels in the layers of a S'more. It includes:2 main posters1 skinny poster for side of binsTemplate for Target Square LabelsIndividual posters for each score on the rubric3 Different templates for kids to explain their scoring or circle the score they give their paper or exit ticket. This product allows students to take responsibility in their work
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K - 3rd
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Their Eyes Were Watching God: Two Final Tests CCSS
This posting has two 100 point tests that check student understanding of the novel. The first, assesses students' understanding with: Character Identification, Fill in the Blank, Citation Identification and Short Answer questions. The second evaluates their knowledge with: Character Matching, True and False, Multiple Choice, Quotation Identification and short answer questions. Answer keys for both tests are included.Here is the link for the compete 48-page unit planTheir Eyes Were Watching God U
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10th - 12th
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Wind Walk, Weather Activities, Nature Study, Kindergarten Science, Spring
Are you looking for fun science activities to teach preschool and kindergarten kids about the wind? This spring nature walk takes children outdoors so they can learn about the wind through observation and discovery and provides preschool and kindergarten teachers with complete science lesson plans and activities to use before, during, and after the walk. The Wonder Walks series was designed to pair outdoor learning with preschool and kindergarten science curriculum and standards and to suppor
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PreK - 1st
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Spring Nature Walk, Weather & Seasons, Kindergarten Science, outdoor activities
Welcome spring with a spring nature walk to search for signs of the season and enjoy some outdoor learning with your preschool, kindergarten or first grade class. This weather and seasons activity provides opportunities for young children to learn about the season of spring through observation and discovery. Are you interested in adding more outdoor learning activities to your weather and seasons unit? This resource will support you with both indoor and outdoor education activities that you can
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PreK - 1st
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Fall Nature Walk, Weather & Seasons, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Welcome autumn with a fall nature walk to search for signs of the season and enjoy some outdoor learning with your preschool, kindergarten or first grade class. This weather and seasons activity provides opportunities for young children to learn about the season of fall through observation and discovery. Are you interested in adding more outdoor learning activities to your weather and seasons unit? This resource will support you with both indoor and outdoor education activities that you can use
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PreK - 1st
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Design a Playground Solution - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:How can we use engineering to solve a problem on the playground?Description:In this project, students use the Design Thinking Process to solve a problem they identify themselves on the playground. Each stage of the Design Thinking Process is broken down to have students work through a problem in groups, come up with solutions, prototype, get feedback and iterate. Finally they will produce an actual solution to a playground problem and exhibit this to other students.Communication
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grades K-2) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
NonFiction Research & STEM Animal/Engineering Bundle | K-2 {Digital & Print}
Do you need to add additional activities to your animal units? If the answer is yes, you need to give your students the chance to explore and research about animals with these Low Prep STEM activities. Students can research, plan, and create their own shelters to explore how animals survive. These Resources are updated for distance/virtual learning. The digital resources are included as a link to Google Classroom inside the downloaded PDF.As the product grows, prices will increase. Get the bundl
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PreK - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
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Year Long Science Observation Journal
Looking to create scientific thinkers in your primary classroom? This science observation journal provides a great way for students to explore their thinking and record observations and notes about science in the world around them. Great for a ELA center rotation, this provides students with a tool to write across content areas.
Teachers are encouraged to set out an object, experiment, or natural element for students to observe each week. Great examples include, star fruit, night crawlers, app
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K - 3rd
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Winter Nature Walk, Weather & Seasons, Kindergarten Science, Outdoor Activities
Welcome winter with a winter nature walk to search for signs of the season and enjoy some outdoor learning with your preschool, kindergarten or first grade class. This weather and seasons activity provides opportunities for young children to learn about the season of winter through observation and discovery. Are you interested in adding more outdoor learning activities to your weather and seasons unit? This resource will support you with both indoor and outdoor education activities that you can
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PreK - 1st
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Social Justice Unit: What Is Fair?
This unit has a specific focus on recognizing unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level . This unit is designed to give students opportunities to reflect on the harmful impact of bias and injustice on the world, historically and today. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These stand
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Social Justice Bundle
3 Little Pigs - Engineering Design Project - FULL UNIT
In this unit, you will teach your students the steps of the design process using the 3 Little Pigs. The challenge: Can you build a house that the Big Bad Wolf can't blow down? The students will use recycled materials to build their house and the wolf is a fan. Watch as your students learn and exhibit 21st century learning skills and the 4 Cs: Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity!Click here to see a video slideshow of my students during this unit! It's so fun!This .zip files c
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PreK - 2nd
Literature - The Crucible Test CCSS
Through a variety of questions, this product assesses students' comprehensive and analytic understanding of the play.Question Categories:Character IdentificationQuotation IdentificationMultiple ChoiceSymbolic Relationships, andShort Answer topics (5).An answer key is found following the test.Here is the link for the compete 52-page unit planThe Crucible Unit PlanIf you are interested in other The Crucible Unit Plan components sold separately, check outThe Crucible - Additional Comprehension &
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10th - 12th
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Design A Haunted House Hotel | Halloween Project-Based Learning Activity K-2
Witches, ghosts, and vampires need a place to stay! This Halloween have students plan, design, and create their own Haunted House Hotel in an October project-based learning activity tailored for kindergarten through second grade. Explore real-life connections, entrepreneurship, and map-making skills! This resource engages the whole brain while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork with a spook-tacular theme!This resource is also part of an Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL)
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K - 2nd
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Goals in the New Year-A Dynamic and Engaging Goal-Setting Activity!
Kickstart the post-winter break season with our engaging "Goals in the New Year" activity designed for students. This comprehensive package encourages students to brainstorm, focus, plan, and reflect on their goals for the remainder of the school year. The activity fosters a positive and goal-oriented mindset while providing practical tools for self-discovery and achievement. Both Print and Digital versions include the following components:Key ComponentsCircle Map Brainstorming:Students jot down
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K - 12th
Social Justice Unit: I Love My Family!
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their family, understand their group's identity, and understand that how they do things is the same and different from how other people do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These standa
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Social Justice Identity Bundle
Three Little Pigs Fractured Fairytale Retelling, Social Skills, STEM Activities
I've got you covered for story retelling, social skills reading comprehension, opinion writing, compare and contrast fairytales, and even STEM activities with this fractured fairytale BUNDLE for the Three Little Pigs! This bundle has 14 detailed lesson plans which translates into an entire month's worth of instruction! Kindergarten, Grade One and Grade Two students will have the opportunity to engage in class discussions, complete opinion writing worksheets, and do hands-on activities to practic
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K - 2nd
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Social Justice Unit: I Love My Culture
This unit has a specific focus on celebrating identity and is designed to give students opportunities on how they can love and embrace their culture, and understand that how they do things is the same and different from how other people do things. I used the Social Justice standards to create this unit. They are a set of anchor standards (which can be found on TeachingTolerance.org) divided into four domains: identity, diversity, justice and action. These standards are designed to make schools m
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Social Justice MEGA Bundle for the Year
Design A Pumpkin Patch | K-2 Project-Based Learning Activity for Fall & October
This October have Students design and create their very own pumpkin patch in this immersive project-based learning activity tailored for kindergarten through second-grade students. Explore real-life connections! This resource engages the whole brain while nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. A perfect companion activity for your next pumpkin study or field trip!Product Features:4 Interactive Planning Pages: Our meticulously crafted planning pages guide students through brainsto
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K - 2nd
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A Project Based Learning Unit For Primary Grades: The Three Little Pigs
Welcome to this Project Based Learning, or PBL, teaching unit. This unit is designed for grades K, 1 and 2. Included in this unit is an explanation of project-based learning and a step-by-step guide on how to teach this project with rigor and authentic connections to the real-world.
Through this unit, your students will publicize, practice, and perform their own Three Little Pig plays complete with puppets or masks, props and scenery. Additional ideas are included to make this experience closer
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K - 3rd
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Social Justice Bundle
This bundle has a specific focus on recognizing unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level . This bundle is designed to give students opportunities to reflect on how gender stereotypes can impact or be harmful in a community, opportunities to reflect on the harmful impact of bias and injustice on the world, and opportunities to identify figures, groups, events and a variety of strategies and philosophies relevant to the history of social justice aro
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K - 3rd
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Elementary Menu Math and More - Meal Planning Kids Nutrition Project
Kid Friendly Menu Plan - UPDATED AND EXPANDED 3/17/22"Elementary Health - Meal Planning for Kids - Food and Nutrition Curriculum was written by a master's degree-level Registered Dietitian to teach kids important health science and nutrition principles that meet scholastic requirements and build life-long skills.Kids also develop research and writing skills, critical thinking, and budgeting while completing this curriculum.LOTS of hands-on, practical activities are included in this 200+ page cur
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Nutrition Project Meal Planning for Kids Super Bundle (K-12)
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