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Explore the profound lessons of Holy Week with this engaging mini book designed for children. This resource offers a meaningful exploration of Jesus' final days, connecting historical events with everyday experiences. Through reflective writing activities and a Holy Week challenge, kids will better understand Jesus' teachings and develop personal connections to these important lessons.

Perfect as a take-home activity, this mini book encourages family engagement. Parents and children can use it to learn and discuss Holy Week, fostering valuable conversations and reflections. Expect great feedback from families who appreciate this thoughtful resource.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: Holy Week Cover
• Page 2: Sunday Palm
• Page 3: Holy Monday
• Page 4: Holy Tuesday
• Page 5: Holy Wednesday
• Page 6: Holy Thursday
• Page 7: Holy Friday
• Page 8: Holy Saturday
• Page 9: Life Lessons from Jesus
• Page 10: Holy Week Challenge

Happy Holy Week!

Create a meaningful bulletin board with the "We All Fit Together" puzzle piece template! This engaging resource includes customizable puzzle pieces where students can write or draw how they show kindness. Perfect for social-emotional learning, teamwork, and creating a sense of classroom community.

Everything included:

• Customizable Puzzle Piece templates: Printable blank puzzle pieces for each student to decorate with their kindness messages or drawings.
• Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step guide for teaching kindness and using the puzzle pieces in a creative activity. (Objectives and assessment)
• Bulletin Board Display Template: Instructions and ideas for assembling the puzzle pieces into a collaborative bulletin board display.

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Looking for a Fun Valentines Matching Game designed to cater to children of all abilities, ages, developmental levels, and needs for your classroom. Download this Valentine's Day Undersea Memory Matching Card Game= 156 Total Memory Cards with 4 Different Memory Levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, Expert). This Resource is the perfect activity for students to help with Improving their Short Term Memory, Critical Thinking, Concentration, Problem Solving, Visual Perception and their Hand-Eye Coordination.

Fun and Engaging for all ages your students, Teachers, Families will love trying to remember and match the cute vibrant Valentine's Undersea Animals & Mermaid cards that are all about the season of Love whether they are playing Solo or with Friends (may they be young or old)it helps with improving their Cognitive Skills and enhancing their memory.

This Valentine's Day Memory Match Activity Game is a perfect **Hands-On Activity **for Small Groups, Independent Practice, Morning Baskets or playing with Family. It's ideal for the classroom or home use and a great addition to your Valentine's Day celebration activities!

You will receive the following:

• Directions to help Print the Resource out
• Instructions on how to play the game Solo or Multi Player

4 Valentine's Day Undersea Themed Games with Different Memory Levels

156 Total Memory Cards

4 Levels Are:

Easy:

• 12 Large Cards= 6 Matches

Medium:

• 24 Large Cards= 12 Matches

Hard:

• 40 Cards 20 Matches

Expert:

• 80 Cards 40 Matches

Recommendations:

• Print Double Sided on Cardstock for pages to be aligned
• Laminate for Durability

Skills Covered and Benefits to Students:

• **Concentration: **Focus for longer periods of time
• **Critical Thinking: **Develop attention to detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination: Improve Fine Motor Skills
• Problem Solving: Use Logic, Reason, Imagination to solve problems
• Visual Perception: Help identify, understand, interpret different shapes, objects
• Improve Short Term Memory

Use This Resource For:

• Small Groups
• Independent Practice
• Morning Baskets
• Valentine's Day Party
• After School Events (Reading Night, Spring Festival, Fall Festival)
• Family Game Night (Play with Siblings, Parents, Caregivers even Grandparents)
• Class Game
• Special Education
• Tutoring
• Homeschoolers
• Scouts

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This is a great sheet for following directions and coming up with a strategy to follow those directions. It checks reading comprehension and knowing left and right as well. I use it with 6th graders to show how important carefully following directions can be. It could easily be used with younger grades or possibly older grades as well.

Add a touch of holiday excitement to your classroom with this activity- Christmas Mystery Game! Ideal for use in homeroom, classroom parties, or as a fun brain-boosting break, this game will have students working together to solve clues and uncover the mystery.

Ready-to-Use Ready-to-Print / Printable Black and White Worksheet

What’s Included:

• Christmas Mystery PDF: A festive logic puzzle game that challenges students to think critically and collaborate to solve the mystery.
• Answer Key

Bring holiday magic to your classroom with this Christmas Mystery Game! Download now and watch your students immerse themselves in this joyful, brain-teasing activity!

Can be used in any grade level and any subject, especially math for cryptography lesson, encrypting, decrypting messages.

OTHER CHRISTMAS CLASSROOM GAMES:

• Math Escape Room
• It's a Match (like Spot It / Dobble)
• Christmas Mystery: Crack the Code Worksheet
• Memory Game
• This or That
• OOPS Taboo-Like Game

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Make any kids' activity time a blast (with ZERO prep)! Featuring 6 puzzle challenges that reveal a final secret code, this fun and engaging printable game will be a huge hit for kids ages 7-12.

How is this Escape the Museum Placemat Game NO PREP?

NO LOCKS

NO HIDING

NO CUTTING, FOLDING, OR TAPING/GLUING

YOU LITERALLY JUST PRINT & GO

Our escape room game is designed to be easy to set up and play, with no props or complicated instructions required. Kids can complete the puzzles individually or in small groups, making it a great activity for classrooms, youth groups, or team-building exercises. With no cutting, folding, or taping required, our no-prep escape room allows you to start experiencing the thrill of the escape room today, while only having to do one task: print the placemat!

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD?

~one Escape the Museum-themed placemat game

~sizes 11x8.5 and 18x12

~black and white or faint image background

~Answer key

Gameplay: 20-30 minutes

Ages: 7-12

Number of players: As many as you want!

HOW DO YOU PLAY?

1. Print the one-sheet game.
2. Read the instructions at the top of the page to get started (each puzzle has additional instructions).
3. Start where indicated and follow the directions to solve the puzzle. The answer to the puzzle will direct you to which direction to take in the maze.
4. Continue solving the puzzles and taking the correct direction in the maze. Once all puzzles are completed, collect the letters from the maze in the path taken.
5. Finally, unscramble the letters to get the secret code.

WHAT GAMES ARE INCLUDED?

~Lockbox

~Text Message

~Atbash Cipher

~Line, Word, Letter

~First Place

~Pictogram

WHAT DO I NEED AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Print the one-page placemat and hand them out with a pencil. THAT’S IT! No other prep is required!

WHERE WOULD I USE THIS GAME?

~Rainy or sick day

~Parties

~Restaurant activity

~Gift or reward

~Teambuilding Game

~Fast-finisher activity

~Welcome activity

This project rubric was designed with student input. There is a one-page rubric that focuses on self-assessment, but that also has space for students to comment on how their team worked. There is space for teacher comments as well. This is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.

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Help your learners develop critical social communication skills with the Think It or Say It? ABA Program! This digital download is designed to teach teens and adults how to determine when it’s appropriate to say something out loud or keep it as a thought. The program uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, offering structured support to build self-awareness and improve communication skills.

What's Included:

1. Detailed Implementation Plan: A comprehensive guide that outlines how to implement and target these skills using ABA strategies. The plan provides clear, step-by-step instructions on teaching learners to differentiate between thoughts that should be kept private and those appropriate to express in social settings.
2. Flashcards for Discrete Trial Training (DTT): A set of editable flashcards that focus on various scenarios to help learners practice identifying whether to "Think it" or "Say it." The flashcards can be personalized to meet each learner’s unique needs.
3. Visual Aid: A visual support tool to be reviewed with learners prior to starting the program. This visual helps learners grasp the key concepts and provides a clear, visual reminder during the learning process.

Why Choose the Think It or Say It? ABA Program:

• Improves Social Awareness: Learners will become more aware of their thoughts and better understand what is socially appropriate to say, enhancing their communication and social interaction skills.
• Easy to Implement: The detailed program plan and ready-to-use flashcards make it simple to start working on these skills immediately, whether at home, in school, or in a therapeutic setting.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The program’s customizable flashcards and visual aid ensure that you can adjust the difficulty and content to match each learner’s unique developmental level.

Equip your learners with the tools they need to navigate social situations with confidence. Download the Think It or Say It? ABA Program today and start teaching thoughtful communication skills that will benefit learners in all areas of life!

✔️Need to get students talking?

✔️Starting a debate unit?

✔️Need an easy ice breaker?

✔️Need a mini lesson on arguments?

This is for you!

Here's what this digital lesson offers:

• **Mini Lessons:** Dive into bite-sized lessons that introduce fundamental concepts of argumentation.
• **Argument Warmups:** Get students primed and ready for debate with thought-provoking prompts.
• **Ice Breakers:** Break down barriers and encourage interaction with engaging topics.
• **Digital Scoreboard:** Keep track of team progress with the optional digital scoreboard, adding an element of friendly competition.
• **20 Topics:** Explore a diverse range of topics suitable for middle and high school students, sparking discussions on various issues.
• **Flexible Team Options:** Organize debates with up to four teams, promoting collaboration and teamwork.

Perfect for a multitude of classroom settings, including:

• Ice Breakers: Start class on a positive note and create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Introduction to Arguing: Lay the groundwork for effective argumentation techniques.
• Mini Argument Lessons: Deliver concise yet impactful lessons on constructing and defending arguments.
• Class Discussions: Encourage active participation and critical thinking through guided discussions.
• Socratic Seminars: Facilitate in-depth dialogues and explore complex topics together.
• Classroom Debates: Foster healthy debate and empower students to articulate their viewpoints confidently.

Holiday logic puzzles great for Kindergarten - 2nd grade!

These 3X3 logic puzzles are great for practicing critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Perfect for early finishers!

Each puzzle also has pictures to help early readers track in a class setting.

Answer keys included.

Get ready to embark on an exciting educational journey this Black History Month with a variety of engaging activities! These activities have been carefully designed to make learning about black history fun and interactive for students.

Challenge your word skills with "How many words can you find?" activity, where you'll uncover hidden words related to black history. Step into the shoes of Martin Luther King, Jr. in a unique writing activity, where you can have a virtual conversation with this influential leader. Test your knowledge with Black History Month Trivia, complete with an answer key for self-assessment.

Enhance your language skills by putting Black History Month words in alphabetical order. Explore the lives of inspiring African American leaders by writing their captivating biographies. Unleash your creativity by designing your own Black History Month T-shirt through a drawing activity.

Experience empathy by taking a walk in an African American leader's shoes through a thought-provoking writing activity. Finally, dream big and express your own aspirations in the "I have a dream" writing activity.

With these activities, students will not only learn about the significant contributions of African Americans throughout history but will also develop vital skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. Join us in celebrating Black History Month and let the learning begin! black history fun and interactive for students.

Activities included 

Black History Month- How many words can you find

Writing activity-Conversation with Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alphabetical order-Black History Month words 

Black History month Trivia with answer key

Writing Activity- Biography of an African American Leader

Drawing Activity- Design a Black History Month T-shirt

Writing Activity- Take a walk in an African American Leader’s shoes

Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 5th graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

• Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
• Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 5th graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
• Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
• Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
• Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
• Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
• Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 5th-grade curriculum.

Student Reflection Forms for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Have your students to take an active role in parent-teacher conferences with this Student Reflection Form resource! These forms encourage students to reflect on their strengths, areas for improvement, and personal goals, fostering self-awareness and meaningful conversations during conferences. Designed for easy use, this resource helps students confidently share their progress and lead discussions.

What's Included:

• 3 student reflection forms to guide self-assessment on academic and behavioral strengths and areas for growth
• Parent-teacher conference reminder slips to keep families informed and prepared

Ideal for elementary and special education settings, these forms promote student accountability and collaboration between teachers, students, and parents. Perfect for use throughout the school year or during conferences!

Get students thinking about test taking tips and strategies for being successful on that important day! This 20 page, critical thinking, emotional intelligence handout packet comes with boy and girl images, and it includes: --no facial expressions so students can fill these in --coloring images --emotional intelligence questions such as: eating a good breakfast and plan your menu be on time find a comfortable chair and desk stress meter following directions pace yourself don't rush (acrostic poem) stay focused check your answers find something fun to do after the test Students practice listing, peer group cooperative activity, fill in answers, etc... Great way to reinforce being mentally and physically ready for Testing Day!

Embark on a mythical adventure with this set of 30 HeadBands cards featuring iconic figures from Ancient Greek mythology!

From powerful gods and goddesses to courageous heroes and fearsome monsters, test your knowledge and have fun guessing who you are.

This pack includes:

1. 30 cards featuring a variety of well-known characters from Greek mythology.
2. A diverse range of figures: Gods like Zeus and Poseidon, heroes like Hercules and Apollo, monsters like Medusa and the Minotaur, and more!

Engaging gameplay: Perfect for any elementart or middle school classroom.

Educational value: Learn about Greek mythology while having fun!

How to Play:

Insert a card into your headband or stick it to your forehead without looking at it.

Ask yes or no questions to the other players to figure out who you are.

Be the first to guess your character correctly to win!

With this pack, your HeadBands game will reach Olympian heights!

Welcome your students back from winter break with a fun New Year word search. Paper version and Google Slide version are both included. Also includes an answer key.

The Google Slides version is embedded as a link that will create a new copy for you in your Google Drive. It can then be shared with students or posted on Google Classroom.

Please note a Google account is needed to access the Google Drive version. Please reach out with any questions!

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Dive into a world of cuteness and creativity with this Kawaii Adventures activity book! Perfect for young learners, this book features fun-filled activities, each with an adorable kawaii character and a short, imaginative story. Kids will enjoy discovering cute creatures, reading funny, heartwarming tales, and answering engaging multiple-choice questions that promote comprehension and critical thinking. From playful lions to dreamy clouds, this book is designed to spark imaginations and bring joy to every page. Perfect for ages 5-8 !

Empower children with the essential skills of responsible decision making through our "Executive Functioning Excellence: Skills for Success" Brochure Collection. Designed for teachers, counselors, and parents, this brochure dives into key executive functioning skills, with a focus on responsible decision making.

Explore the critical concepts of decision making and its connection to executive functioning skills within this invaluable brochure which is available in both color and black and white versions. Gain profound insights into the essence of responsible decision making and its impact on children's development and well-being.

KEY FEATURES:

• Understand the fundamentals of decision making and its role in shaping children's lives and future outcomes.
• Explore the importance of responsible decision making in fostering positive behaviors, building resilience, and promoting personal growth.
• Develop decision-making skills through practical strategies and techniques, empowering children to make informed choices and navigate challenges effectively.
• Benefit from a curated selection of tips for making good decisions, equipping children with practical tools to assess options, consider consequences, and weigh alternatives.
• Engage with a captivating real-life scenario that showcases the significance of responsible decision making. Reflective questions accompany the scenario, encouraging self-reflection and critical thinking to enhance decision-making abilities.
• Deepen your understanding of decision making through the section titled "Learning more about Decision Making and Reflective Questions," where individuals can explore their decision-making processes, values, and personal growth areas.
• Conclude each brochure on an inspiring note with a motivational quote, igniting a sense of responsibility, resilience, and empowerment in children's decision-making journeys.

Supported by skilled counselors, children can develop the necessary skills and mindset to make responsible decisions, promoting their overall well-being and success in various aspects of life. By fostering responsible decision making, we cultivate a generation of thoughtful, confident, and accountable individuals.

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• Emotions & Self Care Workbook
• My Anger Management Workbook

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Keep your preschooler engaged and learning with this fun Easter activity! This instant download includes 2 preschool activities: number matching with numbers 1-10 and egg matching puzzles with 10 eggs. Just print and cut these cute Easter eggs and your preschooler can get to work matching!

**Please Note: This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. This is sized to print on a regular letter-sized paper. You will receive one PDF file that includes both activities.

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"Lost in the Forest" is an engaging digital resource designed for elementary students to apply their knowledge of light and sound in a fun and adventurous way. In this imaginary situation, students find themselves lost in the forest and must use light and sound items to communicate for help. They will encounter challenges requiring them to think critically and creatively to solve problems using light and sound.

Through this interactive experience, students will develop their critical thinking skills as they develop strategies for communication. They will also apply their knowledge of the properties of light and sound and how they can be used for communication in different ways. This digital resource is an excellent way to engage students in learning and help them to develop essential problem-solving skills that will serve them well in all areas of their education and beyond.

This product is best used with first and second-graders who are learning about sound and light. It can be used as a whole class activity or as a reflection assessment on critical thinking and knowledge of sound and light.

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