Free Elementary School Critical Thinking Activities

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.

This logic puzzle is a great way to enhance critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning! It's a great, fun activity for early finishers in older students, or to introduce as a class to younger kids.

I Spy Words: Fun and Learning for Little Eyes

Looking for a dynamic way to boost students' vocabulary, visual perception, and critical thinking skills? Our I Spy Words activity is the perfect solution! With engaging word lists and captivating images, kids will love searching for hidden words while sharpening their minds. Teachers, enjoy a quick and effective brain break that promotes learning and fun.Perfect for early learners and special education students. Discover the magic of I Spy today!

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Check out this fun and educational Fall Fun Sampler: Explore Leaves, and Autumn Activities! This free sample gives you a glimpse into the activities that will inspire young learners this season.

What's Included in the Free Sample:

• A colorful page of the Leaf Identification Guide to help kids identify fall leaves.

• A fun Fall Word Search puzzle that reinforces seasonal vocabulary like "leaves," "autumn," and "clouds."

This free sample will give you a glimpse into the exciting full product that's perfect for classroom activities or homeschooling.

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If you enjoyed the sample, you'll love the full Fall Adventure Pack: Explore Nature, Weather, and Fun Activities!

which includes:

• The complete Leaf Identification Guide

• Word Search and Crossword Puzzles

• Fall Science Lessons on Trees, Hibernation, and Weather

• The Complete 7-Day Fall Weather Journal, and more!

Hurry Up to Catch the School bus and get ready for an exciting back-to-school adventure! This unique clipart collection combines fun mazes and vibrant illustrations to engage students and make learning enjoyable.

This set includes 2 Easy level mazes with 4 different kids in PDF format (A total of 4 Pages)

Engage your students in an adventure they won't forget. Download now and let the fun begin!

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Are you looking for a fun craft for your fire safety theme week? This is super cute craft you will want to do year after year.

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Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

What's Included

• 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
• Answer key

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If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to get your students working together, trying something new, and having a little fun along the way, while also getting them up and moving a bit, then you will love this team building and leadership challenge! Use it as an icebreaker or add a few extra challenges that students will work through and make it a complete lesson! My early elementary and middle school students loved this activity.

Beat the Summer Heat with our Free Math Picture Puzzle Activities!

Looking for a fun and engaging way to keep your students' minds sharp during the summer months? Look no further than our Summer Math Picture Puzzle Worksheets!

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Outer Space Math Picture Puzzle

Ocean Animals Math Picture Puzzle

Back To school Math Picture Puzzle

This free sample focuses on (Addition & Subtraction within 12, 18)

Product feature:

• Standards-aligned: Our puzzles are designed to reinforce key math concepts in a fun and interactive way.
• Differentiation made easy: Adjust the difficulty level by choosing puzzles that match your students' needs.
• No prep needed: Simply print and cut, and you're ready to go!

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This logic puzzle is a great way to enhance critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning! It's a great, fun activity for early finishers in older students, or to introduce as a class to younger kids.

This logic puzzle has pictures to help early readers participate in a class setting!

The "Can you guess the Career" activity is a fun and interactive experience designed to engage and educate students in grades 3-5. This activity aims to help young learners explore various career options while improving their critical

thinking and decision-making skills. By participating in this engaging activity, students will develop a better understanding of different professions and their roles in the real world. By guessing different careers, students will not only broaden their knowledge but also gain insights into the skills and qualifications required for various professions.

This activity can inspire students to think about their future career paths and instill motivation to excel academically. Additionally, it encourages creativity and imagination as students envision themselves in different professional roles. The benefits of participating in "Can you guess the Career" are immense. First, it encourages curiosity and exploration, fostering a love for learning. Students will gain exposure to a wide range of careers, helping them make informed decisions when choosing their own paths later on. Furthermore, this activity promotes critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as students analyze clues and make educated guesses about each profession.

"Can you guess the Career" is an exciting and educational experience for students in grades 3-5. It offers a unique opportunity for young learners to expand their knowledge about different professions while enhancing vital skills necessary for their future success. Join in this engaging activity and unlock the doors to a world of possibilities!

Get a sneak peek into the Kawaii Adventures Activity Book with this free 2-page sample! Featuring adorable kawaii characters and fun, engaging stories, this sample offers a glimpse of the creative activities that will spark your child’s imagination. Perfect for kids ages 5-8, it’s a fun and educational way to entertain young learners while boosting their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. Try it now and enjoy the cuteness!

Are you looking for a SUPER FUN game to spice up circle time during your pumpkin theme week? This exciting game includes 6 different colors and is a classroom favorite for my preschoolers!

What's Included:

✨ 1 Rainbow Colors Pumpkin Die

✨ 1 Black & White Rainbow Colors Pumpkin Die

✨ Blank Pumpkins Die

This Resource is Great for:

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Special thank you to some of my favorite clip art creators: Creative Clips, Artifex, Whimsy Clips, Educlips, Dancing Crayon Designs, I 365 Art - Clipart 4 School, RamonaM Graphics

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

• Early finishers
• Enrichment activities
• Critical thinking lessons
• Independent or small group work
• Sub plans

Are you looking for a fun game to spice up circle time during your fire safety theme week? This dice game is a great way to help preschoolers learn colors.

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Breathing Activities

Calming Strategies

Children's Book Activity Sets

Mindfulness Activities

Kids Yoga Activity Sets

Kids Yoga Coloring Pages

Kids Yoga Games

Kids Yoga Pose Cards

Kids Yoga Story Scripts

Preschool Teachers Corner

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Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

Special thank you to some of my favorite clip art creators: Creative Clips, Artifex, Whimsy Clips, Educlips, Dancing Crayon Designs, I 365 Art - Clipart 4 School, RamonaM Graphics