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20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
Unlocking Logic: 20 Engaging Puzzles for Grades 5–8 is a fun and challenging collection of brain teasers designed to boost critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving skills in middle school students. This ebook features 20 diverse puzzles, including number patterns, riddles, code-breaking, magic squares, logic grids, spatial reasoning, and more. Each puzzle is crafted to spark curiosity and encourage creative thinking, making it perfect for classroom use, homework, enrichment, or early finishers.
The puzzles vary in difficulty and style to engage a wide range of learners and support flexible use across grades 5–8. Students are encouraged to work individually or in pairs, explore multiple strategies, and build resilience through thoughtful problem-solving. A full answer key is provided to support self-checking and guided discussion.
Whether you're a teacher looking to inspire your class or a parent wanting to support logical thinking at home, this ebook is the perfect companion for building sharp minds—one puzzle at a time!
Holy Week Reflections Mini Book Reflective Writing Activity
By Class Plus
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.
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Happy Holy Week!
Mes de la Historia Negra Actividades: Lectura, Líderes, Reflexión y Manualidad in Spanish
By Class Plus
Celebra el Mes de la Historia Negra (Black History Month in Spanish) mientras fomentas el pensamiento crítico, la reflexión y los debates significativos con este atractivo recurso. Las actividades son fáciles de desarrollar y poner en práctica, por lo que son perfectas para el trabajo independiente. Cada página está cuidadosamente estructurada para guiar a los estudiantes a través de momentos, figuras e ideas clave de la historia de los negros, ayudándoles a reflexionar y a pensar de forma crítica. Al final, las familias pueden compartir ideas y reforzar sus lazos mediante una sencilla actividad que pone de relieve este inspirador acontecimiento.
¿Por Qué Deberías Usar Este Recurso?
Este recurso ofrece una manera dinámica para que los estudiantes se conecten con el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Fomenta el pensamiento profundo, mejora la comprensión cultural y despierta la curiosidad sobre los eventos históricos y las figuras que dieron forma a nuestro mundo.
¿Qué Habilidades están Desarrollando los Estudiantes con este Recurso?
Los estudiantes adquirirán valiosas habilidades como:
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Feliz Mes de la Historia Negra, ¡y disfruta enseñando a sus niños más allá de los hechos!
Simple Logic Puzzles for Early Learners
By Farmin Teacher
This bundle currently includes logic puzzles perfect for grades K-2. These logic puzzles are great for practicing critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills!
Current puzzles include:
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Easter
Valentine's Day
Christmas (Freebie!)
*There is no guaranteed timeline for when more puzzles will be added. The price will go up as puzzles get added.*
Have a theme you would like a puzzle for? Let me know!
By Farmin Teacher
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.
By Farmin Teacher
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!
By Farmin Teacher
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.
Season Logic Puzzles for Early Learners
By Farmin Teacher
A logic puzzle for each season (fall, winter, spring, summer) is included!
Great for young learners and early finishers! These 3X3 logic puzzles are perfect for practicing critical thinking skills and deductive reasoning. Each puzzle includes pictures to help assist early learners.
Black History Month Activities: Reading, Writing, Leaders, Reflection & Craft
By Class Plus
Celebrate Black History Month while fostering reflection and meaningful discussions with this engaging resource. The activities are easy to develop and implement, making them perfect for independent work. Each page is thoughtfully structured to guide students through key moments, figures, and ideas in Black history, helping them reflect and think critically. At the end, families can come together to share insights and strengthen their bond through a simple activity that highlights this inspiring event.
Why Should You Use This?
This resource provides a dynamic way for students to connect with Black History Month. It encourages deep thinking, enhances cultural understanding, and sparks curiosity about historical events and figures that shaped our world. By integrating activities like timelines, compare-and-contrast exercises, and creative writing prompts, students will not only learn about history but also develop essential cognitive skills.
What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?
Students will build valuable skills such as:
This resource includes:
Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy Teaching your Kids Beyond the Facts!
Racismo y Antirracismo Manualidad Autorretrato, Actividad de Reflexión
By Class Plus
Ayuda a tus estudiantes a eliminar estereotipos, prejuicios y cualquier forma de racismo. Mediante esta actividad, se animará a los niños a reconocer que el color de la piel no es más que una característica física. Imaginándose a sí mismos con distintos colores de piel y dibujándose en consecuencia, comprenderán que, a pesar de las diferencias externas, todos los individuos son únicos e igualmente valiosos.
Esta actividad promueve la idea de que no debe haber lugar para la injusticia o la discriminación basadas en el color de la piel. Recuerda que también es nuestra responsabilidad fomentar la igualdad y promover el antirracismo desde una edad temprana.
Esta actividad es un excelente complemento de la presentación en PowerPoint sobre el racismo (color de la piel) y la lucha contra el racismo.
Instrucciones:
Pídeles a tus estudiantes que se dibujen a sí mismos en el primer recuadro. En los cuadros siguientes, pídales que vuelvan a dibujarse a sí mismos, pero con un color o tono de piel diferente. Después, los niños deben recortar cada dibujo y graparlos para crear un pequeño libro. Por último, anímeles a compartir su libro ilustrado y a reflexionar sobre sus emociones y pensamientos mientras se ven a sí mismos representados con distintos colores o tonos de piel. Se darán cuenta de que son iguales y de que su valor no cambia.
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¡Disfruta Enseñando Justicia Racial!
Racism, Antiracism Craft, Self Portrait Skin Color Reflection Activity
By Class Plus
Help your students eliminate stereotypes, prejudices, and any form of racism. Through this activity, children will be encouraged to recognize that skin color is merely a physical characteristic. By imagining themselves with different skin colors and drawing pictures of themselves accordingly, they will understand that despite external differences, all individuals are unique and equally valuable.
This activity promotes the idea that there should be no room for injustice or discrimination based on skin color.
It is our responsibility to foster equality and promote antiracism from an early age.
This activity serves as an excellent addition to the Racism (Skin Color) Anti-Racism PowerPoint Presentation.
Instructions:
Ask your students to draw themselves in the first picture frame. In the subsequent frames, instruct them to draw themselves again, but with a different skin color or tone. Afterward, children should cut out each picture and staple them together to create a small book. Finally, encourage them to share their picture book and reflect on their emotions and thoughts while looking at themselves depicted in different skin colors or tones. They will realize that they are the same and their worth does not change.
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Enjoy Teaching Racial Justice!
Racism Skin Color and Antiracism PowerPoint: Diversity, Equality and Discussion Questions
By Class Plus
This comprehensive educational resource simplifies teaching about racism, anti-racism, and racial justice, offering a time-saving solution for educators. It equips students with a profound understanding of racism and the importance of promoting equality and racial justice from an early age. The resource includes critical thinking questions and reflection prompts that guide students in recognizing their role in fostering a more equitable society. By encouraging proactive engagement and self-reflection, this resource provides essential tools for addressing racism and advocating for social change, empowering students to contribute effectively to a just and inclusive world.
This resource supports your teaching by guiding students to see the importance of their role in creating a more equitable society. It encourages a proactive approach to understanding and addressing racism, equipping them with the tools to make a difference.
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Enjoy Teaching Racial Equality and Anti-Racism!
First and Last Day of School Questionnaire | Back to School Keepsake Activity
By The Fun Sheep
This adorable Back to School Printable Fill Out Worksheets for kids by “The Fun Sheep” is a great School Keepsake Memory to Capture the precious memories and growth of your students or kids
Back to school activity to create lasting memories with these first & last day of school questionnaires! And compare experiences and accomplishments throughout the year
What comes in the product:
- 2 "First Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)
- 2 " Last Day of School" Questionnaires (colored and black & white)
- 4 pages to print
- A4 paper Size
- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)
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Pearl Harbor Manualidad Actividad de Escritura Reflexiva
By Class Plus
Esta atractiva manualidad sobre Pearl Harbor está diseñada para reforzar los hechos históricos clave dell ataque a Pearl Harbor, al tiempo que anima a los estudiantes a reflexionar sobre la importancia del acontecimiento. A través de esta actividad de escritura reflexiva, los estudiantes conectarán los acontecimientos del 7 de diciembre de 1941 con sus percepciones personales, fomentando una comprensión más profunda de las lecciones que podemos aprender de la historia.
Perfecta para decorar la calse, esta manualidad también permite a los estudiantes compartir su trabajo con sus compañeros o llevárselo a casa como un recordatorio significativo. Se incluye una plantilla adicional en blanco, que proporciona espacio adicional para los estudiantes que lo necesiten o para los maestros que deseen introducir preguntas alternativas.
Instrucciones:
Recorta por las líneas de puntos para crear el barco. A continuación, monta las páginas y grápalas o fíjalas de la forma que mejor se adapte a la configuración de tu clase.
Este recurso incluye:
¡Disfruta de este recurso del Día de Conmemoración de Pearl Harbor.
Pearl Harbor Craft and Reflective Writing Activity
By Class Plus
Looking for an engaging way to teach students about Pearl Harbor? This hands-on craft activity provides a creative way for students to explore the historical significance of the December 7, 1941, attack while developing critical thinking and reflective writing skills. As students complete the craft, they will reflect on the importance of this moment in history, gaining a deeper understanding of its impact.
Why Should You Use This?
This resource offers more than just a craft activity, it encourages students to connect history with personal reflection. By integrating art with writing. The activity sparks thoughtful discussion and deeper comprehension of history, making it perfect for history lessons, memorial activities, or classroom displays.
What Skills Are Students Working On?
This resource also includes an additional blank template for students who need extra space or for teachers who wish to explore alternative questions. Whether displayed in the classroom or taken home, this Pearl Harbor craft serves as a meaningful keepsake that connects students with an important historical event.
Directions:
Cut along the dotted lines to create the ship. Then, assemble the pages and staple or attach them in a way that best fits your classroom setup.
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Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!
Ready-to-Use Oxymoron and Hyperbole Lesson Plan with Worksheets and Videos
By Inspired By MlG
Explore an engaging Oxymorons and Hyperboles Lesson Plan tailored for Language Arts classrooms! This standards-aligned lesson helps students deepen their understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in meaning. Perfect for educators aiming to teach students how to define, identify, and craft oxymoron and hyperbole sentences in a creative, interactive environment.
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Why Choose This Lesson Plan?
Elevate your Language Arts curriculum with this dynamic and fun approach to figurative language! Perfect for middle school classrooms.
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Ready-to-Use Irony Lesson Plan with Worksheets and Video
By Inspired By MlG
This comprehensive lesson plan on Types of Irony is designed to help students grasp the concept of irony and its three main types: situational irony, verbal irony, and dramatic irony. Aligned with education standards for literacy and language arts, this lesson emphasizes understanding figurative language, precise word choice, and nuanced meanings.
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This engaging lesson plan combines discussion, activities, and assessment to ensure students develop a strong understanding of irony, making it an excellent resource for language arts educators. Perfect for aligning with standards and fostering critical thinking skills in figurative language!
Math Game: Perfect Squares Matching Game | Task Cards
By Inspired By MlG
This Math Game: Perfect Squares Matching Game Task Cards is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their understanding of perfect squares and square roots. By matching square root problems to their corresponding numbers, students will reinforce their knowledge of these fundamental mathematical concepts.
This activity offers several benefits:
Overall, this Math Game: Perfect Squares Matching Game Task Cards provides a valuable opportunity for students to practice important math skills in a fun and interactive way, leading to improved understanding and retention of the concepts.
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Ready-to-Use Idioms Lesson Plan with Worksheets and Video
By Inspired By MlG
Discover an engaging Idioms Lesson Plan designed for Language Arts teachers to help students understand and interpret idioms, figurative language, and nuanced meanings. This comprehensive plan aligns with Common Core Standards RI & RL, focusing on word relationships and figurative expressions in academic and content-specific contexts.
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This idiom-focused lesson plan combines literacy skills, creativity, and fun to deepen students' understanding of figurative language and enrich their communication skills.
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Ready-to-Use Personification/ Alliteration Lesson Plan with Worksheets and Video
By Inspired By MlG
This Language Arts lesson plan focuses on teaching students the concepts of personification and alliteration while integrating tongue twisters to enhance their understanding of figurative language. Aligned with education standards for understanding figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in meanings, this lesson plan is perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms.
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This lesson plan effectively combines creativity and language skills, making it a fun and educational experience for students while meeting curriculum standards. Use it to enhance student engagement and mastery of figurative language!
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