Less than $5 5th Grade Critical Thinking Activities (by price, low to high)

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.

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!

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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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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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

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.

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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A great way to get students journaling is to combine visuals with words to stimulate the mind. The eleven-slide PowerPoint addresses study skills, time management, stress management, interpersonal relationships and goal setting. Great for group discussions and story starters, as well.

A fun, interactive way to introduce classmates to one another. These two Bingo-like sheets have squares labeled "Find Someone Who...has a pet, has a hobby, has traveled out of state" and much more. Easy to customize to your students' interests and needs. Each square includes a place for name, email, and cell phone number/contact info. Great for Study Buddies and peer tutoring!

This AVID strategy of layering focused notes is the perfect instructional routine to display for any class in any subject area! Layering is a strategy that clarifies the second and third phases of the focused note-taking process by asking students to revisit their notes multiple times, thinking critically with a different purpose in mind.

Why layering?

Each layer added to the notes is completed in a different color, so a student’s interactions are visible to the instructor and to the student. This not only allows the instructor to assess the quality of the student’s thinking and interaction with the content, but it also solidifies learning about the process and the content itself. Additionally, the use of color enhances retention for visual learners.

Instructional Goals

Students will:

• Add layers of thinking to their notes to process and connect their thinking.

• Use colors to show their repeated interactions with their notes.

Materials needed

If taking notes on paper, students will need a variety of colored pens, colored pencils, highlighters, and markers to use for the note-taking layers.

Directions

• Provide time for students to complete each layer by adding to their notes with a different color.
• Work on one layer at a time. Consider whether developing learners need more structure or fewer components to add during each layering session, compared with more experienced note-takers.
• Have students keep a key to indicate what color is used for each layer (they can make their own key or use the example.)

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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!

Spark your students' imaginations and foster their self-awareness with this engaging Elf Application activity. This creative and fun resource invites students to step into the role of Santa's little helper, allowing them to explore their aspirations and develop essential life skills.

Benefits of this activity include:

• Self-Reflection: Students will delve into their own qualities and motivations, considering what makes them suitable for such a magical role.
• Goal Setting: By articulating their aspirations and commitments, students practice setting and working towards goals.
• Creative Expression: Drawing a picture of themselves as an elf encourages artistic expression and visual storytelling.
• Written Communication: Writing a paragraph about their qualifications hones their writing skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Positive Mindset: The activity promotes a positive and enthusiastic attitude, inspiring students to approach challenges with optimism.

This Elf Application activity is a delightful way to infuse holiday cheer into your classroom while nurturing your students' social-emotional growth.

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Prioritize with Precision using our Wants vs Needs Worksheet! This interactive tool helps students differentiate between desires and essentials. With cut-and-paste simplicity, categorize objects to unveil true priorities. Ideal for classrooms and homeschoolers, this engaging resource fosters critical thinking and decision-making skills. Explore Wants vs Needs effortlessly and spark insightful discussions. Perfect for all ages, this worksheet empowers learners to assess values and make informed choices.

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Unlock the power of language with our engaging activity! Dive into the world of sentence creation and discover endless possibilities with our handy word box. Students will flex their linguistic muscles as they craft countless sentences, honing grammar and creativity along the way. Perfect for classrooms, this versatile exercise can be tailored by teachers with time constraints for added excitement. Watch language skills soar as students unlock their potential, one sentence at a time. Ideal for language arts lessons, ESL classes, and beyond, this activity fosters a love for language while building essential communication skills. Don't miss out on this dynamic tool for learning and linguistic exploration!

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Calling all elementary teachers and parents! Is your child stuck in a summer math slump? Spice up learning with our exciting Magazine Math Scavenger Hunt, designed to engage students in grades 3-6 in a hands-on adventure through the wonderful world of magazines!

Here's the scoop:

This captivating activity transforms a stack of old magazines into a treasure trove of mathematical discovery. Students embark on a thrilling quest, scouring the pages to unearth hidden gems like:

• Percentages: Discounts, sale signs, and battery levels – percentages are hiding in plain sight!
• Shapes: From rectangular ads to circular buttons, students become geometry detectives, identifying all sorts of shapes.
• Dollar Signs: Tally up the costs of toys, clothes, and games – a fantastic way to practice addition and budgeting!
• And More! We've got fractions hiding in recipes, graphs waiting to be unearthed in charts, and tons of other mathematical surprises waiting to be found!

But wait, there's more! This scavenger hunt isn't just about finding stuff – it's about sparking curiosity and building essential math skills:

• Visual Acuity: Students develop a keen eye for detail as they scan pages for specific targets.
• Critical Thinking: They'll need to problem-solve and decipher clues to find what they're looking for.
• Math in Action: Real-world application brings math concepts to life in a fun and interactive way.

Teachers, this is a game-changer! The Magazine Math Scavenger Hunt is a low-prep, high-engagement activity that perfectly complements your math curriculum. It's ideal for:

• Early Finishers: Keep those fast learners busy with a challenging and educational activity.
• Review Sessions: Transform review into a delightful treasure hunt, solidifying key concepts.
• Summer Learning: Combat the summer slide with a fun and educational activity that keeps math skills sharp.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into a world of mathematical exploration with our Magazine Math Scavenger Hunt! It's a guaranteed win for students, teachers, and parents alike!

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Unleash creativity with the 3 Words Game! Perfect for students seeking fun, challenge, and creativity in one package. Engage minds with this interactive writing activity, where students craft three words inspired by each box. Whether in classrooms or online learning environments, this game sparks imagination and linguistic skills. Dive into a world where every word counts, fostering vocabulary expansion and critical thinking. Elevate classroom dynamics with an activity that's both entertaining and educational. Mastering the 3 Words Game cultivates a love for language and encourages students to express themselves succinctly. Discover the joy of wordplay and unlock endless possibilities. Get ready to inspire, challenge, and ignite creativity with this must-have educational tool!

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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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Equip adolescents, teens, and adults with essential internet safety skills using our specialized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, now available on TeachShare. Our Internet Safety ABA Program is meticulously crafted to enhance digital literacy and promote safe online behaviors through structured interventions and interactive learning materials.

What's Included:

1. Program Implementation Sheet: Seamlessly integrate the program into your curriculum or therapy sessions with our comprehensive implementation guide. Follow step-by-step instructions for effective program delivery and maximize learning outcomes.
2. Data Collection Target Sheet: Track progress and measure skill acquisition with our customizable data collection sheet. Capture learner responses and behavior changes related to internet safety, allowing for personalized interventions and goal setting.
3. List of Potential Targets/Scenarios: Explore a curated list of potential internet safety targets and scenarios, providing a practical framework for teaching and reinforcing safe online practices.
4. Visual Review Tool: Enhance comprehension and retention with our visual review tool, designed to facilitate discussions and reinforce key concepts related to internet safety.

Empower learners to navigate the digital landscape confidently and responsibly with our Internet Safety ABA Program. Equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to protect themselves online and make informed decisions in the digital age. Download today and promote a safer and more secure online experience for all!

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Celebrate Memorial Day with a Fun & Educational Twist!

Engage students this Memorial Day with our striped word search puzzle! Packed with 15+ hidden words about remembrance, honor, and patriotism, it's a perfect way to learn while having fun.

This downloadable puzzle is ideal for classrooms, home activities, or early finishers. It sparks curiosity, reinforces vocabulary, and helps students reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Print, solve, and honor our heroes! Download your Memorial Day Word Search Puzzle today! #MemorialDay #WordSearch #LearningFun

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Looking for an engaging activity that ignites imagination, boosts organization skills, and gets students excited? Look no further than "Crafting the Best Day Ever!" This dynamic blend of writing, planning, and visual arts is ideal for students of all ages.

Here's how it benefits students:

• Sparks Creativity: Dreaming of scaling Mount Everest or swimming with dolphins? This activity encourages students to think outside the box and envision their ideal day, whether fantastical or realistic.
• Sharpens Planning Skills: Turning dreams into reality requires a plan! Students will map out their perfect day, strategically scheduling activities to make it truly unforgettable.
• Boosts Organization: Creating a detailed schedule strengthens organizational skills, a valuable asset for school life and beyond.
• Encourages Reflection: Students will reflect on what makes a day perfect for them, fostering self-awareness and goal-setting.
• Unleashes Artistic Expression: The activity culminates in students drawing their ideal day, bringing their vision to life.
• Perfect for Any Time: "Crafting the Best Day Ever!" is a fantastic way to kick-off a new semester or wrap up the year on a high note.

Elevate your classroom with this interactive activity that will have students fired up and ready to take charge of their experiences!

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