$5 - $10 5th Grade Google Apps (by price, low to high)

This activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their knowledge of American geography as well as states and capital cities!

Students will be tasked with identifying a mystery state that can be only be solved through the process of elimination. They will be prompted to use a political map of America to solve various puzzles and eliminate 49 states until they have only one left, thus solving the mystery.

This is a great way to review states and capital cities and basic map skills. The print version requires that students have access to a physical map but there is a link to a map in the digital version.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• FIVE puzzles for students to solve using a political map of the United States and their knowledge of American geography
• Answer Key
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

Reading and math centers are an important part of many elementary classrooms. As teachers, it can be challenging to ensure that our students are on task during center time. One way to help with this is by using paperless morning meeting center rotation slides.

Center Rotation Slides

Using paperless morning meeting center rotation slides with a timer helps structure and focus students’ center time while providing necessary support to help them complete tasks independently during reading centers or math centers. Slides provide visuals and clear directions that students can follow along, allowing them to access information easily. Additionally, the timer lets the students know when they need to move on from one task to another so they don’t get overwhelmed or bogged down in one activity for too long. This helps keep their minds engaged throughout center time and encourages them to work at a productive pace. 

Reading Centers or Math Centers

In addition, having visual prompts throughout the slide presentation is helpful for younger learners who may need more support completing tasks independently during reading centers and math centers. You can insert clipart or images from Google to help students who cannot read what the center is. 

Another important aspect of the timer is that it will hold you accountable for your guided math and guided reading groups. It will keep you focused and intentional with the group you are with and allow you time to meet with all of your groups.

There are 15-minute timers, 12-minute timers, and 10-minute timers that can be used for reading or math centers. Delete the slides that you do not need. If you need more than four rotations, you can duplicate the slide. If you need more than four groups, duplicate the bar, create more squares, and move or make the timer smaller. 

Overall, using a slide presentation with a timer during reading and math centers can be incredibly beneficial for both teachers and students alike! It keeps everyone organized and provides direction so that learning objectives are met in an effective manner. So why not give it a try today?

Timers for 5 Minutes

 There are additional timers for 5 minutes in the slides for cleaning transitions, shorter center time, buffer time between subjects or a special, a challenge, group or independent work.

Timers for 3 Minutes

Finally, there are timers for 3 minutes in the slides for other transitions throughout the day. You can duplicate the slide to insert a new timer from Youtube if needed or easily edit the slides.

The topics and what is included:

• Google slides with timers for reading and math centers. 
• 10-minute timers for centers
• 12-minute timers for centers
• 15-minute timers for centers
• 5-minute timers
• 3-minute timers

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Welcome to Part 3 of 30 Days of Silly STEM and STEAM Challenge Task Cards based on silly stories! Enjoy the printable PDF, as well as Google Slides perfect for distance learning and back to school. Pair these problem solving cards with the STEAM / STEM activities and use them in a variety of ways, such as: makerspaces, morning tubs or centers, as an activity for early finishers, or rewards for a great day! 

⭐This set is the third set in our 30 Days Challenges. This set features even wackier challenge stories! Find our first set of 30 Days of Silly STEM Challenges HERE, and our second set HERE. You can purchase the Bundle of 90 days, all 3 available sets, for 20% off here: BUNDLE of 90 Days STEAM | STEM Silly Challenge Task Cards Distance Learning

**Perfect for classrooms, distance learning, homeschool, and even parents just looking for a fun, adventure filled activity for their children.**

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What’s included in your download:

PDF:

►Easy to follow instructions for teachers and students

►30 unique full color and BW challenge task cards, two to every page for easy cutting

►2 STEAM / STEM worksheets in full color and BW for early and upper elementary students

►TOU

Teacher Instructions PDF:

►Instruction on how to use your purchase, including Google Slides

►Terms of Use & Credits

Google Slides

►Instructions

►30 Individual Google Slides for each daily challenge

►5 STEM / STEAM slides for discussion, with space to type in responses to the questions

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How can you use these task cards?

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, as a reward, or available for early finishers to complete using ANY available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

⭐Use one card or slide a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet or slide, and discuss as a class.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

⭐Ideally the goal is to do one challenge a day, but you could certainly allow students to do more than one! 

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

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The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that early learners may need some assistance from parents or teachers in reading the challenges.**

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 Instructions:

✅You may download this as a printable PDF, use the Google Slides in Google Classroom, send copies out to your students, or download as a PowerPoint to upload to Microsoft Teams. 

✅The Google Slides version of this resource are fillable, meaning students can type in pre-made text boxes. It is NOT editable due to the clip artists’ terms of use. If you have any questions, please contact me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com before purchasing. 

✅You will need Google Drive in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Gmail accounts so they can access it. Sharing via Google Classroom is recommended, but sharing through Gmail is another option. Of course you can always use the print version instead. 

✅With this purchase, TeachShare will automatically make a copy of your folder, create a TPT folder in your Drive, and add the folder to your Google Drive. In this process, TPT will need your permission to briefly access your Google Drive. Here is a link to more information: https://www.TeachShare.com/Help/Buyer-Questions/Why-does-TeachShare-need-access-to-my-Google-Drive-for-me-to-use-certain-digital-resources

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Elevate classroom discussions with this comprehensive Habits of Discourse Lesson Plan and Graphic Organizer! Designed for middle school humanities teachers, this resource provides everything you need to foster meaningful, respectful, and structured conversations in your classroom. Whether you're working on developing your students' verbal communication skills or introducing them to nonverbal signals, this resource is your go-to tool for teaching effective discourse habits.

Why This Resource is Essential:

• Promotes Structured Communication: Teach students how to engage in Turn and Talk, Table Talk, and Whole Class Talk with clear expectations for what each form of discourse "Looks like," "Sounds like," and "Feels like."
• Develops Critical Thinking: Encourages students to express their ideas, listen actively, and respond thoughtfully, building a strong foundation for analytical thinking and collaborative learning.
• Incorporates Nonverbal Communication: Introduce your students to nonverbal signals like "agree," "disagree," and "connect" to enhance their ability to communicate without interrupting others.
• Fosters a Positive Classroom Culture: By establishing norms for respectful and inclusive discussions, you help create a classroom environment where every student feels valued and heard.

What’s Included:

• Detailed 60-Minute Lesson Plan: Step-by-step instructions for guiding students through the habits of discourse, including Do Now prompts, discussion activities, and reflection exercises.
• Engaging Discussion Topics: Ten thought-provoking prompts tailored for middle school students, ensuring relevance and engagement in each discourse format.
• Graphic Organizer: A user-friendly tool for students to visualize and document their understanding of effective communication during Turn and Talk, Table Talk, and Whole Class Talk activities.

Perfect For:

• Middle School Humanities Teachers: Ideal for those teaching language arts, social studies, or any subject where discussion is key.
• Back to School: Establish classroom norms early in the school year with this essential resource.
• Ongoing Use: Revisit throughout the year to reinforce and expand your students' discourse skills.

Benefits:

• Improves Student Engagement: Students actively participate in discussions, leading to deeper understanding and retention of material.
• Builds Confidence: Helps shy or hesitant students find their voice in a safe and structured environment.
• Supports SEL Goals: Aligns with social-emotional learning objectives by teaching students how to communicate respectfully and empathically.

How to Use:

• Start the School Year Strong: Implement this lesson during the first weeks of school to set a positive tone for the year.
• Enhance Group Projects: Use the discourse habits as guidelines during collaborative work to ensure productive and respectful teamwork.
• Reflect and Revise: Encourage students to reflect on their communication skills regularly, using the graphic organizer as a tool for self-assessment and growth.

This resource about habitat homes and adaptations that plants and animals need for survival is made for use in the Google Classroom™. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you. This resource can also be printed out because it is 11 x 8.5.

Students will go to the San Diego Zoo for Children Website. There they will be able to choose 4 habitats to research (out of 12). They will also learn about the adaptations that organisms need to survive in various habitats.

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is also a link to live webcams at the zoo.

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2 "mini" labs that will help students observe and make connections to compounds and mixtures. The first introduces students to the concept of mixtures. The second shows the concept that not all liquids act alike so conclusions can be drawn about how materials interact when put together.

These short activities reinforce or introduce concepts to students. I call these activities “mini labs” because they are simple activities that do not take the whole class period. They are also activities that are safe for use in the classroom and do not have to be done in a lab or with any specialty equipment or materials. I often use these demonstrations to lead into new content, that way as we cover material I can refer back to the things that my students have experienced first hand.

Distance learning or need a digital copy to assign?

• No problem! This activity now includes a Google Slides option! Ready to go, no prep needed from you!

Three Forms of Use Included

1. Printable PDF
2. Google Slides

Materials Needed

Mixed Substances Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Cup

Cornstarch

Water

Stir stick or Spoon

Oil and Water Mini Lab

Materials Needed:

Food Coloring

Water

Jar with a lid (baby food jars are great for this)

Vegetable Oil

Stir stick or spoon

Dish Soap

Need an awesome Art Unit? I have just the thing for you! This creative Jacob Lawrence Storefront Scene was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on a large screen. It is best to use 18 x 24 white paper for this unit, since this will be a rather large artwork. This unit should last 4-(50 minute) class periods. I allowed the use of crayon for larger areas on the paper (like the sky, road, sidewalk, and buildings). I allowed the use of colored pencils for small, detailed areas. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy.

This 7th Grade Geometry Mystery Project will have your students excited to review area, perimeter, surface area, volume and parallelogram angles! There is a printable and digital version of this project included! They will be solving 36 questions involving 7th grade geometry. They will get 6 clue sheets with 6 questions on each sheet. The answer choice leftover is the answer to that part of the mystery. They will fill in a storyline with their clues to see the whole mystery come together!

This project is the perfect print and go activity OR digital that will take 2-3 days to complete! There is a rubric included and an answer key. Grading couldn't be more simple.

Digital Version:

- your students will get a google slide link with the project pages imbedded in the background. They will solve the questions and type their answers in the already given text boxes and then drag a semi-transparent box over the final answer to each clue.

Check out my preview for a closer look and the video preview to see the digital version!

Topics Covered:

Clue 1: Area

Clue 2: Perimeter (algebraic)

Clue 3: Volume of a Rectangular Prism

Clue 4: Surface Area

Clue 5: Area Puzzles

Clue 6: Parallelograms and Angles

What you get:

1. 6 Clue Sheets with 6 questions on each sheet that answer the questions:

-What was stolen?

-Who took it?

-When did they take it?

-Where did they hide it?

-Who was their accomplice?

-Why did they take it?

2. A student workspace booklet

3. Fill in the blank storyline

4. Cover to decorate for your Mystery Project

5. Rubric

6. Google Slideshow with the digital version of this project

7. Answer Key

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Engaging work on the coordinate plane:

These 8 activities provide practice in a variety of skills using the coordinate plane. Students can complete digital activities, worksheets, and participate in games.

These activities are good for homework assignments, practice, remediation, or test prep.

What's included:

Google Slides:

• measurement on the coordinate plane
• reflecting on the coordinate plane
• polygons on the coordinate plane

Google Form

• distances on the coordinate plane

PDFs:

• 1 quadrant coordinate plane game
• 4 quadrant coordinate plane game
• ratios and rates on the coordinate plane
• reflections on the coordinate plane

How this product is useful:

• Allows for a variety of experiences with the coordinate plane.
• Easy prep for the teacher.
• Answer Keys provided.
• Engaging activities.

Back again, 30 MORE Days of Silly STEM and STEAM Challenge Task Cards based on silly stories! Enjoy the printable PDF, as well as Google Slides perfect for distance learning and back to school. Pair these problem solving cards with the STEAM / STEM activities and use them in a variety of ways, such as: Makerspaces, morning tubs or centers, as an activity for early finishers, or rewards for a great day! 

⭐ This is Set #2. You can purchase the Bundle of 90 days, all 3 available sets, for 20% off here: BUNDLE of 90 Days STEAM | STEM Silly Challenge Task Cards Distance Learning

**Perfect for classrooms, distance learning, homeschool, and even parents just looking for a fun, adventure filled activity for their children.**

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What’s included in your download:

PDF:

►Easy to follow instructions for teachers and students

►30 unique full color and BW challenge task cards, two to every page for easy cutting

►2 STEAM / STEM worksheets in full color and BW for early and upper elementary students

►TOU

Teacher Instructions PDF:

►Instruction on how to use your purchase, including Google Slides

►Terms of Use & Credits

Google Slides

►Instructions

►30 Individual Google Slides for each daily challenge

►5 STEM / STEAM slides for discussion, with space to type in responses to the questions

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How can you use these task cards?

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, as a reward, or available for early finishers to complete using ANY available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

⭐Use one card or slide a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet or slide, and discuss as a class.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

⭐Ideally the goal is to do one challenge a day, but you could certainly allow students to do more than one! 

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

----------------------------------------------------------------

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that early learners may need some assistance from parents or teachers in reading the challenges.**

----------------------------------------------------------------

 Instructions:

✅You may download this as a printable PDF, use the Google Slides in Google Classroom, send copies out to your students, or download as a PowerPoint to upload to Microsoft Teams. 

✅The Google Slides version of this resource are fillable, meaning students can type in pre-made text boxes. It is NOT editable due to the clip artists’ terms of use. If you have any questions, please contact me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com before purchasing. 

✅You will need Google Drive in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Gmail accounts so they can access it. Sharing via Google Classroom is recommended, but sharing through Gmail is another option. Of course you can always use the print version instead. 

✅With this purchase, TeachShare will automatically make a copy of your folder, create a TPT folder in your Drive, and add the folder to your Google Drive. In this process, TPT will need your permission to briefly access your Google Drive. Here is a link to more information: https://www.TeachShare.com/Help/Buyer-Questions/Why-does-TeachShare-need-access-to-my-Google-Drive-for-me-to-use-certain-digital-resources

✅When assigning this activity to students, make sure you are logged into the account in which the resources were installed. 

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Make the start of the school year exciting and meaningful with our Ultimate Birthday Research Project! Perfect for grades 5-8, this comprehensive activity is designed to foster community building and self-identity exploration, seamlessly integrating into back-to-school activities and research units. With no preparation needed, this high-engagement project is ideal for teachers looking to create an inclusive and interactive classroom environment from day one.

Product Description:

✔️ Back-to-School Engagement: Kick off the school year with an engaging project that helps students learn more about each other. ✔️ Community Building: Foster a sense of community as students share their unique birthday research findings. ✔️ Identity Exploration: Encourage students to explore and celebrate their identities through personal research. ✔️ Research Skills Development: Integrate essential research skills into a fun and meaningful project. ✔️ No Prep Required: Save valuable planning time with this ready-to-use project. ✔️ High Engagement: Keep students motivated and interested with a project that connects personally to each of them.

What's Included:

• Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guide for teachers and students.
• Research Templates: Easy-to-use templates for students to record their findings.
• Presentation Guidelines: Tips and structures for students to share their projects with the class.
• Assessment Rubrics: Clear criteria for evaluating student work.
• Extension Activities: Additional ideas to expand learning and engagement.

Benefits:

• Aligned with Educational Standards: Meets various curriculum standards for research, writing, and presentation skills.
• Flexible Implementation: Can be adapted for individual, partner, or group work.
• Enhances Critical Thinking: Encourages students to analyze and synthesize information.
• Promotes Inclusivity: Celebrates the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all students.

Ideal for:

• Back-to-School Activities
• Community Building Exercises
• Identity Units
• Research Units

Get Started:

Bring excitement and community spirit to your classroom with the Ultimate Birthday Research Project. Purchase now and watch your students dive into a world of discovery and self-expression!

Looking for a spooktacular way to reinforce text structure while engaging your students this Halloween season? This Halloween Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 62 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) while immersed in a festive Halloween theme.

This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or even as a fun, interactive game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words, all while embracing the Halloween spirit!

Key Features:

• Engaging Halloween theme to capture students' attention
• Focus on all 5 text structures (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description)
• Reinforces and reviews text structure signal words
• Encourages class discussions with highlighted signal words in answer slides
• Perfect for 3rd-5th grade students
• Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats

What's Included:

• 1 Review Slide: Reinforces the importance of recognizing text structures.
• 30 Passage Slides: Each slide contains a short passage for students to determine the text structure.
• 30 Answer Key Slides: Includes highlighted signal words to promote discussion and support understanding.
• Halloween-themed printable signs (#1-4): Perfect for classroom games or station rotations!

Transform your text structure lessons with a fun and festive Halloween twist, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!

Click here to grab the non-holiday version!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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This Fractions Operations Mystery Project will have your students excited to review their fraction operations! There is a printable and digital version of this project included! They will be solving 36 questions involving fraction operations. They will get 6 clue sheets with 6 questions on each sheet. The answer choice leftover is the answer to that part of the mystery. They will fill in a storyline with their clues to see the whole mystery come together!

This project is the perfect print and go activity OR digital that will take 2-3 days to complete! There is a rubric included and an answer key. Grading couldn't be more simple.

Digital Version:

- your students will get a google slide link with the project pages imbedded in the background. They will solve the questions and type their answers in the already given text boxes and then drag a semi-transparent box over the final answer to each clue.

Check out my preview for a closer look and the video preview to see the digital version!

Topics Covered:

Clue 1: Add Fractions

Clue 2: Subtract Fractions

Clue 3: Multiply Fractions

Clue 4: Divide Fractions

Clue 5: Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Clue 6: Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

What you get:

1. 6 Clue Sheets with 6 questions on each sheet that answer the questions:

-What was stolen?

-Who took it?

-When did they take it?

-Where did they hide it?

-Who was their accomplice?

-Why did they take it?

2. A student workspace booklet

3. Fill in the blank storyline

4. Cover to decorate for your Mystery Project

5. Rubric

6. Google Slideshow with the digital version of this project

7. Answer Key

Products you might like:

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Do your students need Winter Morning Meeting Slides? Do you need November Morning Meeting Slides, Christmas Morning Meeting Slides, December Morning Work, or January Morning Work? Using different morning meeting activities can lead to tremendous growth academically and socially.  For the winter morning meeting questions, present one of the Google Slides each day and discuss the question with the students.

The morning meeting slides can be utilized along with your morning meeting routine.  Also, the winter morning meeting activities can be used as a brain break or as a rotation in a center. 

The winter morning meeting slides have over 40 EDITABLE and DIVERSE slides. You can change the question on the slide or add slides to the activity if 

you want to extend the lesson to more than 40 school days. 

This December or January morning work will create connections and develop deep discussions! 

“Morning Meeting is an engaging way to start each day, build a strong sense of community, and set children up for success socially and academically.” -Responsive Classroom

“Morning meetings are an excellent way to help students transition from home to school and help them get ready to learn. In addition, these meetings can help you connect with your students, help students build relationships with each other, and promote an overall sense of community in the classroom.” -Centervention

The topics and what is included:

• Over 40 pages of editable Google Slides. 
• Diverse, beautiful pictures with unique questions.
• No worksheets. 

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Kids will LOVE this pack of 30 Days of Silly STEM Building Challenge Task Cards based on silly stories! There is a printable PDF, as well as Google Slides perfect for distance learning and back to school. Pair these problem solving cards with the STEAM / STEM activities and use them in a variety of ways. Use them in Makerspaces, morning tubs or centers, as an activity for early finishers, or rewards for a great day!

**Perfect for classrooms, distance learning, homeschool, and even parents just looking for a fun, adventure filled activity for their children.**

⭐ This is Set #1. You can purchase the Bundle of 90 days, all 3 available sets, for 20% off here: BUNDLE of 90 Days STEAM | STEM Silly Challenge Task Cards Distance Learning

Distance Learning Compatible: This product can be downloaded as a printable PDF or copied into Google Slides. This will allow you to send the product to your students as an editable document. Download as a PowerPoint to upload to Microsoft Teams.

What’s included in the 21 page PDF download, as well as the 38 Google Slides:

PDF

• 7 pages of 30 unique full color challenge task cards
• 2 STEAM / STEM worksheets in full color for early and upper elementary
• Instructions Page
• Terms of Use
• Black and white copies of the instructions, task cards, and STEM / STEAM printables

Google Slides

• 30 Individual Google Slides for each daily challenge
• 5 STEM / STEAM slides for discussion, with space to type in responses to the questions
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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How can you use these task cards?

• Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, or available for early finishers to complete using ANY available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

• Use one card a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet or discuss and use the Google Slides as a class.

• Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

• Ideally the goal is to do one challenge a day, but you could certainly allow students to do more than one.

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but also that force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when building these challenges.

Most building challenge task cards are independent from each other. “Build a boat,” or “build an airplane,” are common themes among the cards. While those are fantastic, and we have done many of them ourselves, I wanted to do something different and more cohesive and engaging for kids.

The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that while the intent is for these to be independent, early readers may need some assistance in reading the cards.**

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This creative Winter Concert Decorations: Art Unit was designed to be printed and displayed as examples while you teach. Use this Google Slide file to display these beautiful images one-by-one on the big screen. For this assignment, I asked students to get with a partner or into small groups and brainstorm subject matter, orientation, and theme of the overall composition. Plus, decide which group member(s) will be in charge of what to draw and where to draw it. Students will need to sketch out ideas first inside a sketchbook, transfer the sketches to Final Copy Paper, outline the large image, and start coloring in everything with crayon. Sadly, most other art materials will ruin the roll paper. I hope you and your kiddos love this! Enjoy!

Looking for an engaging way to reinforce text structure while capturing your students' attention? This Text Structure Interactive Game is the perfect resource for grades 3-5! With 90 fun and educational slides, your students will practice identifying text structure signal words (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description) in an interactive, engaging game format.

This resource is versatile and can be used in whole group instruction, small group centers, or as an independent practice game. Encourage collaboration, deepen comprehension, and strengthen writing skills with signal words—all while adding an extra touch of fun to your lessons!

Key Features:

• Focuses on all 5 text structures (cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, chronological order, and description)
• Reinforces and reviews text structure signal words
• Encourages class discussions with highlighted signal words in answer slides
• Perfect for 3rd-5th grade students
• Available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats

What's Included:

• 1 Review Slide: Reinforces the importance of recognizing text structures.
• 45 Passage Slides: Each slide contains a short passage for students to determine the text structure.
• 45 Answer Key Slides: Includes highlighted signal words to promote discussion and support understanding.
• Printable Signs (#1-4): Great for classroom games or station rotations!

Transform your text structure lessons with this interactive and engaging text structure game, and watch your students excel in identifying key signal words and structures!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

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| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills |Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills |

This is a NO PREP, print & go resource!

This is a digital resource. For the paper version click below:

Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper

This download includes:

• 4 different realistic bills
• 12 different editable self-grading Google Forms with 8-11 questions per page
• 101 total questions

Bills Included:

• Food Delivery Service
• Monthly Streaming Subscriptions
• Medical
• Plumber

This resource is specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this downloadable material, students will engage with a diverse collection of realistic bills.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop a deep understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as a_ccount details, costs, due dates, late charges, and more._

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

For units 1 & 2 click below:

Paying Bills Unit 1 - Google Forms

Paying Bills Unit 2 - Google Forms

Do you need a back to school behavior incentives that incentivize students in and outside of the classroom? This is a perfect addition to your classroom management plan.

One way to use this tool is to use it as a hallway incentive. There is a Google Slide version and a PDF version. The first way you could use it is to choose one of the slides for the week or for the month. Students will earn a virtual pizza, balloon, or golden egg every time they receive a compliment from another adult in the hallway. You would just need to move that piece over to the middle of the slide to where it fits. You could make it a bit easier for the students and move it yourself if every student is quiet in the hallway every time your class walked in the hallway.

If you print the PDF out, print it in landscape mode to make sure it prints correctly. You would then cut out and laminate the main pages and then cut out and laminate the eggs, pizza slices, and balloons. You could use velcro or magnetic pieces to move the items to their correct spot once earned. 

Classroom Management Plan

This incentive works wonders with every classroom management plan and even strengthens it because you will have the best-behaved students in the school. You would decide what prize the students receive once earning all of the pieces for the slide or the board. It could even be free prizes such as school money, extra recess, a game against you, etc. 

The product includes:

A ZIP File. You will need to unzip the file and then save it to your computer.

• 1 Pizza incentive. (Google Slides and PDF)

• 1 Balloon Arch incentive. (Google Slides and PDF)

• 1 Golden Egg incentive. (Google Slides and PDF)

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