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Back To School Roll & Chat Icebreaker Roulette Worksheet Activity Bundle

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Introducing the easy to print Roll and Chat Icebreaker Roulette Worksheet Pack. The ultimate resource for teachers to foster engagement and connection during the first days or weeks of school. This fun pack includes 12 worksheets, available in both color and black and white versions, providing flexibility for classroom use. Suitable for various age groups, teachers can select worksheets appropriate for their class.


The printable worksheets offer a range of interactive prompts designed to spark meaningful conversations among students. With simple chat and roll questions, students can share fun facts about themselves, such as their favorite color or food. Encouraging critical thinking and thought-provoking inquiries. For moments of decision making and imagination, students can delve into Would You Rather chat and roll questions, pondering scenarios like being the teacher or the principal for a day. There are enjoyable questions that invite students to imagine swapping places with a fictional character or envisioning animals as teachers.


As an added bonus, the pack includes a template for creating a custom six-sided dice, available in both color and black and white versions.


To facilitate implementation you have multiple options. You can print and laminate the worksheets for use as centers or group activities, fostering collaboration and active participation. Or you can display the sheets on a smartboard promoting interactive discussions and enabling students to pair up for engaging conversations.


This Roll and Chat Icebreaker Roulette Pack offers an all-inclusive solution for creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. Whether you're a teacher in the US or the UK, this pack caters to your spelling preferences. Get ready to inspire conversations, foster critical thinking and ignite imaginations.


Key Features:

  • 12 worksheets in color and black and white versions,
  • Suitable for first day or week of school,
  • Range of chat and roll questions for self-expression,
  • Critical thinking prompts to encourage reflection,
  • Would You Rather questions for decision-making scenarios,
  • Fun and imaginative questions to spark creativity,
  • Option to print, laminate, and use as centers or group activities,
  • Display on smartboard to facilitate interactive discussions,
  • Template for creating custom six-sided dice,
  • Accommodates both US and UK English spelling choices.

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English Language Arts
Back to School
Critical Thinking
$3.00
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Inquiry Based Printable Task Cards & Lesson Plans for Measuring Volume

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Measurement, measuring, measurement activities, and measuring volume take center stage with this comprehensive resource pack. Introduce your first and second-grade students to the world of measurement through 30 engaging inquiry based task cards and 10 interactive lesson plans that are designed to make learning both fun and meaningful. There are also 4 free measuring worksheets you can use for consolidation.


Inquiry-based learning encourages students to explore and discover the principles of measurement in a hands on and interactive manner. By actively participating in the measurement process, students develop a deep understanding of concepts such as measuring volume and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. With these task cards, students embark on an exciting journey where they encounter a variety of measurement challenges. Each task card presents a unique scenario or problem that prompts students to measure and estimate volumes using non-standard units. These activities foster critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and encourage students to make connections between mathematical concepts and their practical applications.


There are also 10 lesson plans, which offer a wide range of engaging activities that reinforce measurement concepts. Students will participate in hands-on experiments, collaborative discussions to deepen their understanding of measuring volume.


Bring the excitement of measurement to your classroom with this amazing resource pack. Watch as your students become confident and enthusiastic problem solvers, equipped with the necessary skills to navigate the world of measurement with ease.


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Measurement
Critical Thinking
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Creative Writing Prompts Worksheets - All About Nature Writing Activities

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Unleash the Curiosity of Young Environmentalists with Nature Explorers - a collection of 10 Exciting Writing Prompts. Encourage your students to embark on a thrilling journey of creative writing and critical thinking with Nature Explorers. This engaging resource is designed to ignite a passion for the environment, foster empathy, and develop essential 21st-century skills in young learners. With no prep required, these easy-to-print writing prompts are perfect for classroom activities, homework assignments, or creative writing workshops. Each prompt is carefully crafted to inspire imaginative storytelling while addressing important themes of kindness, caring for the planet, and the interconnectedness of all life.


By delving into the wonders of nature, students will explore various aspects of the environment, from majestic landscapes to fascinating wildlife. Through these prompts, they will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them and the importance of preserving our natural resources.


Promoting creative thinking and critical analysis, Nature Explorers empowers students to envision a brighter future for our planet. By nurturing empathy, they will learn to see themselves as stewards of the environment and champions of change.


Key Features of Nature Explorers:

  • 10 Exciting Writing Prompts: Each prompt offers a unique and captivating scenario that sparks students' imagination and encourages them to express their thoughts and ideas.
  • No Prep Required: Simply print the worksheets and watch as your students embark on their writing adventures.
  • Cultivating Empathy: Through storytelling, students will develop a deep sense of empathy for the natural world and all living creatures.
  • Fostering Critical Thinking: The prompts are designed to prompt students to think critically, analyze situations, and propose creative solutions.
  • Suitable for 21st-Century Learners: Nature Explorers supports the development of essential skills, such as creativity, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.

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Creative Writing
Critical Thinking
Life Skills
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Positive Affirmations & Growth Mindset Coloring in Worksheets - Insect Themed

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Improve a growth mindset in your students with this valuable tool Positive Affirmations - Coloring in Worksheets pack. This easy to print, no prep pack includes 18 fun worksheets, each featuring a powerful phrase for students that are a fun way to keep them motivated. Each page has a short growth mindset phrase for your PreK, Kindergarten or First/Second year students that help build their self-esteem, confidence & resilience. Encourage your students to read the affirmations aloud, reflect upon them while looking in the mirror, and repeat them once more. Your students will have a blast coloring in the charming insect themed worksheets, adding an element of creativity to their practice. UK and US English versions.


There are many other positive reinforcement games that you can play with your students. Here are a few ideas you can play and then use these Growth Mindset - Positive Affirmations - Coloring in Worksheet as consolidation:

  1. Catch the Compliment: In this game, students write compliments about each other on small pieces of paper. The teacher collects the compliments and reads them aloud. The student who is being complimented gets to catch a small toy or ball.
  2. High Five Challenge: This game challenges students to reach a certain goal, such as completing a certain number of math problems. When they achieve the goal, they get a high five from the teacher or another student.
  3. Treasure Box: Create a treasure box filled with small toys, stickers, and other fun items. When students do something positive, they get to choose a prize from the treasure box.
  4. Class Compliments: Set a goal for the class, such as being respectful to each other or completing assignments on time. When the class achieves the goal, they get a compliment from the teacher and a reward, such as extra recess time.
  5. Team Points: Divide the class into teams and award points for positive behavior. The team with the most points at the end of the week gets a reward, such as a pizza party or movie day.

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Classroom Management
Critical Thinking
Social Emotional Learning
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