1st Grade Critical Thinking Activities

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:

  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing and evaluating important events and people in Black history.
  • Reflection: Encouraging personal connections to historical figures and events.
  • Problem Solving: Engaging with issues such as racism through creative thinking and discussion.
  • Comparing and Contrasting: Analyzing similarities and differences between historical heroes and their own potential.
  • Writing Skills: Crafting thoughtful reflections, letters, and creative pieces.
  • Cultural Awareness: Understanding and appreciating the impact of Black History Month heroes on society.

This resource includes:

  • Page 1: Exploring Black History Month
  • Page 2: Black History Month Timeline
  • Page 3: Black History Month: Solving Problems About Racism
  • Page 4: Me and Martin Luther King: Compare and Contrast
  • Page 5: Compare and Contrast: My Chosen Leader and Me
  • Page 6: What Black History Month Heroes Stand For
  • Page 7: I Can Be a Leader Like Black History Heroes!
  • Page 8: Black History Month Greatness Wall
  • Page 9: Courage and Change: A Black History Story
  • Page 10: A Letter for Black History Month Leaders
  • Page 11: Black History Month Pennant
  • Page 12: Black History Month: I See, I Think, I Wonder
  • Page 13: Think Together, Grow Together (Family Reflection)

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy Teaching your Kids Beyond the Facts!

$4.65

Christmas Mystery - Holiday Themed Critical Thinking Logic Puzzle Worksheet

By Oops Math is Fun

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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Growth Mindset Cryptogram Code Breaker Worksheets Back To School Freebie

By Teacher Ever Creative

Want to inspire your students to embrace challenges and love learning? These growth mindset cryptograms help students believe in their ability to grow and succeed, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. This fun activity lets students decode 3 empowering growth mindset statements. By understanding and embracing growth mindset principles, students learn to view challenges and mistakes as opportunities for growth.

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Cryptograms Growing Bundle

Includes:

  • 3 Growth mindset statements
  • Answer key

If you like the growth mindset cryptograms, check out the Ultimate Growth Mindset Cryptogram.

You may also like:

  • School Jokes Code Breaker

Importance of growth mindset:

  • Foster Resilience: Help students to persevere through difficulties and view setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than failures.
  • Boost Academic Achievement: Students with a growth mindset are more likely to put in the effort required to improve.
  • Build Confidence and Self-Esteem: Growth mindset activities can help students believe in their ability to grow and succeed.
  • Improve Problem-Solving Skills: Encourage students to think critically and creatively to find solutions.

Benefits to Teachers:

  • Suitable for various grade levels
  • Print and go! (no prep)
  • Evergreen product (can be used again and again, for upcoming years)

What is cryptogram?

A cryptogram is like a puzzle where letters in a message are replaced with different letters or symbols**.** You can solve it by figuring out which letter stands for which.  It's a fun challenge for learners.

How do these worksheets benefit your learners?

  • Learners must analyze the symbols to decode the hidden words. This promotes cognitive development and critical thinking.
  • Cryptograms are essentially puzzles that need to be solved. Kids learn to approach problems systematically, breaking down complex codes into manageable parts. This problem-solving skill is transferable to various areas of their academic and personal lives.
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Enjoyable learning experience

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Glitter Halloween Tangrams - 26 puzzles

By Z is for Zebra

Here are 36 different Halloween themed Tangram puzzles for you to cut out and use in your classroom! Each tangram is on a 3.7" x 4.9" card and there are 4 cards per page. The color tangrams show the individual shapes while the black tangrams only show the whole figure as a sold color. The colored tangrams are filled in with glitter. I have also included 3 different sized tangram squares for you to print out in both color and black. The black tangram squares have white lines on them so they are easy to see the pieces and cut out. Tangrams in this set (note there are multiple different ones for some of them, such as a cat sitting in a different position or bats flying different ways): Spider Cat Bat Candle Owl Tree Witch Castle Mountains Raven Howling Wolf Ghost Candle Chalice Barn Vulture Running Cat/Wolf The Tangram Square contains: 2 large right triangles 1 medium right triangle 2 small right triangle 1 square 1 parallelogram Keywords: geometric concepts, Visual-spatial awareness, math, mathmatical concepts, shapes, hands on, puzzle, problem solving, critial thinking, tangrams, halloween, fun, geometry, Glitter, Shiny, glittery, bling

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Fall Cut and Paste Worksheets Fine Motor Puzzles

By Golden State Kinders

Make fine motor skill enhancement fun with these Fall Cut and Paste Fine Motor Puzzles! Students cut out the puzzle pieces and paste them on the paste mats to reveal a fun fall picture. Once they're done, they can color the picture.

Apart from improving fine motor skills, this activity also offers a range of educational benefits. Students will cultivate their visual and spatial reasoning skills, and practice their cutting and pasting skills, which are fundamental for their overall development.

What's included:

  • 12 fall themed puzzle piece pages

  • 2 different puzzle paste mats (name line options)

  • Picture keys

Note:

  • These fall cut and paste worksheets require no prep - simply print and use!
  • Each activity consists of TWO pages: one puzzle paste mat and the puzzle pieces page.
  • The picture keys can be used as placemats for children who need more support.

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Holiday Logic Puzzles

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.

$2.50

Master the Art of Addition and Subtraction with Foods: Fun and Engaging

By Inspired By MlG

Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods: Fun & Engaging Learning!

Turn mealtime into math time! "Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods" is a creative file folder activity that makes learning math fun and engaging for young children.

Here's how your child benefits:

  • Learning Through Play: This interactive activity uses familiar foods to teach basic addition and subtraction concepts.
  • Hands-on Fun: Children will love building their own food creations while mastering math skills!
  • Visual Aids: Engaging visuals help children grasp mathematical concepts with ease.
  • Solid Math Foundation: Develop a strong understanding of addition and subtraction through engaging activities.
  • Beyond the Basics: This activity goes beyond simple calculations, teaching practical skills like measurement and comparison.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Your child will learn to solve math problems creatively through play.
  • Mental Math Mastery: Regular practice strengthens mental math abilities.
  • Positive Math Attitude: This interactive activity fosters a love of learning and builds math confidence.

"Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods" is the perfect way to:

  • Supplement classroom learning with a fun, hands-on activity.
  • Keep children engaged and entertained while learning.
  • Turn meal prep into a math adventure!
  • Help your child develop a positive association with math.

Get ready to embark on a delicious math journey! Master the Art of Addition & Subtraction with Foods today and watch your child blossom into a math whiz!

Includes:

Adding and Subtracting Pizzas with pepperonis 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Cookies with chocolate chips 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Donuts with sprinkles 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Tree with apples 3 pages

Adding and Subtracting Water with ice cubes 3 pages

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Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders- Word Search, Maze, Crossword

By Pearlie Janes Creations

Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 1st graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

  • Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
  • Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 1st graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
  • Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
  • Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

  • Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
  • Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
  • Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
  • Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

  • Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
  • Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
  • Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 1st Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 1st-grade curriculum.

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Thematic Categories: 10 Writing Worksheets for Early Learners

By Beth Hammett

10 themed handouts/worksheets for students to color objects that belong in scenes. Students choose and mark one item that does not belong in each scene. Includes: Scene to color: Does not belong in scene: Beach scene Snowman Fall scene Rabbit in airplane School scene Duck Mountain scene Cup and saucer House scene Ship Football scene Gingerbread man Pirate scene Igloo Snowman scene Campfire Ballet scene Soccer ball Western desert scene Snowflake Directions Answers Help students discuss, understand, and assess category skills. Fun and educational!

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Fiction or Nonfiction: Sentence Bowl Activity

By Early Childhood Essentials

Grab a bowl, hat, or box, and take these sentences, cut them (and laminate them if you want), toss em around, and let your students read and discuss what could be fictional and nonfictional. As this was meant to be an introductory lesson, maybe they won't know those words yet, so you can accept "realistic" and "not realistic," or whatever language works for your classroom! More details within!

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  • homophones practice

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Happy New Year Word Search Print and Digital Resource for Google Slides No Prep

By For the Love of Learning in Third

Welcome your students back from winter break with a fun New Year word search. Paper version and Google Slide version are both included. Also includes an answer key.

The Google Slides version is embedded as a link that will create a new copy for you in your Google Drive. It can then be shared with students or posted on Google Classroom.

Please note a Google account is needed to access the Google Drive version. Please reach out with any questions!


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Kawaii Adventures: Free Sample

By Loubna Creations

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!

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Easter Preschool Printable, Easter Activity Page, Spring Sensory Bin

By Beth Kinane

Keep your preschooler engaged and learning with this fun Easter activity! This instant download includes 2 preschool activities: number matching with numbers 1-10 and egg matching puzzles with 10 eggs. Just print and cut these cute Easter eggs and your preschooler can get to work matching!

**Please Note: This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. This is sized to print on a regular letter-sized paper. You will receive one PDF file that includes both activities.

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Easter Preschool Printable, Easter Printable for Kids, Easter Preschool Worksheet, Easter Activity Page, Spring Sensory Bin, Easter Egg Game

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Science Experiment Worksheet - 1st&2nd Grade Science Activity

By The Elementary Hut

This visible thinking sheet will allow your students to track their thinking process during any scientific experiment and write down what they have noticed and what they found out. You can use it for experiments of different purposes. It can also be used as a science center reflection sheet.

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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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[FREEBIE]Catch the School Bus- Easy Maze Clipart| Back to School [ARTeam Studio]

By ARTeam Studio

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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Mindfulness Breathing Cards Self-Regulation & Calming Corners- Spiral Shapes

By Stephanie Smith

This product includes 12 different SUPER FUN breathing activities children can trace with their fingers to practice calming and mindfulness breathing techniques. They offer a variety from simple shapes that work well for younger children to more challenging shapes for older children will love and are GREAT for helping children develop valuable self-regulation skills. Children will love practicing controlled breathing while tracing along the spirals with their fingers. This product is great for calming corners!

Shapes Included: Circle, Oval, Triangle, Heart, Square, Rectangle, Diamond, Trapezoid, Star, Pentagon, Hexagon, and Parallelogram

This resource is great for:

⭐ Calming Corners

⭐ Mindful Moments

⭐ Brain Breaks

⭐ Circle Time Activities

⭐ Sensory & Movement Breaks

⭐ Calming Strategies or De-Escalation Plans

⭐ Therapy (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work)

⭐ Transitions

⭐ Morning Group Time

⭐ Rainy Day Activities

⭐ Calm-Down Time

Emotional & Mental Benefits of Mindfulness:

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Helps with Self-Discipline & and to Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration

❤️ Teaches Children to get Better in Touch with their Thoughts & Feelings

❤️ Enhances the Ability to Listen & Communicate Efficiently

❤️ Improves Attention Spans & Helps Children Learn to Focus

❤️ Teaches Children to be Present in the Moment and on their Current Tasks

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October Morning Work | 26 Slides for 23 Days | Morning Slides | Editable

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Kickstart your students' mornings with our "October Morning Work | 26 Slides for 23 Days | Morning Slides | Editable" resource! This pack of 26 customizable slides is designed to provide engaging and thought-provoking activities every day of the month. With a mix of creative prompts, math challenges, reflection exercises, and seasonal-themed activities, these slides will set a positive and productive tone for the day.

Product Highlights:

  • 26 Engaging Slides: Each slide offers a unique, stimulating activity designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, and focus. Perfect for the entire month of October, including a few bonus slides for special occasions.

  • Variety of Activities: Includes a diverse range of tasks, such as:

    • News Reflection Slide: Keep students informed with thoughtful discussions on current events.
    • Halloween-Themed Reflection Slide: Seasonal reflection with spooky questions and calming techniques like rectangle breathing to help students focus.
    • Math Challenges: Slides like "Estimate the Candy Corn," "Halloween Symmetry," and "Pumpkin Patch Perimeter" to integrate math into the Halloween season.
    • Creative Writing & Drawing: Prompts such as "What would your magical Halloween costume be?" and "Design your own haunted house" spark creativity and imagination.
    • Word Games: Enhance vocabulary with activities like "Spooky Boggle" and "Find Things Beginning with H (Halloween)."
    • Visual Thinking: Challenges such as "Design a Halloween party invitation" and "Here’s the description, now draw it."
    • Finish the Drawing Activity: Encourages artistic expression, with a Halloween twist.
    • Would You Rather Halloween Edition: Fun, seasonal questions to get students thinking critically and sharing their opinions.
  • Editable Slides: Customizable PowerPoint format allows you to tailor the slides to your classroom’s needs, from changing questions to adding your own activities.

  • Daily Schedule Slide: Includes a slide to help you plan and communicate the day’s schedule, keeping students on track.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

  • Seasonal Engagement: October-themed slides capture students' attention and align with the festive spirit of Halloween.
  • Promotes Critical Thinking: Each slide challenges students to think creatively and analytically, helping them develop important problem-solving skills.
  • Flexible & Customizable: The editable format allows you to adapt each slide to your unique classroom needs and personalize the content for your students.
  • Positive Classroom Environment: These slides create a calm and focused start to the day, helping students transition smoothly into learning.

Ideal For:

  • Teachers looking to integrate engaging, seasonal morning activities into their routines.
  • Educators who want a structured and varied approach to morning work with creative prompts, math challenges, and language skills.
  • Classrooms that thrive with thoughtful, daily routines to set the tone for the day.

How to Use:

  • Customize the Slides: Edit the PowerPoint file to fit your classroom’s needs, adjusting questions, activities, and themes.
  • Display Each Morning: Use the slides as students enter the classroom to guide them through the day’s warm-up activities.
  • Encourage Group Discussion: Use the slides to spark class discussions and encourage students to share their thoughts.
  • Track the Day: Use the daily schedule slide to keep students informed about the day’s plan.

Start each school day on the right foot with our "October Morning Work | 26 Slides for 23 Days | Morning Slides | Editable"—the perfect resource for engaging students and making mornings productive and enjoyable!

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Back To School Craft | Animal Head GOALS Templates | Writing Activity

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Introducing this fun and easy to print Goal for the Year Smartphone Worksheet Template Pack for the first day of school or New Years. Welcome your students back to school with these templates. 15 black and white print worksheets to choose from, each featuring a different animal leaning over a smartphone template, this pack is designed to help students set and display their goals for the year. Students can write their goals in the phone template, color in the template and animal, and then cut out the image. Perfect for showcasing their aspirations on bulletin boards or classroom walls. Animals included in the pack range from deer, racoon, elephant, and hippo to rhino, snake, tiger, and more. Get ready for the first week of school back from the holidays with this easy-to-print resource that will engage and inspire your students from day one.


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Back to School Math Get to Know You Activity | Math All About Me Bulletin Board

By Aimee in Elementary

The Math About Me Back to School Activity is a dynamic and versatile resource, ideal for the first week of math instruction and bulletin board displays. This engaging activity not only encourages students to think critically about math, but also fosters connections as they learn more about one another. Start the year with a fun and interactive way to blend math skills with community-building!

Resource Overview:

Students will answer each question about themselves. Each answer will have numerical value. Once students have answered each question, they will write an equation that corresponds to or equals their answer. For instance, if their favorite number is 7, they might write the equation 3+4=7 or 14÷2=7. You can give specific guidelines to your students about the equations based on their grade level/ability level. Four examples have been provided.

Key Features:

  • Customizable for All Grades: You decide your equation guidelines to match your students' skill levels. Whether you're teaching elementary or middle school, you can set the guidelines that fit your classroom's needs.
  • Critical Thinking: Encourage students to think critically and creatively as they formulate equations based on personal information. This activity promotes problem-solving skills and helps students apply math concepts in a meaningful way.
  • Engaging & Interactive: Students will enjoy sharing about themselves while practicing their math skills. The activity fosters a positive classroom environment by allowing students to connect with each other through their personal experiences and math.
  • Perfect for Back-to-School: Ideal for the first days of school, this resource helps build a sense of community in the classroom while reinforcing important math concepts.

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$2.50