3rd Grade Gifted and Talented Resources

Looking for a thoughtful and creative gift for your teacher? This Fingerprint Art Keepsake Printable is the perfect way to show your gratitude! Easy to use and filled with sentimental value, this keepsake makes a wonderful gift for Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-year celebrations, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any occasion throughout the school year.

What’s Included:

• A beautifully designed printable template (ready to download and print).
• Space to add children’s fingerprints to create a unique and personalized gift.
• Optional: Add the students’ names and the teacher’s name to make it even more special!

Why Teachers Will Love It:

This keepsake captures the love and appreciation of the entire class. The fingerprints symbolize the lasting impact a teacher has on their students, making it a cherished memento they’ll treasure for years.

How to Use:

1. Download the template after purchase.
2. Print it on high-quality paper or cardstock.
3. Have each student add their fingerprint with non-toxic ink.
4. Add names (optional), frame it, or gift it as is!

This simple yet heartfelt gift is ideal for students, parents, or room moms looking to give something memorable and meaningful to their teacher.

Perfect for:

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Christmas or holiday gifts
• End-of-year gifts
• Valentine’s Day surprises

Celebrate the magic of the Winter Solstice with this beautifully designed printable art piece! Perfect as a thoughtful gift for teachers or anyone who cherishes the warmth and light of the season. Featuring inspiring words and elegant winter-themed artwork, this digital download is a heartfelt way to mark the season of new beginnings.

This versatile piece is ideal for decorating a winter bulletin board, incorporating into winter activities, or simply adding a seasonal touch to any space. Celebrate the beauty of the solstice and the themes of renewal and light that define the winter solstice, making it a meaningful addition to your winter décor.

Whether you're looking for a special seasonal gift or a way to embrace the essence of winter, this printable is the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates the magic of this time of year.

This science resource is perfect for the class using Google Classroom™ with students. Students will be able to go to the Aquarium of the Pacific virtually. Students will be able to learn about different animal habitats by watching videos, viewing live webcams, and reading articles. You can share this resource through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can write directly on the document and then share it back with you.

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Other digital resources:

⭐ Distance Learning: Science at Home Creating a Field Notebook

⭐ Distance Learning: Visit the San Diego Zoo for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Insects: Build a Bug STEM Challenge for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Painted Lady Butterflies: Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Spider Webs Reading and Create a Web STEM Challenge for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Wood Frogs and the Frog Life Cycle: Text and More for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Biomes: Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Animal Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Plant Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

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This science-at-home resource is perfect for the class using Google Classroom™ with students. Students will be able to go to the San Diego Zoo virtually. Students can learn about different animals by watching videos, viewing live webcams, and reading articles. You can share this resource through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can write directly on the document and then share it with you.

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Other digital resources:

⭐ Distance Learning: Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Fossils Virtual Field Trip and More for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Distance Learning: Science at Home Creating a Field Notebook

⭐ Animal Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

⭐ Plant Adaptations Non-Fiction Texts and Activities for Use with Google Slides™

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This pdf + PNG files thanksgiving themed cut and paste Activity pages,

• 8 pages

Celebrate Your halloween with your kids (students) and these Printables scissor skills worksheets.

Fun Cutting And Pasting | Scissor Skills Activity Pages For Kids And Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice by cutting and Gluening skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun and educational gift!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Cut And Paste Worksheets

• pages ( PDF + PNG)

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Your students will love this build a bridge STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own bridge.

Product Includes:

Table of Contents

3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of bridges
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page (2 options)
• Ask and imagine
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

1 Results Page

Also See:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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Your students will love this build a boat STEM challenge! It is perfect to add some fun while still addressing science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own boat that floats even when weight is added.

Product Includes:

4 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Teacher background information
• Student examples

4 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Types of boat hulls
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page
• Ask and imagine page
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page (2 options)
• Reflection page

Results Page

Also See:

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Design a Marble Track STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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You will love our Mobile Math Puzzles, the perfect blend of fun and learning! These hanger diagram algebra puzzles are a challenging way for high achievers and early finishers to practice multiplication and division while thinking critically. Simply balance the sides, and you'll solve equations like a pro while having a blast. Dive into the world of math with these engaging mobile puzzles today!

Focus:

• Math
• Equations
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Whole Numbers Up to 300

Includes:

• Directions
• 12 Puzzles
• 3 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Answer Recording Sheet
• Full Answer Key

Other Mobile Math Puzzles:

• Numbers up to 20 Mobile Math Puzzles
• Numbers up to 100 Mobile Math Puzzles
• Fraction Mobile Math Puzzles
• Decimal Mobile Math Puzzles
• Mobile Math Puzzle Bundle

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Are you looking for a math challenge for your gifted and talented students and early finishers? These Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles are a brain-teasing tool designed to engage and challenge high-achieving students or those who crave an extra mental workout. They seamlessly blend addition and subtraction with critical thinking.

With varying levels of complexity, they offer a compelling avenue for early finishers to delve into, encouraging them to explore the intricate web of numbers, operations, and patterns.

This product also includes puzzle templates for students to extend their learning by creating their own logic puzzles to challenge their classmates.

Focus:

• Math
• Problem Solving
• Addition and Subtraction
• Critical Thinking

Includes:

• Directions
• 12 Puzzles
• Answer Recording Sheet
• 3 Puzzle Templates
• 3 Puzzle Template Cut Outs
• Puzzle Template Rubric
• 3 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Full Answer Key

Other Logic Puzzles Available:

• Multiplication and Division Logic Puzzles
• Addition and Subtraction Fraction Logic Puzzles
• Multiplication and Division Fraction Logic Puzzles
• Decimal Logic Puzzles
• Integers Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles
• Logic Puzzle Bundle

Other Back to School Activities Available:

• Back to School Word Ladders
• Back to School Get to Know You Cube
• Back to School Hexagonal Thinking

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Your students will love creating their own marble runs! This activity is perfect to add some fun while still addressing the science standards. Students will use the engineering design process to ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve and reflect. Students will use simple recycled materials (easily adjusted for what you have on hand) to construct and test their own marble tracks.

Product Includes:

3 Preparation Pages for Teachers:

• Sample timeline and preparation
• Teacher tips
• Background information

3 Pages to Present the Challenge to Students:

• Challenge overview
• Science vocabulary
• Requirements and restrictions

5 Pages for Students to Complete:

• Cover page (2 options)
• Ask and imagine (2 pages)
• Plan and create page (2 options)
• Test and improve page
• Reflection page

1 Results Page

Also See:

Build a Boat STEM Challenge

Build a Bridge STEM Challenge

Winter Sled and Slope STEM Challenge

Trap a Leprechaun STEM Challenge

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Are you looking for a math challenge for your gifted and talented students and early finishers? These Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles are a brain-teasing tool designed to engage and challenge high-achieving students or those who crave an extra mental workout. They seamlessly blend addition and subtraction with critical thinking.

With varying levels of complexity, they offer a compelling avenue for early finishers to delve into, encouraging them to explore the intricate web of numbers, operations, and patterns.

Focus:

• Math
• Problem Solving
• Addition and Subtraction
• Critical Thinking

Includes:

• Directions
• 4 Puzzles
• Condensed Puzzle Page
• Answer Key

Other Logic Puzzles Available:

• Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles
• Multiplication and Division Logic Puzzles
• Addition and Subtraction Fraction Logic Puzzles
• Multiplication and Division Fraction Logic Puzzles
• Decimal Logic Puzzles
• Integers Addition and Subtraction Logic Puzzles
• Logic Puzzle Bundle

Other Back to School Activities Available:

• Back to School Word Ladders
• Back to School Get to Know You Cube
• Back to School Hexagonal Thinking

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You will love these Mobile Math Puzzles, the perfect blend of fun and learning! These hanger diagram algebra puzzles are a challenging way for high achievers and early finishers to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. These are a great introduction to mobile puzzles with numbers less than 100. Simply balance the sides, and you'll solve equations like a pro while having a blast. Dive into the world of math with these engaging mobile puzzles today!

Focus:

• Math
• Equations
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Whole Numbers less than 100

Includes:

• Directions
• 12 Puzzles
• 3 Condensed Puzzle Pages
• Answer Recording Sheet
• Full Answer Key

Other Mobile Math Puzzles:

• Numbers up to 20 Mobile Math Puzzles
• Challenging Mobile Math Puzzles
• Fraction Mobile Math Puzzles
• Decimal Mobile Math Puzzles
• Mobile Math Puzzle Bundle

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Are you looking for a gifted and talented unit that will encourage critical thinking, foster hands-on learning, and result in a product that students can be proud of? This invention project empowers gifted and talented students to dive into the thrilling realm of invention, encouraging them to dream, design, and build their unique creations.

Students will build their background knowledge by reading and answering questions about inventors and children inventors.

They will then use the engineering design process to brainstorm, ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and market an invention to an audience. This is an invaluable lesson in the art of perseverance and refinement.

With this "Create Your Own Invention" activity, the possibilities are endless, and the imagination knows no bounds. It's the perfect platform to nurture the inventors, problem-solvers, and visionaries of tomorrow.

Product Includes:

• Learning Intentions
• Sample Timeline
• Teacher Notes
• Examples
• Challenge Overview
• Famous Inventions Article
• Famous Inventions Questions
• Question Answer Key
• Children Inventors Article
• Children Inventor Questions
• Question Answer Key
• Invention Rubric
• Create an Invention Cover Page
• Inventions Word Web Student Page
• Brainstorm Inventions Student Page
• Thinking Creatively Student Page
• Ask Student Page
• Imagine Student Page
• Plan Student Page
• Create Student Page
• Name Your Invention Student Page
• Improve Student Page
• Market Student Page
• Reflect Student Page
• Presentation Rubric

Also See:

Design and Create a Board Game Project

Discover Your Strengths Unit

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Are you looking for a way for your students to demonstrate what they have learned? This Design a Board Game activity is a complete project in which students unleash their imagination and showcase their smarts in the most playful way possible!

With this product, students become the architects of their own learning adventure. Think of it as a blank canvas waiting to be transformed into a game that’s not just fun to play, but also a testament to what they’ve learned. Whether it’s vocabulary, science, math, or literature – the possibilities are as vast as their imagination.

This printable packet has everything needed to create a top-notch board game. From game board templates, spinners, and cards, to a dice template, every element sparks creativity.

Students will read about the history of board games. play and analyze existing games, brainstorm game mechanics, and design their own games, all while reinforcing what they’ve learned. Then they'll provide peer feedback, and self assess their own games.

Use this after a unit to demonstrate understanding, or allow students to choose an educational concept that they would like to showcase. This is a fantastic unit for your gifted and talented students and early finishers to work on when their work is completed.

Product Includes:

• Teacher Notes
• Sample Timeline
• Challenge Overview
• The History of Board Games Article and Questions
• Game Rubric
• Color and Black and White Card Templates (also available on Google Slides)
• Color and Black and White Game Board Templates (also available on Google Slides)
• Color and Black and White Spinner Templates (also available on Google Slides)
• Color and Black and White Dice Template (also available on Google slides)
• Student Cover Page
• Brainstorm Games Student Page
• Play and Analyze a Game Student Page
• Play a New Version of Tic Tac Toe
• Design Your Own Version of Tic Tac Toe
• Play and Analyze Your Version of Tic Tac Toe
• Plan an Educational Game
• Plan a Board Game
• Game Rules
• Create a Board Game Prototype
• Peer Feedback
• Peer Feedback Response
• Self Assessment
• Project Reflection

Also See:

Create an Invention Unit

Discover Your Strengths

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Are you looking for a way to challenge your gifted and talented students and early finishers? These magic square number puzzles are a perfect way to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Students will use a set of numbers to fill in each square in a 3 by 3 array. Each row, column, and both diagonals add up to the same sum, otherwise known as the magic number, or magic constant.

The first twelve puzzles feature sequential numbers so that students can determine number patterns to help them solve the next puzzle. The remaining four puzzles have a variety of numbers to challenge students,

There are two different versions. The challenging version only gives one number. The easier version gives multiple numbers to meet the needs of all of the students in your classroom.

Download and use today!

Product Includes:

• 16 Different Puzzles (2 versions of each)
• Condensed Pages for Easier Printing
• Numbers to Cut Out and Move Around
• Answer Key

Also See:

Which One Doesn't Belong?

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Engage your second and third grade gifted and talented students in real world mathematics when they Start an Ice Cream Shop. This printable project addresses perimeter, area, money, combinations, and elapsed time —all wrapped up in the enticing guise of an ice cream shop. It is perfect as an end of unit review or an extension assignment for high achievers and early finishers.

• Reinforce key math concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner.
• Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster creativity through ice cream store design and layout.
• Provide a real-world context for mathematical applications.

Product Includes:

• Cover Page
• Store Sign Design
• Choose Your Ice Cream Flavors
• Create a Floor Plan
• Determine Area and Perimeter
• Create Chair Arrangements
• Scoop and Cone Combinations
• Coin Combinations (2 pages)
• Graph Sales
• Graph Questions
• Create Your Own Ice Cream Flavor
• Elapsed Time
• Persuade Customers to Come to Your Store
• Answer Key

Also See:

Create a Candy Store - 5th and 6th Grade

Start a Sports Shop - 5th and 6th Grade

Start a Toy Store - 3rd and 4th Grade

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Welcome your students to class with a quick activity to get to know them and how they learn best. This activity will allow your students to identify their learning styles, character traits, and their favorites to share with their classmates!

54 character traits, eight learning styles with definitions, ten presentation types, five group styles, and four noise levels are listed to help students choose how they learn best.

The activity concludes by creating a small 3D cube (approximately 2.5" x 2.5") that can be kept in a visual location to use as a name tag, learn about other students, and serve as a daily reminder of each student's learning preferences.

It includes templates for five different types of cubes. Have fun and get off on the right foot with this Back to School Get to Know You Cube!

Product Includes:

• Learning Styles List
• Presentation Examples
• Group Style Examples
• Noise Level Examples
• List of Character Traits
• Preferred Ways to Learn Recording Sheet and Cube
• About Me Recording Sheet and Cube
• My Favorites Recording Sheet and Cube
• Math About Me Recording Sheet and Cube
• Partner Choices Recording Sheet and Cube

Other Back to School Activities:

Back to School Word Ladders

Back to School Math Logic Puzzles

Back to School Hexagonal Thinking

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Are you looking for an engaging activity for your gifted and talented early finishers? Get ready for some challenging word fun with these License Plate Puzzles!

While most license plates are assigned randomly, some people pay extra to personalize their license plates. Have you ever been stumped by the message? Students will decode six character messages to determine the common phrases on these license plate puzzles.

Use it as an independent early finisher activity or present it to the whole class using the Google Slides version!

When students are finished they can use the editable version to create their own license plate puzzle. The best puzzles use six characters in an innovative way!

Product Includes:

• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• 32 Different Puzzles
• Condensed Version for Easier Printing
• Create Your Own Puzzle Templates
• Create Your Own Puzzle Rubric
• Full Answer Key
• Pages 2-34 (each puzzle) and 43-47 (editable templates) on Google Slides

Other Word Activities Available:

Word Ladders Bundle

Word Scramble Puzzles

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Are you looking for a way to create a positive classroom community at the beginning of the year? This quick activity will help you learn more about your students, create classroom connections, and can even be used as a bulletin board!

Students will complete a hexagon with their learning styles, character traits, personal goals, or favorites. They will then match similar sections with another student's hexagon to show a connection.

54 character traits, eight learning styles with definitions, ten presentation types, five group styles, and four noise levels are listed to help students choose how they learn best.

The activity concludes by creating a linking display as a visual reminder of each student's learning preferences and your class’ connections to each other.

It includes templates for five different types of hexagons. Have fun and get off on the right foot by creating classroom connections!

Product Includes:

• Teacher Notes
• Overview of Hexagonal Thinking
• Learning Styles List
• Presentation Examples
• Group Style Examples
• Noise Level Examples
• List of Character Traits
• Preferred Ways to Learn Recording Sheet and Hexagon
• About Me Recording Sheet and Hexagon
• My Favorites Recording Sheet and Hexagon
• Math About Me Recording Sheet and Hexagon
• Blank Hexagon to Use as Needed

Other Back to School Activities:

Back to School Word Ladders

Back to School Math Logic Puzzles

Back to School Get to Know You Cube

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