5th Grade Critical Thinking Resources

Engage your middle school students (grades 5-8) in the essential 21st-century skill of discerning and evaluating websites with this meticulously crafted Media Literacy Lesson Kit. Perfect for any research-based class, this resource empowers students to critically analyze information, a skill increasingly crucial in today's digital age. Whether you're introducing media literacy or reinforcing it as a review, this lesson kit serves as an invaluable tool, especially effective before students embark on writing essays.

What’s Inside?

• Slide Deck: A visually engaging 27 slide presentation designed to capture students' attention and guide them through the fundamentals of media literacy.
• Handouts: Ready-to-use handouts for students, including a note-catcher to accompany the slide deck and activities, ensuring interactive learning. Includes QR codes!
• Teacher Lesson Plan: A detailed, step-by-step plan for a 60-minute lesson, offering flexibility to adapt to your classroom's needs. The lesson plan is clearly structured with a Do Now activity, whole group lesson, teacher model, partner practice, and independent practice segments.
• ✅ Teacher Answer Key: Answers to all activities, providing you with a quick and efficient way to assess students' understanding and participation.
• Extra Activity: Extend the lesson with an engaging activity using the Media Bias Fact Checker. Students will plot the bias and credibility of 15 popular news websites, deepening their understanding of media bias and reliability.

Why Choose This Media Literacy Lesson Kit?

• ☑️ Print and Go: Save valuable planning time with this comprehensive resource that's ready to use the moment you download it.
• ☑️ Versatile and Interdisciplinary: Designed to fit seamlessly into any research-based unit across subjects, enhancing students' critical thinking and evaluation skills.
• ☑️ Builds Essential Media Literacy Skills: Students learn to identify bias, assess credibility, and understand the impact of media on public opinion, equipping them with the skills to navigate the digital world confidently.
• ☑️ Interactive and Engaging: With a variety of activities, from sorting to reflective writing, students stay engaged and actively participate in their learning journey.
• ☑️ Ideal for Introduction or Review: Whether you're kickstarting a unit on media literacy or reinforcing these crucial skills, this lesson kit is perfectly tailored to meet your needs.

Elevate Your Teaching with Our Media Literacy Lesson Kit!

Prepare your students to critically analyze and navigate the complex landscape of digital media. This lesson kit not only enhances their research projects but also fosters an understanding of the broader implications of media consumption. Don't miss out on the opportunity to equip your students with the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century. Add our Media Literacy Lesson Kit to your teaching toolkit today and witness the transformation in your classroom's approach to media literacy!

This indoor spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt for kids ages 8-12 is a winning combination of treasure hunt clues and spooky riddles! This printable kids' game includes 10 riddles and hiding spots for kids to venture around the house looking for clues and decoding the secret code words. Each riddle reveals a new hiding spot and code word.

This fun and engaging Halloween quest will be a huge hit for kids ages 8-12. Whether you're planning a halloween-themed party, a family celebration, a sleepover, or just need some rainy-day activities, unique birthday or holiday gift, a good behavior reward, or just a super fun way to reveal a family vacation or surprise, this activity is perfect for you.

HOW IT WORKS:

Print the clues and cut them in half

Fold the clues in half and hide them WELL in the hiding spots provided (see the list of hiding spots below_

A “secret mission” is read

Clue # 1 is handed to the “treasure seeker” which leads to clue 2 in a different location

Players can decode the code words on each clue as they go, or all at the same time once they’ve found all the clue cards, then write them on the answer sheet

Collect all the letters in the shaded areas on the answer sheet, then unscramble them to reveal the secret code word leading them to the final prize

The final prize is up to you! Maybe it’s a birthday gift, candy, party favors, or a handwritten letter about your next vacation. The possibilities are endless as to what you choose to hide in the final location.

INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD

PDF Scavenger Hunt (8.5 x 11)

10 Riddle clues

11 Code Words

Recording sheet

Set up instructions

Hiding locations (bathroom, bed, laundry area, silverware drawer/container, mailbox, frame, couch, bookshelf, fridge, toolbox, plastic container)

Frequently asked questions

Gameplay: 15-30 minutes

Ages: 8-12

PERFECT FOR:

☑️ Birthdays or party games

☑️ Rainy day activities

☑️ Holiday gift giving

☑️ Getting “off-screen” time

☑️ Sharing big news

☑️ Family game night

☑️ Behavior rewards

☑️ Report card reward

Need a new, creative, and fun way to teach landforms? This lesson, which includes a Faces of Earth Landforms Speed Game and will allow your students to grasp the concept of each landform, both contextually and visually

Includes:

Introduction Activity

Speed Time Contract

Faces of Earth Portrait activity

Grading rubric and in-depth teacher instructions

Answer sheets

All game pieces are included. May require minimal amount of teacher prep.

Your kids will have fun while learning!

Note: This lesson is written for individual student instruction, but can be easily modified for group collaboration. Suggestions are included in teacher instructions.

Teachers know it is important to allow students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses so they can grow and improve. I created these reflection sheets to make it easy! I simply print these reflections out at the end of each Marking Period and have students reflect on their grade as well as the quality of work they turned in. They then describe how they can improve as we begin the next Marking Period. Reflection sheets are also included in case your school uses Quarters or Trimesters.

This HUGE activities set with fun & engaging activities is a GREAT WAY to help children master the poses for the fundamental Sun Salutation sequence while fusing fitness, creativity, early literacy, and logic skills!

These teaching aides are great for calming corners, take home activities, or pose of the week. All the activities are included in both color and ink saving black & white.

What’s Included:

✨ 3 Different Sun Salutation Sequence Posters

✨ Yoga Pose Instruction Cards

✨ 8-Page Flip Book

✨ Labeled Pose Flash Cards (with Decorative Backs Included)

✨ Non-Labeled Pose Flash Cards (with Decorative Backs Included)

✨ Sun Salutation Wave Game Instructions

✨ Yoga Dice Game

✨ Yoga Spinner Game

✨ Matching Puzzle Activity

✨ Sun Salutation Sequence Worksheet with Answer Key

✨ 6 Yoga Pose Coloring Pages with Instructions for the Poses

✨ Pose Matching Worksheet with Answer Key

✨ Line Tracing Worksheet

✨ Word Tracing Worksheet

✨ Shadow Matching Worksheet with Answer Key

✨ Missing Vowel Worksheet with Answer Key

This resource is great for:

⭐ Children's Yoga Classes

⭐ Mindful Moments

⭐ Brain Breaks

⭐ Sensory & Movement Breaks

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

⭐ Gym Class

⭐ Transitions

⭐ Indoor Recess

⭐ Morning Group

⭐ Rainy Day Activities

⭐ Calm-Down Time

Physical Benefits of Yoga:

⛹ Helps Build Strength, Balance, and Coordination

⛹ Aides in Maintaining Flexibility

⛹ Relaxes and Helps Alleviate Stress

⛹ Teaches Children Self-Awareness

⛹ Increases Body Awareness & Overall Muscle Tone

⛹ Great for Warming-Up Before Sports

⛹ Helps Children Channel their Energy

Emotional & Mental Benefits of Yoga:

❤️ Increased Confidence

❤️ Encourages Mindfulness

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Non-Competitive & Non-Judgmental- Helps Kids feel Valued & Accepted

❤️ It’s All-Inclusive- Children Participate at their own Comfort Level  

❤️ Teaches Self-Discipline & Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

❤️ Enhances Children’s Memory & Concentration

❤️ Teaches Self-Acceptance

❤️ Helps Boosts Children’s Self-Esteem & Supports Positive Mental Health

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Creating a Student Success Guidebook (brochure project) gives students an opportunity to share their knowledge and tips for success in middle school with the following year’s new incoming class of students. This is perfect for a technology or leadership class, or for a club that focuses on assisting students, such as Student Council. Students work in small teams to research an assigned topic about expectations in middle school, specific to their school. Next, they create one page of a brochure with their information which will finally be combined with the other teams’ pages to create a full brochure that can be published and distributed to incoming students. The project was created for 8th graders but could easily be adapted to use with 5th or 6th graders leaving elementary school and providing tips for success to new elementary students, or could be used by sophomores (or above) in high school to create a success guide for incoming high school freshmen.

Great end of year project!!

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources

• Brochure Project Instructions, Expectations & Grading Rubric

• Sample Brochure (non-editable .pdf)

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One-pagers are a staple in any AVID school (especially AVID elementary), but sometimes, facing a blank page can be daunting. These printable and editable digital one-pager templates help kids show what they know in ANY subject in a creative way. Whether you use it as a book report, concept map, assessment, or culminating project, this resource is sure to be a big hit with your students.

As an AVID elementary teacher, I love any activity that allows me to tie together reading, writing, art, and SEL and these templates will do just that.

INCLUDED:

• 50 printable templates in PDF file
• Editable Digital Templates in Google Slides

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Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

• Lesson plan to help your implement
• Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

• Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
• Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
• Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
• Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

• ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
• ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
• ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
• ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
• ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

Bring coordinates to life in your classroom and watch as your students navigate their way to success. Set sail into the world of interactive learning today!

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These fun & engaging activities are a great way to help children learn yoga poses while fusing fitness with fun and will keep children entertained for hours! These teaching aides are also great for calming corners, take home activities, or pose of the week.

What’s Included:

- 8 x 11 Pose Poster

- 12 Yoga Pose Instructional Coloring Pages

- 12 Engaging Task Cards

- 12 Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 12 Non-Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 2 Yoga Dice Games

- 2 Yoga Spinner Game

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Ahoy, educators! Dive into the world of coordinates with our engaging no prep Battleship Coordinates Game for you or an emergency sub lesson for your Geography and Maths programs.. Designed meticulously with students in mind, especially those who find coordinates challenging, this game offers a hands-on, interactive approach to mastering the X and Y axis f

Master Coordinates with the Battleship Game: A Fun & Engaging Learning Tool!

Resources:

• Lesson plan to help your implement
• Complete single A4 page with instructions and supporting information for all students (Simply duplicate and distribute)

Why Choose the Battleship Coordinates Game?

• Engaging Learning: Transform the daunting task of understanding coordinates into an exciting naval adventure!
• Tailored for Strugglers: Specifically crafted for students who find coordinates tricky, serving as an excellent introduction.
• Aligned with Standards: Our game is in sync with Common Core outcomes, ensuring your students are on track with curriculum standards.
• Dual Learning: While students immerse in strategic gameplay, they're simultaneously reinforcing their understanding of basic coordinates.

Common Core Outcomes:

• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.1: Use a pair of perpendicular number lines, called axes, to define a coordinate system.
• CCSS.Math.Content.5.G.A.2: Represent real-world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane.

Australian curriculum links: for teaching coordinates in geography and mathematics:

• ACGSE037: Use maps, globes, and other spatial representations to locate places and features.
• ACGSE043: Analyze the spatial distribution of people, places, and things.
• ACGSE051: Understand the impact of human activities on the environment.
• ACMNA066: Understand the concepts of coordinate geometry, including the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA067: Be able to plot points and lines in the Cartesian coordinate system.
• ACMNA068: Use coordinate geometry to solve problems.
• ACMNA069: Understand the relationship between coordinate geometry and other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and algebra.

Bring coordinates to life in your classroom and watch as your students navigate their way to success. Set sail into the world of interactive learning today!

Grab Your Battleship Coordinates Game Now!

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Unlock the full potential of your gifted and talented students with this comprehensive unit designed to inspire critical thinking, hands-on learning, and creativity! Say goodbye to the hassle of pulling resources from various places—this unit has everything you need to meet the diverse learning styles of your students in one convenient package.

From the very first lesson, students will engage in self-discovery, exploring their unique strengths through articles and thought-provoking questions on learning styles, right and left-brain thinking, and what it truly means to do their best in school.

With interactive quizzes and reflective exercises, students will identify their learning preferences, then score and analyze their results to better understand themselves as learners. This knowledge becomes the foundation for their personal learning journey, where they’ll choose a topic they’re passionate about and explore it using methods that align with their strengths.

The unit culminates in an exciting project-based activity, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned by creating a meaningful presentation to share with their peers—a perfect opportunity for them to showcase their knowledge and creativity with pride.

Empower your students to take ownership of their learning, while simplifying your lesson planning with this all-in-one solution. It's the perfect resource to foster engagement, personalization, and academic growth in your gifted and talented classroom.

Product Includes:

• Learning Intentions
• Sample Timeline
• Unit Overview
• Student Strengths Sheet
• Doing Your Best Article
• Doing Your Best Questions
• Doing Your Best Answer Key
• Learning Styles Article
• Learning Styles Quiz
• Learning Styles Reflection
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Article
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Quiz
• Left-Brained or Right-Brained Reflection
• Passion Project Learning Intentions
• Passion Project Rubric
• Passion Project Student Cover Sheet
• My Learning Style Student Overview
• Brainstorm Ideas Student Page
• Topic Ideas Resource
• Inquiry Questions Resource
• Ask an Inquiry Question Student Page
• Reliable Sources Resource
• Investigate Your Question Student Pages
• Plan Your Presentation Student Pages
• Choose Your Presentation Resource
• Plan Your Project Student Pages
• Presentation Rubric Resource
• Reflection Student Page

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Design and Create a Board Game Project

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These fun & engaging activities are a great way to help children learn yoga poses while fusing fitness with fun and will keep children entertained for hours! These teaching aides are also great for calming corners, take home activities, or pose of the week.

What’s Included:

- 8 x 11 Pose Poster

- 12 Yoga Pose Instructional Coloring Pages

- 12 Engaging Task Cards

- 12 Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 12 Non-Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 2 Yoga Dice Games

- 2 Yoga Spinner Game

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These fun & engaging activities are a great way to help children learn yoga poses while fusing fitness with fun and will keep children entertained for hours! These teaching aides are also great for calming corners, take home activities, or pose of the week.

What’s Included:

- 8 x 11 Pose Poster

- 12 Yoga Pose Instructional Coloring Pages

- 12 Engaging Task Cards

- 12 Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 12 Non-Labeled Pose Flash Cards with Decorative Backs

- 2 Yoga Dice Games

- 2 Yoga Spinner Game

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52 Mindfulness and Calming Breathing Activities Cards

Kids Yoga Bingo Game 30 Cards with 24 Different Poses

60 Yoga Pose Cards

160 Kids Yoga Games and Mindfulness Activities

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Growth Mindset FlipBbook Activities: Informational and Reflection Flip Books

Need a simple and effective way to help your students understand growth mindset? These growth mindset flipbooks are your answer!

These flipbooks are perfect for your students to learn about growth mindset concepts. NOW WITH A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION WITH GOOGLE SLIDES! Please refer to the final seven pages of the file for the link and instructions.

The first flip book is filled with information about the brain and growth mindset concepts (there is only one page where students write affirmations in this flip book, as it is designed to be full of information). You will find the following pages in this flip book:

• The Brain
• Your Changing Brain
• Parts of the Brain
• Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
• Stretching Your Brain
• Facts and Myths
• Growth Mindset Affirmations

The second flip book is designed as a reflection and connections tool (students must write on each page). You will find the following pages in this flip book:

• My Challenges

• Growth Mindset Flowers

• Growth Mindset Quotes

• Making Connections

• Changing My Thoughts

• My Strengths and Talents

• My Mindset

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

• AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES
• NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• BOOKMARKS
• GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS

These cell phone text message notes contain the SAME messages as my Growth Mindset Notes from the Teacher.

They are perfect for any level and integrate nicely with any growth mindset instruction currently in place!

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and fixed mindset? Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation with these growth mindset text message notes for students. This product also includes a list of teacher suggestions for product use.

There are 24 different teacher notes included. Each note comes in SIX color varieties (one full-color page contains all the same message with different designs). Every note also comes in a black-and-white version. You will find six notes per page.

Do you want DAILY Growth Mindset Bell Ringers for ANY GRADE LEVEL? Choose your grade here:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 2ND-3RD Grade
• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 4th Grade and Up

In This Classroom, We...: Community Building Bulletin Board Activities for Morning Meetings & Discussions

Nurture and build your classroom community using this bulletin board display... utilize it during morning meetings, classroom discussions, or as inclusion activities throughout the school year.

This back-to-school bulletin board will build your classroom community by providing a structure for students to create classroom agreements about how they treat each other and face challenges together.

You will find...

• letters for your bulletin board (various color/black-and-white combinations of the words "In this classroom, we..." as well as banner-style letters to spell "THIS IS US").
• teacher tips
• a master word list
• a printable that you can use for students to fill out and reflect on each word (this no-prep printable can be used after a group or class discussion, as an early finisher activity, or at a workstation)
• OVER 75 VERB CARDS, such as advocate, evaluate, nurture, create, promote, embrace, belong, acknowledge, collaborate, and empower

You may be interested in the following product categories in my store:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
• LITERATURE UNITS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS
• BIOGRAPHY PRODUCTS

Are you looking for an extension activity for your early finishers and high achievers? Look no further than this Design a Bedroom Activity. Students will choose an item from eight different categories (walls, floors, beds, dressers, desks, chairs, lamps, and decorations). Each item comes with an individual price tag, encouraging students to make informed decisions while managing their budget wisely. Students have a budget and will keep track of their costs as they add items.

In the printable version, students will cut and fold each item and arrange it in the room. In the digital version, they will insert shapes based on the dimensions of each item. They will calculate the area and perimeter of each element in their bedroom design. Whether it's determining the size of a bed, the dimensions of a wall, or the total floor area, students can apply mathematical concepts in a practical and engaging way.

This activity promotes critical thinking, math skills, and imaginative expression. It's not just about decorating a room; it's about making strategic choices within a set budget and area. Whether it's selecting the perfect rug or deciding between different lighting options, every decision counts!

1. Budgeting Skills: Students learn the value of money by allocating their budget across various items, understanding the cost of each element in designing a room.
2. Creativity Unleashed: The blank room canvas sparks imagination, allowing students to experiment with different styles, colors, and themes to create their ideal space.
3. Decision-Making Abilities: Students make thoughtful choices, weighing the pros and cons of each item and its impact on the overall design.
4. Educational Value: Designed with the educational curriculum in mind, this tool aligns with math standards and promotes a hands-on learning experience. Students can grasp the fundamentals of geometry, understand the importance of accurate measurements, and apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.
5. Real-World Application: Practical experience in designing and budgeting prepares students for real-life scenarios where financial planning is crucial.

Watch as students unleash their inner designer while mastering the art of budgeting with this exciting and educational extension activity!

Printable Version Includes:

• Title Page
• Math Vocabulary
• Room Design Plan
• Directions
• 8 Product Pages (2 Versions for Differentiating)
• Budget Page
• Budget Questions
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Area and Perimeter Questions
• Full Answer Key

Digital Version Includes:

• Title Page
• Teacher Directions
• Student Directions
• Area and Perimeter Definitions
• Example Pages
• 8 Product Pages
• Room Design Page
• Budget Page with Sales Tax
• Budget Page without Sales Tax
• Reflection Questions
• Floor Plan Page
• Area and Perimeter Page
• Reflection Questions

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Accepting and Giving Constructive Feedback for Peers Posters BUNDLE:

This accepting feedback and giving constructive feedback poster set BUNDLE is perfect for your students to refer to when they are giving or receiving feedback or constructive criticism about their projects, presentations, reports, or other work. It can be used for individual projects or group projects.

This BUNDLED FEEDBACK posters file includes:

• A summary page of all the information included on the posters
• Bulletin board letters that say "Accepting Feedback..." and "Constructive Feedback..."
• 16 full-color posters
• 16 black-and-white posters
• Smaller cards versions of both color and black-and-white
• Instructions for use on Google Slides

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These files can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides.

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Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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This product includes 80 different activities to help your children develop valuable self-regulation skills, stress reduction techniques, anger management abilities, and calming strategies! These cards are fun way help children develop calm and safe ways to de-escalate frustrating or emotionally challenging situations. Kids will love the adorable and diverse clipart!

What’s Included: ✨ 80 Different Self-Regulation Cards ✨

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:

❤️ Helps Steady Emotions, Reduce Anxiety & Stress

❤️ Teaches Self-Regulation & Calming Techniques

❤️ Helps with Self-Discipline & Reduces Impulsivity

❤️ Aides in Developing Emotional Regulation Skills

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

❤️ Helps Children Manage their Anxiety

❤️ 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

❤️ Helps Children Learn Healthy Ways to Manage Anger & Frustration

❤️ Teaches Children to take a Step Back before Reacting

❤️ Helps Children to Learn Mindfulness & be Present in the Moment

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Purchasing this product grants permission for use by one teacher in his or her own classroom. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

Special thank you to some of my favorite clip art creators: Creative Clips, Artifex, Whimsy Clips, Educlips, Dancing Crayon Designs, I 365 Art - Clipart 4 School, RamonaM Graphics

Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset Sort: Growth Mindset Sorting Activity

This growth mindset and fixed mindset sorting activity is THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT AS SEEN HERE (except they are printed on regular paper instead of sticky notes):

• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

These sorting cards are perfect for any 2nd-grade (and UP) classroom. All sorting cards are available in full color and black and white (as well as a set of smaller cards if teachers want to print a set for each student). You will also find opportunities for students to reflect on their own experiences.

Each fixed mindset statement is also listed on a separate sheet so students can practice reframing statements from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

Please note that if your students are unfamiliar with fixed and growth mindset concepts, they will need some introductory instruction and information before using these sorting cards.

There are 60 statements (30 growth mindset statements and 30 fixed mindset statements).

This growth mindset vs. fixed mindset sort product now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final seven pages of the product for the link and instructions.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES
• GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS
• GROWTH MINDSET NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS
• GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS
• GROWTH MINDSET VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD
• GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS
• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES