High School Critical Thinking Printables

Bring some fun into the classroom by challenging your students to decode Back to School Trivia! This no-prep resource is a great activity that can be done independently by the students or in groups. This activity is great for filling in those small gaps while giving you a moment to handle other tasks. Not only is this resource engaging, but it also requires no prior teaching. Students will work through the activity at their own pace, using critical thinking to decode it more quickly. With patience and perseverance, they will complete it without feeling frustrated. The best part is that this code breaker activity boosts students’ memory by encouraging them to actively remember and recall information.

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Includes:

• 1 School-themed trivia
• Answer key

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• Ultimate Back to School Trivia
• School Jokes Code Breaker

Use for:

Back to school activities, morning work, independent work, sub plans, vocabulary building and indoor fun learning activities.

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
• Improve working memory
• Enjoyable learning experience

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Critical thinking activity for small/whole that motivates students to take charge of their learning process. Encourages students to discuss their classroom learning successes as well as disasters. Activity will have students discussing learning processes and study skills. Student scenarios given and guided questions with handout chart included.

What did Jesus look like? Discussing the race and ethnicity of Jesus can be a difficult topic, but this FREE poster will get kids talking about their personal image of Jesus. It shows various possible Jesus images created using Bitmoji.

This is a great accompaniment to the PowerPoint that will open up a conversation with your class and help them see that Jesus could have looked very different from the traditional image.

I also plan to use this Poster to start a conversation,then ask students to draw or color this image to reflect on how each student pictures Jesus.

This AVID Costa's Levels of Thinking Early Finisher Packet includes a variety of critical thinking activities for middle and high school students. It features a passage with leveled questions, a creative "Finish the Story" activity using Costa’s levels, and an exercise where students categorize questions by thinking level. Perfect for classroom use or independent practice, this packet helps deepen understanding and encourages higher-level thinking!

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✨AVID Bundle

✨Costa Bundle

✨Early Finisher Packets

What's Included

1. Passage with Leveled Questions

• Overview: This activity provides students with a short, engaging passage followed by questions categorized by Costa's Levels of Thinking.

2. Costa’s "Finish the Story" Activity

• Overview: This creative writing activity allows students to apply Costa’s Levels of Thinking as they finish a partially written story. Each stage of the activity corresponds to a different level of thinking.

3. Categorizing Costa's Questions Activity

• Overview: In this activity, students are given a set of questions related to a topic and must categorize them into Costa’s Levels of Thinking. This helps students learn how to identify different types of thinking questions.

Bonus Features

• Answer Key: An answer key is provided for teachers to quickly check the categorization activity and leveled questions.
• No-Prep, Print-and-Go Format: Just print and distribute!

Perfect For:

• Early finishers
• Enrichment activities
• Critical thinking lessons
• Independent or small group work
• Sub plans

Growth Mindset Information for Parents: This free growth mindset notes for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. It includes a letter to send home to parents as well as three 1/2 sheet notes to send home.

This free sample is taken directly from a FULL PRODUCT that contains 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year.

The sequence of notes in the full product file follows my growth mindset bell ringers, which can be found here (NOTE: You do NOT need these bell ringers in order to use this product for caregivers):

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES- DAILY WARM-UPS FOR 2ND-3RD GRADE

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY WARM-UPS FOR ONE YEAR 4th GRADE AND UP

The following topics are covered for caregivers:

1- Growth and Fixed Mindset

2- The Brain

3- Parts of the Brain

4- Neurons

5- Perseverance

6- Grit

7- Mistakes

8- The Power of YET

9- Accepting Feedback and Criticism

10- Tackling Challenges

11- Overcoming Obstacles

12- Self-Talk

13- Positive and Negative Self-Talk

14- Perfection

15- Metacognition

16- SMART Goals

17- Room to Grow

18- Failure

19- The Success of Others

20- Motivation

21- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

22- Resilience

23- Malleability of the Brain

24- Improvement

25- Confidence

26- Positive Affirmations

27- Commitment

28- Multiple Intelligences

29- Mindfulness

30- Self-Care

31- Reframe Your Mindset

32- Becoming Is Better Than Being

33- My Growth Mindset Agreements

Please take a look at the preview and thumbnails to best determine if this right for your class (and their caregivers/guardians).

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 TEACHER NOTES

GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS

GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS

GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER

GROWTH MINDSET PRINT AND FOLD REFLECTIONS BOOKLETS

GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE: AFFIRMATION POSTERS, FLIP BOOKS, TEACHER NOTES, BOOKMARKS, AWARDS, AND PRIVACY FOLDER

GROWTH MINDSET QUOTES BUNDLE:

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES BUNDLE (with GROWTH MINDSET)

GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)

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Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Are you searching for a fun activity to celebrate Presidents' Day? Look no further! This Presidents' Day Quote code breaker is perfect for various grade levels, and teachers can simply print and go!

This worksheet includes:

• 1 inspring quote from George Washington
• 1 page of worksheet (black and white for bulk printing)
• 1 page of answer key

Check out this fun educational activity (Print and Go!)

• Presidents' Day Cryptogram Code Breaker (15 Questions and answers)

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Increase critical thinking skills with this Thanksgiving-themed Costa's Levels of Inquiry activity! Students will categorize questions based on Costa’s Level 1, 2, and 3, promoting deeper understanding of Thanksgiving traditions and ELA skills. Perfect for engaging middle and high school students in critical analysis and creative thinking during the holiday season!

What's Included

• 10 Thanksgiving-themed questions for categorizing into Costa's Level of Questioning
• Answer key

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✨AVID Bundle

✨Costa Bundle

✨November Early Finisher Packet

Growth Mindset Bell Ringers Activities: FREE Bell Ringer Warm-Ups 4th-UP

This two-week free growth mindset bell ringer warm-up now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for instructions and links!

These free daily growth mindset activities are perfect for teachers who are looking for quick, easy to use, information-packed daily growth mindset instruction. These 10 activities, which span across 2 weeks, are a sample from a larger product that lasts an entire year! It will give you everything you need to teach your 4TH GRADE AND UP classroom about all things growth mindset!

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

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for Kinder-1st Grade

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 2ND-3RD Grade

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 4th Grade and Up

THIS FREE PRODUCT INCLUDES THE FIRST TWO WEEKS BOLDED BELOW!

The following topics are covered, week by week, in this full year growth mindset instructional product:

1- Growth and Fixed Mindset

2- The Brain

3- Parts of the Brain

4- Neurons

5- Perseverance

6- Grit

7- Mistakes

8- Growth Mindset Self-Reflections

9- The Power of YET

10- Accepting Feedback and Criticism

11- Tackling Challenges

12- Overcoming Obstacles

13- Self-Talk

14- Positive and Negative Self-Talk

15- Perfection

16- Growth Mindset Self-Reflections

17- Metacognition: Self-Reflection

18- Metacognition: Distractions/Focus

19- SMART Goals

20- SMART Goals Application

21- Room to Grow

22- Failure

23- The Success of Others

24- Growth Mindset Self-Reflections

25- Motivation

26- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

27- Resilience

28- Malleability of the Brain

29- Improvement

30- Confidence

31- Positive Affirmations

32- Growth Mindset Self-Reflections

33- Commitment

34- Multiple Intelligences

35- Mindfulness

36- Self-Care

37- Reframe Your Mindset

38- Becoming Is Better Than Being

39- My Growth Mindset Agreements

40- Growth Mindset Self-Reflections

*This product also includes 2 of the 35 posters for a bulletin board that explain each topic. The full size paid product also includes a pre-assessment and a post-assessment as well as sample answers or notes for each activity.

This daily growth mindset activity product is for YOU if you struggle to squeeze in growth mindset instruction or just don't know how to go about teaching it. In the paid product, your students will get instruction in EVERY AREA of growth mindset with the topics covered!

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 6/15/20, 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 file 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™.

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 TEACHER NOTES

GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS

GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS

GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER

GROWTH MINDSET PRINT AND FOLD REFLECTIONS BOOKLETS

GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE: AFFIRMATION POSTERS, FLIP BOOKS, TEACHER NOTES, BOOKMARKS, AWARDS, AND PRIVACY FOLDER

GROWTH MINDSET QUOTES BUNDLE:

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES BUNDLE (with GROWTH MINDSET)

GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)

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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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Are you searching for a fun activity to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Look no further! The Martin Luther King Jr. coloring activity with quotes is perfect for various grade levels. Teachers can simply print and go!

This worksheet includes:

• Coloring page with quote

Check out this fun educational activity (Print and Go!)

• Martin Luther King Jr. Code Breaker Activity

Teachers, save your valuable time and money by purchasing this Cryptogram Growing Bundle!

⭐ Seasonal and Holiday Growing Bundle

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This character traits quotes posters and activities file now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for instructions and links.

This Growth Mindset Character Traits Quotes product includes three character traits quotes posters (in full color and in black-and-white) and three corresponding printable worksheets for student reflections.

This character traits quotes product is a sample of larger character quotes products.

You can use the FULL size character traits quotes resources in a number of ways.

• Display each quote in the classroom as time allows and discuss one quote at a time.
• Complete the printables during class, with partners or groups, or send it home for homework.
• Choose your four favorite quotes and create a “Quote of the Week” activity.
• Display all the quotes and ask students to vote on the quotes they’d like to explore. Use the corresponding printables.

In most cases, students can complete the printables without any additional resources. Periodically, the students will be asked to discuss the author of the quote (if it is applicable). In these cases, allow students to use reference materials (a computer, for example).

Please note that the top two boxes on each printable ask the students to reflect on the quote and apply it to their own lives. The bottom boxes on each printable are unique questions based on the quote given. These questions are designed to stir thinking and stimulate meaningful discussions related to the quote.

Use this quotes product in conjunction with your school wide Character Education or Character Traits curriculum.

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 8/17/20, 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 file 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™.

These are the individual product links:

GROWTH MINDSET: CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR PERSEVERANCE

GROWTH MINDSET: CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR COURAGE

GROWTH MINDSET: CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR CONFIDENCE

GROWTH MINDSET: CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR MOTIVATION

GROWTH MINDSET: CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR SUCCESS

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR COMPASSION

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR GRATITUDE

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR TOLERANCE

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES FOR INTEGRITY

GET THE BUNDLE HERE:

QUOTES FOR A YEAR BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these character traits products available in my store:

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

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Kirsten 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.