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Growth Mindset Activities: MULTI-LEVEL MEGA BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Activities Multi-Level MEGA BUNDLE: OVER 1700 PAGES

This growth mindset multi-level bundle includes my four largest GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLES for 1st-6th grade.

If you teach multi-level classes, this is the best value (you get MORE THAN 30% OFF the original cost of the individual products when you buy this bundle).

You will find 40 PRODUCTS that are included in the following BUNDLES:

  • Activities BUNDLE #1 for Upper Grades
  • Activities BUNDLE #2 for Upper Grades
  • Activities BUNDLE for Lower Grades
  • Growth Mindset Picture Book MEGA BUNDLE

Individual product files for each BUNDLE can be found here:

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE #1 for Upper Grades:

  • COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADES
  • AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
  • PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICE
  • FLIP BOOKS
  • NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
  • STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
  • BOOKMARKS
  • AWARDS
  • PRINT AND FOLD REFLECTIONS BOOKLETS
  • VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE #2 for Upper Grades:

  • ROLL-A-STORY CREATIVE WRITING
  • WORD OF THE WEEK INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATION POSTERS: LLAMA THEME
  • AFFIRMATIONS: RIP-N-GROW
  • NOTES FOR PARENTS
  • SORTING ACTIVITY
  • SORTING ACTIVITY ON STICKY NOTES
  • JOURNAL PROMPTS
  • DAILY CLASSROOM PLEDGE

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES BUNDLE for Lower Grades:

  • COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • AFFIRMATION POSTERS for PRIMARY GRADES SET #1
  • AFFIRMATION POSTERS for PRIMARY GRADES SET #2
  • AFFIRMATION AWARDS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR PRIMARY GRADES
  • YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (LOWER GRADE VERSION)
  • AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)
  • BRAG BRACELETS
  • THE ABC’S OF GROWTH MINDSET
  • GROWTH MINDSET POSTERS: MONSTER THEME

GROWTH MINDSET MEGA BOOK COMPANION BUNDLE:

  • Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak (upper grade version)
  • The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
  • We're All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
  • Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
  • The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
  • Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook
  • Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
  • The Dot by Peter Reynolds
  • Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall
  • What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
  • What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

Please check individual links for product information. You can also scroll through the preview for more detailed images of each product. This mega bundle file contains over 1,600 pages of activities, posters, and information.

Please note that this bundle DOES NOT INCLUDE my growth mindset bell ringer warm-ups! That multi-level bundle must be purchased separately. Please let me know if you have questions PRIOR to purchasing this product as I am happy to help you in any way that I can!

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Growth Mindset Activities: Writing, Sorting, Parent Notes, and MORE BUNDLE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Growth Mindset Activities: Posters, Writing Prompts, Sorting, Parent Notes & MORE BUNDLE:

This Growth Mindset Activities Bundle includes NINE of my most recent growth mindset products for upper elementary grades! This bundle contains growth mindset roll-a-story, word of the week interactive notebook, llama-themed affirmation posters, notes for parents, sorting activities (paper and sticky notes versions), journal prompts, and a growth mindset pledge. That is a total of NINE individual products.

Please see the individual links below for more information:

  • GROWTH MINDSET ROLL-A-STORY CREATIVE WRITING
  • GROWTH MINDSET WORD OF THE WEEK INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATION POSTERS: LLAMA THEME
  • GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS: RIP-N-GROW
  • GROWTH MINDSET NOTES FOR PARENTS
  • GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY
  • GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY ON STICKY NOTES
  • GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS
  • GROWTH MINDSET DAILY PLEDGE
  • MONTHLY SEL JOURNAL PROMPTS: GROWTH MINDSET SEPTEMBER

Growth Mindset Roll-a-Story:

Looking for creative writing activities that are engaging and fun? These growth mindset story cubes are perfect for you! Storytelling with dice is a great way to increase student engagement while reinforcing growth mindset concepts. This roll-a-story activity is perfect for use at literacy stations, as an early finisher activity, or a creative writing assignment.

NOTE: Students must be familiar with growth mindset concepts and themes to utilize this product.

This file includes the following:

  • Teacher Tips
  • Student Instructions (for use at literacy stations, for example)
  • A variety of planning pages with or without instructions
  • Two options for story writing paper (primary and intermediate lines)
  • Parts of a story posters (in full color and black-and-white on half sheets)
  • 16 CUBE SKINS (4 per component)
  • 4 BLANK CUBE SKINS (for students to create their own growth mindset theme, setting, action, and noun)

Growth Mindset Word of the Week Interactive Notebook:

Help your students understand growth mindset concepts with these Vocabulary Word of the Week posters and weekly reflections for interactive notebooks. If you are searching for quick, easy-to-use, interactive growth mindset activities, it's all here!

This file includes the following:

  • Master list of all vocabulary included
  • 42 growth mindset vocabulary posters
  • 42 pages of interactive notebook pages with definitions and reflection questions
  • 1 page of teacher tips
  • 4 pages of information about how each word relates to growth mindset

Growth Mindset Affirmation Posters with Llama Theme:

These Llama Theme Growth Mindset Affirmation Posters are perfect for your bulletin board! Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and fixed mindset? Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation with these growth mindset affirmation posters, trading cards, and printables. With a list of teacher suggestions for product use, you will be able to utilize every page.

Growth Mindset Rip-n-Grow Affirmations:

These Growth Mindset Posters with Rip-n-Grow affirmations are perfect for your bulletin board! Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and fixed mindset? Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation with these growth mindset affirmation posters (and attached "fortunes" or rip-n-grow affirmation messages). With a list of teacher suggestions for product use, you will be able to utilize every page.

Growth Mindset Notes for Parents:

Growth Mindset Information for Parents and Caregivers: This growth mindset information for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. In addition to 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year, you will find two pages of information to send home right at the beginning of the year (or the beginning of your growth mindset instruction). These pages give parents a firm foundation for understanding everything their child will learn at school.

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset Sorting Activity (regular version AND sticky notes version included):

These sorting cards are perfect for any 2nd-grade (and UP) classroom. All sorting cards are available in full color and in black and white (as well as a set of smaller cards if teachers would like 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 that students can practice reframing statements from fixed mindset to growth mindset. Please note that if your students are not familiar with fixed mindset 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).

Growth Mindset Journal Prompts for Upper Grades (Digital and No-Prep Printables):

These Growth Mindset Journal Prompts are perfect for any 4th-grade (and UP) classroom. Please note that 4th-grade students may need extra explanation and discussion time to fully comprehend all the concepts and questions but are fully capable of the required reflection.

This product was created for students and teachers who are working on growth mindset in their classroom. Please note that if your students are not familiar with fixed mindset and growth mindset, they will need some introductory information prior to using these journal prompts. There are 20 different journal prompts as well as a page for teacher tips, and optional back pages (blank lines if you choose to copy front-to-back for students to have extra space to write.

Growth Mindset Daily Pledge:

Not sure how to incorporate growth mindset concepts daily? If you struggle to fit it all in, this original growth mindset pledge is a piece of your puzzle! A variety of growth mindset concepts are reinforced with this quick and easy-to-use daily pledge for your classroom. This pledge can be used during any time of year with any grade level to inspire your students to be growth mindset warriors!

One original pledge encourages students to use a growth mindset daily. It comes in FOUR DIFFERENT styles (with varying clip art and fonts).

Each style comes in FULL-COLOR and BLACK-AND-WHITE.

You can choose from the poster size poem, smaller card-sized poems, or bookmarks. Please take a look at the preview and/or thumbnails for size reference.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS POEM HAVE BEEN COPYRIGHTED. YOU MAY NOT REPRODUCE, RETYPE, REDISTRIBUTE, MODIFY, COPY, OR ALTER THIS PRODUCT OR ITS CONTENTS IN ANY WAY.

GROWTH MINDSET DAILY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROMPTS FOR SEPTEMBER:

These daily SEL journal quick-write prompts were created for September and cover the social-emotional learning topic of GROWTH MINDSET.

This creative writing bell ringer or warm-up activity was created for students in 4th grade and above (can be used up through high school). They are designed to help students think more deeply and critically about growth mindset and fixed mindset concepts.

This file contains the following:

  • Teacher tips
  • 25 writing prompts with a space to write answers (1/2 page per prompt)
  • The same writing prompts in a card-sized version (perhaps students have their own daily writing journals)
  • A digital option in Google Slides

This SEL journal writing product is part of a YEAR-LONG writing prompts program for social-emotional learning. You can find the entire YEAR-LONG BUNDLE HERE.

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GROWING BUNDLE: Code Breaker Cryptograms Worksheets for All Year Long!

By Teacher Ever Creative

Save big with this Ultimate Code Breaker Cryptograms Bundle! Since this is a growing bundle, you'll enjoy new cryptograms for FREE! Check it out now—the price will increase as more resources are added!

This GROWING bundle includes:

  • Spring Jokes
  • Summer Jokes
  • Summer Words
  • Fall Jokes
  • Winter Jokes
  • New Year Jokes
  • Earth Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Presidents' Day
  • Marie Curie : Women's History Month
  • Maya Angelou : Black History Month, Women's History Month
  • Fun Riddles Part 1 : End of Year , Back to School
  • Fun Riddles Part 2 : End of year , Back to school
  • Growth Mindset (June 2024)
  • Animal Jokes (June 2024)
  • Back to School: School Supplies (July 2024)
  • Back to School Trivia (July 2024)
  • School Jokes (August 2024)
  • Weather Jokes (September 2024)
  • Affirmations (October 2024)

Note: New resources are not limited to just seasonal and holiday. Any cryptograms/code breakers that can be adapted for other uses will also be included to give the best value for your money. In other words, grab the bundle to save big! Kids love cryptograms :)

I want you to be confident with your purchase, please check out the preview and also enjoy the sample freebie to assess the quality of my resource :)

Free Summer Jokes Code Breaker


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?

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Deciphering cryptograms involves breaking down complex codes into manageable parts, which enhances problem-solving abilities.
  • Educational Reinforcement – Cryptograms can be used to reinforce educational concepts across various subjects, making learning enjoyable and interactive.
  • Language Skills – Deciphering cryptograms enhances reading comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling as children engage with written language meaningfully.
  • Handwriting Practice – Solving cryptograms involves writing letter substitutions, offering valuable handwriting practice for children to improve letter formation, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills.
  • Enjoyable and engaging learning experience

Benefits to Teachers:

  • Save valuable time and money
  • Print and go! (minimal prep)
  • Evergreen product (can be used again and again, for upcoming years)

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All in One Math Bundle: Multiplication, Subtraction, Division, & Addition

By Inspired By MlG

Transform your math lessons with this engaging and interactive bundle!

This comprehensive resource equips teachers with a treasure trove of materials to supercharge their students' understanding of fundamental math operations: multiplication, subtraction, division, and addition.

Here's what you'll get:

  • Captivating Google Slides: Introduce concepts with vibrant visuals and clear explanations, perfect for whole-class instruction.
  • Interactive Google Slides: Bring learning to life with fun, drag-and-drop activities that keep students actively engaged.
  • Printable Worksheets (Individual & Group): Reinforce understanding with a variety of exercises, catering to different learning styles and fostering collaboration.

Benefits for Students:

  • Master the Fundamentals: Build a solid foundation in core math operations through a blend of visual, auditory,and kinesthetic learning experiences.
  • Boost Engagement: Interactive activities and games make learning fun and interactive, keeping students motivated.
  • Practice Makes Perfect: A wide range of worksheets provide ample opportunity for students to solidify their grasp of concepts.
  • Cater to All Learners: Differentiated materials cater to various learning styles and abilities, ensuring everyone thrives.

Benefits for Teachers:

  • Save Time & Effort: Ready-made materials eliminate lesson-planning stress, allowing you to focus on guiding your students.
  • Variety & Choice: The diverse resources cater to different teaching styles and classroom needs.
  • Interactive & Engaging: Keep your students active and motivated with engaging Google Slides activities.
  • Assessment Tools: Worksheets double as effective assessment tools to track student progress.

Master Math in One Go! is the ultimate bundle for teachers who want to make math learning a joyful and successful experience for their students. Grab it today and witness the magic unfold in your classroom!

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Ancient Egyptians: A Bundle of Resources!(Ancient Egyptians)

By Gail Hennessey

This BUNDLE is great for a unit of study on ancient Egypt. Included are the following six resources which you can also purchase separately.

1. Have students learn about Ramses the Great, pharaoh of ancient Egypt with this reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Ancient Egypt.Click here to see a preview: Ramses: A Reading Passage

2.Covering ancient Egypt? I taught ancient Egypt for 32 years and would love to share some my notes, activities and resources I used with my students. There is also a 9 question webquest: Click here to see a preview: Egypt: Unit of Study

2. Play on King Tut(Lots of information on mummies and the most famous mummy of all!) Click here to see a preview: King Tut: A Reader's Theater Script

3. Review activity: Mystery Message solved using key vocabulary words about Egypt: Click here to see a preview: Egyptian Secret Message

4. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt. Click here to see a preview:

MUMMIES: A Webquest

6. Let’ Meet…Hatshepsut, A Reading Passage.With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about the first female Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.Click here to see a preview: Hatshepsut: A Reading Passage

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians

mummies

King Tut

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