Middle School Problem Solving Activities

BUNDLE: 90 Days of Silly STEM and STEAM Challenge Task Cards based on silly stories! Enjoy the printable PDF, as well as Google Slides perfect for distance learning and back to school. Pair these problem solving cards with the STEAM / STEM activities and use them in a variety of ways, such as: Makerspaces, morning tubs or centers, as an activity for early finishers, or rewards for a great day! 

**Perfect for classrooms, distance learning, homeschool, and even parents just looking for a fun, adventure filled activity for their children.**

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What’s included in each of the three sets in your download:

PDF:

►Easy to follow instructions for teachers and students

►30 unique full color and BW challenge task cards for easy cutting

►2 STEAM / STEM worksheets in full color and BW for early and upper elementary students

►TOU

Teacher Instructions PDF included in sets 2 & 3.

►Instruction on how to use your purchase, including Google Slides

►Terms of Use & Credits

Google Slides

►Instructions

►30 Individual Google Slides for each daily challenge

►5 STEM / STEAM slides for discussion, with space to type in responses to the questions

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How can you use these task cards?

⭐Have the task cards available in makerspaces, centers, tubs, busy boxes, morning baskets, as a reward, or available for early finishers to complete using ANY available materials. Students can even draw their creations instead of building them!

⭐Use one card or slide a day during morning time. Have students fill out a STEAM / STEM worksheet or slide, and discuss as a class.

⭐Use them for public speaking practice. Allow students to build and then show and tell with the class or their parents. They can discuss what they made, liked, what they would improve, and how it solved the problem on the task cards. They can practice speaking and listening skills, using loud and clear voices, and giving full attention to the speaker. Encourage students to ask questions to their classmates.

⭐Ideally the goal is to do one challenge a day, but you could certainly allow students to do more than one! 

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Why do I think you will love this product, and what makes my challenge set unique?

I love silly stories that bring humor and adventure to life for kids, but that also force them to use their imaginations in fun and exciting ways. This challenge task set does exactly that through the loose wacky stories where they are the main character. Silly scenarios, adventure and disaster, problem solving, and learning, are all part of the experience when completing these challenges.

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The only rule is to HAVE FUN and allow those imaginations to soar!

**Please note that early learners may need some assistance from parents or teachers in reading the challenges.**

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 Instructions:

✅You may download this as a printable PDF, use the Google Slides in Google Classroom, send copies out to your students, or download as a PowerPoint to upload to Microsoft Teams. 

✅The Google Slides version of this resource are fillable, meaning students can type in pre-made text boxes. It is NOT editable due to the clip artists’ terms of use. If you have any questions, please contact me at TeachingDinos@gmail.com before purchasing. 

✅You will need Google Drive in order to access this resource. Your students will also need Gmail accounts so they can access it. Sharing via Google Classroom is recommended, but sharing through Gmail is another option. Of course you can always use the print version instead. 

✅With this purchase, TeachShare will automatically make a copy of your folder, create a TPT folder in your Drive, and add the folder to your Google Drive. In this process, TPT will need your permission to briefly access your Google Drive. Here is a link to more information: https://www.TeachShare.com/Help/Buyer-Questions/Why-does-TeachShare-need-access-to-my-Google-Drive-for-me-to-use-certain-digital-resources

✅When assigning this activity to students, make sure you are logged into the account in which the resources were installed. 

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Printable {Fourth of July} activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged and entertained during Independence Day . These activities include a variety of fun and educational options that can be easily printed and completed at home or on the go.

this bundle contains, Coloring Pages, mazes, Word search , Sudoku , mandala coloring sheets .

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( 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

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• 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.

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Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? This bundle features an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities.

This Mega Puzzle Activity Pack keeps upper elementary, middle school, and even high school students on task and motivated when they are done with their work! Perfect for before or after Spring or Winter Break!

It'll keep your kids busy and coming back for more! It is a great no-prep resource that you can use any time of year for a fun, engaging activity that your students will LOVE!

Included in the Resource:

• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty (based on the popular mobile app!) with answer key
• 4 Sudoku with solutions
• 3 Mazes - 3 difficulty levels with solutions
• 2 Word Searches -each with 25 words (teen-centric)
• 2 Tic Tac Toe sheets
• 2 Complete the Picture sheets -2 per page!
• 2 Positive Affirmation Mandala Coloring Pages
• 2 Think Outside the Box Drawing Sheets - 4 per page!
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• 1 Cryptogram sheet (2 per page) with solutions
• 1 Word Scramble with solution (movie-themed)
• 1 Crossword Puzzle with solution (pop culture-themed)
• 1 Connect the Dots game
• 1 DIY Puzzle Maker
• 1 This or That?

This resource requires NO PREP - simply print and staple each packet or use the activities separately. Either way, it's guaranteed to keep your kiddos busy and engaged. I often like to challenge the class with an activity from the pack and offer a small reward to whoever solves the puzzle first! So fun!

Two cover options are included- color and black & white.

Perfect for:

• early finishers
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• end of day
• after testing
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This Self-Advocacy Activities Games & Scenario Cards BUNDLE - Social Problem Solving Practice resource was designed to provide lots of engaging and fun ways to PRACTICE and MASTER the skill of self-advocacy! Help your students gain the skills and confidence to effectively speak up for themselves in any situation, whether you have students that are beginners or more advanced self-advocates. This bundle will foster your students' independence turning their thoughts, feelings, and wants & needs into expressive self-advocacy statements.

This Printable Self-Advocacy Activities and Games Bundle Includes:

• Self-Advocacy Visual Support with Sentence Starters (Color & B&W Options)
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• Self-Advocacy BINGO Game (with 3 blank boards and a blank clue sheet to create your own custom games)

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This Self-Advocacy Practice resource is perfect for Speech-Language Therapy, Life Skills, or Counseling sessions. I personally use it with my middle school and high school special education students who need extra practice expressing their thoughts, feelings, and wants & needs. It is a great way way to strengthen their assertiveness, communication, expressive language skills, life skills, social problem solving skills, executive functioning skills, and social emotional skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( 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.

Looking for fun activities to keep your early and fast finishers busy? Keep kids engaged and learning -even when you need to be out! Look no further, this NO PREP Early Finisher Money-Saving Bundle includes 2 fun resources that will be a lifesaver! One is an independent activity packet you can print and keep on hand and the other is an incredibly fun whole-group activity for those times you have some time to kill before moving on to the next lesson! Both are game-changers in my classroom!

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1. Early Finishers Activity Packet - Includes an entire packet of fun, independent work like puzzles, games, and SEL-centered drawing and coloring activities to keep students on task and motivated when they are done with their work! Two cover options are included- color and black & white.

Included in the Resource:

• 4 Word Escape Puzzles - 4 levels of increasing difficulty (based on the popular mobile app!) with answer key
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**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

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• end of the year
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