Staff Critical Thinking Printables

Back To School Roll & Chat Icebreaker Roulette Worksheet Activity Bundle

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Introducing the easy to print Roll and Chat Icebreaker Roulette Worksheet Pack. The ultimate resource for teachers to foster engagement and connection during the first days or weeks of school. This fun pack includes 12 worksheets, available in both color and black and white versions, providing flexibility for classroom use. Suitable for various age groups, teachers can select worksheets appropriate for their class.


The printable worksheets offer a range of interactive prompts designed to spark meaningful conversations among students. With simple chat and roll questions, students can share fun facts about themselves, such as their favorite color or food. Encouraging critical thinking and thought-provoking inquiries. For moments of decision making and imagination, students can delve into Would You Rather chat and roll questions, pondering scenarios like being the teacher or the principal for a day. There are enjoyable questions that invite students to imagine swapping places with a fictional character or envisioning animals as teachers.


As an added bonus, the pack includes a template for creating a custom six-sided dice, available in both color and black and white versions.


To facilitate implementation you have multiple options. You can print and laminate the worksheets for use as centers or group activities, fostering collaboration and active participation. Or you can display the sheets on a smartboard promoting interactive discussions and enabling students to pair up for engaging conversations.


This Roll and Chat Icebreaker Roulette Pack offers an all-inclusive solution for creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment. Whether you're a teacher in the US or the UK, this pack caters to your spelling preferences. Get ready to inspire conversations, foster critical thinking and ignite imaginations.


Key Features:

  • 12 worksheets in color and black and white versions,
  • Suitable for first day or week of school,
  • Range of chat and roll questions for self-expression,
  • Critical thinking prompts to encourage reflection,
  • Would You Rather questions for decision-making scenarios,
  • Fun and imaginative questions to spark creativity,
  • Option to print, laminate, and use as centers or group activities,
  • Display on smartboard to facilitate interactive discussions,
  • Template for creating custom six-sided dice,
  • Accommodates both US and UK English spelling choices.

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$3.00

Engaging Inquiry Based Learning Math Measurement & Length Printable Task Cards

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Introducing Measure It Up Engaging Inquiry-Based Math Task Cards for Measurement and Length. This comprehensive pack is designed to ignite students curiosity and foster a deep understanding of measurement concepts through inquiry-based learning. With 40 printable task cards included, this resource provides a wide range of opportunities for elementary students to explore and apply their knowledge of measurement and length.


What is inquiry-based learning? Inquiry-based learning is an approach that promotes active student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It empowers students to ask questions, investigate, and discover knowledge on their own or collaboratively with their peers. It encourages students to explore and make connections between concepts, promoting a deeper understanding of the subject matter.


You can utilize these task cards in various ways to enhance their math instruction. The task cards are designed to be versatile and can be used in whole-class discussions, small-group activities, math centers, or even as independent work. They can be easily printed and laminated, allowing students to write directly on them using whiteboard markers. Or you can display the task cards on a smartboard or whiteboard using slides, providing a paperless option for classroom use.


These task cards promote critical thinking skills as students are encouraged to analyze, evaluate and solve problems independently. They also foster a deeper understanding of measurement concepts by allowing students to explore real-world scenarios and make connections to their own experiences.


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Growth Mindset Poster Display in Cute Fruit Theme & Fruity Classroom Decor

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Transform your students' mindset with this Change Your Words, Change Your Mindset printables pack. The perfect addition to any classroom, this growth mindset classroom display includes a range of resources that will encourage the power of yet and a growth mindset in your students. With vibrant and colorful Cute Fruit theme designs, this pack is sure to engage and inspire.


The pack includes 2 posters and 2 display cards with the powerful message "Change your words. Change your Mindset". Additionally, there are 10 sets of growth mindset vs fixed mindset sayings and 20 "Be who you are" cards. These resources can be used to create a growth vs fixed mindset display board, to inspire and motivate your students to think positively and grow.


Incorporate this pack into your classroom to help your students develop a positive attitude towards learning and a growth mindset. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your classroom.


You can use my growth mindset posters in several ways to encourage a positive and growth-oriented mindset in your students:

  1. Classroom decoration: Growth mindset posters can add color and inspiration to a classroom environment. Displaying these posters in prominent locations can help students stay motivated and focused on their goals.
  2. Discussion starters: Teachers can use growth mindset posters as discussion starters to encourage students to reflect on their attitudes and beliefs about learning and success. These posters can be used as prompts for class discussions, small group activities, or individual reflections.
  3. Goal setting: Growth mindset posters can also be used to help students set goals and track their progress. Teachers can use these posters to help students identify specific goals related to their academic or personal growth, and then provide regular feedback and support as they work towards these goals.
  4. Positive affirmations: Growth mindset posters can also serve as positive affirmations for students. Teachers can encourage students to read and internalize the messages on these posters, reminding them that they are capable of achieving their goals and overcoming challenges.

Summary of what this amazing Growth Mindset pack contains:

  • Change your words. Change your Mindset poster x2
  • Change your words. Change your Mindset display cards x2
  • Mindset sayings - 10 sets
  • Be who you are - 20 cards

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Growth Mindset Posters & Bulletin Board Printables – Inspiring Classroom Display

By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations

Use this growth mindset poster display - Under the Sea/Ocean poster pack designed to foster a growth mindset culture. This printable pack combines the power of yet, growth mindset printables, and creative classroom display ideas to empower both teachers and students. Included are two eye-catching Change your words. Change your Mindset posters, along with corresponding display cards that reinforce the importance of positive language and mindset. With 10 sets of mindset sayings and 20 cards exclaiming Be who you are, this pack provides a variety of fixed and growth mindset statements to spark meaningful discussions and reflections. Hang the Growth Mindset Bunting Banner proudly to remind your students of the transformative power of a growth mindset, while the I can't do this yet bunting banner serves as a powerful reminder of the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Equip your classroom with these growth mindset resources for teachers and watch your students thrive as they embrace the power of yet and unlock their full potential.


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Motivational Goal Setting (Student Success Skills)

By Beth Hammett

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.

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