Critical Thinking

60 ELA BRAIN TEASER MINI MYSTERIES AND LOGIC PUZZLES: Critical Thinking

by Brilliantly Lit

These 60 brain teaser tasks are perfect to have at the ready for instant fun and critical thinking. If your grades 5-8 students are getting restless and need a change…

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts

• Activities
• Games
• Printables
• Task Cards

BACK TO SCHOOL BRAIN TEASER STORIES RIDDLES AND PUZZLES, grades 5-8

by Brilliantly Lit

This fun, no-prep Back to School brain teaser resource for grades 5-8 students will help them sharpen essential skills that might have got rusty during the summer. The stories, riddles…

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts

• Activities
• Games

• Homeschool

Macbeth Act 3 Scene 1 Close Reading Worksheet

by Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind

Support the development of close reading skills with this worksheet composed of challenging questions designed to help high school students analyze Shakespeare's classic tragedy Macbeth. With a focus on Act 3,…

• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Reading

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

“The No-Guitar Blues” by Gary Soto Close Reading

by Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind

Support the development of high school close reading skills with this set of analysis questions to complement the short story "The No-Guitar Blues" by Gary Soto. A detailed answer key…

• 10th
• 11th
• 12th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Reading

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

Positive Affirmations for Kids Classroom Decor

by All Therapy Resources

This 14 Classroom Decor poster set is a perfect way to bright any classroom! Empower, encourage and motivate students with this beautiful set of Positive Affirmations for Kids décor which…

• PreK
• Kindergarten
• 1st

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• School Counseling

• Decor & Displays
• Montessori
• Posters

Robots | PBL Biomimicry Design Inspired by Nature STEAM Compatible with NGSS

by Asa Jomard -Think Dive

Are you looking for a resource that will engage your students in the learning process? This resource uses questions as inspiration for conducting research into different animals. The animals are…

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

• Biology
• Critical Thinking
• Science

• Printables
• Science Centers
• Worksheets

• Homeschool

2D Shapes Christmas Puzzle Match Math Game! Winter

by Firsties Besties

Fun Holiday Christmas Math Puzzle Game!   15 Total Puzzles 2 Different Ways to Prepare the Puzzle Match Activities!   These math puzzles help to reinforce 2D shapes and their…

• Kindergarten
• 1st
• 2nd

• Christmas
• Critical Thinking
• Math

• Activities
• Games
• Math Centers

Fall Picture Writing Prompts (Opinion, Explanatory, Narrative)

by Jason's Online Classroom

This fall writing prompts resource includes 15 fall writing prompts to get students thinking and writing about the changes that occur with the fall season. There are 5 writing prompts for…

• 3rd
• 4th
• 5th

• Critical Thinking
• Fall
• Language Arts

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

Primer Sight Words in Context I Have Who Has Game

by Jason's Online Classroom

This sight words I Have Who Has game contains 53 Primer sight words game cards and is great for whole class learning, centers and small group work.   A teacher…

• Kindergarten

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Reading

• Activities
• Games
• Printables

• Homeschool

Black-and-White Rebus Puzzle Game Frames 101–125 PNGs

by One Aqua Clear Book

SKILLS DEVELOPED: Visual-spatial perception, verbal ability (spelling, grammar, word fluency, reasoning), mathematical process, problem solving, lateral thinkingIf you have time, please watch Guide to Rebus Puzzles on my YT channel to see…

• Not Grade Specific

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• For All Subjects

• Clip Art
• Games
• PowerPoint Presentations

• Homeschool

Cornell Note-taking Templates for Grades 7-12

by Stones of Erasmus

Provide middle and high school students with a print and digital version of the Cornell Method of note-taking. Whether you're online, using a Learning Management System, or you're having kids kick…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Reading

• Activities
• Google App
• Printables

• Homeschool

Dragonfly Life Cycle | PBL Resource Biomimicry Design Inspired by Nature

by Asa Jomard -Think Dive

This project based learning unit focuses on the life cycle of dragonflies but it also extends the understanding of the different stages. Dragonflies are tremendously interesting and wonderful inspiration for…

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

• Biology
• Critical Thinking
• Science

• Activities
• Posters
• Science Centers

• Homeschool

Black-and-White HALLOWEEN Rebus Puzzle Game Frames 151–175 PNGs

by One Aqua Clear Book

SKILLS DEVELOPED: Visual-spatial perception, verbal ability (spelling, grammar, word fluency, reasoning), mathematical process, problem solving, lateral thinking If you have time, please watch Guide to Rebus Puzzles on my YT channel to…

• Not Grade Specific

• Critical Thinking
• Halloween
• Language Arts

• Games
• Literacy Centers
• Printables

• Homeschool

Mythology Series: Pandora’s Box (Grades 7-12)

by Stones of Erasmus

Engage English Language Arts Students with the ancient Myth of Pandora's Box! — a creation story that pops open the lid on things. Curiosity killed the cat. And Pandora opened a…

• 7th
• 8th
• 9th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Google App

40 Animals Big Shape Tracing Prewriting Activity

by Sarita_Kidobolt

Prewriting Activity - Tracing Early Learning Through Art Worksheets for Kids. 40 different cute and big animal shapes to practice pen control.   These printable worksheets will help kidos to…

• PreK
• Kindergarten
• 1st

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• Holidays

• Activities
• Coloring
• Printables

• Homeschool
• Staff

Place Value Puzzle Activities!

by Firsties Besties

40 Total Puzzles 20 two-piece puzzles; 20 four-piece puzzles Word Form, Place Value, Digits, Expanded Form   These Place Value Puzzle Activities can be used in whole groups, guided math…

• Kindergarten
• 1st
• 2nd

• Critical Thinking
• Math

• Activities
• Games
• Math Centers

• Homeschool

Rhetorical Appeals Chart and Graphic Organizer Ethos Logos Pathos Analysis

by Kristin Menke-Integrated ELA Test Prep

This Rhetorical Appeals Chart and Rhetorical Analysis Graphic Organizer Pack helps students to understand rhetorical appeals: logos, pathos, and ethos. It breaks down the meaning, so they can better comprehend…

• 9th
• 10th
• 11th

• Critical Thinking
• Language Arts
• Reading

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

Plastic Pollution & Sea Turtles | Lapbook PBL Explore Solutions

by Asa Jomard -Think Dive

Are you looking for a resource that will teach kids about the impact of human activity, particularly plastic waste, on our planet’s oceans? This resource focuses on the impact that…

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd

• Biology
• Critical Thinking
• Science

• Printables
• Science Centers
• Worksheets

• Homeschool

Integrity and Honesty – Middle School: Activities

by Simplisticated Me

Integrity and Honesty - Middle School: Activities, Scenarios, Quotes, & More is a 4-class-long resource to teach and learn about integirty. Let’s show our kids and students the importance of…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Critical Thinking
• Life Skills
• School Counseling

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

• Homeschool

Fully Colored Rebus Puzzle Game Frames 101–125 PNGs

by One Aqua Clear Book

SKILLS DEVELOPED: Visual-spatial perception, verbal ability (spelling, grammar, word fluency, reasoning), mathematical process, problem solving, lateral thinking If you have time, please watch Guide to Rebus Puzzles on my YT channel to…

• Not Grade Specific

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• For All Subjects

• Games
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Task Cards

• Homeschool

Bucket Filling and Bucket Dippers BINGO GAME

by All Therapy Resources

This is a great way to introduce the concepts of “bucket fillers” and “bucket dippers”. These are great for the beginning of the year or reminders about self care and…

• Kindergarten
• 1st
• 2nd

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• School Counseling

• Activities
• Games
• Printables

Cute Dinosaurs Tracing Shapes – Prewriting Workshe

by Sarita_Kidobolt

Prewriting Pen Control Activity Worksheets for preschool and kindergarten kids. Before kids can form letters, they need to practice pen control and trace different shapes. These pre-writing printables can be…

• PreK
• Kindergarten
• 1st

• Back to School
• Critical Thinking
• Special Education

• Activities
• Printables
• Worksheets

• Homeschool

Fully Colored HALLOWEEN Rebus Puzzle Game Frames 151–175 PNGs

by One Aqua Clear Book

SKILLS DEVELOPED: Visual-spatial perception, verbal ability (spelling, grammar, word fluency, reasoning), mathematical process, problem solving, lateral thinkingIf you have time, please watch Guide to Rebus Puzzles on my YT channel to see…

• Not Grade Specific

• Critical Thinking
• For All Subjects
• Halloween

• Clip Art
• Games
• PowerPoint Presentations

• Homeschool

m&m’s MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION STARTERS

by All Therapy Resources

This is a fun intervention for individual or groups. Give everyone in the group six m&m’s each. For each colour, the student should answer that corresponding question. If possible, try…

• Not Grade Specific

• Critical Thinking
• Life Skills
• School Counseling

• Activities
• Montessori
• Printables