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Preschool projects for Gifted and Talented
LEGO Challenge STEAM STEM Activites
Are you looking to enhance your child's engineering skills? I have just made it easy for you! I have researched and created 20 different activities that can be used with LEGOs or Duplos. The activities are varied to get your little one interested in building.
*This listing is for the digital download of 20 activity tags (PDF document). Print them on Avery 8160 labels. Place the labels on tags, index cards or in a notebook for easy reference!
Age: Toddler to Middle School
Skill: Building, Engi
Grades:
PreK - 6th
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Create a Culture Student Project | Gifted and Talented
Get your students thinking creatively! This project can be tackled in small teams or individually. Your students will use their imagination and creativity to invent their very own culture. The packet included will walk them through illustrating and writing about the following aspects of their invented culture.
- climate and geography
- language
- education
- architecture
- religion and beliefs
- economy
- clothing
- artifact list
Writing frames and a rubric are included.
This project is perfec
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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May | Spring Makerspace STEM Choice Board Challenge Activities
The May Makerspace STEM Choice Board will give your students fun, constructive ideas that allow them to create, design, and build in your classroom or media center Makerspace! This product is an excellent way to incorporate the STEM engineering design process both independently or collaboratively. This product is perfect for distance learning because it is open-ended, and it allows students to use any materials they have available. It is in PDF format that can be uploaded into most digital le
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in:Â Makerspace STEM Choice Board Challenge Activities YEAR LONG Bundle
Divergent Thinking Questions: "What If" Questions For All Subject Areas
How could introducing rabbits into the rainforest affect that habitat? What would a passport for Christopher Columbus look like? In the story, Hansel and Gretel, instead of dropping breadcrumbs, how could the children avoid getting lost in the woods? Our new, 21st Century standards require students to argue, inform, and explain. Divergent thinking questions offer opportunities for students to demonstrate original, elaborate, and flexible thinking, enabling them to become actively involved in t
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Halloween 4-in-1 Critical and Creative Thinking Bundle for Gifted and Enrichment
Fly into critical and creative thinking in your science and math/ logic curriculum! Your students' higher-order thinking skills will SOAR during the Halloween season with this HUGE 4-in-1 bundle! Bundle Includes these 4 products: (click links for details and previews)1) Goin’ Batty! Research Activity Menu for Gifted or Enrichment 2) Spider Sleuth! Creepy Crawly Research Activity Menu for Gifted and Enrichment 3)Halloween Logic Puzzle for Young and Gifted Thinkers!4) Halloween Headlines Mystery!
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Cube Template Project Activities Blank Large Dice Craft Writing 3D Game Fun
Blank Large Cube Templateâ–ş 3 Pagesâ–ş Available in PDF formatâ–ş Letter size 8.5 x 11 inchesTHANK YOU :âś… Please FOLLOW ME if you'd like to receive notifications when I upload new products and freebies.âś… If you are having any issues please email me at kids.selected@gmail.com and I can help you problem solve.** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
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PreK - 6th
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Six Thinking Hats_Graphic Organizers
ABOUT RESOURCEYou will be downloading 28 different graphic organizers for the 6 thinking hats for all sorts of NO PREP usage! **scroll up to PREVIEW, to see all the graphic organizers included**If you liked this, you might enjoy the following:Six Thinking Hats_ClipartSix Thinking Hats Dice TemplateSix Thinking Hats_Clipart Six Thinking Hats_MEGA BUNDLE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Here is my explanation ab
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Number Monster Kindergarten Math Common Core {Halloween} {Gifted Craftivity}
This fun Number Monster activity is sure to delight your kindergarteners! This product includes:
• Detailed Teacher Directions
• craftivity cut outs
• fun step by step powerpoint so that your kindergarteners can follow along in an organized way!
Students will imagine that they are workers in a Monster Lab and their first job is to create a Number Monster!
Students will love this activity as a way to show what they know! I used this as a culminating activity after my kindergarten gifted class h
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PreK - 1st
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Elementary Geometry & Art Lesson Plan
This document includes a lesson plan with specific guiding questions to foster individual student's learning. The lesson plan is generally for grades 2nd - 4th, but may be modfied a grade below or above depending on the students' ability levels. Each student is required to create a authentic product as an individal assessment. Math is incorporate within the concept of introducing geometry: 2-D shapes and their attribributes along with Art elements and terminology. An end product is provided as a
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PreK - 4th
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Valentine’s Day Craft | Fun Classroom Activity | Compliment Candle
Teach your students the art of giving compliments with this simple lesson and beautiful bulletin board display. It includes everything you need to spread a little more kindness in your classroom this Valentine’s Day (or any day of the year!). Included in this pack: - Candle clipart (see separate file for an editable version where you can add your students names digitally) - Compliment hearts (blank) - 31 different forms (stars, cakes, fruits, animals, flowers, etc.)For more fun products, here i
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PreK - 2nd
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Art Lessons - "the creative classroom" Book - common core content
This 64 page ART BOOK is perfect for teaching step by step art lessons to students in any classroom. The book includes all 13 of my individual art lessons posted in my store but as a book. It also features:
• Full color photographs and illustrations
• Step by step procedures to teach the lessons
• Art lessons - still life, landscapes, Native American art,
African art, portraits, etc...
• Various books
• Feature artist such as Romero Britto, Ton Schulten, etc...
• Templates and examples of art
Grades:
PreK - 9th, Staff
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Art Lesson - Blue Dog portrait George Rodrigue (elementary) common core content
A great art lesson to use when teaching about portraits - how they aren't necessarily of people but can be of animals. What child doesn't want to draw a dog.
Elements of Art
Principles of Art
Portraits
Colonial American (period)
Vocabulary:
Sitter
Artist
Props
Includes step-by-step directions on implementing this lesson based on common core standards. Lots of photos and student examples, too.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Staff
Lego Brick STEAM Challenge-December-Holiday Themed-GATE, Projects,Centers
Lego Brick STEAM Challenge- December Brick Challenge- Christmas/Holiday themed- Hands on Project!Excellent for Entire Grade Levels, Parent/child Holiday nights, Gifted and Talented Programs, etc.Ideas for use:Center Based LearningGifted/Talented Enrichment in classroomIndoor RecessHoliday EventsParent nightsAlternative to holiday food related activitiesHomeschooling ActivitiesMath and Science Project9. Social Studies ProjectSTEAM learningIncludes: Brick Challenge CalendarDay By Day Posters with
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Easy Clay Turtle and Frog Art Projects
Easy Clay Turtle and Frog Art Projects are for beginners, preschoolers, kindergartners, first and maybe second grades. These projects are in alignment with the National Standards but are also fun and educational by teaching the techniques of the coil and pinch pot methods of handbuilding with clay.
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Easy Clay Lessons for beginners
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Kindergarten Math (Geometry) - Shape Books
One of my favorite units to teach in math is geometry. It is highly engaging and always holds student interest. If you are in need of supplemental geometry materials, these student created books are for you!
Students are to use their imaginations to turn ordinary shapes into something creative. Example: A circle is just a circle until you add a face and body parts, then it is a person! A rectangle is just a rectangle until you add water and people, then it is a swimming pool!
There are t
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PreK - 2nd
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COMMUNITY HELPERS STEM CHALLENGE:: BUNNYTOWN::
Get your little ones excited about becoming problem solvers with this engaging STEM activity. Students will use their problem solving skills to build a new community for bunnies. They will practice:collaborationproblem solvingengineering skillspersuasive languageThis is a perfect first day or first week activity or an activity to use to finish out the school year!
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PreK - 3rd
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Collaborative Gingerbread House Poster: Winter Bulletin Board Craft Activities
Gingerbread House Collaborative coloring Poster: Engaging Winter Bulletin Board Craft ActivitiesTurn your classroom into a winter wonderland with our Collaborative Gingerbread House Poster! This exciting project is perfect for a captivating winter bulletin board that will delight both students and visitors.Ideal for bulletin board ideas, kids' crafts, coloring pages, art projects, classroom decorations, and more.This collaborative poster project promotes teamwork, creativity, and cultural apprec
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Winter Wonderland: Winter fine motor practice Templates | Snowflake
Create your own winter wonderland with our set of 9 snowflake templates! Precision is at your fingertips as you skillfully cut along the dashed lines surrounding each snowflake using scissors, revealing intricate and beautiful designs.Once cut, these snowflakes are your blank canvas, ready to be infused with your unique artistic touch through coloring. This activity not only allows you to craft stunning winter decorations but also provides an enjoyable way to enhance fine motor skills, refine sc
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Snowflakes and Symmetry
Snowflakes and Symmetry contains supply list, directions, photographic examples, and illustrations for how to cut out the paper flakes. There are also suggestions for creating art projects with the cut out snowflakes. Cutting snowflakes is a good way to review symmetry in math and art for young children. All ages enjoy cutting out snowflakes. Middle schoolers particularly enjoy cutting out the flakes after they have had mid-term exams. This lesson/product can also be used with the following:htt
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PreK - 8th
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Drawing with Beginners a directed drawing lesson
Drawing with beginners is a directed drawing lesson I use with my kindergartners. I have found this particular lesson helps the children who have very little drawing experience or who may be uncomfortable with drawing. This lesson contains:Page 1 A vocabulary listPage 2 A supply listPage 3 An introduction pagePage 4 Directions with examples.Page 13 Thank youFor updates of my new products, freebies, and updated products, click on the green star near my name at the top of this page.You may also l
Grades:
PreK - 5th
How to Make a Gift Bag Book FREE
How to Make a Gift Bag BookFREEBIE! How to Make a Gift Bag Book teaches you to do just that! I love gift bag books and have shared this idea with many teachers who couldn’t wait to get back to their classrooms and have their students creating gift bag books! The packet contains simple instructions and photos to guide you through the simple steps to create your first gift bag book. The sample shown is a Christmas themed gift bag book, but I have included other samples in the packet. These bo
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PreK - 6th
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Expressive Names line designs
Expressive Names is a great beginning ice breaker for a beginning back to school art lesson. It reviews the five kinds of lines and introduces using lines to express moods and emotions. This art project can also be a nice ice breaker for children to tell something about who they are through the type of lines and colors used. The lesson includes a supply list, directions, and illustrations of a finished product.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Squiggles Creative Writing
Squiggles writing should be used to encourage creative writing! Tell students to try to think of something no one else will! They should draw their picture first and should try to fill up the entire screen! Once the picture is finished, they should begin writing their story to match their illustration! This is a great enrichment activity for gifted students or students needing to work more on creativity!
This pack includes 20 different squiggle pictures!
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PreK - 8th
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Lines Shapes and Patterns for back to school
Lines, Patterns and Shapes is a great ice breaker, particularly for the older elementary aged student. The art project is also a good review of lines shapes and patterns for back to school. The product includes an introduction with critical thinking art questions and definitions, a supply list, a sample page, and directions with examples.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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