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FREE Book Order Proposal: Real Life Problem Solving for Classroom Library
A multi-day real-world math project in which students practice adding decimals/money by proposing a classroom library book order within a budget.
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21st Century Skills - Learning Problem Solving Gr. 3-8+
Teach essential problem-solving skills for grades 3-8+ through reproducible worksheets, role-playing scenarios, and project-based exercises aligned to 21st Century Skills curriculum guidelines.
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Teamwork & decisions
Adventures in Team Building: Problem-solving Activities to Build Community in the Classroom
A grades 1-2 team-building resource ('Adventures in Team Building') of 60 short cooperative games and activities organized by subject area (language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts) to build classroom community and problem-solving skills.
Logic & puzzles
Critical Thinking Skills for Pre-Schoolers
A week-long lesson plan of daily critical-thinking activities for pre-schoolers, targeting creativity, communication, open-mindedness, problem solving, and analytical thinking through play-based tasks.
Teamwork & decisions
Problem Solving Strategies BINGO and Calming Strategies
A social-emotional learning bundle combining a BINGO game for practicing problem-solving strategies with posters/exercises for calming down and deep breathing.
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Online Astronaut Game Build-a-Mission Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity
Online Astronaut Game Build-a-Mission Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity The Online Astronaut Game Build-a-Mission Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity is a resourceful teaching tool designed to engage students in children's writing and problem solving. Available for Grade 1 to Grade 5, this creative learning solution…
Teamwork & decisions
Michael's Mystery Game-A Fun SEL Cooperative Game
A cooperative small-group logic/mystery game (SEL-focused) where students use process-of-elimination from distributed clues to solve a football-themed mystery, building listening, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
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NO PRINT Digital Desk Pet Vet Problem Solving Scenarios
A no-print, click-through digital PDF activity (All About Pets III) that drills problem-solving and severity-judgment skills using veterinary-clinic case scenarios read aloud by the clinician.
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Teamwork & decisions
Adventures in Team Building: Problem-solving Activities to Build Community in the Classroom for Gr. 1-2
A grades 1-2 team-building resource ('Adventures in Team Building') of 60 short cooperative games and activities organized by subject area (language arts, math, science, social studies, fine arts) to build classroom community and problem-solving skills.
Logic & puzzles
Sudoku for Beginners with 4 Shapes
Introductory sudoku activity that builds logic and problem-solving skills using 2x2 block, 4-shape puzzles for young learners.
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Online Superhero Chef Astronaut Game Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity
About the Extension Activity The Online Superhero Chef Astronaut Game Problem Solving Writing Extension Activity is a unique educational resource designed to stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills among students. It is aimed for children studying in grades 1 through 5, with applications in Language Arts as well as Life Studies…
Math word problems
Printable Problem Solving Addition Number Math Worksheets for Grade 2
Addition-skills worksheet packet giving students practice with basic addition, missing addends, adding three numbers, regrouping, adding money amounts, and adding decimals.
Logic & puzzles
Chess Printable Board Game (Editable Google Slides)
Provide a no-prep, print-and-play printable chess board game with simplified rules for classroom use (indoor recess, early-finisher reward), reinforcing strategy and problem-solving skills.
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Strategy Mastermind: Thinking Like a Gamer to Solve Real-World Problem
A 340-page book by Syed Hammad Rizvi teaching middle- and high-school students to apply strategic-thinking skills learned from video games (focus, pattern recognition, planning, resource management, adaptive strategy, game theory) to real-world academic and life problem-solving.
Teamwork & decisions
Problem Solving Behaviors | Differentiated Activities For K-5th Grade
A social-emotional learning resource teaching students to recognize when they have a problem and use helpful strategies (staying calm, using appropriate behavior) to solve it or let it go, differentiated for K-2 and grades 3-5.
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Superhero Problem Solving, Debate & Writing Activity
Online Superhero Game Build-a-Hero Extension Activity The Online Superhero Game Build-a-Hero Extension Activity is a teaching resource suitable for grades 1 to 5, with a particular focus on subjects such as Language Arts, Life Studies, and Specialty Resources in the curriculum . It's an exercise designed to stimulate creativity and…
Teamwork & decisions
Using Helpful Strategies, Social Skills Story and Activities
A social skills story and companion activities teaching children to use 'helpful strategies' (calming/problem-solving behaviors) rather than 'hurtful strategies' when facing a problem, and to practice identifying and brainstorming such strategies.
Logic & puzzles
Problem Solving Puzzle Activity
A matching activity teaching students to replace hurtful sayings with more helpful alternatives to resolve social problems at home or school.
Logic & puzzles
20 Logic Puzzles for Grades 5-8
A set of 20 logic puzzles/brainteasers for middle-school students to practice reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
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Teamwork & decisions
Use the Clues: Differentiated Collaborative Problem Solving (Grades 3-5)
Build collaborative problem-solving skills through differentiated math word problems split into clues that small groups must share and combine to solve.
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Teamwork & decisions
Power Skills (Collaboration/Problem-Solving) Project Worksheets
A textbook-style curriculum ('Power Skills: The Architecture of Collaboration and Problem-Solving') that teaches collaboration and problem-solving as rigorous, teachable disciplines through theoretical frameworks, real-world case studies, and embedded reflection prompts.
Math word problems
Real World Math Word Problems- Problem Solving Bundle Test Prep 5 6 7
A set of double-sided word-problem worksheets giving grade 5-7 students practice solving real-world math problems across multiple topics, with answer keys, as test-prep/problem-solving practice.
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Free download Logic & puzzles
9 FREE MAZES | BRAIN GAMES
Maze-solving activities for problem-solving/fine-motor practice, per file cover title.
Math word problems
Word Problem Journal - Level 3
Give middle school math students (8th grade on-level, usable 7th-9th) consistent weekly practice with challenging multi-step word problems, structured as a year-long journal.