7 Copy-and-Paste Creative Critical Thinking Activities for Any Subject or Grade
Each of the 7 activities comes with a student handout, teacher directions, and examples for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Pull one out. Use it. That's it.
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These are Artful Thinking routines from Harvard's Project Zero. Every activity comes with a print-ready student handout, teacher directions, and tiered examples for elementary, middle, and high school. ELA. Math. Science. Social Studies.
Get Instant Access. $25 →They give up before they even start. They’re apathetic. They can memorize and repeat. but the moment something requires real thinking, they shut down. And honestly? You can’t blame them. The content doesn’t feel connected to anything that matters to them.
These 7 activities bridge that gap.
This playbook was built for exactly this.
Every activity in the playbook is set up like this: a student handout and slide on one side, teacher directions on the other.
The playbook has 6 more activities exactly like this. Each with its own ready-to-print handout and teacher directions.
"I found everything in this playbook useful and helpful. I like the idea of using 'I see, I think, I wonder' because it provides a structure for students to observe, make inferences, and ask thoughtful questions. This is something I can absolutely use in my classroom right away."
"I was impressed with the activities that I was not familiar with. I downloaded the materials and plan to use them in teaching my TESOL students. The activities work across multiple proficiency levels, which is exactly what I needed."
"The examples made it so easy to see how each activity would work in my classroom. I didn't have to imagine it or adapt anything. The directions told me exactly what to do and say. I used one the next week."
Instant access. Download, print, and use tomorrow.
Your students can think critically. They just need the right activity. Here it is.
GET MY ACTIVITIES. $25 →I'm not an art teacher. Do these activities work for core subjects?
Yes. That's the whole design. Every activity comes with examples for ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Music, Theater, Dance, and Art at elementary, middle, and high school levels. No art background needed.
How long does it take to use?
You can start using these in 10 minutes or less. Download, read, and start. If you want more in-depth explanations, watch the 5 short videos. Takes less than one planning period. Once you've tried it, complete the short reflection and get a certificate for 2 PD hours.
Are the PD hours accredited?
Yes. Professional development hours through The Institute for Arts Integration & STEAM are accredited and documentable. You'll receive a certificate you can submit to your school or district.
What if it doesn't work in my classroom?
Every activity has been used by 2,200+ teachers across every subject and grade level. The handouts and directions take the guesswork out. But if it genuinely doesn't work, reach out at service@artsintegration.com and we'll make it right.
Instant access. Print-ready handouts. 2 accredited PD hours.
