Unlock creative thinking and inspire critical minds from day one! This Back to School Creative Thinking Matrix and 42 Task Cards for Grades 3–6 is your perfect solution for individual lessons, literacy rotations, or fast-finisher activities. Designed with a Blooms/Gardner's grid, this resource combines creativity, critical thinking, and differentiation into one versatile tool.

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With no preparation needed, you can jump straight into flexible, engaging lessons that empower student choice and voice. Whether used in mixed-ability pairs, triads, or as independent tasks, these activities encourage students to explore their unique learning styles while developing essential 21st-century skills.

What is included?

Blooms/Gardner's Matrix
42 colour-coded task cards (one for each activity)

How to use it in the classroom:

Introduce each task and expectations during a whole-class session.
Allow students to choose activities aligned with their interests or needs.
Use in:
- Literacy rotations
- Independent learning sessions
- Flexible learning setups like streamed or mixed-ability groups
- As fast-finisher activities

Benefits for students:

Promotes critical and creative thinking.
Encourages independence and personalised learning.
Builds collaboration skills in pairs or small groups.
Boosts enthusiasm and engagement with hands-on tasks.

❤️ What other teachers are saying: ❤️

“Loved how this was different from the typical back to school routine!” The Temp Teacher

“Engaging and fun activities for the first few weeks back” Tara

“Fun activities for getting to know students” Tam

“A great bank of activities for my class to use.” Dianne

“Just LOVE this pack with so many wonderful activities!” Celia

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Creative Thinking

Back To School Creative Thinking Activities (Grade 3-6)