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31 Best Wordless Videos to Teach Problem Solving

Wordless videos are a fun and entertaining way to get your students learning and talking. Using wordless videos to teach problem-solving is a great way to keep your students stay engaged all while working on their goals.

Who Could Benefit From Wordless Videos?

Students who struggle to solve social problems can benefit from first practicing problem-solving someone else’s problems in a wordless animation, for example, prior to having to solve the social problems in their own lives. It’s easier to identify problems in someone else’s life than it is in your own life.

Ways in Which to Use Voiceless Videos

• Answering wh-questions: Have your students watch the animated short film and then ask them wh-questions.
• Retell a story/sequencing: After watching the films have your students retell or sequence the short film.
• Solving hypothetical problems: Use the following wordless videos to teach problem-solving. Stop the video throughout and have your students identify the problem and a possible solution to the problem. Then you can move on to practice solving problems in real life .
• Predictions/inferences: Stop the video throughout and have your students make predictions and inferences about what might happen next in the film.

Don’t Forget to Grab your Freebie!

Be sure to grab the freebie that goes along with this bundle of wordless videos. The freebie comes with:

• Problem-solving
• A set of wh-questions
• Story retell with predictions

There are 31 sets of the following worksheets.

Before you begin…

• I have watched all of these short animations to make sure they are appropriate. However, please preview the entire video prior to showing your students as you know best what is appropriate for your level of comfort and for your individual students.
• Almost all of these videos show ads prior to the start of the animation short. I suggest cueing up the video prior to showing the video to your students as some ads may not be appropriate.

31 Wordless Videos to Teach Problem Solving

1. t he small shoemaker: 5:32 minutes.

This short is about Mr. Botte’s shoemaker’s shop, and the passionate and skillful shoemaker’s daily life is about to be disturbed as another shoemaker creates a street vendor stall just in front of Mr. Botte’s store!

2. The Sweet Cocoon: 5:57 minutes

End video by 4:55. Please preview the end of this video prior to showing it to your students. I have decided to end this video by 4:55 minutes to avoid the sad ending for some of my students.

This animation is about two insects that decide to help a struggling caterpillar in her metamorphosis process!

3. The Wishgranter: 4:48 minutes

This short film is about a world where wishes are granted by mythical beings that live under fountains. The wish granter is forced to go above ground in order to grant a wish of love.

4. Dustin: 7:45 minutes

This super cute animation is about a pug learning to have a new roommate of an automatic cleaning robot.

5. Rollin’ Safari: 2:01 minutes

Enjoy this fun short film about what the world would be like if animals were round.

6. Piper: 3:20 minutes

Watch a hungry sandpiper hatchling as she ventures from her nest for the first time to dig for food by the shoreline. However, the only problem is that the food is buried under the sand where scary waves roll up onto the shore.

7. Hola Llamingo: 3:52 minutes

Enjoy this film about the beautiful, fleeting friendship between a boy and his pinata which comes to life.

8. Soar: 6:14 minutes

This short film called Soar is about a young girl who must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it’s too late.

9. Brush A Fox Tale: 3:37 minutes

A young fox who enjoys painting has a crush on his neighbor. When he tries to hide it his other paintings come to life to try to convince him otherwise.

10. Fishing with Sam: 5:53 minutes

A pesky little penguin keeps stealing all the fish from a bear, a seal, and two other penguins, but they disguise a plan to take care of that pesky little penguin.

11. The Box: 7:01 minutes

This animation is about an old man who finds a mouse in his house. He ends up taming the mouse he first wanted to get rid of.

12. Coin Operated: 5:14 minutes

Watch this short film about the life of a young man that spans over 70 years in the life of one naive explorer.

13. Partly Cloudy: 5:49 minutes

Enjoy this super cute film. Everyone knows that it is a stork that delivers babies, but where do the storks get the babies from? The answer comes from the clouds, where cloud people sculpt babies from clouds and bring them to life.

14. Lifted: 5:03 minutes

A cute animation about a young alien who is in training to capture a human but gets overwhelmed with all the switches.

15. Ormie The Pig: 3:52 minutes

This fun short is about a pig named Ormie. Ormie wants a cookie. But they are out of reach…or are they? See Ormie’s attempts to gain the warm sweet taste that is his obsession.

16. Embarked: 4:24 minutes

Watch this super cute short about a treehouse who follows his family even after the young boy moves away.

17. SpellBound: 3:06 minutes

A young girl who is jealous of her sister must save her after writing negative thoughts that unexpectedly transform into monsters.

18. The Birds: 3:25 minutes

An animated short about a group of small birds that make fun of a larger funny-looking bird, but when they try and get rid of the larger funny-looking bird their plan backfires and the large bird is soon laughing at his bullies.

19. A Fox and A Mouse: 6:23 minutes

Enjoy this sweet animation as a lonely fox hunts a mouse – and their relationship evolves as two owls begin to get in the middle of the fox’s hunt!

20. Pigeon Impossible: 6:15 minutes

A newbie secret agent is faced with a problem seldom covered in basic training: what to do when a pigeon gets trapped inside your multi-million dollar, government-issued nuclear briefcase.

21. The Children’s Tree: 1:58 minutes

This short film is about an imaginative little girl, a good-hearted old tree, and a helpful butterfly.

22. Hey Deer: 6:15 minutes

This fun short film is about an adorable, cocoa-drinking deer who is eager to tidy and shovel show in front of his house every day. However, there is a suspicious earthquake every night which causes the mess day by day. Between two cups of cocoa, the amazing truth reveals itself which changes the deer’s life forever…

23. Catch It: 5:25 minutes

A group of meerkats takes care of their beloved and unique fruit but a twist happens when a vulture comes and disturbs their peace of mind.

24. Mouse for Sale: 4:16 minutes

This short is about a lonely mouse in a pet shop, craving to be bought by someone. But he’s got one big problem: his huge ears. The kids entering the store keep laughing at him. Will Snickers find the buddy he so desires, someone who will take him for who he is?

25. One Man Band: 4:02 minutes

Watch this super cute short about a young peasant girl with one coin left when she encounters two competing street performers who’d prefer the coin find its way into their tip jars. The little girl is caught in the middle as a musical duel ensues between the one-man-bands.

26. Dust Buddies: 4:05 minutes

A story about the friendship between two dust bunnies who live peacefully under a couch. When an evil maid comes to clean the house and sucks Fuzz into her vacuum, Lint must overcome his fears and set out to rescue his friend.

27. The Stubborn Donkey: 4:25 minutes

The short film is all about a stubborn donkey who is difficult to move but a bit of greek music just could do the trick.

28. The Egyptian Pyramids: 3:36 minutes

This cute animation is about an archaeologist who is about to discover the secret of the Egyptian Pyramids.

29. Minuscule: 5:09 minutes

The short film revolves around the day-to-day existence of slugs and how a caterpillar tries to blend into the family.

30. Jinky Jenkins and Lucky Lou: 3:52 minutes

When the misfortunate Jenkins and the Lucky Lou run into each other one morning, they find a thrilling and fulfilling change of pace as they hurtle down the hills of San Francisco in an ice cream cart.

31. Can I Stay: 3:48 minutes

This sweet short animation is about an apprehensive homeless girl who must traverse a dangerous, wintry city in order to escape her adorable pursuers.

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Problem Solving Restorative Justice Graphic Visual :

Use this Flip Book Graphic Visual to help your students solve their conflicts with others and to make things right.

• 1. Identify the Problem: Fill out the scenario by writing down what happened and drawing what happened.
• 2. Have your Student Identify their Feelings: Draw their emotions and write down their thoughts in the thought bubble.
• 3. Have the other Student Involved Identify their Feelings: Draw the other person’s emotions and write down the other person’s thoughts in the thought bubble.
• 4. Make Things Right: Identify how to make things better.
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Get your students talking and problem-solving using these super cute wordless animation videos to teach them problem-solving skills. Also, you can use these short videos to teach story retell, sequencing, answering wh-questions, or inferences/predictions. Are your students ready to start solving real-life problems? Be sure to grab the 71+ problem-solving scenarios freebie to get additional problem-solving practice!

Tuesday 7th of February 2023

I have used this resource numerous times. This is amazing! I appreciate you taking the time to create this and for making it free. My students love them. you visuals and graphics are on point. Will you be making more. I would pay for it as I find it worth it and very useful. Some of the other Wordless Video I have seen that I like include: The Present, Snack Attack, Carrot Crazy, and The Bridge. There are others...Please let us know! Thanks again!

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Wednesday 8th of February 2023

Hi Judith, Thanks so much for reaching out! I'm happy to know you like this resource. I currently don't have another set in the works, but since it is a fan favorite I can definitely add it to my list of ideas for the future. Thanks for the suggestion and additional videos to look into. All my best, Melissa

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This is great for my high-functioning autism students!

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Wordless videos for problem solving inspire wonder beyond words

Why do we create wordless videos for problem solving? Curiosity before judgment. Wonder beyond words.

When we sit down at a meeting or walk into class, there is no voiceover telling us who other people are, what they’re thinking, or what they’re feeling.

We have to wonder. We have to engage.

Yet too often we settle with a judgment — about self, other people, cultures, and ways of life — instead of acting on our curiosity. 

This judgment and prejudice starts by age 3 , before most kids can even read. Even by 3 months old, we develop biases based on skin color.

Our wordless videos provide kids with meaningful awareness and exposure to unique people, cultures, perspectives, and ways of life.

And because the videos are wordless, kids can engage before learning to speak, read, or write.

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Meet Shantanu. As you engage with his video, reflect on the questions you have about him and his life. Reflect on the sense of wonder you feel.

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Wordless stories have been shown to boost curiosity and engagement, to improve reading comprehension and academic learning, and to help students explore topics that matter to them. These benefits are showing to be interconnected: fostering curiosity and a sense of purpose is fundamental for a student’s academic success , and early math and reading success is a strong predictor of long term success .

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10 Wordless Videos that Teach Problem Solving

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I work in teletherapy, which means that I use a computer to display my materials and activities for my students. I have a couple extremely quiet older elementary students and I decided that video was a way to engage and encourage them to answer questions and retell events. In particular I wanted them to think about solving hypothetical problems. I found 10 WORDLESS videos on YouTube that show interesting problems and make kids think about how to solve a problem — and they have to provide the language!

10 Wordless Videos I Love

• Piper Short Movie — A baby bird finds a way to survive a big wave. 
• Ormie the Pig — A pig attempts to get a jar of cookies off of the top of the fridge. 
• Let Me In! — Simon’s cat wants to come inside and makes some bad decisions!
• Sweet Cocoon — Figuring out how to fit in your cocoon is hard work.
• Rollin Safari  — What would animals be like if they were round? 
• Embarked — Should a tree house follow its friend? (minimal English words at the end)
• TV Dinner — What should you do if your cat won’t leave you alone? (Simon’s cat)
• Playmate — An old robot toy wants to play. Will the boy play with it? 
• Birds on a Wire  — Learn how you should treat others (that are different than you)
• Sticky Tape — What should the cat do when tape is sticking to him? (Simon’s cat)

Since it’s YouTube, so you must preview each video and usually there is an ad in front of it. I would get each video cued up (after the ad) and then share it with students. You will be surprised how much language you will get from your quietest kids as they figure out how to solve the characters’ problems. Enjoy!

If you LOVE wordless videos, check out my other post:

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Can you tell how much I like using video, specifically wordless videos, in my speech therapy sessions? They are a terrific, engaging therapy tool.

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March 30, 2017 at 7:54 am

Dear Sarah I really find this interesting nd liked it lot thnx for u to sharing with us I m also teacher nd from Pakistan

April 5, 2017 at 8:40 am

Thank you for sharing this Sarah! I teach in a dual language program and these videos are exactly what I was looking for.

April 5, 2017 at 10:52 pm

Thank you for letting me know! 🙂

April 5, 2017 at 4:15 pm

Just wanted to point out that the movie “Fat” might not be too appropriate for kids if you pay attention to the details….

Thank you for commenting. The title is off-putting, but when viewed the short, I saw that the animals turn into balloons and float around. If you feel like that is not appropriate for your students, you can omit sharing that with them.

April 7, 2017 at 9:08 pm

I wasn’t meaning the title. I was meaning the part where the cow he was milking floats away and then he ‘milks’ a bull…

10+ Best Wordless Videos for Speech Therapy: Animated Shorts

10+ of the best wordless videos for speech therapy and language development. We’ve compiled a list of all of our favorite animated shorts in this quick post!

Animated shorts are entertaining for kids of all ages and also incorporate some (sneaky) language-based concepts. These wordless videos are great as a therapy material... "Even without any speech?” Of course!

Wordless videos provide opportunities for spontaneous commenting, problem solving, and emotional inferencing (just to name a few). Since we use them so frequently in therapy, we decided to compile a list of 12 of our personal favorites.

“But I want to know how I can apply them in speech therapy!” We’ve got you covered there too! Check out our post from back in February discussing specific ways to use wordless videos in speech therapy to target specific language concepts.

Best Wordless Videos for Speech Therapy

Mouse for Sale

An adorable, big-eared mouse is anxiously waiting in a pet store to be purchased and find a home

Four animals are trying to cross a large drawbridge and run into some obstacles

Snack Attack

An award-winning short featuring two characters that have conflicting opinions on sharing a crunchy snack

A group of meerkats face a dilemma when a vulture invades their territory and tries to steal their beloved fruit

Two goats trying to navigate a rocky terrain

Sweet Cocoon

A fluffy caterpillar tries to find a suitable cocoon with the help from two other critters

Ormie the Pig

Ormie will do whatever he can to reach the jar of cookies on top of the fridge. Will he ever get them?

Carrot Crazy

Two men try to lure a rabbit by coming up with unusual, but creative methods

For the Birds

A group of birds perched on a telephone wire are disrupted when another goofy bird decides to join them

The Egyptian Pyramids

An archeologist discovers a facinating tool while digging next to ancient pyramids

Trouble in Paradise

An island-living crab is disturbed when he finds a (seemingly) enormous coconut in the sand

La Petite Cordonnier (The Small Shoemaker)

Mr. Botte is a shoemaker who is faced with his match when a new shoe salesman comes to his Parisian neighborhood

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Teaching Problem Solving to Elementary Students through Videos – 2024

If you are an elementary teacher looking for videos for teaching problem solving, then you found the right place! Videos are a great way to teach social emotional learning skills at the elementary level. They provide both an engaging and informative experience for students to learn about social emotional learning skills. Check out three great videos for teaching problem solving to elementary students below!

3 Videos for Teaching Problem Solving

Below are 3 quality videos for teaching your elementary students about problem solving.

1. Positive Problem Solving Video

This is a video about positive problem solving. It provides steps for solving problems and explains why the steps are important. After watching the video, ask students to name the problem solving steps. Create an anchor chart with the problem solving steps. This video is 2 minutes and 53 seconds long.

2. Solving Problems with Hunter and Eve Video

Pause :46 and ask students what the problem is and what solutions could they possibly use to solve the problem. After watching the video ask students to name the three problem solving steps the characters used in the video. This video is 3 minutes and 9 seconds long.

3. Big Problems and Small Problems Video

This video explains to students how to be problem detectives and identify if a problem is a big problem or a small problem. After watching the video, ask students what the difference is between a big problem and a small problem. What should students do if they have a big problem? How can they solve small problems? This video is 2 minutes and 56 seconds long.

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In closing, we hope you found these 3 videos for teaching problem solving helpful! They are a great way to engage your students while learning about this important social emotional learning skill. If you enjoyed this post, then you may also be interested in these other posts about social emotional learning.

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Warning: Your Friends May Nominate You For A Prize After You Introduce Them To These 35 Problem-Solving Products

*Ring, ring* —those are the judges calling to give you the gold medal for finding a way to never pull wet, gunky hair from your drain again. 🥇

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1. A pair of seamless Nippies silicone pasties  so you can achieve that smooth, nip-free look you're going for without having to add an extra layer (aka more reason to *sweat*). They're also a great option for backless and strapless tops when you do not wanna have bra straps ruining the whole vibe.

Promising review: "I’ve tried so many nipple covers over the years, and these are just in a league of their own! They stick and don’t move (sweat, clothes, moisturizer, etc — nothing budges them), but then they also peel off so easily.  It’s magic. They are completely seamless, and my husband (without prompting) said they looked like a second skin.  I’ve got quite 'triangular' boobs, and they completely mold to the shape and look like I just have no nipples lol. Only when I’m suuuuuper cold do any level of nipple start to show through, and even then, it’s minimal. They’re more pricey than others I’ve bought before but so worth it. The others were one and done — these have held up through several wears and are still in perfect condition. I will repurchase them as soon as they wear out, without a doubt!  No more bras! " — Alison

Get a set from Amazon for  $26.50+ (available in five shades, a lifting option, and two sizes: one that fits cups A–C and one that fits cups D+).

BuzzFeed editor  Natalie Brown  swears by these pasties! Check out her  Nippies review  to learn more.

2. A ceiling fan carbon filter  designed to turn your fan into an air purifier instead of a home for loads of dust buildup. These work by filtering the air with every spin to help remove pollen, pet dander, smoke, gasses, chemicals, and other allergens that are living in your house.

Note: It is recommended that you replace these every three months or so to ensure that they are still filtering the air to the best of their ability.

Promising review: "I wasn't sure what to expect when purchasing these, but now they are a staple in every room of our house. Within three days the air smelled more crisp and was easier to breathe in our home. So simple and effective!" — Haylee Marez

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $19.99 .

3. Catrice "Instant Awake" Under Eye Brightener  perfect for anyone who wants to trick everyone around them into thinking they got a full nine hours of sleep when, in reality, they got maybe six. 😖 This stuff is basically the makeup of the future because it's designed with a color-adapting formula to help your bags ~disappear~ (since those are always the dead giveaway of your sleep deprivation), giving you instant coverage with a lightweight feel.

The color adaptive formula is designed so one of two shades will work on any skin tone. Check out a TikTok of the brightener in action. 

Promising review:  "I absolutely love this product. Been using it for a month. I was looking for something I could wear every day for my light makeup routine. I have very dark circles and struggle to find products that work and still look natural. Especially when it comes to blending, as most under-eye products are super thick and end up looking cakey. Literally wasted hundreds of dollars on prestige brands at makeup stores claiming to neutralize undereye bags that looked awful. Decided to try this out after seeing it on Amazon and reading the reviews.  I absolutely love it! It goes on very smoothly and blends perfectly.  Many days, I don't even have to put concealer or foundation over it. I still sometimes do if I want a fuller makeup look, and  it blends seamlessly with anything put over top.  It's not full coverage, but it really helps with the dark circles.  I like that it looks natural with my fair skin . The price is fantastic as well! No complaints 😃" — SMH

Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in two shades). 

4. A WD-40 pen  that's wayyy more convenient than the typical spray, so you can get those squeak-free doors in an easy-to-use, precise application pen. Not only does this quiet down those annoying hinges, but it also protects against corrosion, loosens rusted parts, and drives out moisture, just like the OG version. 

Promising review: "I love WD-40 products and use them for everything. I spray on shovels to keep dirt or snow from sticking, spray around windows and thresholds to deter bugs, clean Sharpies off wood and walls, and, of course, stop squeaky doors. These small direct-point application pens are great. Keep one in the glove box, my kitchen 'junk' drawer, and the house toolbox." — BBP623

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.49 .

5. A bestselling  cream  infused with caffeine-packed guarana extract and coconut oil that could simultaneously tighten *and* smooth skin, perfect if that's the aesthetic you're looking for. And if you're happy with your skin ~au naturel~ (which you should be cause you are GORG), buy this just for the scent and shimmer. Reviewers swoon over the smell…some say they don't even bother wearing perfume anymore.

Promising review: "I am 60, and I could not get rid of the cellulite on my legs. I started using this product six weeks ago and can noticeably see a difference. I apply morning and evening before bed for optimal results. It goes on smooth and has a creamy, nonsticky feel. The smell is dreamy, and even my husband has commented on the improvement. Make sure you apply in a circular motion for optimal coverage, absorption, and circulation." — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for  $22+  (available in three sizes).

6. A Tub Topper  that attaches to the lip of the tub with suction cups to help protect parents on the outside from the constant  splashes, while also working as a toy tray/play spot since the edge of the tub is not wide enough for car races.

Promising review: "Like you, when I first came across this, I was hesitant because of the price. It's a bit steep, I thought to myself. But then, after another night of bathtime with two towels on the ground to soak up the water my child had splashed all over, I took the plunge and bought it. And definitely worth it a million times over. My child LOVES the extra space for toys and I love the water staying in the tub. I definitely and highly suggest buying it. You won't be disappointed! Or your child!!" — Brianna

Get it from Amazon for $59.95  (available in four colors).

7. An  indoor insect trap  because all those little bugs flying around the produce on your counter have gotten out of hand. I mean, seriously, how can something that small be that annoying?!

Promising review: "Last fall, I experienced a problem with gnats when I brought my house plants inside. I tried sticky stakes and placing vinegar and water on a plate to get rid of them. However, the gnats kept on coming back. I used the Katchy Indoor Insect Trap for four consecutive nights, and it completely eliminated the gnats . A bit pricey, but this product worked very well for me." — David C.

Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in two colors).

8. A pack of  towel clips  so your pet or kiddos can't walk by the oven and yank the towel off again.  Like is it somehow a game to them?! Or perhaps even worse, you live alone, and they still end up on the floor…hello? Is there a ghost in here?

Promising review: "This clip is amazing. No more towels falling on the floor. It was becoming a routine thing since my cat thinks it's fun to pull the kitchen towels off the oven. Not now, bad kitty! Great product...wish I had bought one sooner!" — Joanna

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 .

9. A cupcake scooper with dispenser  that'll revolutionize your baking game!! After using this once, you'll wonder why you ever used the spoon-and-finger-scrape method to fill your cupcakes. With the push of a button, you can easily scrape all the batter off the scoop so you get every last bit while making sure each spot is evenly filled.

Check it out on TikTok here .

Promising review: "Don’t think twice — just buy it! This has revolutionized cupcake/muffin making. No more using your finger or extra utensils to scoop the mix into the tins. You can measure out exactly how much you need to scoop and then just push the button up, and the mix glides right into the tins with no mess." — Dorothy H

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two colors).

10. Some  lobe support patches  you stick on the back of your ear so your cute (but  heavy ) earrings don't weigh you down. Or worse, rip through your ear lobe. 🤢

Promising review: "These are amazing. They are literal lifesavers. I LOVE my heavy Kendra Scott earrings, but I’m pretty sure they’re the culprit of why my right earring hole has ripped slightly. Using these support patches, it’s as if the earrings don’t even exist. I am going to tell all of my friends to get these for their heavy statement earrings!!" — Donthemom50

Get a box of 60 patches from Amazon for $9.99 .

11. A bottle of Wet & Forget shower cleaner  that  doesn't require scrubbing.  😩🙌🏼 Just spray it on and leave it while you go clean the rest of your house. When you rinse it away (8–12 hours later), you will be *shocked* by the zero-effort results.

Promising review:  "I have well water. Something in my well water reacts with copper plumbing and turns my shower tiles blue. Since my bathroom color scheme isn't on the blue spectrum, this is problematic. The well water also causes the shower glass to film up quickly.  I've tried dozens and dozens of cleaners and scrubbed 'til my arms ached, trying to get ahead of the blue and scumminess . My ambition in life is NOT to be a full-time bathroom scrubber!  I saw this stuff on a professional house cleaner's TikTok (sorry, I don't remember which one) and thought, 'What the heck, might as well give it a try.'  Oh my goodness, the first day after my shower, I sprayed this stuff all over and walked away. The next morning, there was a NOTICEABLE reduction in the blue, and the glass looked clearer, too. On day two, I sprayed again and walked away. The next morning, the blue was gone except for a few spots on the floor tile, and the glass looked amazing. On day three, I sprayed the remaining spots, and the next morning, the shower practically looked new.  NO SCRUBBING AT ALL!!!! This is my new favorite shower cleaner.  The ONLY con I have is that it makes me sneeze while spraying from inside the shower, but I can live with that." — L. J. Petillo

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+  (available in two sizes, two scents, and a pack of two).

12. The Crop Top Band  so you can ditch the unnecessary sports bra on top of your dress when you just wanna tuck your sweater for that ~trendy~ look.

Check the Crop Top band out in this helpful TikTok . 

The Crop Top Band is a woman-owned small biz!

Promising review: "The Crop Top Band is a helpful accessory to many outfits! It stays in place better than I imagined it would, and it kept my shirt tucked all day!" — Alexi B

Get it from The Crop Top Band for $19.99  (available in women's sizes XS–XXL).

13. A set of delightful  self-heating masks  that'll soothe your feet with Epsom salts, shea butter, lavender, and peppermint to give your dogs the break they deserve.

Check out a TikTok of the foot masks in action. 

To use, simply open the bootie, slip your foot inside, remove the backing from the tab to secure it around your ankle, and wear 'em for 30 minutes. When time's up, massage the treatment into your feet and wipe the excess away with a towel.

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord has these and says, "I'm a long-ish distance runner, and these were certainly an interesting experience for my feet! You slide them on and, after a few minutes, feel a tingling, mildly burning (in a good way) sensation. It doesn't quite numb your feet, but it relaxes them. I kept them on for 30 minutes and then toweled my feet off, and the tingling sensation slowly faded over the next 30 minutes. After that, my feet felt very refreshed and relaxed at a time of day when they're usually aching from all the miles I put in.  The whole thing was a mess-free, easy process, and I will definitely keep them on hand for longer run days!"

Get three pairs from Amazon for $11.97 . 

14. Elizabeth Mott's Thank Me Later Eye Primer , which will help make sure that smoky eye (that you spent way longer on than you'd like to admit) actually lasts through the night instead of melting off your face as soon as you walk out the door.

Promising review: "So let me start by saying I have used nearly every eyeshadow primer available. From high-end to low — MAC , Lorac , Urban Decay ...they don't hold a candle to Thank Me Later. I have very oily skin. I use this primer, and my shadow lasts a full eight hours or more. I could get maybe five or six out of the other brands if I'm lucky. I got this as a sample in my Ipsy bag, and I had to buy the full-size product straight away! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Thank you, Elizabeth Mott, for finally making a primer that lasts! I love this stuff!" — Melissa Mae

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 .

15. Some deep-reaching, ergonomic  "flossing toothbrushes"  that provide an extra deep clean with two layers of bristles: regular firm bristles and longer ones that are 10 times thinner. This is also a great option for anyone with sensitive gums that may be irritated by other brushes.

Mouthwatchers  is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS. It specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed for deeper cleans.

Note: These are not a replacement for actual flossing.

Here's what writer  Emma Lord  has to say: "I love it just after the first few days of use! I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." 

Promising review:  "I'm amazed at how well this toothbrush cleans my teeth —  it definitely gets between the teeth and also, more importantly for me, gets in the small, deep crevices in my molars where I always have food stuck, and regular toothbrushes couldn't get stuff out.  I brush more often (after meals/snacks) because of how effective it is. As stated, definitely go easy around the gums. The bristles feel soft but will cause your gums to bleed if you use regular pressure. Nice and easy does the trick, SO WELL!" — Jason A.

Get a pair from Amazon for $9.90 . 

16. A fungal nail renewal formula  if you've decided you're finally done living with yellowing, thick, or splitting nails. This magical formula is designed to help ~polish~ up their appearance in just two days!!

Promising review : "I tried EVERYTHING! I tried tree tea oil and various other products for years. Nothing worked. The reviews were so great on this that I decided to try to cure it one more time. But when you have had a condition for 35 years, you aren't too hopeful! I followed the suggestions of some of the reviewers and cut my toenails (I only had it on my big toes) everywhere that the fungus was present, even below the quick. I started applying this gel, which is super easy to use. I swear to you that I noticed a difference after one application. " — WIAPilot  

Get it from Amazon for  $16.45 .

17. A set of  bedsheet fasteners  designed to prevent you from waking up in the middle of the night frustrated that the fitted sheet isn't staying ~fitted~ to the mattress...AGAIN.

Promising review: "I love these! Since I started using them, my sheets haven’t popped off once, and that used to be a several-times-a-night problem I had because I toss and turn when I sleep. Thank you TikTok!" — Gabby

Get a set of four from Amazon for  $8.99+  (available in three colors and as a set of eight). 

18. A tea tree and peppermint remedy soap  made with aloe vera and vitamins C and E to help combat a plethora of skin irritations (we're talking dry skin, acne, athlete's foot, jock itch, and more!). Plus, it's just overall nourishing for everyday use. Dare I say we have found the holy grail of soaps?! 

Learn more about the many uses of tea tree oil at  Cleveland Clinic  and learn about how it can help with athlete's foot at  Mayo Clinic .

Promising review: "I purchased Remedy Soap for my 'tween' daughter who was struggling with horrible armpit and foot odor. I tried everything to help her control this — men's deodorant, alcohol, lemon under her armpits, tea bags in her shoes, washing her clothes in vinegar, etc. I was literally at my wit's end by the time I came across this product on Amazon. After reading hundreds of positive reviews, I bought the soap with the hope that it would help significantly reduce her foot and armpit odor. To my amazement, it eliminated her odor completely!! She went through a whole day at school, including PE, and came home smelling as fresh as she did when she left that morning. That has NEVER happened this entire school year!! Needless to say, my husband and I are beyond pleased with our daughter's results. We now have the comfort of knowing that she won't have to continue suffering from the embarrassment of unnecessary body odor. I can't thank Honestie Naturals enough for this product. It has truly put a smile back on my family's faces." — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+  (available in five scents).

19. A pack of  hat liners  designed to absorb your forehead sweat so it doesn't end up in your eyes. Not to mention they can help prevent that gross yellow stain situation that always happens after you wear your fave baseball cap all summer long.

NoSweat is a small business!

Promising reviews:  "Very effective during my round of golf. Texas heat can exceed 100 degrees, and this is a valuable tool to help manage this heat. " — marcus

"Great product and works better than advertised as it lasts a little longer than expected, even in the Texas heat. I used to look down at a putt late in the round with sweat dripping from my bill. No more. Have one in every hat now. " — Garland Littles

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $25+  (available in other multipacks).

20. A box of wart-removing pads  so you can finally  get rid of that bump that has been tormenting you. All you have to do is apply the self-adhering bandage and prepare to be blissfully wart-free.

Promising review: "I had a hideous wart on one of my left toes that just wouldn't go away. I tried cutting it off and applying a peeling solution to it, but it came back with a vengeance. It was a cause of irritation and embarrassment that I couldn't even wear slides or flip-flops over the summer.  Without even a month of using these medicated pads, the wart is gone! I have no complaints about the adhesion cuz it was completely intact after 48 hours of putting it on, despite getting them wet a lot (I shower twice a day). Within a week of using these, the tough top of the wart started to peel off with the medicated pad. I decided to continue using the medicated pad to ensure the roots of the wart went away as well. Now, there are NO traces of the wart at all! I am super happy about this product and recommend it to whoever needs to get rid of a wart." — Elaine Corpin

Get 14 pads from Amazon for $7.49  (available in two other versions and multiple quantities).

21. A  "Laundry Turtle"  designed to end the constant struggle of shoving like half your body into the washer trying to get every last sock out and into the dryer. Set the turtle in the drum on top of your clothes, spin it once so everything falls on top, and remove it — truly couldn't be simpler!!

Just don't wash or dry your loads with the turtle inside. Check out a TikTok of the Laundry Turtle in action.

Promising review: "I saw this product on a 'Best of Amazon' YouTube video. I instantly saw the value of being able to switch laundry from the washing machine to the dryer in one easy motion, so I ordered it. It makes switching laundry so easy! It's also a great replacement for laundry baskets. I recently stayed with an ill family member, knowing that I'd be doing laundry at her house. I hauled along my Laundry Turtle, which folded up into a small bundle, and used it at her house. No matter the size of the load, one revolution of the washing machine put all of the damp clothes in the Turtle and made transferring laundry so easy! I agree that it is one of Amazon's best household items." — Jeril

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes).  

22. An  eyeshadow color removal sponge  so each color doesn't require its own brush because you're afraid to accidentally contaminate your gorgeous nude color with the hot pink you used yesterday. Just rub the brush on the sponge for a few seconds and watch the pigment disappear. And you can use both sides before taking it out to wash it for  endless  reusing.

Check out what BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord  thinks of this awesome little tool: "I picked up this color removal sponge from Amazon after hearing about this hack on TikTok and can testify that it actually works SO well. I'm *so* bad about cleaning my brushes (I know...shameful), and this makes it super easy to clean a brush in a matter of seconds. So, even if I'm trying to do a *slightly* more elaborate eyeshadow look for the day, this makes the process of switching colors as quick and painless as possible. Also, it's *super* lightweight, and I've already tossed it in my bag and brought it on vacation with me. This is one of those products I won't be traveling without in the future if I plan on doing eyeshadow at any point — and it means you only need to pack one or two eyeshadow brushes !"

Promising review : "This product makes it even easier for me to be lazy when it comes to cleaning my brushes. It also allows me to use the same brush for a makeup look since I can swish away a previous shadow and move on to the next. Great buy. Super easy to wash. I'm not going anywhere anytime soon, but when I do finally travel again, I'm sure this will be excellent to travel with and make it so that I only need to bring one or two brushes." — Azaleah Bumpus-Barnett

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.99  (also available in a four-pack).

23. A Frostbuddy  designed to hold your fave to-go iced coffee cup so it will stay cold and you don't end up covered in condensation with a sad, watered-down coffee. Whether your fave cup o' joe is small, medium, or large from Starbucks, Dunkin', or McDonald's, it should fit perfectly in this neat little contraption.

Check out a  TikTok of the Frostbuddy  in action. 

Frost Buddy is a small business that specializes in universal thermal-controlling drinkware. 

It comes with a lid, so you can also use it as a regular insulated mug to keep drinks icy cold and super hot! You could even pop a hot coffee cup into this to keep it warm. 

Promising review: "I absolutely love this! I use this all the time for my coffee from Starbucks, and it is amazing! I'll get iced coffee at 9 a.m. and still have ice in it at 7 p.m. I have many Frost Buddy products now, and their entire line is phenomenal. This is definitely a must-have item for coffee or tea drinkers. I love that it also comes with a leakproof lid, so you can put your own drink in there, too. Overall, awesome product!" — EHW

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 23 styles). 

24. A universal gripping snack tray  for your kiddo who is always munchin'. This can easily attach to strollers, grocery carts, restaurant chairs, or anywhere else your little one may need easy access to a snackie. There's even a cup holder so they can have their water close at all times because they need to stay hydrated in this heat!!

Swanoo is a small business that specializes in stroller accessories. 

Check out a   TikTok of the snack tray  in action. 

Promising review : "This product has been very useful in keeping my toddler happy in her stroller for walks! It is a good size for her water cup and snack and stays in place/upright much better than I was expecting. Easy to install/uninstall from the stroller. Easy to clean." — Janie D-H

Get it from Amazon for  $29.99 . 

25. A stainless-steel tongue scraper  designed to scrape away your bad breath, but reviewers have also found that it helped them  experience flavors more intensely ! Squeaky clean mouth AND more flavorful food? Sign me up!

Promising review:  "I hate brushing my tongue, and I also hate having bad breath, so I decided to try a tongue scraper. I was skeptical about the claim that it doesn’t trigger the gag reflex, but I gave it a try, and it’s amazing.  It doesn’t make me gag like brushing; it cleans my tongue way more effectively than brushing, and the gunk doesn’t come back as fast.  My breath smells better, things taste better, and my mouth feels cleaner. I love this thing!" — Jo. K.

Get two from Amazon for $8.99+  (available in seven varieties).

26. A vacuum LED light  you can attach to your current vacuum to see allll the hair, crumbs, and dust left behind even though it looked perfectly clean when you finished vacuuming under normal light. This thing will make you reevaluate if your home has ever been truly clean or if there have always been particles lurking right after your vacuum sesh.

This easily adheres to the left side of your vacuum with the provided adhesive. Just be sure to check that the side is flat, and if it is, this should work for you!

Promising review: "I love being able to see all the dog hair on the floor. Makes vacuuming so satisfying." — Andrea H.

Get it from Amazon for   $17.99+  (available in two styles: battery-operated and rechargeable).

27. A water dispenser lever  so you can get that deliciously crisp, filtered fridge water without having to put everything down to hold the cup with one hand while pushing the button with the other. Seriously, whoever invented this deserves an award. Something so simple can make a world of difference.

Packard 3D Designs  is a Maryland-based small business run by mechanical engineer Austin Packard.

Note: This is compatible with many fridge brands, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag, but it is not compatible with GE refrigerators.

Promising reviews: "Super helpful to my dad, who has issues with fine motor skills after a spinal cord injury!" — Brooke

"I no longer hate my fridge!!!! This water dispenser attachment fits absolutely perfectly, and now I don’t have to contort my body to fill up cups, bottles, and pitchers of water !!! Thank you SO much for such a high-quality product. Truly life-altering." — Christine C

Get it from Packard 3D Designs  on Etsy for $25  (available in two colors and two attachment styles).

28. Some Goo Gone  that'll help remove those seemingly impossible sticky messes — tape residue, gum, glue, and those freaking price stickers that are basically super glued to the product. Just apply some of this magical potion, let it sit for 5–10 minutes for extra tough messes, wipe away with hot, soapy water, and POOF — the smooth, stick-free surface of your dreams.

BuzzFeed Shopping editor Natalie Brown gives this her stamp of approval: "This is another product I bought for my move a couple of years ago: My boyfriend had hung up these posters that used big foam adhesive squares (no, they were not Command strips), and when we pulled them off the wall, they left a bunch of foam and sticky stuff behind. Goo Gone (plus a plastic scraper ) came to the rescue! It took a little patience, but the stuff would never  have come off without the Goo Gone. It helped break down both the foam stuff and the adhesive, which came off in little bits, leaving nothing behind. We did then wash off the paint with some dish soap and water — Goo Gone is super greasy — but by the end, you couldn't tell anything had been there at all, and the paint was undamaged."

Promising review : "I have some 3-year-old sticker glue on a stainless steel kitchen appliance. Put a squirt of this stuff on a paper towel, and 20 seconds later, the sticker glue is all gone! Not really sure if I can give higher praises here." — Berkford

Get it from Amazon for $6.89+  (available in three sizes and a two-pack; they also make a spray-on version for $19.98 ).

29. A set of safe-locking  magnetic duvet pins  so your duvet doesn't get all lumpy shoved up into one corner, leaving your partner to freeze with just the cover. Just attach your duvet to the cover, and this'll lock in place, and when you need to get it undone, you just use the magnetic key to open it right up.

Check out a TikTok of the duvet clips in action. 

Pinion Pins   is a small business trying to solve one of the more annoying bedtime struggles.

Promising review: "I was super worried about if I would have enough of the Pinions, and I totally do! My duvet is kinda thick, and the pinions pierced through with no problems! Plus, with a little extra room if I had some extra layers. I REALLY like how you have to have the magnet tool to pull them apart . Other duvet tools I’ve seen just plain suck. The clips are never reliable, and the ties just don’t stay. This handy dandy tool ENSURES nothing will move. I placed one on each corner of the duvet, and then I put one on the middle edge between each corner. Absolutely no moving! Don’t walk, RUN TO BUY THIS. I also like how unnoticeable they are." — Abigayle Mishler

Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $17.95  (also available in a 16-pack). 

30. A  dark-spot-removing soap bar  formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, retinol, collagen, and turmeric to help soothe and brighten your skin while also protecting its moisture barrier. You can use this on your face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, underarms, or wherever else you may experience hyperpigmentation. 👏🏼 One product for alllll those areas means you can ditch the multitude  of other bottles on your counter, each only intended for one small portion of your body.

Promising review: "If you're someone who has sensitive skin like me, this product is for you! I highly recommend it. I learned about this product on TikTok and decided to try it out. It's worth the money. The smell is not overbearing, and it reminds you of a refreshing citrusy fruit. I'm very particular about trying skincare products, but this is your go-to. It will have your face feeling refreshed and clean, and there's no white cast. " — Elisabeth L.

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99+  (available in different quantities and bundle options). 

31. A TubShroom  to protect your drain from the *disturbing* amount of hair that comes out of your head every time you shower. Maybe it is just me, but I would rather prevent the hair from going down the drain than have to dig soggy, dirty hair out. Ugh, that sends shivers down my spine just thinking about it. 😖 

Promising review: "I was mentioning at work one day that I had moved into a new place and had already had to use Drano in my shower. I said I was going to buy the best product I could find to catch hair before it went down the drain to clog it. One of my coworkers asked me if I meant a TubShroom, and I replied that I had never heard of one. I looked it up on Amazon, purchased it, and have never looked back. I recommend them to everyone! I have not had to use Drano in my house since I purchased it! Super easy to clean! Once or twice a week, when the water in my tub starts to stand during my shower, I’ll pull it out, clean it with a paper towel, and it’s good as new!" — Erin

Get it from Amazon for  $12.99+  (available in five colors and a two-pack).

32. A genius  guacamole saver  that can hold up to four cups worth and *actually* keep it fresh after a day. Be honest: There's nothing worse than craving some delicious guac only to open your fridge and see a brown pile of mush. This will suck out all the air and keep it nice and green for days, so you don't have to decide between wasting the goodness or eating wayyyy more than you planned just cause you don't wanna throw it out.

Promising review: " I cannot believe this works so well! I'm a huge guac-on-toast person, but how unappealing is brown guacamole? Received this on Saturday, made a batch on Sunday, and it was still beautifully green and tasty six days later! My standard batch perfectly fits six medium avocados, plus the fixings. Happy girl here!" — Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.26 .

33. A super popular ChomChom pet hair remover  to pick up all the pet hair that is  still  on your couch with just a quick back-and-forth rollover. This little tool works on pretty much any surface — furniture, upholstery, blankets, clothes — and you don't have to worry about constantly ripping off *another* sticky sheet because one quick swipe typically fills those regular rollers up. (At least it does when I try to use one to clean my clothes...). 

Promising review: "This thing is magical, and I wish I had found it sooner. Even the most stubborn of dog hairs that have been seemingly woven into the fabric of your couch are no match for the ChomChom. The satisfying click of the roller will have you ChomChom-ing every surface you possibly can while your dog looks at you in cold betrayal for removing his precious fur deposits . He plots revenge against this new nemesis, revenge that is doomed to fail from the start because the ChomChom is far too powerful. Meanwhile, you are transfixed by the serotonin rush filling your brain as your ChomChom fills with more and more hair, leaving a path of de-furred sofa in its wake. The dog barks in disapproval. You smile, finally sitting on fur-free furniture for the first time in a long time. Maybe you’ll even have friends over now." — Will

Get it from Amazon for $24.99  (available in two colors).

34. A  keloid minimizer  because sometimes, no matter how well you take care of your new piercing, you just get hit with the keloid curse. This is designed to help reduce the size of the uncomfortable bump so you don't have to end up taking out your adorable new earring.

Note: This product is not an overnight miracle. Apply this 2–3 times a day, be patient, and you'll start to see the results.

Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids from  Cleveland Clinic .

Promising review: "This product is amazing! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done, and it was getting bigger and more irritated by the day; nothing was helping. I bought this and started using it, and in less than two weeks, my huge keloid was completely gone!   I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn’t seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week, but then, the second week, it started totally disappearing,  so give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick!" — Jordan Caprigno

Get it from Amazon for $12.85+  (also available in multipacks).

35. A root touchup powder that has TikTokers *shook* with how well it covers up their grown-out roots or grays between hair appointments (because our hair never grows fast when we want, but it'll grow out those grays like a week after a salon visit 😒) and how it gives the illusion of fullness on any thinning areas. Seriously, you need to watch the video ; it seems like some sort of magic trick.

It comes with a little sponge attached for easy application.

Promising reviews: "This product is awesome. Covers the grays/roots. Stays on all day. Also, if you have thin hair, it will fill in the spots nicely. Comes with a sponge that you unscrew off the bottom. This will last a very long time. This is much easier to use than the spray that doesn't always get the right spots and tends to get on your clothes . A good selection of colors. Great price. Will re-order when the time comes." — Amazon Customer

"LOVE! so easy to use and perfect for helping my thinned hairline from postpartum hair loss. I tried a more expensive brand and liked this one more. Definitely recommend it for helping the hairline look fuller. I toss it in my makeup bag and apply quickly ." — Catie B.

Get it from Amazon for $17.95 (available in 2 sizes and 14 colors).

The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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Skeleton shapes are made with balls of modelling clay and straws.

This shows a cube and a skeleton cube:

How many balls of modelling clay and how many straws does it take to make the cube?

Here are some piles of modelling clay balls and straws:

Look at the shapes below and decide which piles are needed to make a skeleton of each shape.

How do you know which piles go with which shape?

We had lots of correct solutions to this problem and you used many different ways of helping yourselves to reach the answers. Some of you made the shapes from straws and modelling clay, like Rachel, Abigail and Alistair from Histon and Impington Infant School. They sent in a photo of their models:

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There are patterns you can see in the vertices and edges columns. The number of vertices is double the amount of sides on the 2D shape at each end. In the edges column it's three times the amount of sides on the 2D shape.

Perhaps you can spot some more patterns too. Let us know if so.

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This problem helps children begin to become familiar with the various properties of common geometric solid shapes, concentrating on edges and vertices. It also helps in promoting discussion and experimentation. Naming the shapes should be a help during discussion and description of what has been done, rather than being an exercise in its own right.

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Before doing this problem children should have had plenty of free play building with sets of solid shapes so that they begin to get a feel for their properties. They should also have chance to experiment with building skeleton shapes either with a specific kit or with drinking straws and modelling clay/plasticine.

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How many edges did you count? What does this tell you about the number of straws we need? How many corners did you count? What does this tell you about the number of balls of modelling clay we need? How many edges meet at this corner?

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