⭐ This 2nd grade Sherlock Holmes Detective themed math escape room is a fun and effective way to practice adding and subtracting up to 1,000 to solve one and two-step word problems. Your students will use addition and subtraction within 1000 to solve one and two-step word problems as they uncover the clues and rescue the stamp collector. Custom videos tell the story along the way, making this printable and digital resource activity an engaging and immersive experience.

"The stamp collector is MISSING! His home was found empty last Tuesday night. Can you find the clues in the stamp collector's house and find out where he's been taken?"

⚷ To find the missing stamp collector, students must complete four exciting challenges. Each challenge includes six skill-focused math problems that students must solve to unlock clues and move to the next challenge. With each correct answer, students reveal part of a secret clue. But beware—incorrect answers reveal incorrect clue words! Students can use the clues to find and fix mistakes. Once all answers are correct, they collect an essential item to help them move closer to solving the mystery.

This activity aligns with 2.OA.A.1. It can be used in any classroom to develop the following skills:

✅ Addition and Subtraction up to 1,000

✅ Solving Word Problems with Unknowns in All Positions

✅ Solving One Step and Two Step Word Problems with Adding To, Taking From, Putting Together, Taking Apart, and Comparing

✅ Using Addition and Subtraction to Solve Multi-Step Word Problems

✨This math escape room comes in the following digital and printable formats:

• Webscape™ Format - This web-based format provides the most interactive and immersive experience possible. It is self-directed, self-correcting, and contains audio. CLICK HERE to try it for yourself! You won't believe how engaging this format is until you try it!

• Google Format - Students complete the exercises in Google Slides. The Sherlock Holmes Decoding Tool is a Google Sheet that self-corrects and tells each student when they can continue to the next challenge.

• Printable Format - Students can use any device to scan QR codes to watch the videos. If no device is available, students can skip the videos and still enjoy the exercise. Students use a printable Sherlock Holmes Decoding Tool and answer sheet to decipher the clues and track their answers.

This Sherlock Holmes detective themed Math Escape Room is the ultimate no-prep digital/print & go printable activity that will keep your students on their toes. Say goodbye to boring worksheets and hello to an engaging candy adventure.

⭐ Integrated videos, thematic items, and a Sherlock Holmes detective themed back story engage students while developing and enforcing several standards-based math skills.

The Webscape and Google Slides versions are self-grading; however, they are designed to require critical thinking. Students are NOT told which answers are incorrect to prevent guessing and encourage students to think critically about the clues and their responses.

*Please note: The Google Slides format includes embedded videos that are hosted via YouTube. The printable version includes QR codes for these videos. If you plan on using Google or printable formats, please ensure you and your students have access to YouTube. The Webscape version does not require YouTube.

Key Features:

✏️ Digital & Printable Versions - Webscape, Google, and print versions make this resource perfect for any classroom. The digital version can be used dynamically in the classroom as a presentation while students complete each mathematical question in groups or individually.

✏️ Immersive Experience: Detective themed, dynamic challenges, and engaging videos provide positive reinforcement and keep students engaged and focused.

✏️Skill Focused: Each question set was written to focus on the key mathematics skills of addition, subtraction, unknown number, and multi-step word problems.

✏️Scaffolded Challenges: Challenges increase in difficulty as students progress through the escape room.

✏️No Prep/ Low Prep: Digital version requires NO PREP. The printable version is low prep. Just print the pages, place them in folders, and go. The printable version has the option to incorporate technology and videos through QR codes.

What's Included:

2nd Grade Sherlock Holmes Math Escape Room

• Print and Digital Directions
• Detective Mission Letter
• Challenge #1: Addition & Subtraction word problems to find the crooked picture frame
• Challenge #2: Addition & Subtraction word problems to find the mop
• Challenge #3: Unknown number word problems to find the key
• Challenge #4: Multi-step word problems to find the letter from the rival stamp collector
• Sherlock Holmes Solved Case Certificate
• Ooops Cards
• Recording Brochure
• Answer Key

Digital Version Links

• Google Slides Link for Digital Escape Room
• Google Forms Link for Decoding Tool
• Webscape Link

Please Note: This escape room is similar to the 3rd grade version but with problems and skills at a 2nd grade level.

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↪ Addition and Subtraction Word Problems within 1,000 - 2nd Grade Math Worksheets

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