This April Fools' Day Escape Room is just what you need to add a little April Fools' Day fun into your classroom with fun riddles and puzzles that do not require any set-up! In this Digital Breakout, students will work in teams to find clues in our custom breakout website: April Fools' Folly! In this breakout, your students get caught in some April Fools' day mischief and get locked in the principal's office! The principal was one step ahead of their shenanigans and left puzzles for the kids to solve. Will your students be able to breakout before lunch ends or will they end up with lunch duty for the rest of the school year? There's only one way to find out!

You and the gang need to solve this mystery! This April Fools' Breakout has a series of riddles and puzzles to make your students work together and be surprised on how amazing math is! Anyone who knows Scooby-Doo will appreciate this themed breakout! This can be used as a fun April Fools' activity where the set-up has already been done for you! Students will work together using problem solving, critical thinking, and communication. Classroom team building will be key for each group's success.

Each of our breakouts begins with a captivating story that motivates students to work together as they race against time!

Breakout Story: April Fools' Folly!

You and your friends planned an April Fools' Day joke for your principal. As soon as the lunch bell rings, you grab the supplies from your locker and dash down the hall. You know you have exactly 40 minutes during lunch and recess to plan this prank and get back to class. Today, the principal is monitoring lunchtime too, so it is the perfect time to get into his office. Much to your surprise, your principal is already out of the office and he left his door wide open! Wow, things are falling right into place, or so you thought! As soon as you and your friends enter his office, the door slams shut behind you! It's locked! With wide eyes, you and your friends glance around the room and see a small box on the table with four locks.

Attached to the box is a note that reads:

"You thought you could pull an April Fools' Day joke in here? The joke’s on you now! You have until the end of our lunch break to figure out how to unlock this box. In it you will find the key to unlock the door and return to class. If you fail to succeed, you'll have lunchroom duty for the rest of the year! Good luck!"

It turns out your principal is The Ultimate Prankster after all!

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Looking for more Escape Room and Breakout fun?

• 16 Holiday Breakouts Bundle - Get the best deal yet with 16 Holiday Breakouts at one low price! Once students complete one breakout, they always want to do more! This bundle includes a breakout for every major holiday and event - including this one! After one breakout, students are used to the format and process, so you’ll just need to share the link and go. You’ll never have to plan another holiday activity for the rest of the year!
• Easter 1: Easter Candy Catastrophe! 
• Easter 2: Easter Candy Bungle!
• Earth Day: Earth Day Mayhem! 
• Last Day of School: School's Not Out! 

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HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT:

In this April Fools' Day Breakout, students work in teams to find clues in our custom breakout website, April Fools' Folly!

• Our breakouts can be used as team-building activities, holiday activities,  library centers, close-reading activities, and much more! 
• The set-up has already been done for you and these breakouts are ready-to-use! 
• Since they are digital breakouts, there is no physical prep! 
• Students will work together using problem solving, critical thinking, and communication. 
• Classroom team building will be key for each group's success!

When downloaded, be sure to read through all included files and resources before going directly to the breakout link. Please read all of the files in order beginning with the file, "1. START HERE...pdf" Doing so will answer any questions you may have and will help the "I can't figure this out" problem that people run into when they only open the breakout file.

In addition to our description, please use the preview and information found at the top of this page for our grade level recommendations, length, standards, subject, resource type, number of pages, and additional information.

THIS BREAKOUT INCLUDES:

We provide high quality websites, resources, directions, and outlines for each and every breakout! If you are new to Breakouts, we have EVERYTHING you need! If you're a veteran, you will be very pleased with the quality and authenticity of our Breakout Activities. We give you the BEST Breakouts for the BEST experience! Every one of breakouts contains:

• Thorough Teacher Guide
• Digital Breakout Content Pages
• Digital Breakout Background
• Session Outline
• Step by Step Directions
• Teacher Record / Scoring Sheet
• Student Worksheet
• Understanding the Locks Reference Sheet for Students
• Custom Breakout Website
• Each website contains ALL info/history included!
• No Google Searching needed - This guarantees safety in every classroom!
• Answer Keys - with screenshots to show exactly how to solve each lock!
• Clue and Reflection Cards - To give students the guidance they need!
• QR-Codes
• Breakout EDU Compatible
• Common Core and ISTE Standards

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TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED

• You will need to have access to electronic devices such as PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, or phones.
• All devices will need to have access to the internet.
• Access to Google sites (public). Or just use the site not logged in!
• All resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom, if available.

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Q&A: DIGITAL BREAKOUTS

I've never done a breakout before, is this still for me?

Yes! We have included a seven-page breakdown of what makes a breakout and how to run it smoothly in your classroom, especially for students who have never used them before. Once familiar, you will be able to just post the website and let them work!

What is a Breakout?

A breakout is an activity where participants work in teams to search for clues to solve puzzles and try to “breakout” of a room or break into” a room or locked container within a specific time frame.

What is a Digital Breakout / Digital Escape Room?

A digital breakout has its origins from both the popular escape rooms and the hunt-and-find games. However, instead of physically unlocking a box or door, participants will enter codes varying in letters and numbers into a lock (a.k.a. Google Form) which will then only unlock when all correct codes are entered into it. Customer feedback also mentioned the benefit of using a Digital Breakout: "I had gotten some paper escape rooms before and while my kids loved them it was a lot of prep. I loved how easy this was! My kids also loved it and got so excited each time they got one correct. Looking forward to purchasing more of these!"

What are the Benefits to Doing a Breakout in My Classroom?

TO HELP YOUR CLASS DEVELOP:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communication
• Resourcefulness
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Motivation and Engagement

THEY HAVE MANY USES, SUCH AS:

• Extending a lesson or concept
•  Reviewing for a test
• Search and research practice
• Reinforcing concepts
• Building critical thinking skills
• A class game or activity
• Reinforcing teamwork and communication skills

What grade levels are Mr and Mrs Rooster's breakouts designed for?

Our breakouts are crafted for 4th-8th Grade, but we have been told of third graders, honors students, and high schoolers enjoying these activities as well! We include several resources in our breakouts to meet the needs of all teachers and students, such as clue cards and recording sheets. We want to give you an opportunity for all your students to work together and contribute in these amazing team-building activities!

How long should it take students to break out?

It really depends on the grade level and their experience with the Breakout concept. The younger they are, the longer it may take, while the older they are, it should go faster, but if they have no experience with breakouts, it will most likely take any group longer the first few runs. Once students are familiar with it, they will have an idea of what to look for and it will go faster; it is the development of that mindset. Our Breakouts are planned to have a maximum of 40 minutes each session with a teacher flexibility allowing all students to enjoy with clue cards, no clue cards, or however you prefer!

What technology is required?

Since it is a DIGITAL breakout, you will need to have access to electronic devices such as PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, or phones and all devices will need to have access to the internet. In addition, our custom made websites are Google Sites, so you must have access to Google Sites Public. Oftentimes, teachers can work around this by using the site with the students not logged into their accounts. Check with your tech support before purchasing if you are unsure if your students will have access to Google Sites Public. Google accounts or Google Classroom are NOT required, although our breakouts can easily be used through Google Classroom, if available.

I am having trouble opening files. What should I do?

Sometimes the TPT website glitches and has trouble downloading files. If this happens, we recommend dragging the file to the desktop and extracting the file there. If this still does not work, please e-mail us at mrandmrsroostertpt@gmail.com with the name of the product, purchaser, and the date of purchase so we can help you specifically. Thank you.

Are these activities 100% digital or would printing be required for each breakout?

You have multiple options to choose from, one of which is 100% digital. There is a helpful Understanding the Locks page which can be posted as an attachment or printed off to help students. The Clue Cards could also be read to the student groups by the teacher or they could be printed off and handed to the students. Printing is completely optional. All of these breakouts are on our custom websites and DO NOT require any printing or setting up stations, cutting, packaging, etc. These are truly a ready-to-go activity! Other options do include printing. For example, if you would like to print off the Understanding the Locks page or the Clue Cards, that is completely your choice. Do what works best for you and your students!

What are teachers saying about Mr and Mrs Rooster’s Breakouts?

*These are a sample of the thousands of teacher feedback reviews we have received from our digital escape rooms!

Clear and thorough!

• "My students had an absolute blast doing this digital breakout. Instructions for both teachers and students were straightforward, well-organized, and clear. Hint cards were a great added touched and offered just enough to help get students to think towards the solution. Such a great product!"
• "I loved how thorough the directions and explanations were for using this. No questions after I read through it. The hint cards and recording sheets are a great addition to this breakout idea. Thanks!"
• "Wow! Your directions were very clear and spot on! The students were engaged the entire time and really enjoyed participating in the breakout. I will definitely be purchasing more. Thank you!"

Easy to use - zero prep!

• "Easy to use. Kept kids engaged. We love Mr and Mrs Rooster's digital breakouts!"
• "This is my second breakout I have used and I LOVE them! The kids had so much fun. They are challenging (for fourth graders), but awesome. I love how it isn't "easy" and they have to think out of the box. Best part--all I had to do was print and go. LOVE LOVE these breakouts. So easy and ZERO prep on my part! Thanks!"
• “This was the first time my class had tried an escape room. They loved it! It was easy to set up and explain. I loved the electronic format, which made it easy to prep.” 

Great for a first breakout experience!

• "This was my first time trying a digital breakout with my 5th grade library classes. They loved it, and caught on quickly! Thank you! "

Students loved it!

• "My 4th graders LOVED this activity!! Really great for team building!!"
• "My 8th graders loved this activity! I had students who never participate in class working on this. They loved how hard it was for them since they had never done any sort of escape or breakout project before."

So much fun and engaging!

• "This resource is so much fun. It is detailed and thorough, and I think that the kids will really enjoy using it. It is definitely going to require some critical thinking!"
• “Fun and engaging resource for my students. They really enjoyed it!” 
• “This resource was highly engaging for my students. They really enjoyed it!”

Great resource!

• "As always, a great product. Thanks!! I will continue using your products!"
• “Great resource -- kids had a lot of fun and it was a good way to reinforce learning.”

These breakouts are versatile!

• “Used for my technology class and my home ec classes, 6th-8th grade, all had fun!”
• “I used this in my Business Communications course as a fun team building exercise. The students really enjoyed it!”
• “My students loved this resource in Tech/Stem class!  It allowed them to think outside of the box and work in groups to solve multiple problems.”
• “This was a very engaging activity for my GATE students during Halloween week.”

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THANK YOU!

Thank you for your interest in our breakouts! We included all necessary details about these breakouts in both the preview and in the product description. Please be sure to read both before purchasing. Since this is a digital product, make sure you have the appropriate technology (See the Q&A above for more details). After viewing the preview, if you have any further questions about this product, please email us at mrandmrsroostertpt@gmail.com before purchasing. 

As always, we love to hear how our breakouts went in your classroom! We appreciate your feedback and love hearing from you! Your feedback helps us provide high quality resources that teachers and students enjoy, and they guide us to what kind of resources you would like to see in the future. Please take an opportunity to let us know what you think below. We also love to see our resources in action! Feel free to tag us on Facebook or Instagram!

Thank you! Happy Teaching and Happy Easter!

- Mr and Mrs Rooster

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MORE DIGITAL BREAKOUTS!

If you like Digital Breakouts, check out our other Digital Breakouts available! We have breakouts for every major holiday and event to fill your school year with fun!

Back to School: Back to School! 

Constitution Day: Constitution Conundrum! 

Halloween Bundle

• Halloween 1: Tricks or Treats!
• Halloween 2: Trail of Terror!

Thanksgiving: Turkey Escape! 

Christmas Bundle

• Christmas 1: Santa's Toy Bag Rescue!
• Christmas 2: Elf Emergency!

New Year’s: New Year's Resolution! 

Valentine’s Bundle

• Valentine’s Day 1: Cupid's Missing Arrow!
• Valentine’s Day 2: Teddy Trouble!

Hundreds Day: 100th Day Dilemma!

Super Bowl: Super Bowl Fiasco!

Winter Games: Winter Medals Missing! 

St. Patrick’s Day: Locks of Gold!

March is Reading Month: Library Lock-Out! 

April Fools’ Day: April Fools’ Folly! 

Easter Bundle

• Easter 1: Easter Candy Catastrophe! 
• Easter 2: Easter Candy Bungle!

Earth Day: Earth Day Mayhem! 

Last Day of School: School's Not Out! 

Anytime Emoji Theme 1: Emoji Bandit!

Anytime Emoji Theme 2: Emoji Bandit 2: Switchout! 

**16 Holiday Breakouts Bundle - Get the best deal yet with 16 Holiday Breakouts at one low price! Once students complete one breakout, they always want to do more! This bundle includes a breakout for every major holiday and event. After one breakout, students are used to the format and process, so you’ll just need to share the link and go. You’ll never have to plan another holiday activity for the rest of the year!

We also created seasonal bundles!

• Fall Breakout Bundle
• Winter Breakout Bundle
• Spring Breakout Bundle
• End of the Year Breakout Bundle

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• All content, designs, and images are copyrighted property of Mr and Mrs Rooster and may not be redistributed.
• Content can be downloaded and printed for your own personal use.
• Purchasing this product gives you permission to use this product in one classroom only. You will need to purchase additional licenses to use in additional classrooms.
• You may not post this resource on websites or in the public domain.
• Content and graphics may not be resold or shared as is.
• Graphics and content may not be altered and repackaged as new products. 

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CREDITS:

All images are from public domain or created directly by Mr and Mrs Rooster. Public domain images include images taken by employees of various US Government agencies which require no attribution; images published prior to  1923; or images that have otherwise been released to the public domain.

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