Back to School Escape Room Getting to Know You First Day of School

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Teresa Kwant

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Grade Levels

3rd - 6th

Subjects

Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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Games

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180 pages

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So much fun to see my students work together to solve problems. They are a TON of prep so make sure you factor that in.

— Joy E.

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I had never done one of these activities until now. I was nervous at first, but my students had a blast with it!

— MICHELLE C.

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Now updated with a digital option! The digital option is a Google Form.

Will your class escape in time? Try this escape room style game with your students today! This is a fun game that is perfect for the back to school season. This game focuses on students getting to know each other. It is similar to a “Find Someone Who” game, but an escape room version. This activity is great for the first day of school, team building activities, and for students just getting to know each other! It is perfect for students in grades 3-6.

Students are trying to rescue the principal who has been abducted by a group of sneaky aliens. They must solve a string of "find someone who" questions and clues, as well as decode different ciphers. If your class has never played an escape style game before, I suggest playing this as a whole class. However, materials are provided for up to 6 different groups to play at one time.

**Versions with and without QR codes included!

This is an interactive game where the students are timed. Students try and solve clues and questions to breakout and escape the classroom. You the teacher, can decide how much time your students have to complete the task. I suggest 45 minutes, but it is up to your discretion. You can project a timer for your class, or put one somewhere for all the students to see, so they can keep track of how much time they have left to complete their task.

This is similar to a scavenger hunt where students will be moving around the room, looking for clues to unlock their envelopes (I have included riddles and suggestions on where to hide each clue). A paper is provided so students can write their work down. For many of the questions, students must have an answer that matches one on an envelope. If the answers do not match, they can’t open or “unlock” the envelope, and must rework the question.

*Everything is included, however teachers must provide their own envelopes.

I give step by step instructions on how to set up the game, including pictures! This is sure to capture the attention of your students.

For the digital option:

Technology Requirements

A Google Drive account
If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
Only need access to Goggle Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This escape room can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The escape room is on a Google Form. Students must answer the questions correctly to advance to the next section, and eventually escape.

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