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Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges
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What others say

"Such a time-saver! Everything was ready to go and required little prep. One of my favorites. Thank you!"
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Michelle B.
"My third grade and I did this with our kids in the afternoon after we had our Field Day (the last day before spring break) and it was a blast! The kids loved completing all the challenges. Their favorite detour was dancing the jig!"
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Lynnea D.

Description

Are you looking to transform your math content into a fun and engaging learning experience? Look no further! Unlock the Rainbow is the perfect game to build motivation and perseverance in your students, while reviewing grade level math skills. 

With multiple ways to play, you can choose the format that works best for you. Want to transform your classroom? Just print the colorful game board and game pieces. Looking for a digital option? No problem! Unlock the Rainbow can be played on Google Slides, Google Forms, or Seesaw! No matter what version of the game you choose, your students will be challenged and motivated by rigorous content disguised as a GAME!

Do your students need to practice skills in other content areas? This game is easily customizable to fit the needs of your students. Use our editable templates to create challenges that will review content for ANY subject!

PRINTABLE GAME INCLUDES:

14 pre-made, printable challenges

  • 7 challenges for 2nd grade 
  • 7 challenges for 3rd grade 

7 editable templates

  • Edit our actual challenge to personalize for any subject, in any grade level.

Printable game 

  • Game board pieces
  • Unlock the Love banners
  • Student game pieces

Fun Additions

  • Leprechaun-sized launch letter and envelope
  • Rainbow Seeds treat bag toppers
  • Brag Tags

Detour Challenges

  • to give your students quick re-energizing breaks between challenges

DIGITAL GAME INCLUDES:

Presentation for Google Slides: 

  • 7 pre-made challenges for: 
  • 2nd grade
  • 3rd grade
  • Editable templates (blank)
  • Personalize for any subject, in any grade level
  • Updated to allow you to change our actual problems for easier differentiation

Presentation for Google Forms: 

  • 7 self-grading challenges for: 
  • 2nd grade
  • 3rd grade
  • Alternative Presentation for Google Slides and Google Forms

(For districts that have strict restrictions on outside Google presentations)

  • Seesaw 

- 7 pre-made challenges each for 2nd grade and 3rd grade

ALL GAME FORMATS INCLUDE:

  • Directions and resources for next-level classroom preparations
  • Tips and tricks for easy application in your classroom
  • Video tutorials to help implement the digital games with ease
  • Answer keys for all pre-made challenges

Unlock the Rainbow has been implemented in kindergarten through high school classrooms. This is truly a game for any grade level! 

UNLOCK IS PERFECT FOR:

  • Students to play individually 
  • Partnerships/teamwork
  • Early finishers
  • As a team competition
  • Small group instruction
  • Remediation or enrichment
  • Whole group instruction
  • Pre-assessment
  • Reviewing the previous grade level’s skills

No matter how you choose to use this game, your students will be actively engaged in problem solving and mathematical discussions, all while practicing perseverance, collaboration, and tackling rigorous content.

TEACHERS LOVE UNLOCK GAMES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kristen J. says, “Friends- I am telling you, if you need an engaging and fun activity for your students to do independently- this is it!! My kids are always THRILLED when they get to go to this station and work on "unlocking the love". It has helped me with my small groups (gearing my strategies towards where they are struggling) and how to extend for those who understand the standard completely.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐  Ally B. says, "Our class is SO into Unlock Challenges! It makes for a fun engaging way to review, practice, and even preview math concepts. The students worked together in partners for most and then joined up with others when things got really tricky. It was amazing to watch their teamwork and perseverance! Thanks for creating! :)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caitlin O. says, “This was the first "Unlock" game that I've ever bought. When I tell you my kids were completely obsessed...they were so excited to meet each challenge and the engagement was through the roof! I love that editable templates and ready made activities were both included. Made it so easy to fit exactly what we were learning at the time. I can't wait to purchase more sets!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miss Kelly's Classroom says, “My students are OBSESSED with these Unlock challenges. I love that there are a variety of ways you can implement these. I have my students work with a partner. It is a great way to get them working together and reviewing the concepts we have been working on in class right before a special holiday. Thank you so much for creating and sharing these!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liz Sellers says, "I use these games as a review and use the board with our questions to keep my students motivated and working hard. They absolutely LOVE these unlock games and always beg me to do them before a test. Thank you!"

2nd Grade Challenges

  • 2.NBT.A.1 Understand the three digits of a number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones.
  • 2.NBT.A.3 Read and write numbers to 1,000 using base ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
  • 2.NBT.A.4 Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits using the <, >, and = symbols.
  • 2.NBT.B.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies.
  • 2.NBT.B.6 Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
  • 2.NBT.B.7 Add and subtract within 1,000.
  • 2.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction to solve one- and two-step word problems.
  • 2.OA.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. 
  • 2.MD.C.8 Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using dollar and cent symbols appropriately.
  • MP 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • MP 2 Use quantitative reasoning.
  • MP 4 Model with mathematics.
  • MP 6 Attention to precision.

3rd Grade Challenges

  • 3.NF.A.1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when the whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
  • 3.NF.A.2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
  • 3.NF.A.3 Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
  • MP 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • MP 4 Model with mathematics.
  • MP 6 Attention to precision.

COMPUTER APP NEEDED:

Some of the files included in this game are PDF files. In order to access a properly working PDF file, the file must be opened in the free app, Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you try to open the file in preview or your web browser, parts of the file will not work. 

Once you have Adobe Reader installed:

  1. Download the Unlock zip file
  2. Go to your “Downloads” folder
  3. Locate the Unlock file
  4. Right click the file and select “Open with” and choose “Adobe Acrobat Reader”.

________________________________________________

MORE UNLOCK GAMES YOU WILL LOVE:

Unlock the North Pole

Unlock the New Year

Unlock the Love

Unlock the Rainbow

Unlock the 100th Day

Unlock Spring

Unlock Summer

Unlock the School Year

Unlock the Pumpkin Patch

Unlock the Haunted House

Unlock Thanksgiving

________________________________________________

Copyright © Cooties and Cuties

Copyright © 2nd Grade Sassy Pants

All rights reserved by authors.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Report this resource to TPT
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Distance Learning | Unlock the Rainbow | St. Patrick's Day | Editable Challenges

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What others say

"Such a time-saver! Everything was ready to go and required little prep. One of my favorites. Thank you!"
star
Michelle B.
"My third grade and I did this with our kids in the afternoon after we had our Field Day (the last day before spring break) and it was a blast! The kids loved completing all the challenges. Their favorite detour was dancing the jig!"
star
Lynnea D.

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Description

Are you looking to transform your math content into a fun and engaging learning experience? Look no further! Unlock the Rainbow is the perfect game to build motivation and perseverance in your students, while reviewing grade level math skills. 

With multiple ways to play, you can choose the format that works best for you. Want to transform your classroom? Just print the colorful game board and game pieces. Looking for a digital option? No problem! Unlock the Rainbow can be played on Google Slides, Google Forms, or Seesaw! No matter what version of the game you choose, your students will be challenged and motivated by rigorous content disguised as a GAME!

Do your students need to practice skills in other content areas? This game is easily customizable to fit the needs of your students. Use our editable templates to create challenges that will review content for ANY subject!

PRINTABLE GAME INCLUDES:

14 pre-made, printable challenges

  • 7 challenges for 2nd grade 
  • 7 challenges for 3rd grade 

7 editable templates

  • Edit our actual challenge to personalize for any subject, in any grade level.

Printable game 

  • Game board pieces
  • Unlock the Love banners
  • Student game pieces

Fun Additions

  • Leprechaun-sized launch letter and envelope
  • Rainbow Seeds treat bag toppers
  • Brag Tags

Detour Challenges

  • to give your students quick re-energizing breaks between challenges

DIGITAL GAME INCLUDES:

Presentation for Google Slides: 

  • 7 pre-made challenges for: 
  • 2nd grade
  • 3rd grade
  • Editable templates (blank)
  • Personalize for any subject, in any grade level
  • Updated to allow you to change our actual problems for easier differentiation

Presentation for Google Forms: 

  • 7 self-grading challenges for: 
  • 2nd grade
  • 3rd grade
  • Alternative Presentation for Google Slides and Google Forms

(For districts that have strict restrictions on outside Google presentations)

  • Seesaw 

- 7 pre-made challenges each for 2nd grade and 3rd grade

ALL GAME FORMATS INCLUDE:

  • Directions and resources for next-level classroom preparations
  • Tips and tricks for easy application in your classroom
  • Video tutorials to help implement the digital games with ease
  • Answer keys for all pre-made challenges

Unlock the Rainbow has been implemented in kindergarten through high school classrooms. This is truly a game for any grade level! 

UNLOCK IS PERFECT FOR:

  • Students to play individually 
  • Partnerships/teamwork
  • Early finishers
  • As a team competition
  • Small group instruction
  • Remediation or enrichment
  • Whole group instruction
  • Pre-assessment
  • Reviewing the previous grade level’s skills

No matter how you choose to use this game, your students will be actively engaged in problem solving and mathematical discussions, all while practicing perseverance, collaboration, and tackling rigorous content.

TEACHERS LOVE UNLOCK GAMES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kristen J. says, “Friends- I am telling you, if you need an engaging and fun activity for your students to do independently- this is it!! My kids are always THRILLED when they get to go to this station and work on "unlocking the love". It has helped me with my small groups (gearing my strategies towards where they are struggling) and how to extend for those who understand the standard completely.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐  Ally B. says, "Our class is SO into Unlock Challenges! It makes for a fun engaging way to review, practice, and even preview math concepts. The students worked together in partners for most and then joined up with others when things got really tricky. It was amazing to watch their teamwork and perseverance! Thanks for creating! :)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Caitlin O. says, “This was the first "Unlock" game that I've ever bought. When I tell you my kids were completely obsessed...they were so excited to meet each challenge and the engagement was through the roof! I love that editable templates and ready made activities were both included. Made it so easy to fit exactly what we were learning at the time. I can't wait to purchase more sets!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Miss Kelly's Classroom says, “My students are OBSESSED with these Unlock challenges. I love that there are a variety of ways you can implement these. I have my students work with a partner. It is a great way to get them working together and reviewing the concepts we have been working on in class right before a special holiday. Thank you so much for creating and sharing these!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liz Sellers says, "I use these games as a review and use the board with our questions to keep my students motivated and working hard. They absolutely LOVE these unlock games and always beg me to do them before a test. Thank you!"

2nd Grade Challenges

  • 2.NBT.A.1 Understand the three digits of a number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones.
  • 2.NBT.A.3 Read and write numbers to 1,000 using base ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
  • 2.NBT.A.4 Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits using the <, >, and = symbols.
  • 2.NBT.B.5 Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies.
  • 2.NBT.B.6 Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
  • 2.NBT.B.7 Add and subtract within 1,000.
  • 2.OA.1 Use addition and subtraction to solve one- and two-step word problems.
  • 2.OA.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. 
  • 2.MD.C.8 Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using dollar and cent symbols appropriately.
  • MP 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • MP 2 Use quantitative reasoning.
  • MP 4 Model with mathematics.
  • MP 6 Attention to precision.

3rd Grade Challenges

  • 3.NF.A.1 Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when the whole is partitioned into b equal parts; understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b.
  • 3.NF.A.2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line diagram.
  • 3.NF.A.3 Explain equivalence of fractions in special cases, and compare fractions by reasoning about their size.
  • MP 1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • MP 4 Model with mathematics.
  • MP 6 Attention to precision.

COMPUTER APP NEEDED:

Some of the files included in this game are PDF files. In order to access a properly working PDF file, the file must be opened in the free app, Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you try to open the file in preview or your web browser, parts of the file will not work. 

Once you have Adobe Reader installed:

  1. Download the Unlock zip file
  2. Go to your “Downloads” folder
  3. Locate the Unlock file
  4. Right click the file and select “Open with” and choose “Adobe Acrobat Reader”.

________________________________________________

MORE UNLOCK GAMES YOU WILL LOVE:

Unlock the North Pole

Unlock the New Year

Unlock the Love

Unlock the Rainbow

Unlock the 100th Day

Unlock Spring

Unlock Summer

Unlock the School Year

Unlock the Pumpkin Patch

Unlock the Haunted House

Unlock Thanksgiving

________________________________________________

Copyright © Cooties and Cuties

Copyright © 2nd Grade Sassy Pants

All rights reserved by authors.

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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I own many of these resources and love them all!!!! My students love them too!
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My students LOVE the unlock challenges! Fun way to head into spring break.
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You might as well just by the entire bundle of unlocks, because they are all SO GOOD!!
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Such a time-saver! Everything was ready to go and required little prep. One of my favorites. Thank you!
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SO MUCH FUN!!!!!
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My third grade and I did this with our kids in the afternoon after we had our Field Day (the last day before spring break) and it was a blast! The kids loved completing all the challenges. Their favorite detour was dancing the jig!
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I have all of these. I love them. My students love them. I use both the digital and the paper.
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Students loved engaging in these activities for the day!
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?
Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones; e.g., 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones. Understand the following as special cases:
Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
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