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St Patricks Day Crack the Code Secret Message Trivia Scavenger Hunt Morning Work
This St. Patrick’s Day Activity Bundle brings March learning to life with engaging critical thinking puzzles and interactive history exploration. Designed for elementary classrooms, these St. Patrick’s Day activities combine logic challenges and cultural learning to keep students engaged while building reading comprehension and problem-solving skills. Use these St. Patrick’s Day activities for morning work, literacy centers, early finisher activities, or holiday-themed lessons. Students can
3rd - 6th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Summer Code Breakers | Secret Message Math & Literacy Logic Puzzles
Unlock excitement with this 7-page Summer Code Breakers Set! This engaging PDF collection features various "secret message" challenges where kids must use keys to decode summer-themed phrases. It’s a fantastic way to sharpen logic, attention to detail, and spelling skills during the break. Why You’ll Love It:7 Unique Challenges: Includes themed codes like "Beach Day," "Ice Cream Treats," and "Pool Party Fun". Skill-Building Logic: Enhances problem-solving, letter-symbol association, and concen
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Positive and Negative Integers Activity Coded message
Positive and Negative Integers Coded message activity (7.NS.A.1c.) is a fun way to review operations with positive and negative integers. Students solve problems including adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying to finish a code of letters and then use the code to find a message. Two different messages and codes are included in this set. This is appropriate for students new to positive and negative integers. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. NOTE: There are not problems for all 26 letters. Each
6th - 7th
Math, Math Test Prep, Numbers
CCSS
7.NS.A.1c
, 7.NS.A.2
Also included in: 7th Grade Math Resource Bundle
Coded LEGO Building Challenge Cards (solve and build!)
Stimulate your students’ brains with this fun STEM activity— LEGO Building Challenge Cards. Using the provided Block Code, students will decode building prompts and then use LEGO bricks to complete challenges. ➡️ The building challenge cards are great for a center, early finishers who need something to do, or for a STEM station in the library. ➡️ This enriching activity is fantastic for boosting visual discrimination skills, creative thinking, and critical thinking. Here's what you'll get:
1st - 5th
Unplugged Coding for Fall Thanksgiving STEM Activity Binary Code and Mazes
Need a last minute unplugged coding activity for fall Thanksgiving? These leveled activities include binary coding puzzles plus unplugged directional coding with conditional statements! ✅ What You'll Get ✅ ✏️ Unplugged Coding ✏️ for fall includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice thro
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Christmas Unplugged Directional & Binary Coding Computer Science STEM Activity
Unplugged coding and binary puzzles / coding that are perfect for a no tech day, early finishers, or Hour of Code week / Computer Science week! These all have a Christmas theme. ✅ Unplugged Coding ✅ 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice through the maze.Challenging maze: Students follow th
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Finding Theme Central Message Reading and Comprehension Questions ELA.2.R.1.2
These unique color-coded text-evidence reading passages help students visually connect the story to the theme, making abstract concepts concrete. The passages are a printable activity (that supports RL.2.2) with comprehension questions using color coding to help with finding text evidence. Perfect for 2nd grade and easily adaptable for high 1st graders or 3rd grade review. Supports recounting stories, including fables, and determining the lesson or moral. These passages are differentiated with o
2nd
Reading, Reading Strategies, Short Stories
CCSS
RL.2.2
, RL.2.3
Unplugged Coding St. Patrick's Day STEM Activity Computer Science Binary Puzzles
Need a last minute unplugged coding activity or STEM enrichment for St. Patrick's Day? These leveled activities include binary coding puzzles plus unplugged directional coding with conditional statements! 🍀 What You'll Get 🍀 Unplugged Coding for St. Patrick's Day includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges: Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering
Unplugged Coding for Winter Gingerbread Man Hour of Code Computer Science
Unplugged Coding with the Gingerbread Man includes 3 levels of printable directional coding challenges, perfect for Hour of Code, sub plans, or early finishers: Simple maze: Students follow 3 conditional statements and draw a path through the maze)Intermediate maze: Students follow the rules of 4 conditional statements and code a path of their choice through the maze.Challenging maze: Students follow the 4 rules with multiple steps and code the longest path they can through the maze, avoiding an
2nd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Crack the Code! Christmas Logic Puzzle & Cipher Activity Worksheets & Task Cards
Are you ready for some cheery holiday Christmas fun with logic and critical thinking? This Christmas Cypher activity brings a festive twist to classic Christmas logic puzzles, giving students the perfect chance to decode secret messages using four unique ciphers! Designed for grades 3 and up, this no-prep Christmas classroom activity is perfect for early finishers, holiday centers, or whole-class fun. Everything you need is included—just print, laminate, cut (if desired), and let your stude
3rd - 9th
Logic & Math Enrichment: Chess Code Puzzles | Early Finisher Activities | Mega
UNCOVER THE SECRET MESSAGES OF CHESS! ♟️🕵️♂️ Engage your students with this massive Secret Chess Code Mega Pack. This resource features 50 unique logic puzzles where students must use a chess-themed cipher key to decode inspirational quotes, chess tactics, and strategy tips. What’s Included in this 50-Page Mega Pack?50 Unique Secret Code Challenges: From beginner tips to famous chess logic.Double Versioning: Includes both a vibrant Full-Color version and an ink-friendly Black & White version.
2nd - 6th
Spelling, Vocabulary
Toileting Communication Board, 35 Messages, Visual Support AAC, ASD Preschool
Teach, Model, and Use Language and Basic Communication Skills during Toileting! 35 Common Messages used during the later stages of changing/toileting. Includes references to the diaper stage transitioning to the toilet. This Board Supports Language Development by providing a visual representation of the message to aid in understanding and expression. Includes 1 PDF Containing: Toileting Board Color-Coded Background (11 x 8.5 inches)Toileting Board White Background (11 x 8.5 inches)Messages:Pron
PreK - K
Speaking & Listening
Acid Base Lesson Grades 2-3 | Cabbage Juice Color Codes | Chemistry STEM
Acid base chemistry lesson for grades 2-3. Hands-on STEM investigation using cabbage juice as a pH indicator. Students encode secret messages with chemical reactions. Dollar-store materials. THE COLOR CODE CHALLENGE A Single-Lesson Edition from The Cipher Lab — Velvet Rigor EDU Where Chemistry Meets Mystery and Logic Saves the Day The famous cabbage juice pH indicator demo — finally taught with rigor. Students mix cabbage juice with household acids and bases (vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda
2nd - 3rd
Chemistry, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
2.MD.A.1
, W.2.2
, SL.3.1
+1
Encryption STEM | Create and Crack Secret Codes | Technology Units For K - 9Th
Encryption STEM | Create and Crack Secret Codes (Kindergarten–Grade 2)Introduce students to the exciting world of cybersecurity with this hands-on Encryption STEM activity! Learners explore how information can be turned into secret codes and why protecting data is important in a digital world. Students are guided to encode and decode messages using different methods, as outlined in the challenge on page 2, where they learn that encryption is used to keep information safe. ⭐ What Makes Thi
1st - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, General Science, Robotics
6th Grade Decimal Operations Worksheet | Funny Message Codebreaker Activity
Make practicing decimal operations fun and engaging with this 6th grade math worksheet + mystery code activity! Students will solve 20 decimal problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Each correct answer helps them unlock a secret 16-letter code: “DECIMALS ARE THE BEST!” This activity is perfect for reinforcing decimal skills while adding an element of excitement and problem-solving. What’s Included: 20 decimal operation problems Student recording sheet Myster
5th - 7th
Decimals, Math Test Prep, Place Value
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
Also included in: 6th Grade Math Funny Meme Message Codebreaker Bundle- GROWING
7 Holidays Hart Chart Secret Code Words 100 Words Each
Turn traditional Hart Chart vision exercises into exciting secret code-breaking adventures with this festive 7-holiday packet! Students will love playing “vision spies” as they shift focus between the large Hart Chart and their near worksheet to decode hidden holiday messages. Perfect for building visual skills while celebrating every major holiday throughout the school year. Included Holidays:Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Easter Independence Day / 4th of July Halloween Thanksgiving Christma
1st - 12th
Health, Reading, Spelling
2 Digit Addition Without Regrouping | Base Ten Blocks & Hidden Message 1st Grade
Welcome your new 2nd graders with a fun, stress-free, and uplifting math review! This 2-digit addition ( no regrouping) resource helps students reconnect with place value and addition strategies after summer break—without overwhelm. The fun part? Students can crack the code as they solve each problem to reveal hidden messages, adding encouragement and positivity to every page while rebuilding essential math skills. ✨ What’s Included: ✔ Build the NumberStudents create numbers using tens and
1st - 2nd
Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Place Value
CCSS
1.NBT.B.2
, 1.NBT.B.2a
, 1.NBT.B.2c
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Diaper Changing Communication Board, 30 Messages, AAC, Autism, Preschool
30 Common Messages used during Diaper Changing times! This Board Supports Language Development by providing a visual representation of the message to aid in understanding and expression. Includes 1 PDF Containing: Changing Time Board, Color-Coded Background (size 11 x 8.5)Changing Time Board, White Background (size 11 x 8.5)Messages:Pronouns/Possessives: I, me/my, you/your, it Verbs: need, change, turn, put, wipe, pants down, lay down, stand up, wait, stop, go Adjectives: wet, dry, more Adverb
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Speaking & Listening
Binary Code Keepsake | End of Year * Community * SEL * STEM Activity
Looking for a meaningful, hands-on end-of-year activity that builds classroom community AND introduces coding? This Binary Code Compliment Project combines social-emotional learning (SEL) with STEM as students create a personalized keychain or necklace for a classmate using binary code! Students will: 💛 Randomly select a classmate 💛 Choose a positive character trait that represents them 💛 Encode the trait into binary code (5-bit or 8-bit options!) 💛 Create a wearable gift using beads
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Classroom Community, Computer Science - Technology, Social Emotional Learning
Valentine’s Day Crack the Code Simple Addition Worksheets | Math Mystery Puzzle
💘 Make simple addition fun this Valentine’s Day! These Valentine’s Day Crack the Code Simple Addition Worksheets turn math practice into an exciting mystery kids love to solve. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool families, and co-ops, students solve multiplication problems to reveal secret Valentine-themed messages. ✨ What’s Included: ✔ Set of 4 Color Printable Valentine’s Day simple addition crack-the-code worksheets and Answer Key ✔ Engaging math mystery puzzles with Valentine themes ✔ Answer
K - 2nd
Arithmetic, Math Test Prep, Numbers
Valentine’s Day Crack the Code Multiplication Worksheets
Valentine’s Day Crack the Code Multiplication Worksheets💘 Make multiplication fun this Valentine’s Day! These Valentine’s Day Crack the Code Multiplication Worksheets turn math practice into an exciting mystery kids love to solve. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool families, and co-ops, students solve multiplication problems to reveal secret Valentine-themed messages. ✨ What’s Included: ✔ Set of 4 Color Printable Valentine’s Day multiplication crack-the-code worksheets and Answer Key ✔ Engaging
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math Test Prep, Numbers
Cracking The Code
Cracking the Code is an original historical fiction short story with emphasis on historical accuracy. It has a military drama theme based on historical truths from WWI. It is written from the perspective of Nigel De Gray, who was one of the British cryptanalysts responsible for analyzing and interpreting coded German intelligence after Germany’s underwater cables had been cut by British Naval intelligence. Germany was forced to use public communication cables which made creating the intricate
8th - 12th
European History, Reading, Short Stories
CCSS
CCRA.L.4
, CCRA.L.5
Also included in: Cracking the Code Complete Bundle
Quick Talk 12: Communication Board with 12 Core Messages, Aided-Language, AAC
Teach, Model, and Use Language and Basic Communication Skills! Includes 1 PDF Containing: Quick Talk 12 Communication Board (Color-Coded Background)Quick Talk 12 Communication Board (White Background)Target: Pragmatic Language Skills: Joint Attention, Initiating Communication, Requesting, Commenting, Commanding, Negation, protesting Sentence Starter: I want Verbs: eat, drink, play, break, work, help Social: all done, thank you Affirmation/Negation: yes, no Nouns: bathroom Use this Quick Talk 12
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Speaking & Listening
Bilingual Spanish/English Toileting Communication Board, 36 Messages, AAC
Bilingual Spanish & English Toileting Communication Board. 36 Common Messages used during diaper changing and toileting in both languages with pictures/symbols. This Board Supports Language Development by providing a visual representation of the message to aid in understanding and expression. Includes 1 PDF Containing: Spanish/English Toileting Board Color-Coded Background (11 x 8.5 inches)Spanish/English Toileting Board White Background (11 x 8.5 inches)Messages (in Spanish and English):Pronou
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Speaking & Listening
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