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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
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
Intro to Cryptography: Secret Codes, Ciphers & Cryptogram Activity | GT Activity
Unlock the World of Secret Codes!Bring high‑engagement problem‑solving into your classroom with this complete Intro to Cryptography lesson pack. Students explore ciphers, codes, cryptograms, glyphs, and the fascinating science behind secret communication. Perfect for Gifted & Talented, STEM enrichment, logic units, and upper‑elementary extension. This resource breaks down complex ideas into clear, student‑friendly explanations and hands‑on activities. Students learn how to encrypt and decr
3rd - 6th
Other (Math), Other (Science), Visual Arts
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
St. Patrick's Day Crack the Code Decodable Word Reading BUNDLE for UFLI Lessons
Crack the Code! | St. Patrick’s Day Phonics Mystery BUNDLE Make phonics practice exciting this St. Patrick’s Day with Crack the Code! ✨ This engaging, no-prep activity transforms learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered? Irregular/Heart Words – High-frequency words that break phonics rules CVC Words – Short vowel words for decoding and spelling practice FLSZ (Floss Rule) Words – Double final consonant
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.3
+7
Orton‑Gillingham Coding & Diacritical Marks Bookmark for Dyslexia (Grades 1‑5)
This printable bookmark is a quick‑reference reading tool designed for dyslexic learners and struggling readers in Grades 1–5. It features Orton‑Gillingham‑inspired coding and diacritical marks (breve, macron, slash, underline, r‑controlled vowel arcs, syllable breaks, and schwa) so students can decode unfamiliar words independently. ✨ What’s Included 4 full-color, double-sided “Read & Code Cheat Sheet” bookmarks with key Orton-Gillingham coding symbols: breve, macron, underline, slash, syllabl
2nd - 5th
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading
Easter Crack the Code Printable Game Bundle for UFLI Lessons 1-34, 42, & 54-62
Crack the Code! | Easter Phonics Mystery BUNDLE for UFLI Lessons 1-34, and Make phonics practice egg-stra exciting this Easter with Crack the Code!✨ This engaging, no-prep activity transforms learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered? Irregular/Heart Words – High-frequency words that break phonics rules CVC Words – Short vowel words for decoding and spelling practice FLSZ (Floss Rule) Words – Double fina
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.3
+12
3rd Grade Math Pixel Art Mystery Game | Multiplication | Color by Code Printable
In this collaborative game, students solve a pixel-art mystery to decode a message from a friendly robot. There are seven half-pages with letters that come together to spell the phrase “Hug in a bowl.” The game is designed for groups of four students.This activity takes about 40 minutes.What’s included:Half-pages (US Letter) with pixel art color-by-code: ▪ 7 half-pages each revealing one or two letters that combine to make “Hug in a bowl” ▪ 3 additional half-pages to help you adjust timing f
3rd
Basic Operations, Mental Math
CCSS
3.OA.A.1
, 3.OA.C.7
Crack the Code Valentine's Day Reading Activities for Primary Grades
Crack the Code! | Valentine’s Day Phonics Mystery BUNDLEMake phonics practice exciting this Valentine’s Day with Crack the Code! This engaging, no-prep activity transforms learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered? Irregular (Heart) Words – High-frequency words that break phonics rules CVC Words – Short vowel words for decoding and spelling practice FLSZ (Floss Rule) Words – Double final consonants for spel
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
Montessori Bead Bars Poster | Colour-Coded Numbers 1 to 10 | Math Wall Art
✨Add some Montessori-aligned fun to your walls with this bead bar poster. ✨Displayed on this poster is the formation of the numbers one through ten along with each number's corresponding colour-coded bead bar. This printable, educational poster is a great reminder and reference for young learners. They can look to this poster for help when working with the bead bars. It’s as easy as download, print, and hang! Quickly add some beauty to your math area. This poster is a must-have for an elementary
1st - 3rd
Math, Mental Math, Numbers
Easter Reading GAME BUNDLE for UFLI CVC CVCe, FLSZ, Irregular/Heart Words
Crack the Code! & Easter Reading Game BUNDLE for UFLI Lessons Resource #1 Crack the Code: Easter Phonics Reading BUNDLE Make phonics practice egg-stra exciting this Easter with Crack the Code! This engaging, no-prep activity turns learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered? ✏️ Irregular/Heart Words – High-frequency words that break phonics rules ✏️ CVC Words – Short vowel words for decoding and spelling p
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1a
, RF.K.1b
+13
Valentine's Day GAME BUNDLE for CVC, CVCe, FLSZ, and Irregular/Heart Words
Crack the Code! and CUPID Card GamesResource #1Crack the Code: Valentine’s Day Phonics Mystery BUNDLEMake phonics practice exciting this Valentine’s Day with Crack the Code! This engaging, no-prep activity transforms learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered?Irregular (Heart) Words – High-frequency words that break phonics rules CVC Words – Short vowel words for decoding and spelling practice FLSZ (Floss Rule) Wor
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
BUNDLE: PigPen Cipher: Crack the Code (2 Products / Editions)
I stumbled on the cutest code messaging...PigPen Cipher! So of course I had to get my hands on it, and create my very own! My kiddos absolutely adore it! I have created the "Pigpen Cipher" Key, that your kiddos can use to figure out secret messages! There is space under each code to write the actual word, and then a picture box where your kiddos can then draw a picture that corresponds to the the quote they uncovered! In addition, I have also created an answer key to help you know exactly what t
1st - 12th
Code Breakers: Inspirational Quotes
Your students will love cracking the code to reveal the mystery messages. Many of the quotes promote growth mindset and character building. This set of code breakers would be fantastic for: sharpening observation skillsboosting vocabularygrowth mindset discussionscharacter educationThese mystery messages could be used for: warm-ups (start your day on the right foot with positive words!) students who finish tests early an enrichment activity for those students who always finish their work early
3rd - 6th
Character Education
St. Patrick's Day GAME BUNDLE for UFLI CVC CVCe, FLSZ, and Irregular/Heart Words
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Phonics Mystery BUNDLE: Crack the Code! and Leprechaun Card Games for Primary Centers for UFLI Scope and Sequence☘️ ☘️ Resource #1Crack the Code: St. Patrick’s Day Phonics Mystery BUNDLE Make phonics practice exciting this St. Patrick’s Day with Crack the Code! This engaging, no-prep activity turns learning into a fun decoding challenge as students unlock mystery words using their phonics skills! What Skills Are Covered?: Irregular/Heart Words – High-frequency words tha
K - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Science of Reading
CCSS
RF.K.1a
, RF.K.3
, RF.K.3a
+5
Coding Unplugged Emoji Binary Code Activity - Binary Code & Color Worksheets
Make coding fun, visual, and exciting with this Emoji Binary Code Activity! Students will love decoding secret messages and revealing hidden emoji pictures using Binary Code. This engaging resource turns coding into a playful learning experience where students decode, color, and discover! Perfect as a Coding Unplugged activity, students learn important computer science concepts without needing a computer—ideal for classrooms, centers, and early coding lessons. What’s Included This fun set of B
3rd - 8th
Coloring Pages, Computer Science - Technology, Instructional Technology
Parent Contact Log & To Do List Back to School
Parent Contact Log & To Do List helps me keep track of parent communication through text messages, email, and phone, so I added that type to my log. Also, by request, I added a place to circle whether it is a parent initiated or teacher initiated communication. Depending on your class, you may want to print a log for each student or just one for the class and notate it chronologically. Because I teach in a developmental preschool special education program, I print and store a Parent Contact Log
PreK - 3rd
For All Subjects
Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics with Activities & Scavenger Hunt
Looking for activities for your Ancient Egypt Unit? Treat the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic alphabet as a cryptogram code in this pack of research and learning questions! Useable as an independent activity pack or a scavenger hunt... A great escape room alternative for middle school. UPDATED December 2025 to include further instructions. First, students use the keys to decode the messages. The messages revealed are reflective tasks and questions, which students then respond to in the sp
3rd - 6th
Ancient History, English Language Arts, Other (World Language)
Also included in: Codebreaker Cryptogram Activity BUNDLE of Printable Puzzle Challenges
DIY Escape Room Puzzles & Escape Room Template: Pigpen, Caesar, Morse, & More
Bring mystery, problem-solving, and teamwork into your elementary and middle-school classroom with this engaging bundle of code-breaking activities! These ciphers are fun ways to send secret messages. In this activity, students will:Write their own name using the codes and give it to the teacher.Receive a randomly assigned name code from the teacher and decode it to find their matching partners (icebreaker).Work with their teams to solve fun and challenging secret messages.Practice creating the
3rd - 8th
Classroom Community, Creative Writing, Other (ELA)
Thsnksgiving Logic Fun
Thanksgiving Logic Matrices - Students read clues and use deductive reasoning to find the correct answer. Four different matrices. Thanksgiving Coded Messages - Students use deductive reasoning to decode a Thanksgiving riddle and its answer. Two sets: One with 7 hints and one set with 5 hints. Thanksgiving 100 Board – Students use deductive reasoning to eliminate numbers on a 100-Board in order to determine the correct answer. Four different boards. Thanksgiving Attribute Sort – Students will
2nd - 4th
Decipher a Secret Message STEM Activity for use with LEGO® or Building Bricks
Create a code using a different block or combination of blocks for each letter of the alphabet. After creating your own unique code, use that code to record a secret message on a flat piece. Ask a peer to decipher your secret message, using your code. We love trying out a fun STEAM activity in the classroom! This one can be used again and again as a soft start morning work activity, recess, or STEM Challenge! Included:Directions pages, coversheet, letter strips, planning pages, recording pages,
2nd - 5th
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