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Codes, Critical Thinking, Spy Simulation & Breakout Box! Spy: Bundle #5
These five resources, when combined, make up an engaging, high-interest learning experience for students. What remains constant between these resources is the use of codes and ciphers and the practice of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Each of the resources brings a unique perspective to the study of espionage. Is there such a thing as too much spying while practicing critical thinking and problem-solving skills? No, no there is not. Students will get plenty of fun opportunities
5th - 8th
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
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
Codes, Ciphers, Critical Thinking and a Breakout Box Adventure: Spy Bundle #2
Students will get plenty of fun opportunities to practice and apply their critical thinking and multi-step problem-solving skills while learning how to send and receive a variety of secret encoded messages! And by purchasing this bundle your job teaching the codes just got so much easier!! In addition, after students have learned the codes and ciphers they will have the opportunity to apply their critical thinking, multi-step problem-solving, code-cracking skills in a fun breakout box adve
5th - 8th
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
Crack the Code: Common Factors Full Lesson Bundle (Slides + Activity)
Product Overview: Engage your 6th-grade students with this exciting Spy & Cryptography themed bundle! This resource is designed to master Common Factors while immersing students in the world of encryption. Perfect for introducing the topic or reviewing key concepts in a fun, real-world context. This Bundle Includes (2 Resources):1. Common Factors & Cryptography Lesson Slides ($4.50 Value)A complete slide deck with an engaging encryption theme.Covers the definitions and methods for finding comm
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
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
+1
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
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
Crack the Code: Common Factors Encryption Worksheet | Differentiated Puzzle
Can your students break the code? In this engaging activity, students become "Code Breakers." They must find the Common Factors of specific number pairs to unlock a cipher and reveal a hidden secret message (a fun joke/riddle). BUILT-IN DIFFERENTIATION: We know every classroom has mixed abilities. This resource includes two versionsof the same puzzle: Level A (Scaffolded): Includes "Hint" columns (e.g., tells students how many factors to look for) to support struggling learners.Level B (Challe
5th - 7th
Applied Math, Arithmetic, Numbers
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Also included in: Crack the Code: Common Factors Full Lesson Bundle (Slides + Activity)
March Is Reading Month SECRET MESSAGE Decoding Read Across The America Message
✨ Celebrate Reading Month with a Literacy Mystery – With ZERO Prep Needed 📚🔐Looking for an exciting way to celebrate Reading Month and Read Across America while reinforcing decoding skills? This Reading Month Secret Message Decoding Activity transforms literacy practice into a fun and motivating code-cracking adventure your students will love. Instead of traditional worksheets, students will use a decoding key to uncover hidden reading-themed messages. As they solve each mystery, they stre
1st - 4th
Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
May the Fourth Be With You SECRET MESSAGE Decoding Words Jedi Decode The Message
✨ Bring the Force to Literacy – With ZERO Prep Needed 🚀🔐Looking for an out-of-this-galaxy way to engage your students in meaningful reading practice? This May the Fourth Be With You Secret Message Decoding Activity turns literacy into a Jedi-level code-cracking mission your students will love. Instead of traditional worksheets, learners will use a decoding key to uncover hidden space- and Jedi-themed messages. As they solve each mystery, they strengthen phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and crit
1st - 4th
Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
Flag Day SECRET MESSAGE Decoding Words Decode The Message Literacy Activity
✨ Celebrate Flag Day with Meaningful Literacy – With ZERO Prep Needed 🇺🇸🔐Looking for an engaging way to celebrate Flag Day while reinforcing essential decoding skills? This Flag Day Secret Message Decoding Activity turns literacy practice into an exciting code-cracking challenge your students will love. Instead of traditional worksheets, students will use a decoding key to uncover hidden Flag Day–themed messages. As they solve each mystery, they strengthen phonics, spelling, vocabulary, and
1st - 4th
Spelling, U.S. History, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
Library Week SECRET MESSAGE Decoding Words Decode The Message Literacy Activity
✨ Celebrate Library Week with a Literacy Mystery – With ZERO Prep Needed 📚🔐Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Library Week while reinforcing essential reading skills? This Library Week Secret Message Decoding Activity turns literacy practice into an exciting code-cracking adventure your students will love. Instead of traditional worksheets, students will use a decoding key to uncover hidden library-themed messages. As they solve each mystery, they strengthen phonics, vocabulary, spell
1st - 4th
Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
Pi Day SECRET MESSAGE Decoding Words Decode The Message Literacy Activity
✨ Celebrate Pi Day with a Literacy Twist – With ZERO Prep Needed 🥧🔐Looking for a fun way to combine Pi Day excitement with meaningful literacy practice? This Pi Day Secret Message Decoding Activity turns reading and decoding into an engaging code-cracking challenge your students will love. Instead of traditional worksheets, students will use a decoding key to uncover hidden Pi Day–themed messages. As they solve each mystery, they strengthen phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinki
1st - 4th
Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RF.1.2
, RF.1.3
, RF.2.3
+1
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
Codes, Lives of Spies, and a Spy Simulation! Spy Bundle #4
Students will get plenty of fun opportunities to practice and apply their critical thinking and multi-step problem-solving skills while learning how to send and receive a variety of secret encoded messages! And by purchasing this bundle your job teaching the codes just got so much easier!! In addition, students love exploring the world of secret agents and the roles they play in protecting their countries. Studying the secret lives of spies and the missions they partake in, is a high interest
5th - 8th
Codes, Ciphers, Critical Thinking and a Spy Simulation: Spy Bundle #3
Students will get plenty of fun opportunities to practice and apply their critical thinking and multi-step problem-solving skills while learning how to send and receive a variety of secret encoded messages! And by purchasing this bundle your job teaching the codes just got so much easier!! In addition, after students have learned the codes and ciphers they will have the opportunity to apply their critical thinking, multi-step problem-solving, code cracking skills in an exciting simulation.
5th - 8th
Small Basic Computer Language Programming (coding) Introduction Workbook
I couldn't find anything that I felt was 'user friendly' and started simply enough for my students. So I made my own. This is a self-paced workbook that introduces the students to using a language to write a program. The skills focused on include:-
Writing messages
adding colour
introducing variables
drawing shapes
question and answer commands
input/output programming
I wrote this to target my bright students in Year 4-8, but could easily be used as a introduction to the complexity and langua
4th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, Other (Math)
Mother's Day #1 Mom Color by Code Math: Fractions Simplest Form
Looking for MOTHER'S DAY math activities? Engage your students by having them simplify fractions with a #1 MOM message! There are over 30 problems on a color-by-number picture. The answer key is provided. The more your students practice putting fractions in lowest terms, the better they will get! This is a great resource for homework, classwork, workstations, or sub plans.
4th - 7th
Math
Father's Day #1 Dad Color by Code Math: Fractions Simplest Form
Looking for FATHER'S DAY math activities? Engage your students by having them simplify fractions with a #1 DAD message! There are over 50 problems on a color-by-number picture. The answer key is provided. The more your students practice putting fractions in lowest terms, the better they will get! This is a great resource for homework, classwork, workstations, or sub plans.
4th - 7th
Math
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
PigPen Cipher: Crack the Code - Positive Quotes Edition!
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! I have also created 6 different "positive" quote messages written in the PigPen Cipher code for your kiddos to solve! 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
K - 9th
Character Education
Also included in: BUNDLE: PigPen Cipher: Crack the Code (2 Products / Editions)
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