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Castle Escape Room Game is played as students imagine they have been chosen to solve puzzles that will lead to a medieval treasure. Use it as a whole class activity where students solve puzzles individually or create teams that compete against each other. Either way, it is sure to engage everyone as they use the printable manipulatives to work the problems out. Some hints are provided, if necessary, to help lead students to solutions. The amount of game time can be limited or open-ended. An awar

The Piggy Bank Mystery for Detectives is versatile! Use it as a whole class or small group activity. Each detective receives a clue after completing a puzzle sheet for a total of 4 clues. (An adult should provide assistance.) Solutions are recorded and suspects eliminated on the "notes" sheets. Supports STEM curriculum: students learn 3 types of "detective codes" and grow their inference and deduction skills. Puzzle sheets are designed for student engagement and success.

This cute caterpillar template can be used for young artists to discover how secondary colors are made. It can be printed onto 8.5" by 11" cardstock or a similar paper suitable for watercolors. Guide students in using only primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) to paint the circles and watch how the overlapped areas create secondary colors (orange, green, and purple)! Pair it with a caterpillar story since they probably won't take 30 minutes to paint it. Also, older students can use circle trace