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Do you students want to learn more about ciphers? Have a secret agent on your hands? A mini detective? Or maybe your students need a fun way to practice logic skills. These pigpen cipher secret code worksheets are perfect for you and your little sleuths! This set includes 10 worksheets - each with a secret message about ciphers. The code used is called the pigpen cipher, which uses the geometric shape of the location of the letters of the alphabet to make the code. Your kids can learn while sol

Are your students ready to crack the code? Do they LOVE solving secret codes, but they go through them so quickly it is hard to keep up? This bundle is here for you! There are 101 secret code puzzle worksheets to solve! Each deciphered message will teach a fun fact about the topic of the secret code. For example, a Morse code puzzle will teach a fact about Morse code. These are popular with gifted and talented programs, for fast finishers, or generally for any teacher who wants to teach critic

Do you know which letter of the English alphabet is used the most often? Hint: there were eight of them in that first sentence! How about the letter used the least? Hint: It is not letter Q. These secret code worksheets have fun facts about the letters of the alphabet. A shifted alphabet code is used to solve the hidden message. Each worksheet has an interesting fact about the alphabet. There are 10 worksheets in total. Answer keys are included. Topics include: How many letters are in the alpha

Christmas is coming! Get ready with this critical thinking bundle designed for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. This bundle includes: Secret Codes WorksheetsPicture Algebra PuzzlesCharades GameLogic Grid PuzzlesSymmetry DrawingStudents think and solve problems while enjoying holiday-themed images. These are great for holiday parties, seatwork, gifted and talented programs, after-school clubs, and homework. There are 52 pages total, as well as instructions and answer keys. Follow me for more critical th

My kids were demanding more logic puzzles, so I created these with a Halloween theme! This is a handy activity for students who are waiting for a Halloween party to begin or have a little too much energy as the school day starts. These worksheets are designed to give students practice with logic, critical thinking, and problem solving. They could be completed individually or in pairs. If your students don't have experience with logic grid puzzles, I suggest going through 2 or 3 examples togeth

Before your kids get to x and y, warm them up to the concept of algebra with pictures and a fun Halloween theme! These puzzles use equations with pictures to introduce the concept of symbolizing numbers. These worksheets are easy to use: just print the pdf and go! Great for: Introducing algebra to upper elementary studentsMath center activityHomeworkMultiplication math fact practiceHalloween math activityLogic puzzle for advanced studentsMath challengeGATE programsAnswer keys are included. Ple

Looking for some logic puzzles to get your 3rd and 4th graders thinking? These figure matrices will have their brains buzzing. Each figure matrix has two figures on top with a certain relationship. There is then a third figure at the bottom and multiple choice selections for a fourth figure that shares the same relationship. For example, the top figures might include arrows pointing up and down. The bottom figure given is a shape pointing up and the student will need to find the same shape point

Christmas time is here! Why not combine critical thinking with a little holiday fun? These secret code worksheets are fun for students and also a great way to practice thinking skills. Each page is self-correcting and has a fun fact about Christmas. For example, did you know that the song "Jingle Bells" was originally intended to be sung on Thanksgiving? Crack the codes for more fun facts like this! These are great for getting your students working during those days before the holiday break when