Thinkmode Classroom
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Glen Allen, Virginia, United States
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50% off New Resources for the first 48 hours!
I design engaging, logic-building resources that help complex skills CLICK! The best-selling Coding Unplugged series blends logic puzzles with bite-sized coding lessons—with zero screen time. Teachers' testimonials rave about how these Coding Unplugged activities keep students interested, challenged, and thinking like programmers!
With 10+ years in education across Technology, Language Arts, and Finance, I’ve developed classroom-tested materials that keep students engaged and thinking critically. Whether you're introducing coding, reviewing skills, or looking for sub-friendly lessons, these activities bring big learning with zero prep.
🗬 "A great way to build coding skills without screens!"
🗬 "My students were hooked—they loved the challenge!"
🗬 "Easy to grade, engaging, and perfect for a coding intro!"
Excited to share these resources with you—Happy Coding! - Jess
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Find the Hacker! Coding Unplugged & Technology ESCAPE ROOM Style Mystery
Crack the Code, Recover the Game, Solve the Mystery! As software engineers at CyberQuestX, students will solve five unplugged coding puzzles, plus six additional logic and codebreaking puzzles, that each reveal a clue that uncovers the saboteur! This no-prep, pencil-and-paper mystery keeps students engaged while building coding and problem-solving skills. Students will translate an arrow-based code into a pixel design on a grid. Perfect as a supplement to any tech lesson, great for subs, or
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Who Stole The Invention? Coding Unplugged ESCAPE ROOM Style Mystery Activity
Interview Suspects, Solve the Puzzles, Reveal the Truth!As investigative interns at Binary Clue Detective Agency, students will solve five offline coding puzzles, plus six additional reasoning and logic puzzles, each unlocking a vital letter in the final solution. Through suspect interviews, logic puzzles, ciphers, and pattern recognition, they’ll unravel the mystery of the stolen invention—a revolutionary energy breakthrough. But the real twist? The culprit isn’t working alone! This no-prep,
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology
Coding Unplugged : Mini Puzzles for Elementary Learners and Beginners
No coding experience necessary! Students will translate an arrow-based algorithm to create art. Eight unique pencil-and-paper coding puzzles for students to decipherBuilds and supports algorithmic thinking skillsGreat activity to support STEM learning, and perfect for brain breaks or early finishers activities“Ready-to-go” self-contained activity for substitutes!Coding Unplugged for Beginners and Elementary Learners Packet includes: Two Activity Sheets: Each Activity Sheet contains four puzzle
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
Holiday Mystery ESCAPE ROOM Style Activity- 12 Offline Programming&Logic Puzzles
*OFF-SEASON SALE! 50% OFF UNTIL SPRING BREAK!*Investigate Suspects, Crack the Codes, and Save the Holiday Event!The Holiday Hoax is a no-prep, pencil-and-paper mystery in seven engaging worksheets -- It's packed with codebreaking, unique logic puzzles, and unplugged programming challenges. Acting as Security Coordinator for the big holiday tree lighting ceremony in the town square, students solve a sequence of puzzles, each one revealing a crucial clue, until they uncover who sabotaged the holi
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology
Coding Unplugged: Pixel Puzzlers│Offline Coding for Beginners│Elementary Puzzles
Are your students beginner coders? Pixel Perfect! This resource is perfect for introducing logical thinking and basic translation skills in beginner coders and elementary learners as young as kindergarten! Students will translate a simple arrow-based "code" into a pixel design on a grid. Perfect as a supplement to any tech lesson, great for subs, or stands alone as a COMPUTER-FREE independent student activity! Coding Unplugged: Pixel Puzzlers for Beginners set includes: Two Activity Sheets: Ea
3rd - 8th
Computer Science - Technology
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50% off New Resources for the first 48 hours!
I design engaging, logic-building resources that help complex skills CLICK! The best-selling Coding Unplugged series blends logic puzzles with bite-sized coding lessons—with zero screen time. Teachers' testimonials rave about how these Coding Unplugged activities keep students interested, challenged, and thinking like programmers!
With 10+ years in education across Technology, Language Arts, and Finance, I’ve developed classroom-tested materials that keep students engaged and thinking critically. Whether you're introducing coding, reviewing skills, or looking for sub-friendly lessons, these activities bring big learning with zero prep.
🗬 "A great way to build coding skills without screens!"
🗬 "My students were hooked—they loved the challenge!"
🗬 "Easy to grade, engaging, and perfect for a coding intro!"
Excited to share these resources with you—Happy Coding! - Jess
My own education history
B.A. Communication Studies and HR Development; James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
M.Ed. Special Education K-12; Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
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I’m also a mom to two busy toddlers, and I love creating Montessori-inspired toddler resources that make early learning hands-on and enriching! It's most fun to design simple, play-based activities and organization tools to use in our own preschool homeschool.
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