Description
The Groundhog Day Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the history of Groundhog Day, traditions, and groundhogs.
The Groundhog Day Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of fun that has students deciphering codes. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues.
What’s Included?
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Puzzle Phrases to Decode
- 4 Decoders
- 4 Differentiated Decoders
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Teacher Instructions
- Answer Key
- Hint Guides – How To Decode
- Completion Signs
Watch the video or click on the preview button to take a closer look at everything included!
Skills Used:
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Peer Collaboration
- Problem Solving
To prevent students from simply decoding the puzzles, ALL questions need to be answered correctly in order to solve the final code. This ensures understanding!
Benefits of Use:
- No Prep
- Print and Go
- Cross-Curricular
- Highly Engaging
- No Locks Needed
- No silly envelopes to stuff
- No fancy shapes to cut out
Give students a chance to decode puzzles, move around the room, and read passages, all while actively learning! Students will work in pairs (or individually) and race against the clock. A friendly competition always increases engagement. No prior knowledge is needed. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the topic.
Puzzle Types:
- Cryptogram
- Morse Code
- PigPen Cipher
- Polybius Square
Options for Use:
- Anticipatory Sets
- Unit Review
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
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Tracey S. –
It was super easy to download, print, and use immediately in my classroom. The quality is top-notch and it saved me so much prep time. My students were engaged and enjoyed the activity. I will definitely be purchasing from this store again!
MissMmeTaylor –
I liked that this was ready to go and the students enjoyed the challenge. It says 4-8 but I used it best with my 6s. I think younger kids may need a little more support.
Misty Cargal –
I love this resource! It was easy to use, engaging for students, and made my planning a little easier. The directions were clear and the materials were well organized. Definitely a helpful addition to my classroom!
Elizabeth M. –
My middle school boy loves these activities. I love how many fun facts are taught in a compact activity. These are among my favorite “fun” additions to our homeschool program.
Melissa W. –
I looooove your escape rooms! My students look so forward to them and learn too!
Melanie P. –
Best Escape rooms on TPT. I’ll use it every year.
Julieann M –
The students really loved this Groundhog Day activity.
Jennifer P. –
This resource was very helpful for my SpEd students. They found it easy to follow along.
Texas Traveling Teacher –
Another fantastic Escape Room! These are so good and the students learn many interesting facts! Thank you!
Jennifer Johnson –
My students loved using this resource. It is a great way to have my students work together to problem solve and have fun.
Stacey R. –
The students enjoyed this. Every single escape room you’ve produced (and I’ve purchased) have been excellent! The students learn a lot while having fun. Thank you!
Heidi B. –
My students loved completing this escape room. They learned a lot about Groundhog Day!
Kimberly G. –
My students loved this resource! I will definitely be using it again! Thank you!
Madison G. –
This was so fun! I loved that the passages were easy to understand, and the codes made them think and were not to easy.
Christine S –
My students love these “Escape Room ” activities. Thank you.
Hedgehog Reader –
So helpful! Thank you! :o)
Virginia S. –
This was used as enrichment during RtI. Kids were very engaged.
Rebecca R. –
Love it!
Sarah M. –
Thank you! My students were so excited to complete this!
Shea C. –
My kids loved this! Thank you!