Description
The Team Building Escape Room will take students on a “treasure hunt” around the classroom! This SUPER FUN Back to School activity has students decode fun puzzles using teamwork and critical thinking while trying to beat the clock.
This is the perfect resource for back to school activities, team building, end of year, ice breakers or any time! This team activity can be used in any subject area!
The Team Building Escape Room has students walking around the classroom solving puzzles. Students come up with a team name (directions included) and embark on a journey to find the treasure!
What’s Included?
- 6 Puzzles
- Reflection Questions
- Group Cards
- Teacher Guide
- Completion Signs
- Student Directions
- Teacher Answer Key
Students practice hands-on, practical problem solving skills all while working within their group. Your students will be inspired to think outside the box!
Puzzle Types:
Puzzle 1: Cryptogram of Popular Children’s Song
Puzzle 2: Word Maze about Teamwork
Puzzle 3: Shape Puzzle
Puzzle 4: Lock Math Problem (basic math)
Puzzle 5: Rebus
Puzzle 6: Logic Puzzle
Also included are team building teacher prompts to start a conversation about their teamwork. Students fill in their answers on the “map” before time runs out.
Benefits of Use:
- No Prep
- Highly Engaging
- No Locks Needed
- No silly envelopes to stuff
- No fancy shapes to cut out
No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! Team grouping cards are included for easy team assignments. You can use the “Group Cards” to group students as they walk in the door. For example each student that receives a flag card will be in a group. The students that receive the car cards will be in a group and so on.
Options for Use:
- First Day of School
- Ice Breakers
- Early Finishers
- Gallery Walk
- Stations
- Sub Plans
- Rewards
As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end.
*Disclaimer: There is no final 4 digit code in this activity. If you have purchased some of my other escape rooms, this one is unique and different!
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Kressa D. –
thanks!!
Geraldine K. –
Wonderful way to teach kids about teamwork and even leadership. Will definitely be using this at the beginning of the school year!
Lisa Fink –
This is my favorite one 🙂 Have fun!
Shalon G. –
Love, love this activity! All of my students (6th grade inclusion, 7th grade advanced, 7th grade inclusion) were highly engaged. What I liked most is that it motivated them to continue to work together and try even when they were facing challenges. I’m highly impressed by this product.
There is one error. The answer key is wrong for Puzzle #3 How many triangles? The answer should be 40 (not 24) triangles. The puzzle shows how the big triangle is sliced 4 ways (vertically), but the answer key has it sliced 3 ways (vertically).
Lisa Fink –
Thank you so much for pointing that out. I fixed the triangle. Can’t believe I never noticed…or my students for that matter 🙂 Glad you loved the challenge!!
Em’s Essentials –
Thank you so much for creating this product!
Lisa Fink –
Glad you loved it 🙂
ann M. –
Challenging but fantastic! Had a few “AHA” moments when they finally figured it out! The countdown kept them engaged the whole time and the teamwork was outstanding! Thanks!