The Merry and Bright Christmas/Holidays Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun team building and holiday/Christmas activity. Students work together to piece their winter holiday “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall for the Christmas holiday season. You can use the Merry and Bright Block Poster as a bulletin board display, hang on the classroom wall, classroom door, hallway, school entrance, library, gym or any place you see fit. This poster will pop and students and teachers will stop to admire your work! This is the perfect Holiday/Christmas activity to keep your kids calm before the holiday break! I like to play holiday music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Merry and Bright Block Poster is designed so that each student colors their own block/piece of the poster. When everyone is done, they have to work as a team to put the block poster puzzle back together. Each poster has an abstract background to make your poster “pop”. Students will need color pencils, markers or crayons, tape and scissors. This activity is great because they can put a personal art twist on their own block. The included teacher and students directions are very simple to follow. The possibilities are endless with this activity! My favorite part is watching the kids work as a team to try to piece it back together. This is GREAT for community building and teamwork! Teachers should create a classroom that supports persistence, effort and even mistakes. Hanging the Merry and Bright Block Poster is the perfect reminder for students. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you J Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 16 “blocks” or pages to color, I have also included some other holiday designs for borders in the event that you have more than 16 students. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper! WHAT’S INCLUDED? •Teacher Directions •Student Directions •16 different blocks to color (1 per student) •Extra pictures to create a border for as many students as you need •Example of a final version of poster The final poster size is around 30”x 34”(that’s almost 3 feet by 3 feet of colorful, creative student work!)

The Happy Holidays Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun team building and holiday/Christmas activity. Students work together to piece their winter holiday “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall for the Christmas holiday season. You can use the Happy Holidays Block Poster as a bulletin board display, hang on the classroom wall, classroom door, hallway, school entrance, library, gym or any place you see fit. This poster will pop and students and teachers will stop to admire your work! This is the perfect Holiday/Christmas activity to keep your kids calm before the holiday break! I like to play holiday music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Happy Holidays Block Poster is designed so that each student colors their own block/piece of the poster. When everyone is done, they have to work as a team to put the block poster puzzle back together. Each poster has an abstract background to make your poster “pop”. Students will need color pencils, markers or crayons, tape and scissors. This activity is great because they can put a personal art twist on their own block. The included teacher and students directions are very simple to follow. The possibilities are endless with this activity! My favorite part is watching the kids work as a team to try to piece it back together. This is GREAT for community building and teamwork! Teachers should create a classroom that supports persistence, effort and even mistakes. Hanging the Happy Holidays Block Poster is the perfect reminder for students. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you J Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 16 “blocks” or pages to color, I have also included some other holiday designs in the event that you have more than 16 students. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper! WHAT’S INCLUDED? •Teacher Directions •Student Directions •16 different blocks to color (1 per student) •Extra pictures to create a border for as many students as you need •Example of a final version of poster The final poster size is around 30”x 32”(that’s almost 3 feet by 3 feet of colorful, creative student work!)

The Thanksgiving Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun teambuilding and holiday activity. Students work together to piece their Thanksgiving “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall for the Thanksgiving holiday. You can use the Thanksgiving Block Poster as a bulletin board display, hang on the classroom wall, classroom door, hallway, school entrance, library, gym or any place you see fit. This poster will pop and students and teachers will stop to admire your work! This is the perfect Thanksgiving activity to keep your kids calm before the holiday break! I like to play soft music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Thanksgiving Block Poster is designed so that each student colors their own block/piece of the poster. When everyone is done, they have to work as a team to put the block poster puzzle back together. Each poster has an abstract doodle background to make your poster “pop”. Students will need color pencils, markers or crayons, tape and scissors. This activity is great because they can put a personal art twist on their own block. The included teacher and students directions are very simple to follow. The possibilities are endless with this activity! My favorite part is watching the kids work as a team to try to piece it back together. This is GREAT for community building and teamwork! Teachers should create a classroom that supports persistence, effort and even mistakes. Hanging the Thanksgiving Block Poster is the perfect reminder for students. How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you J Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 16 “blocks” or pages to color, I have also included some other Thanksgiving designs in the event that you have more than 16 students. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper! WHAT’S INCLUDED? •Teacher Directions •Student Directions •16 different blocks to color (1 per student) •Extra pictures to create a border for as many students as you need •Example of a final version of poster The final poster size is around 32”x 36”(that’s almost 3 feet by 3 feet of colorful, creative student work!)

Halloween Accordion Foldable Book Activity: This is the perfect Halloween activity/craftivity to keep your kids engaged before or on the holiday! Students color pre-made Halloween pictures, write about Halloween or draw their own Halloween pictures. Let them use their imagination and creativity. Several writing prompts or writing ideas are included. The best part is that you can create your own accordion book. Each page has 4 ghosts on it. You choose which pages you want to use! OR you can allow your students to choose! Perfect for differentiation and different age levels. This is called a “Create Your Own” accordion book because you can choose which page you want to start your book, which page you want to end your book and even if you want to add a middle page. I like to print a few piles of each one and have students choose two- three pages, BUT one of them MUST have to do with writing. You do not have to tape sets together if you do not want. You may be happy with just one small accordion book with a set of 4 ghosts. The books may vary in length based on student grade level and ability. There are 26 different pages/designs, so there are so many possibilities! You will need: Scissors Tape (not glue sticks or glue) Colored pencils, markers or crayons Check out the preview to see all of the templates. They print horizontal on 8.5x11 paper.

The Halloween Around the World Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Halloween traditions and celebrations around the world. The Halloween Around the World Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. This product cover the Halloween-like traditions of: Cambodia, United States, Italy, India, Japan, China, Romania, Philippines, Mexico and Germany. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking and deductive reasoning to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about Halloween Around the World. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! Students practice hands-on, practical problem solving skills all while learning about Halloween Around the World. Your students will be inspired to think outside the box! Spy themed music is highly recommended! The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes. You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media J An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

This super-colorful Halloween Box or Halloween Chain Link activity is a great way to celebrate the holiday! It’s fun, creative, colorful and interactive! The Halloween designs are sure to be a hit at school and at home! Students will color the box or link of their choice! An exciting Halloween craftivity that’s sure to engage all your students! This product covers a range of ages and abilities. Some designs are simple for younger students while others are more detailed for older students. This product includes: •18 Halloween Box Templates •6 Halloween Chain Link Designs (See preview for examples) I like to make multiple copies of each box or chain link design and let the students choose which design they want to work with. Materials Needed: Printer paper or cardstock Scissors Glue, tape or glue sticks Crayons, markers or colored pencils **For best results, print box designs on cardstock. Please note that this is a basic box template and does not include written directions. I believe they are self explanatory. To be honest, I tried to put the directions into words and it made it sound much more difficult than it really is:) Kindly, do not leave poor feedback because directions are not included.

Halloween Color by Number: This is the perfect Halloween Activity! Students answer 12 “Would You Rather” Halloween questions. Based on their answer, they will color a certain color on their picture. There are 3 pictures to choose from for variety. This is a great activity to learn about your students, strike up a great classroom conversation or use as Halloween writing prompts. Students love this Halloween activity! This is a fun, colorful activity that allows students to relax while coloring in their spooky Halloween answers. Also try my : Halloween ESCAPE ROOM and Halloween Boxes What’s Included: 1 Picture design 1 Doodle design (random Halloween doodles just for fun) 1 Words design 1 set of 12 questions: Each question has two answer choices. 12 task cards and recording sheet. The task cards do not involve coloring. They can be used as discussion prompts with partners, displayed on the overhead as a writing prompt or hung around the room where each kid visits the 12 questions and writes about their answer on the recording sheet. 2 blank coloring pages 2 “I would rather” lined sheets What do you need? Crayons, markers or colored pencils The following colors will be used: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black, Purple (all standard colors)

Back to School Student Learning Style Inventory : Color by Number This super-colorful Back to School Learning Styles Inventory activity is a great way to learn about your students and build community. It’s a fun, creative, color by number activity! This is the perfect Back to School activity that allows students to visit 14 questions/cards, color, answer questions about themselves, use their creativity and find out about their learning style. Students will learn if they are a Visual Learner, Auditory Learner or Kinesthetic Learner. Every student is different! At the beginning of the year it is helpful for a teacher to understand the learning styles of their students. This will allow you to differentiate instruction and create and environment for all types of learners. Individual learning styles influence the way a student understands information and solves problems. This product includes: Teacher Directions 14 Question Cards with “color” answers (See preview for examples) Coloring worksheet Learning Style Reflection Worksheet Learning Style Analysis – Colorful for teachers to display or one page black and white Bonus coloring page When the activity is finished, I collect the designs and display their art on the bulletin board for Open House or Parent Night. I also use their designs to start a class discussion about their results/reflections. What’s Needed? Colored pencils, crayons or markers. The following colors will be used: Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Yellow, Purple

Back to School Color by Number: This is the perfect Back to School activity to learn about your students in a unique way! You can choose to do the About Me Doodles or the Would You Rather Doodles. Lots of fun for the first week of school. Similar to color by number, students will answer a question and color the corresponding picture with the listed colors. What’s Included: *3 picture designs to choose from *1 set of Would You Rather Questions (20 questions) *1 set of About Me Questions (20 questions) both sets of questions are different! You Could: *Hang them around the room or bulletin board *Use the prompts to start a class discussion *Trade pages and learn about a classmate *Use them as a fun creative writing assignment *Use them on the 1st day of school What do you need? Crayons, markers or colored pencils The following colors will be used: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Black, Brown, Purple. (all standard colors)

Growth Mindset Color by Number: This is the perfect Growth Mindset Activity. You can use this Growth Mindset activity to help students determine the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset statements. This activity can be used to build community, motivate students before a big test or as a relaxing activity for a change of pace. You can assign this as homework after students complete one of my Growth Mindset Escape Rooms or Growth Mindset Scavenger Hunt. This is also perfect for emergency sub plans! You choose what works best for you. Lastly, you could use this activity as an extension activity or for early finishers. This is a fun, colorful activity that allows students to relax and color in their answers. What’s Included: 1 Picture design 1 Doodle design (random doodles just for fun) 1 Words design 1 Quick reading to learn the difference between fixed and growth mindset before beginning the activity. * 1 set of 12 statements: Students determine whether a statement is from a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. What do you need? Crayons, markers or colored pencils The following colors will be used: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple (all standard colors)

Africa Escape Room The Africa Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the continent of Africa. Perfect activity for geography! Maybe you are an ELA teacher reading a story about water sanitation in Africa. Maybe you are teaching about an African war. Maybe you are introducing the continents or map skills. Maybe your school is doing a fundraiser for Africa. This resource can be used so many ways! The Africa Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about Africa. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes. You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

Team Building 2 Escape Room: The Team Building 2 Escape Room will take students on a “Speedway” around the classroom! This Team Building 2 Escape Room 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 and multiple grade levels! The Team Building 2 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 win the Daytona 500! The puzzles include: Puzzle 1: Cryptogram of Popular Children’s Song Puzzle 2: Word Maze about Teamwork Puzzle 3: Visual Puzzle Puzzle 4: Name that Emoji Movie! Puzzle 5: Lock Math Problem (basic math) 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 “speedway” to win the race before time runs out. Not all teams will make it to the end. Do your students have what it takes to solve the puzzles in time? Each puzzle is different and requires logic, reason and critical thinking. There are six puzzles for each team to decode. You choose what works best for you. You could do groups of up to six. Some puzzles are easier than others. The use of codes and puzzles will keep your students engaged while competing to beat the clock. Students will report the final speedway of answers to you. 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. The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult puzzles. It’s OK if they don’t escape! The whole goal is teamwork! As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. New Feature: This escape room now includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes *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!

Growth Mindset #6 Escape Room The Growth Mindset Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode inspirational quotes from famous figures about growth mindset. Students will learn facts and quotes about Frida Kahlo, Taylor Swift, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mahatma Gandhi. Your students will be inspired to do their best. The Growth Mindset Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about famous people and their Growth Mindset. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes. You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

Judicial Branch Escape Room Activity: The Judicial Branch Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the United States Judicial Branch, the Supreme Court and Article III of the Constitution. The students will read real excerpts from the U.S. Constitution. The Judicial Branch Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about the Judicial Branch. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes. You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

45 FUN Brain Teasers - Bell Ringers - Brain Breaks - Rebus Puzzles - Riddles - Engaging Lesson Starters – Brain Breaks These fun, quick brain teasers are the perfect way to get into routine and start a lesson. Great idea for Back to School fun! Any good classroom management starts with a routine. What better way to engage students than with brain teasers! As soon as students enter the room, they will know exactly what to do each day. Use them as Brain Breaks when you know your students need a minute to “recharge.” These Brain Teasers are also a great way to unwind before or after a big test! You can use the PowerPoint whenever you need it. No PREP Bell Ringers/Brain Teasers!

Growth Mindset #5 Escape Room The Growth Mindset Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode inspirational quotes from famous figures about growth mindset. Students will learn facts and quotes about Rosa Parks, Theodore Roosevelt, William Shakespeare and Oprah Winfrey. Your students will be inspired to do their best. The Growth Mindset Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts about famous people and their Growth Mindset. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!

Growth Mindset Doodle Quote Coloring Pages Use the colorful, comforting, relaxing Growth Doodle Coloring Pages to decorate your classroom, break room, lounge or office. Motivate and engage your students, staff or colleagues to build a positive growth mindset. These pages are PERFECT for any grade level and any subject! The positive doodle quotes can be used to: Promote character development Decorate a bulletin board Classroom décor Motivation Stress relief Early finisher Included: 20 Positive Growth Mindset Doodle Coloring Pages All pages are landscape and size 8.5 by 11.

Classroom rules are a fundamental part of class management and teacher sanity! Rules should not be too complicated, nor should there be too many. In fact, the simpler the rules, the better! The fewer they have to remember, the more they will remember them! I have researched and determined 4 universal classroom rules that can apply to any classroom, any subject and MOST grade levels. They include: Listen and follow directions Respect your classmates and teacher Raise your hand before speaking Keep hands and feet to yourself The Back to School Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode universal classroom rules. This resource is the perfect first day of school activity! The Back to School Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. Students are given a secret code name and sent on a secret mission to save the classroom. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal a classroom rule. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! Students are sent on a “secret mission” and given a back story to ignite their active learning skills. They are given a code name which makes them feel as if they are part of the secret mission. Students practice hands-on, practical problem solving skills all while learning about rules of the classroom. Your students will be inspired to think outside the box! You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. In addition to learning or reinforcing the subject matter, my escape rooms encourage teamwork and critical thinking. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. New Feature: This escape room now includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes

Doodle Pennants! The Back to School Doodle Pennants are a great way to learn about your students and build community. It’s a fun, creative, colorful About Me activity! This is the perfect Back to School resource. You can use doodle pennants for bulletin board display, class signs, display student work at open house, classroom walls, classroom doors, hallway decor, school entrance, library, gym or for meet the parent night. The “I AM” and “This is me” lined pennants are the perfect opportunity to allow students to tell you what they want you to know about them. They also could be used to compliment themselves!! Sometimes students have a hard time finding the good in them even though they are wonderful! These pennants allow them to build confidence by creating “I AM” statements. I AM smart, I AM funny, I AM a good swimmer etc. You can also create signs, titles or anything else with the letters. These pennants will pop and students and teachers will stop to admire your work! This product includes: 6 recurring background doodle designs Alphabet letters A-Z (white to draw in, write or color) Alphabet letters A-Z with lines to write on Back to School “I AM” pennants for students to color about themselves Lined Back to School “I AM” pennants for students to compliment themselves “I AM” pennants with the words I AM on each line Lined Back to School “This is me” pennants for students to show the teacher what they want them to know. Back to School “This is me” pennants for students to color about themselves Back to School “About Me” pennants Two sets of pennants with doodle background and blank frames Lined: Two sets of pennants with doodle background and blank frames Pennants with a banner at the top for names, titles or anything you want! I love to allow my students to express themselves through color!!! There are so many possibilities with this resource!! You can even print a letter for each student based on their first name to color in and decorate. The end result is a fun, colorful display. Ideas: *Fill them in with positive affirmations to boost confidence *Fill them with compliments of themselves (they are awesome and they need to know it!) *Fill them in with subject notes *Fill them in with growth mindset quotes or thoughts *Welcome signs *Write about their favorite person *Draw a book scene *Use them to relax before or after testing *Early finisher fun *Rewards (add a picture of the student to the pennant)

Emancipation Proclamation Escape Room Activity: The Emancipation Proclamation Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Emancipation Proclamation, Abraham Lincoln, slavery and the Civil War. This is the perfect resource to introduce a famous historical executive order in a fun way! The Emancipation Proclamation Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. Each clue and code is different. The codes require students to think differently to decipher or decode them. Some codes are easier than others. Some codes require critical thinking to determine what a letter/symbol stands for. Each code will reveal interesting facts or an analysis about the Emancipation Proclamation. The use of secret code will keep your students engaged while competing to find the final code. Students can report the final code to you. If you wanted to, you could purchase a 4 digit lock that you program, but it is not necessary at all! No props needed!! This is a NO PREP, PRINT & GO Activity! The best age range for this resource is 8+. Please look at the preview to determine if this resource works for your age group. Younger students may need some help with some of the more difficult codes. You can use the pre-labeled clues or you can challenge older kids to choose/find the decoder that works for each of the clues. A set of labeled and non-labeled decoders are included for differentiation. A “How to Decode” puzzles is also included. As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end. This escape room includes 12 fun, colorful signs to take class pictures with at the end of the mission. Signs include “Puzzle Master”, “She did all the work”, “Genius”, “We did it”, “I Escaped” and more! Hang the pictures in your room, send them in a parent newsletter or share them on social media  An answer key and easy to follow teacher directions are provided. Time needed: 30-60 minutes New Feature: I have included a 6 question formative to complete as proof of understanding. Each “clue” also has one question to answer to ensure comprehension for a total of 10 questions. Many times students rush to solve the puzzles without reading or comprehending what they read. The questions need to be answered correctly before they can win!