Team Building Escape Room - Teamwork Challenge - Back to School Activity

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!

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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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