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!)
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!
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!
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
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)
The Growth Mindset Quote Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun team building activity to promote positive thinking. Students work together to piece their growth mindset “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall.
You can use the Growth Mindset Quote 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 Growth Mindset activity to promote kindness! I like to play music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Growth Mindset Quote 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 Growth Mindset 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 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 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 Let it Snow 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 Let it Snow 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 Let it Snow 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 Let it Snow 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 Superheroes in Training Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun teambuilding activity to promote awesome students. Students work together to piece their superhero “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall. “Superheroes in Training” is a fun way to encourage awesomeness in your classroom. Great Back to School activity that results in a daily reminder about doing and being your best. Supports your Superhero theme!
You can use the Superheroes in Training 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 activity to promote super students or super classes! I like to play music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Superheroes in Training 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”. Collectively, your students CHOOSE the colors!
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 student 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 Superheroes in Training Poster is the perfect reminder for students.
How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 25 “blocks” or pages to color. I do understand that some of you will have less than twenty five students, as do I. There are ALWAYS students that finish early that are eager to color a second page. I also like to sit down with my students and color a “block”. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Teacher Directions
Student Directions
25 different blocks to color (1 per student)
The final poster size is around 30”x 34”
The Growth Mindset Quote Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun teambuilding activity to promote positive thinking. Students work together to piece their growth mindset “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall. “There’s nowhere to go but up” is such a powerful quote and daily reminder about team work for your students. A fun activity to instill a positive growth mindset.
You can use the Growth Mindset Quote 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 Growth Mindset activity to promote persistence! I like to play music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Growth Mindset Quote Poster (There’s nowhere to go but up) 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”. Collectively, your students CHOOSE the colors!
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 student 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 Positivity Poster is the perfect reminder for students.
How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 25 “blocks” or pages to color. I do understand that some of you will have less than twenty five students, as do I. There are ALWAYS students that finish early that are eager to color a second page. I also like to sit down with my students and color a “block”. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Teacher Directions
Student Directions
25 different blocks to color (1 per student)
Example of a final version of poster
The final poster size is around 30”x 34”
The Our Class is Super Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun teambuilding activity to promote super students. Superhero themed for your classroom décor. Students work together to piece their superhero “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall. “Our Class is Super” is a fun way to encourage awesomeness in your classroom. Great Superhero Back to School activity that results in a daily reminder about doing and being your best.
You can use the Our Class is Super 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 activity to promote super students or super classes! I like to play music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Our Class is Super 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”. Collectively, your students CHOOSE the colors as a team!
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 student 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 Our Class is Super Poster is the perfect reminder for students.
How you choose to set it up in your classroom is up to you Each student colors one “block” or section of a large poster. This product includes 25 “blocks” or pages to color. I do understand that some of you will have less than twenty five students, as do I. There are ALWAYS students that finish early that are eager to color a second page. I also like to sit down with my students and color a “block”. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Teacher Directions
Student Directions
25 different blocks to color (1 per student)
The final poster size is around 30”x 34”
The Growth Mindset Quote Collaborative Block Poster can be used as a fun teambuilding activity to promote positive thinking. Students work together to piece their growth mindset “block” with their classmates. The result is a beautiful, fun, one of a kind pop-art to hang in the hall. “Strive for progress not perfection” is such a powerful quote and daily reminder about growth mindset and team work for your students.
You can use the Growth Mindset Quote 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 Growth Mindset activity to promote persistence! I like to play music in the background while they are working and coloring. The Growth Mindset Quote Poster (Strive for progress not perfection) 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”. Your students CHOOSE the colors!
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 student 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 Positivity 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 25 “blocks” or pages to color. I do understand that some of you will have less than twenty five students, as do I. There are ALWAYS students that finish early that are eager to color a second page. I also like to sit down with my students and color a “block”. Print the file ONE time for each class on 8.5x11 paper!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
•Teacher Directions
•Student Directions
•25 different blocks to color (1 per student)
The final poster size is around 30”x 34”
The Boston Tea Party Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Boston Tea Party. This is the perfect resource to introduce the Revolutionary War or to review causes of the American Revolution. The Boston Tea Party Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. Students are given a secret code name and sent on a secret mission to help the Sons of Liberty. 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 Boston Tea Party. 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 the Boston Tea Party. Your students will be inspired to think outside the box!
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" each puzzle is also included.
Once your students try one of my escape rooms, they will beg for more!
This activity is for all types of learners, especially kinesthetic.
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.
An answer key and teacher directions are provided.
Time needed: 30-60 minutes
A 30 page PDF is included.
The Vietnam War Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Vietnam War. This is the perfect resource to introduce or review the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. Students are given a secret code name and sent on a secret mission to help President Johnson. 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 Vietnam War. 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 the Vietnam War. Your students will be inspired to think outside the box!
The best age range for this resource is 9+. 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” each puzzle is included.
Once your students try one of my escape rooms, they will beg for more!
This activity is for all types of learners, especially kinesthetic.
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.
An answer key and teacher directions are provided.
Time needed: 30-60 minutes
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