6th Grade Critical Thinking Games

This indoor spooky Halloween Scavenger Hunt for kids ages 8-12 is a winning combination of treasure hunt clues and spooky riddles! This printable kids' game includes 10 riddles and hiding spots for kids to venture around the house looking for clues and decoding the secret code words. Each riddle reveals a new hiding spot and code word.

This fun and engaging Halloween quest will be a huge hit for kids ages 8-12. Whether you're planning a halloween-themed party, a family celebration, a sleepover, or just need some rainy-day activities, unique birthday or holiday gift, a good behavior reward, or just a super fun way to reveal a family vacation or surprise, this activity is perfect for you.

HOW IT WORKS:

Print the clues and cut them in half

Fold the clues in half and hide them WELL in the hiding spots provided (see the list of hiding spots below_

A “secret mission” is read

Clue # 1 is handed to the “treasure seeker” which leads to clue 2 in a different location

Players can decode the code words on each clue as they go, or all at the same time once they’ve found all the clue cards, then write them on the answer sheet

Collect all the letters in the shaded areas on the answer sheet, then unscramble them to reveal the secret code word leading them to the final prize

The final prize is up to you! Maybe it’s a birthday gift, candy, party favors, or a handwritten letter about your next vacation. The possibilities are endless as to what you choose to hide in the final location.

INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD

PDF Scavenger Hunt (8.5 x 11)

10 Riddle clues

11 Code Words

Recording sheet

Set up instructions

Hiding locations (bathroom, bed, laundry area, silverware drawer/container, mailbox, frame, couch, bookshelf, fridge, toolbox, plastic container)

Frequently asked questions

Gameplay: 15-30 minutes

Ages: 8-12

PERFECT FOR:

☑️ Birthdays or party games

☑️ Rainy day activities

☑️ Holiday gift giving

☑️ Getting “off-screen” time

☑️ Sharing big news

☑️ Family game night

☑️ Behavior rewards

☑️ Report card reward

Desert Island Explorer is an engaging, two-week game-based sub unit designed for grades 5 to 9, offering an immersive and bilingual experience centered around the theme of desert islands. This project-based learning module combines elements of language arts, science, and teamwork to enhance students' critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills.

• Lessons are provided in English, and all activities within are French and English.
• These products work in English or French classrooms.

Nothing is more stressful than having to leave work for an extended time: our profession requires us to plan, to create engaging resources, and to assume the subs covering have French capabilities. We all know that's... not the reality of this profession. When you've gotta be out, you've gotta be out, and frankly, when you're in this position, you've not got the time, energy or mental health to allow for this level of planning. That's where I come in! This ressource covers you for roughly two weeks: providing your sub with direction in English, and activities in both English and French to ensure a seamless absence... And if you aren't actually out (or maybe you're checked out and just a body in the room!) but just want someone to tell you what to do for 2 weeks, this checks out for that, too.

I integrate discussion-based prompts, writing activities, reading activities, film watching, reflections, games, math tasks, group work, projects, presentations, art tasks - just about everything to keep them engaged while you're away! This is a clear and engaging this resource for your next emergency absence.

In this mega crypt of activities relating to desert island survival, you'll discover the following activities:

• All lesson plans (in English) for 15 activities and projects;
• Desert Island Charades (An engaging team activity where they must act out different desert island scenarios and go head-to-head against the opposing team);
• Island Survival Expedition (A team-based activity on choosing the items to bring to a desert island - without surpassing a maximum weight limit);
• Shipwrecked (An activity which will have students ranking items based on their importance for survival after being shipwrecked);
• A Brief History of the Message in a Bottle with 2 questions;
• Make Your Own Message in a Bottle (An engaging, meaningful task which involves students writing, decorating, "throwing to sea" and finding bottles with their classmates);
• Bottle + old paper templates (For use with Message in a Bottle activities);
• Dilemme sur une île déserte (4 pages of math activities - French only);
• 2 x Reading comprehension:
  • “Perdus en mer” (French only - grades 7-9) with questions;
  • “L’Île mystérieuse” (French only - grades 4-6) with questions.
• Desert Island Dilemma (A writing prompt with information for idea generation);
• Film project (Success criteria and rubrics included for this team-based, drama-focused task);
• The great survival strategy (Stations activity on persuasive language techniques and strategies)
• The great survival strategy (Persuasive prompt following the stations activity)
• Jeopardy-style flash cards (Whole group team-based game on finding the best answer)
• Watch + Respond (A film to be viewed with examples on how to engage students with their listening)
• Watch + Respond (Student question list - English only)
• Watch + Respond (Collaborative question cards - English only)
• The Ultimate Survival Guide (A final project which will have students creating pamphlets, brochures or an infographic on a desert island. Includes success criteria and rubrics in both English and French).

Hopefully this provides a sense of relief and calm to you in this time of need!

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This is an engaging digital breakout room that is NO PREP! Students will enjoy this digital breakout website that has them solve four logic puzzles to find all the necessary keys to beat the leprechauns puzzle and win the pot of gold! Students will use the Google Form that's embedded in the website to fill in their guesses for the passwords. They will get an immediate response on whether their guess was correct, (which will allow them to go to the next rooms submission), or tell them to try again. This website is great for struggling readers as well because an AI avatar is able to read all directions/information aloud to the student if needed.

Students will enjoy this digital breakout website that has them solve four logic puzzles to find all the necessary keys to unlock the safe and get Cupid's arrows back. Students will use the Google Form that's embedded in the website to fill in their guesses for the passwords. They will get an immediate response on whether their guess was correct, (which will allow them to go to the next rooms submission), or tell them to try again.

Engage your students with "The Memory Game," the perfect icebreaker that sharpens memory and focus while fostering classroom interaction. This downloadable PDF includes a slide presentation with 3 rounds of visual memory challenges, each featuring 10 images that students must recall and write down. Also included is an easy-to-use answer sheet for students to record their responses.

Ideal for grades 3-12, this interactive activity encourages participation and helps students develop critical thinking skills in a fun and supportive environment. The game is easy to set up—simply display the slides in full-screen mode and follow the included teacher guide for seamless execution.

Key Features:

• 3 Difficulty Levels: Choose from Easy, Medium, or Difficult versions to match your students' skill levels.
• 3 Rounds per Level: Each round presents 10 unique images to enhance memory and recall.
• Printable Answer Sheet: Students can easily record their responses.
• Easy Full-Screen Setup: Detailed instructions for setting up the PDF in full-screen mode for distraction-free gameplay.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom icebreakers, brain breaks, or group activities.
• FREEBIE: Link to online versions with timer (10s and 15s) are included

Why Teachers Love It:

• Engages Students: Keeps students focused and entertained, making the first days of school fun and memorable.
• Enhances Memory Skills: Helps students improve their memory and concentration through an interactive game.
• Saves Time: Ready-to-use PDF with simple setup instructions, so you can focus on teaching.

Perfect for elementary and middle school teachers, this resource is a must-have for starting the school year off with energy and excitement. Download "The Memory Game" today and make your classroom a place where learning and fun go hand in hand!

Tags: memory game, back-to-school activity, icebreaker, student engagement, brain break, interactive classroom game, recall activity, PDF slide presentation, answer sheet, full screen PDF, elementary activity, middle school activity.

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Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
This incredible bundle is packed with:

• Fun and Interactive Activity Worksheets: Keep students engaged with a variety of activities that reinforce core learning concepts. From crosswords and puzzles to creative writing prompts and timeline building, these worksheets make Black history come alive!
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The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle benefits students by:

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