Ok, so now you bought the Easter escape room printable (preferably mine but it will work for others too), but you want to add more jazz to it. So how do you go about doing it?
In this blog post, I will provide some tips and ideas on making your Easter Escape Room Printable game more fun for kids.
So, whether you’re a seasoned escape room enthusiast or new to the game, this guide will provide you with plenty of inspiration to create a fun-filled and exciting escape room experience this Easter.
1) Encourage teamwork
Most printable escape rooms can be done independently but you can also split large groups into smaller teams or pairs to encourage kids to work together to solve the series of puzzles and escape the room.
This is especially helpful when students know how to solve math questions but don’t know how to figure out the puzzle or password.
For example, in worksheets 2 and 3 of the Printable Easter Escape Room 5th Grade Math Review, some students may find it difficult to “see” the passwords. So some discussion may help them discover them.
2) Add a timer
To add excitement and a sense of urgency, set a timer for the Easter Escape Room Printable, similar to a classic escape room where participants must escape within a specified time frame.
3) Make it a competition
Divide the players into pairs or teams and make the game a competition.
You can determine the winning criteria.
For instance, the individual who finishes all the tasks in the fastest time is declared the winner.
Or as long as students complete all the tasks within a certain time frame, they win.
4) Incorporate physical activity
Incorporate physical activity into the game, such as a dance challenge or a fitness challenge.
Give the kids the option to choose a fitness activity or randomly select one for them.
This could include simple exercises such as performing 5 jumping jacks, skipping rope 10 times consecutively, or walking across the room while balancing a book.
These physical challenges will add a fun and active element to the escape room experience.
5) Incorporate scavenger hunt
Students just love scavenger hunts. So add it to make the lesson more interactive and fun.
Fold and hide the printables in the room or place them in labeled envelopes.
To add a challenge, use symbols instead of numbers as labels, and include empty envelopes as distractions.
If space is limited, use boxes, filling them with rough papers and other materials for the kids to sort through. Place your crushed printables inside for them to search for them. Students enjoyed this type of treasure hunt too!
To make the scavenger hunt even more challenging, place the printable inside a container, along with other empty containers as added distractions.
By adding a scavenger hunt, you will make the game more engaging and enjoyable for the students.
6) Add extra fun in between tasks
After students solve each task, you can make it more interesting by adding something extra before moving on to the next challenge.
For instance, after students complete a task, you can present them with a fun fact or challenge them to research an interesting fact that is relevant to the escape room’s theme.
Another option is to give them a riddle or logic puzzle to solve before moving on to the next task.
This extra mixture of fun tasks can help keep students motivated and engaged as they work their way through the escape room.
7) Have a theme party
Have a theme party based on the game’s theme, such as costumes or decorations, to make it more immersive and fun.
For this instance, eggs and the easter bunny are elements you need to include.
8) Allow players to create their own puzzles
Provide players with the creative freedom to design their own puzzles or escape room challenges. This not only adds a unique and personalized touch to the game but also helps to further engage and challenge players.
You can either give players the task of creating their own puzzles pieces to add to the existing escape room, or provide them with a set of similar puzzle templates inspired by the Easter Escape Room Printable, that they can modify and create puzzles for their partners to solve.
By allowing players to take an active role in the creation of their own escape room, they can feel a sense of ownership and responsibility, leading to a more memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Additionally, incorporating player-created puzzles will likely bring a fresh perspective and new level of creativity to the game, making it even more exciting and challenging for everyone involved.
9) Have a prize or reward at the end.
Give the kids a prize at the end of the game to make it more rewarding.
Similarly, you can incorporate some scavenger hunt elements.
Hide small prizes inside decorated plastic eggs and place them around the room. This can be done before the start of the escape room game or as part of it. The students will have to find the eggs to uncover the surprise inside.
(Since they chose the eggs by themselves, now they can’t blame you if they got a prize they don’t like!)
10) Have a serious ending ceremony
It would be fun to have an award ceremony to hand out certificates of completion.
To make the event special, include photography props for taking pictures.
Consider sending the photos to the student’s parents to show their accomplishments. Or send it to them so that they can post it on their own social media.
You can also create a backdrop or add decorations such as balloons and streamers to make it festive.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, adding a few extra elements to your Easter Escape Room Printable game is the perfect way to make it more enjoyable and captivating for kids.
From encouraging teamwork, adding a timer, making it a competition, incorporating physical activity and scavenger hunts, adding extra fun in between tasks, having a theme party, allowing players to create their own puzzles, offering a prize or reward at the end, and concluding with a celebratory award ceremony, these tips and ideas will help you create a memorable and exciting escape room experience for your students.
With these additions, you can transform a simple printable game into a full-fledged escape room adventure that kids will love.
Experience the fun and educational combination of the Easter Escape Room Game, now available for convenient digital download. You can either print and use them in class or ask students to complete them like a virtual escape room via Easel.
Rest assured that the easter escape game includes an answer key and a series of challenges that you can mix and match based on your student’s needs.
Happy Eggcellent Escape!
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