With your board full of ideas from “Idea Dump Day,” it’s time to start narrowing down the list. I keep things lively with a method that keeps everyone on their toes. This process keeps students involved and invested while bringing us closer to a final theme everyone’s excited about. *Spoiler alert! My class ended up…
How to Build an Escape Room: Where to Get Your Idea
How to Build an Escape Room: Where to Get Your Idea This is the part where things start to get really exciting for your class! By now, students have probably been buzzing with ideas about what the theme could be. It’s time to tap into all that energy with what I call an “Idea Dump…
Building an Escape Room: Plan a Field Trip
Who doesn’t get excited about a field trip? Taking students to an escape room can be an amazing experience, especially if you’re aiming to build teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Here are some tips to make it a memorable and enriching adventure: Taking your class to an escape room isn’t just a fun field…
Integrating Simple Machines into Your Escape Room Planning
Creating an escape room that’s both challenging and educational is always my goal, and this year, I decided to focus on incorporating simple machines. It’s a fascinating topic that not only captivates students but also lays down the foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills. For this project, I leaned heavily on resources from Little…
10 Hands-On Strategy Builders
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Alright, so after a week or so of digital games, it’s time to snap those kiddos back to the real world! This is when I like to introduce some hands-on, strategy-building games…
About
Hey there! If you’re diving into the world of building escape rooms for the first time, welcome to the adventure! This is also my first time blogging, so we’re starting out together. I’m Lisa, a passionate escape room enthusiast and an educator who’s made escape rooms a yearly tradition for my students through an exciting,…
Why Every Class Needs an Idea Notebook
In a recent post, I mentioned using an “Idea Notebook” in class, and I realized it’s worth taking the time to dive deeper into why this little tool can be a game-changer. If you haven’t already tried one, let me tell you: an Idea Notebook can save you a world of classroom headaches. Here’s the…
Where to Start
As I mentioned, I love escape rooms. That picture is the day my daughter escaped from the womb. She’s 6 now and she started going to escape rooms with me when she was old enough to sit up. I used to try to incorporate them whenever I could into my classes. I would use the…
Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided for general guidance and educational purposes only. While I aim to share creative ideas, activities, and best practices to help educators design escape rooms with your students, the advice and suggestions given may not be suitable for all classroom environments. Readers should consider your own unique circumstances, including…