Escape rooms are all the rage right now! When I played my first escape room game, I immediately knew it was something I wanted to try in math. Keep reading to find out more about math escape rooms and how to use them in your classroom!

What are Escape Rooms?

An escape room, sometimes called a breakout room, is a game where a team of players solves clues and riddles in order to “escape” from a situation. They involve a little bit of mystery, lots of excitement, and fun with the team you’re playing with.

Many cities have escape rooms that you can visit, or you can order games to complete in your own home. With all of this fun, why not use the same idea in your math classroom?

How to Use Them in the Classroom

Students love escape rooms for the same reason that adults do—they are a blast! Using an escape room in the classroom means that students:

• Get a chance to work together in a group
• Are motivated to do their best work
• Stay engaged until the end of the activity

To give you a chance to try out a math escape room, I have created a completely FREE mini escape room for you! This activity comes with:

1. Miniature versions of the clues that I often use in my escape room resources
2. 3 levels of multiplication practice, making it perfect for 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grades
3. Printable AND digital versions

Want to grab this FREE mini escape room? Enter your information below.

Ready to try math escape rooms now that you’ve got your hands on your FREEBIE? Check out these other blog posts:

• 4 Steps to Help You Plan a Fun Escape Room Activity
• 4 Ways to Use Digital Escape Rooms in Math