Escape Room word search puzzle worksheet activity

Escape Room word search puzzle worksheet activity

Escape Room Word Search – Crack the Code!

I created this 2-page word search for my 4th graders during our classroom escape room challenge. Students hunt for 24 puzzle-themed words like "clue," "lockbox," and "decoder" hidden in all directions—just like finding hidden hints in a real escape game! The class freaked out when someone found "secret"—suddenly everyone was checking under their chairs for more clues!

What’s Inside:
✔ 2 printable pages (word search + answer key)
✔ Bonus "Crack the Cipher" challenge (solve a coded message using found words)
✔ Cool spy clipart (magnifying glasses, padlocks, treasure maps)

Teacher Tale:
“A student screamed ‘TIMER!’ and our actual escape room clock started beeping—total chaos (the good kind)!” – Mr. K., STEM Teacher

Perfect For:
• Team-building activities
• End-of-year review games
• Rainy-day indoor recess

Sample Words:

• puzzle

• hint

• keypad

Teacher Hack:
Turn your room into a "live escape game"—tape word strips under desks for bonus finds!