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Breakout EDU

So here I sit in my office TRYING my darndest to figure out locks, cases, keys, and combinations ALL in an attempt to get my English teacher, Mrs. Gross, ready and prepared for her FIRST Breakout EDU session in her classroom.  If you are unsure what the heck I am talking about - have you EVER heard of those "Escape Rooms," where they lock you in for an hour and then you have to try and get out?  There are clues EVERYWHERE in the room to help you, you just need to find the right ones to unlock the mystery.  Well, they make them for the classroom.  Mrs. Gross bought the Breakout EDU kit for $99 (however you can TOTALLY make one yourself for cheaper),  and many of the games require DIFFERENT items to make it work - so I would suggest GOING to the site, find out EXACTLY which games you MIGHT consider using for your classroom, and there are many for various content areas, and then buy your own OR buy ONE from them like we did, and then substitute where needed:)   Here are SOME of the items that we decided to purchase as they were needs for US:



The other thing you have to remember is that you can't just download this and do it in a DAY!  The games have extensive directions, and you need to "set up" the room as it says - so I would say that realistically you could buy your supplies, download the resources and have all ready in a week - AND remember, once you do ONE, it really makes it easier the next time you try one.  I am actually going to do this at our next CPT (Common Planning Time) with our teachers.  I am going to set up two rooms and split my staff into two groups. They will each have 45 minutes to "break out" or "solve" the mystery that I have set!  I REALLY think this is something here!  I love the idea of kids collaborating, problem solving is ALWAYS something that enhances learning and taking on roles and finding a solution as a group!  I CAN. NOT. WAIT. for this one to happen and see how it pans out - maybe successful, maybe epic fail, but a new challenge anyways:)!

Happy Night all
Mrs. I:)

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