The last few weeks of school can feel like a mix of excitement, exhaustion, and chaos. You’ve made it through testing, field trips, assemblies, and now you’re staring down a room full of students who are so ready for summer. If you’re like me, this is the time of year when you need something that’s engaging, easy to prep, and still academically meaningful.
That’s where no-prep digital escape rooms come in. They’re fun, self-checking, and encourage student engagement even when students are starting to check out for summer break.
Here are my top go-to end of year activities for grades 3–6 to help review standards-based math skills before summer vacation:
1. End-of-Year Math Review Escape Room (Available for grades 3-6)
This one checks all the boxes: It reviews major grade level math skills, for example, the fifth grade version reviews decimal operations, volume, and multi-digit multiplication, but it wraps them up in a fast-paced mission that keeps students focused. It’s built in Google Forms, so students solve puzzles and unlock clues as they go through the automated escape process.
Aligned to standards Works great independently or in pairs or small groups Keeps kids actually doing math in May
2. Spy-Themed Math Missions
Our Mini Math Missions line of escape rooms have students take on the role of a top-secret agent as they use math skills to save the day. They include a mix of logic puzzles and review questions, and the theme is just enough to pull them in without feeling too “young.” I’ve seen it work really well even with students who are mentally already on summer break.
Teachers love this one for the last week of school because it feels special—but it’s still academic.
Includes print and digital versions of the puzzles Perfect for team challenges or centers Use the printed version as an escape room, or use each puzzle individually as a bell-ringer, exit ticket, or task card.
Check out all of the Mini Math Missions Print and Digital Escape Rooms
No-prep activities are a lifesaver this time of year, and I hope one (or all!) of these helps make your end-of-year just a little bit easier—and a lot more fun.
Let me know which one your class loved the most, and good luck making it to summer!
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