Place Value Math Escape Room Game for 2nd Grade Comparing Numbers
Turn your place value review into an exciting adventure with this 2nd Grade Place Value Escape Room! Your students will use teamwork and problem solving skills to practice number forms, comparing numbers, and counting by 5's, 10's, and 100's.
Easy set-up:
Simply fill a box with a special treat - pencils, erasers, lollipops, etc. Then, use a 4-digit lock to lock the box. The last clue will give your students the code to unlock it. Another option is to use a lock with a key. Then, you can just give the students the key when they get the correct answer for the last clue.
Put the clues into envelopes and give them to the groups of students when they are ready for them.
How It Works:
- Group Formation: Each student gets a place value card. To find their team, they must match cards with others who have the same number written in different forms.
- Clue #1: Convert numbers from expanded form, word form, and place value blocks to standard form.
- Clue #2: Compare numbers using <, >, and = symbols.
- Clue #3: Identify number patterns by counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s.
- Clue #4: Solve place value riddles using logic and teamwork.
Once all four clues are solved, students will crack the final code and unlock the box to claim their prize!
This product includes:
✅ Place Value Picture Cards to Form Groups
✅ 4 Clues that Require Knowledge of Place Value
✅ A Teacher Cheat Sheet
Concepts Covered in This Unlock the Box Mystery:
✅ Number forms - Standard, Expanded, Word, Place Value Blocks
✅ Comparing Numbers
✅ Counting by 5's, 10's, and 100's
✅ Hundreds, Tens, and Ones Places
This hands-on activity is perfect for review day, math centers, or a fun Friday challenge. Once your students experience this Unlock the Box Escape Room, they’ll beg to do more!
Unlock the Box Mysteries will keep your class engaged and make them love learning!
✨ Click add to cart and make teaching 2nd grade place value organized, engaging, and stress-free!
Testimonial:
⭐ “We needed a review and this was a fun way to do it! The kids are begging to unlock another box!”
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Hi, I’m Tara! I taught 3rd grade for 14 years and now teach online, where I continue to share my love of helping students learn and grow. Throughout my classroom experience, I discovered that differentiation was the key to unlocking every student’s success—and that inspired me to create resources that make it easier for other teachers to do the same. When I’m not teaching or creating, you’ll find me spending time with my family, cooking, or traveling to new places.












