Educational breakouts, often referred to as “breakout activities” or “breakout games,” are engaging, collaborative learning experiences modeled after escape rooms. In these activities, students work together to solve a series of puzzles, riddles, or challenges to “break out” or unlock a final goal, such as opening a digital or physical lock.
These activities are designed to promote critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. They often incorporate content from specific subject areas, allowing students to apply what they’ve learned in an interactive and fun way.
Educational breakouts can be used across grade levels and subjects, and they are adaptable to various learning objectives. They can be implemented physically in the classroom with lockable boxes and clues or digitally using online tools like Google Forms or breakout platforms.
