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Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and have been written entirely by me, not AI.

End of Year Escape Room and Summer Phonics Review, Phonics Game for Grades 1-3

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Tammy's Toolbox

This End-of-Year Escape Room Phonics Review makes the last weeks of school exciting! Designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, this printable activity helps students review key phonics skills through 10 fun and interactive challenges. Students must solve each task to earn keys and unlock the classroom.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Back to School Escape Room Getting to Know You Icebreaker & Team Building Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Start your school year off with fun, teamwork, and laughter in this Back to School Escape the Bus challenge! This engaging, printable escape room activity is perfect for grades 1–3 and is designed to help students get to know each other while building classroom community.

Kindergarten - 3rd Spelling, Vocabulary, Classroom Community

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities, and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and have been written entirely by me, not AI.

Pumpkin Patch Escape Room | Fall Phonics Game CVC Short Vowel Review Grades K-2

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make phonics review fun with this Halloween and fall-themed Great Pumpkin Patch Escape Activity! This CVC short vowel word escape room is perfect for K-2 students and turns phonics practice into an exciting literacy adventure.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Under the Sea Summer Phonics Escape Room Activity | Beginning & Ending Digraph

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make digraph practice exciting with this ocean-themed phonics escape room activity—perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Aligned with the Science of Reading, this no-prep printable literacy game focuses on beginning and ending consonant digraphs while building decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Shark Summer Phonics Escape Room Activity | Beginning & Ending Blends Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make consonant blend phonics practice exciting with this shark-themed phonics escape room activity—perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Aligned with the Science of Reading, this no-prep printable literacy game focuses on beginning and ending blends while building decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Halloween Escape Room | Reading & Math Mystery Game | Printable Fall Activity

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make Halloween unforgettable with this print-and-play fall escape room game designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade! This engaging Halloween activity is packed with 10 fun puzzle and game challenges that boost reading, math, spelling, and problem-solving skills.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Library-Themed Phonics Escape Room | Printable Decoding, Spelling, and Word Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make phonics review fun and engaging with this library-themed Phonics Escape Room Game! Perfect for back-to-school activities and the first week of school, this print-and-go literacy game is ideal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. Aligned with the Science of Reading

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50

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AI Generated

AI Generated

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Magic E Phonics Escape Room Game | Printable Silent e Long Vowel CVCe Review

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make reviewing phonics skills exciting with this magic e phonics escape room! Perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, this no-prep printable literacy game turns long vowel review into an interactive adventure. Aligned with the Science of Reading, students practice decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Thanksgiving Escape Room | Trouble Turkey Disguise Craft and Printable Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Save a turkey in November with this Thanksgiving Escape Room Activity and Disguise a Turkey Craft Templates! It’s packed with 10 fun puzzles that boost reading, math, spelling, and problem-solving. Students work together to unlock silly disguise pieces and help the turkey escape.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Christmas Escape Room Printable: Reindeer Rescue Reading & Math Puzzle Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring holiday excitement into your classroom with the Reindeer Rescue Christmas Escape Room! Students work together to solve 10 hands-on puzzles that build reading, math, spelling, and critical-thinking skills as they help Santa find his missing reindeer.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

(1)

AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Winter Literacy & Math Escape Room Puzzles with Build a Snowman Craft Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

This engaging winter escape room activity is perfect for kids in grades 1-5. Students will solve 10 reading, phonics, and math puzzles while embarking on a winter adventure to save Frosty Finn, the snowman! Included is a delightful "Build a Snowman" craft that is the perfect ending to the adventure.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

(1)

AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Valentine’s Day Escape Room Game, Printable Reading, Math Puzzles with Craft

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring Valentine’s Day excitement into your classroom this February with Cupid’s Lost Arrow – Valentine’s Day Escape Room Game Activity! In this fun, hands-on printable escape room, students work together to solve 10 engaging puzzles as they race to help Cupid find his missing magical arrows.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

St. Patrick's Day Escape Room Game, Printable Reading, Math Puzzles with Craft

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring St. Patrick’s Day excitement to your classroom with Leprechaun Lucky’s Great Escape Room Game Activity with Craft! This hands-on, printable escape room engages students in teamwork and critical thinking as they use phonics, spelling, and math skills to help find the leprechaun’s missing gold.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

FREE Summer Escape Room Activity Mat, One Page End Of Year Puzzle Game Activity

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make the end of the school year fun, engaging, and stress-free with this FREE “Escape to Summer” One-Page Escape Room Activity Mat! Your students will love solving the four interactive puzzles as they race to find the final code and “escape” to summer break.

1st - 4th Coloring Pages, Other (ELA), For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

Free

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

4th of July Escape Room Activity Mat, Independence Day One-Page Mystery Puzzle

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make your 4th of July celebration unforgettable with the "Missing Fireworks Mystery" One-Page Escape Room Activity Mat — the perfect Independence Day activity for kids who love a challenge! Students solve four interactive puzzles to crack the final code and locate the missing fireworks.

1st - 4th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

$2.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Phonics Escape Room, Short Vowel Nonsense Words, Blends, Digraphs, SOR

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Tammy's Toolbox

This Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns nonsense word decoding practice into a high-engagement, printable literacy game! It focuses on nonsense words with short vowels, beginning and ending consonant blends, and digraphs while building phonemic awareness and spelling skills.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Nonsense Words Phonics Escape Room, Long Vowels, CVCe Vowel Teams Decoding

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

This Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns nonsense word decoding practice into a high-engagement, printable literacy game! Students will decode nonsense words with long vowel sounds, including CVCe, vowel teams, and open syllables, while building phonemic awareness and spelling skills.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Escape the Blizzard Winter Escape Room, One-Page Critical Thinking Game Activity

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Make the winter months fun, engaging, and stress-free with this “Escape the Blizzard” One-Page Escape Room Activity Mat! Your students will love solving the four interactive puzzles as they race to find the final code and “escape” the blizzard.

1st - 4th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

$2.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

The Great Flower Hunt, Spring Escape Room Game, No Prep One Page Activity

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Make the season engaging, and stress-free with this “Great Flower Hunt” One-Page Spring Escape Room Activity Mat! Your students will love solving the four interactive puzzles as they race to find the final code to make the garden grow.  Perfect when you need a fun spring break.

1st - 4th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

$2.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Escape the Corn Maze, One-Page Fall Escape Room Game Activity, Puzzle Worksheet

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Make autumn engaging and stress-free with this “Escape the Corn Maze” One-Page Fall Escape Room Activity Mat! This printable puzzle worksheet combines seasonal excitement and skill-building practice with teamwork.  Your students will love solving the four interactive puzzles.

1st - 4th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

$2.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Back To School Escape Room, One-page Game Activity, First Day Ice Breaker

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Make back-to-school engaging and stress-free with this “Operation Back to School” One-Page Escape Room Activity Mat! This fast, easy first-week-of-school icebreaker and welcome-back activity is sure to be a hit. Perfect for morning work, sub plans, fast finishers, and centers.

1st - 4th Other (ELA), Classroom Community, For All Subjects

Also included in: Seasonal One-Page Escape Room Game Printable Worksheets for Kids, Back to School

$2.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

R-Controlled Vowels Phonics Escape Room | Bossy R Decoding Game

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

This highly engaging printable phonics escape room game makes practicing decoding and spelling words with r-controlled vowels (bossy r) irresistible. This activity gives students hands-on practice using single- and two-syllable words with ar, or, er, ir, and ur sounds while building phonemic awareness.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Long Vowel Teams Phonics Escape Room | Decoding Practice for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Long Vowel Teams Phonics Escape Room | 1st & 2nd Grade Decoding ActivityThis Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns decoding long vowel teams into a high-engagement, no-prep printable literacy game — perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms, and small group reading intervention.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Six Syllable Types Escape Room Mats, Decoding Puzzles and Phonics Game Activity

Created by
Tammy's Toolbox

Syllable types, phonics decoding, and escape room fun come together in this "Super Syllable Sleuths" One-Page Escape Room Activity Mats set! These print-and-play phonics puzzle worksheets give students hands-on practice decoding single and multisyllable words with open and closed syllables, silent e

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$6.99

About the Store

Experience

I'm Tammy, and I've been in the world of elementary education for over 25 years. As an experienced reading tutor, I've helped countless students master reading, phonics, writing, and math. At heart, I believe every child learns uniquely, so I craft personalized lessons and resources that make learning an adventure.

My goodies are kid-approved in my tutoring sessions to ensure they're not only effective but also fun, engaging, and easy to use. Plus, I have a Bachelor of Science in education, graduate-level training in tutoring students with learning disabilities, and Orton-Gillingham method expertise, perfect for kids with ADHD and dyslexia.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, tutor, reading specialist, or homeschool parent — these proven tools and methods have helped hundreds of struggling readers succeed.

Teaching style

Make it fun. I love preparing creative multi-sensory activities and using games and crafts to teach.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Completed graduate-level training in Orton-Gillingham methods and an internship teaching and tutoring students with learning disabilities.

More About Me

My store is your go-to resource for science-of-reading-aligned teaching activities, printables, and strategies that move early readers from frustrated to fluent. Here you’ll find:

✨Multisensory reading printables for phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency
✨Crafts and educational games that make learning stick

I am also a children's author with 6 awards for my books on dyslexia and anger management. Check out the Dusty the Dog and Alpaca's Don't Get Angry books and resources.