Wordle Type Brain Breaks



These puzzles allow teachers and students to take a quick break while still exercising their minds

Wordle - The word game that started it all

Quordle - When one puzzle is not enough, you can do four at the same time.

Crosswordle - This one allows you to create (click the gear) and share simple custom puzzles 

Worldle - My Favorite - This game shows you a silhouette of a country and you need to name it using directional clues. This works great when paired with printed atlases. 

Nerdle - Find the Math equation

Numbele - Find the Math equation

Histordle - After you receive 3 history clues, can you find the year? 

Lordle of the Rings - OK sorry this one is only for J.R.R. Tolkien fans. Yes, there is even a Star Wars one.

Heardle - Warning: This one might not always be school appropriate. How good are you at recognizing songs and artists? 




 

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