Talking about 21st-century skills is popular in education circles. We want our students to collaborate, communicate, and think both creatively and critically. Yet one of the hardest skills to teach is how to meet challenges head-on and embrace productive struggle.
Why? Because it’s hard and uncomfortable. It seems simpler for everyone if students can just take the easy route. But that’s not helping anyone.
As a teacher, you know how important it is for students to work through difficult challenges. We want our students to:
Students often resist rigorous assignments. They seem to get better at avoiding tasks each year. But we can help students succeed in challenging environments.
Kids actually love a good challenge—they love to play and explore. They thrive on challenges that are fun and meaningful.
The popularity of escape rooms has exploded over the last 10 years, because solving puzzles collaboratively can be exhilarating. So, what happens if we apply fun, collective problem-solving and critical thinking skills to the classroom?
Silverquicken offers research-based academic puzzles embedded in magical fantasy stories.
These stories and puzzles support critical thinking and creative problem solving in a fun, collaborative setting.
Whether as an enrichment period during the school day or as an after-school club, Silverquicken has become the favorite hour of the week for many students and teachers.
We believe in the transformative power of play and wonder. Silverquicken feels mysterious and magical, igniting sparks of creativity in young minds.
Our academic puzzles are tough! Through challenging yet engaging activities, we encourage productive struggle that leads to personal growth.
Tackling tough problems together builds a true sense of community. Students find a place where they belong as solvers, creators, and leaders.
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Gift Education That Feels Like Play
Gift Education That Feels Like Play
Includes 2 sets of 2 puzzles each: 2 Logic and 2 Cipher