Escape stories for Kids: Free Printables by Year Group
There are 7 free escape stories on this page for Reception, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6. Escape stories are short puzzle adventures. Children solve each clue to get to the next, alone or in a team. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
Skills these sheets practise
Across this collection children practise: spelling, problem solving, ancient egypt facts, careful planning, using context and reading closely.
Reception escape stories
1 free printable. All Reception worksheets
Year 3 escape stories
1 free printable. All Year 3 worksheets
Year 5 escape stories
4 free printables. All Year 5 worksheets
Christmas Escape RoomSolve all five puzzles to escape. Work as a team.Answers
Escape the Pharaoh's TombCrack the codes and answer the clues to open every lock.30 minAnswers
Lighthouse Escape StoryFill in the missing words to escape the tower.10 minAnswers
Pyramid Escape MazeGuide the explorer out of the tomb.15 minAnswers
Year 6 escape stories
1 free printable. All Year 6 worksheets
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are escape stories good for?
Escape stories are short puzzle adventures. Children solve each clue to get to the next, alone or in a team.
Are these escape stories printables free?
Yes. All 7 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Reception, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 6.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 7 of the 7 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 35 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-10. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.