Hi Legends! Back-to-school season is here—and what better way to energize your math classroom than with brand-new math games that turn learning into an adventure?

Our latest additions to the Learning Universe are designed to support key standards while giving students a fun, hands-on way to explore essential math skills.

📚 Missed last month’s update? Catch up on the June Math Games here!

🎮 New Math Games to Kick Off the Year for Grades 3-5

• Totem Trials: Embark on an adventure where you solve multi-step math puzzles using your knowledge of Whole Number Multistep Word Problems to help pirates, collect treasure, and prove your worth.
  
• Superhero Costume Shop: Our heroes need us! Let’s apply our skills in Fraction Multiplication Word Problems to design their suits!
  
• Shape Shop: Define Quadrilaterals By Similarities to deliver the correct shape to our customers!

Make Math Engaging from Day One 😎

This month’s new math games turn essential concepts—like classifying shapes, solving word problems, and multiplying fractions—into fun, standards-aligned adventures. Whether you’re introducing key units or reviewing summer skills, these games are a great way to get students excited about learning.

💡 Teacher Tip: Use these games during the first few weeks of school as part of your math stations, enrichment blocks, or review rotations. They’re especially effective for helping visual and hands-on learners reconnect with math after summer break.

Totem Trials 🏝️

Embark on a math-fueled island adventure! Students solve multi-step word problems as they help pirates, unlock treasure chests, and prove their worth in the Totem’s trials. Mental math, logic, and strategic thinking make this game a perfect fit for early-year problem-solving.

Superhero Costume Shop 🦸

Design superhero suits using fractions! In this colorful game, students apply fraction multiplication to solve measurement challenges and meet the needs of a city full of heroes. Great for reinforcing visual math and contextual problem-solving.

Shape Shop 🔷

Run your very own shape store! Students fulfill customer requests by identifying and constructing quadrilaterals based on their properties. As gameplay advances, they’ll master everything from rectangles and rhombuses to irregular shapes—all while building geometry confidence.

These fun math games are the perfect way to kick off back-to-school season—built to meet standards, spark engagement, and help teachers make the most of every minute from day one!

🚀 Explore More from the Learning Universe

Want even more ways to bring your classroom to life this year? Explore our full collection of math games on Legends of Learning, and keep an eye out for new releases every month.

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Hi Legends! The new school year is right around the corner—energize your classroom with engaging science games! Legends’ Learning Universe keeps growing with fresh, interactive experiences that bring science to life.

Whether you’re kicking off back-to-school season or looking to spark curiosity mid-semester, these games are designed to boost engagement and support student success on assessments.

📚 Catch Up First: If you missed last month’s game drop, you can check out the June Science Games update here.

😎 Kickstart the School Year with Brand-New Science Games

This back-to-school season, kick off your science curriculum with brand-new games that transform abstract middle school concepts—like molecule rearrangement, food web balance, and inherited traits—into immersive, standards-aligned adventures. Whether you’re introducing core units for the first time or laying the groundwork for a strong academic year, these interactive experiences offer an engaging and differentiated way for students to explore essential science content right from day one.

💡 Teacher Tip: Use these games during the first weeks of school to energize your classroom routines—whether during review days, science stations, or as extensions for early finishers. They’re especially helpful for visual and hands-on learners who thrive through interactive play. It’s a great way to build routines students will look forward to!

🔥 New Science Games for the New School Year

Jumpstart student engagement with these exciting game-based learning experiences—perfect for early-year lessons, content introductions, or review.

• Mice and Mazes: Learn more about Genes and Traits while experimenting and solving fun puzzles and mazes!
  
• Eureka! – The Golden Stag: Visit Adita’s restaurant to apply your knowledge of Food Webs in an Ecosystem while enjoying delicious food!
  
• Atomic Kitty Lab: Chemical Reactions: Welcome to meow lab! Let’s learn about Arrangements of Atoms to form new compounds!

Mice and Mazes 🔬

Can your students crack the code of heredity? This puzzle adventure weaves core genetics concepts into every turn. With maze-building, a rat-crossing challenge, and problem-solving galore, Mice and Mazes is a fun, flexible way to reinforce NGSS-aligned genetics standards.

Eureka! – The Golden Stag 🥗

Part restaurant sim, part ecology lesson, this game helps students visualize complex food webs through interactive play. Build menus, observe food chains, and make science deliciously memorable.

Atomic Kitty Lab 🐾

Students become firefighters in training—testing water types and equipment in problem-solving scenarios designed to teach the Scientific Method. Through experimentation, trial-and-error, and gamified missions, students apply real science to every step. A great pick for review, reinforcement, or independent exploration.

🚀 Explore Even More Learning Adventures

Browse our growing library of 2000+ science games, all standards-aligned and teacher-reviewed!

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The back to school season brings new students, routines, and responsibilities. While exciting, it can also feel overwhelming—especially if you’re trying to set up your classroom, communicate with families, and plan engaging lessons, all at once.

To make things easier, we’ve created a practical Back-to-School Teacher Checklist. It’s designed to help you stay focused, reduce stress, and walk into the first week feeling confident and in control.

1. Classroom Setup & Organization

Creating an efficient, welcoming environment from the start sets the tone for your entire year.

Use this mini-checklist to get started:

• Arrange desks to support both collaboration and smooth traffic flow
• Set up designated areas for supplies, group work, and tech stations
• Post your daily schedule, rules, and routines where all students can see them
• Create a student-centered “Welcome” space to display names or photos
• Prepare your teacher zone with planners, devices, and essentials

2. Supplies & Student Materials

Avoid last-minute chaos by taking stock of your supplies early.

Checklist:

• Inventory classroom basics: pencils, markers, paper, scissors, glue
• Prepare any handouts or worksheets for Week 1
• Label student folders, bins, or cubbies
• Restock cleaning supplies, tissues, and sanitizer
• Create a few extras for students without materials

3. Classroom Decor

Your classroom should reflect your teaching style and make students feel inspired.

Ideas for easy decor wins:

• Bulletin boards with motivational quotes or student goals
• A birthday board or “All About Me” wall to celebrate each child
• Functional posters (e.g., classroom routines, schedule, rules)
• A cozy reading corner or themed learning center
• Personalized name tags or door signs to build connection

4. Parent & Family Communication

Strong communication early on builds trust and sets expectations.

To-do list:

• Draft your welcome letter or email
• Prepare a simple classroom newsletter template
• Set up tech tools (Remind, email lists, folders for notes sent home)
• Create a contact log to track conversations or important updates
• Have important forms and permission slips ready for Day 1

5. Back to School: First Week Planning

Getting your first week planned helps reduce stress and gives you more energy to build classroom culture.

Suggestions:

• Schedule a mix of academic, social-emotional, and team-building activities
• Launch your first Legends of Learning assignment or Awakening quest to introduce routines and get students excited
• Choose fun, educational games to boost student engagement, like:
  • Angry Birds and the Multiplication Portal: Help the birds protect the eggs with the power of a multiplication portal! 
  • Robot Chef: Build your dream robot restaurant while practicing key science concepts!

• or Video Lessons
  • Plant vs. Animals Cells – A clear, student-friendly comparison of cell structures
  • Frozen Facts: Ice Cream and Mass Magics –  Learn how things change by making some ice cream!
• Use our free printable “All About Me” sheet to get to know your students
• Introduce classroom expectations in a way that feels positive and supportive

💡 Bonus Tip: Don’t Forget Yourself

The start of the year is intense. Make space to take care of you.

Try this:

• Build in breaks for coffee, deep breaths, or movement
• Don’t aim for perfection—progress is the real goal
• Keep a few uplifting notes from students/families nearby for tough days

Download Your Printable Checklist

Want all these steps in one simple, ready-to-use format?

Grab your free printable Back-to-School Teacher Checklist here:

👉 Download the Checklist PDF

Final Thoughts

Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean burnout. With a little planning and the right tools, you can start the year feeling prepared, inspired, and excited for what’s ahead.

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