Free for schools
Brain Quest Indigenous Edition
A free classroom resource from Barayamal. Schools can sign up, use the HTML activity app online, and download the printable book/activity pack for classroom use.
Online activity app
Students can work through riddles, a word search, a number puzzle and a maze directly in the browser.
Printable classroom pack
Teachers can download the DOCX pack for offline use, classroom printing or adaptation.
Teacher-friendly flow
Use it as a warm-up, a group activity, a substitute lesson resource or an extension task.
Learning outcomes
What students practise
The activities are designed as flexible classroom prompts rather than a formal test. Teachers can adapt them for age, reading level and local context.
Reading and inference
Students interpret clues, test possible meanings and explain the reasoning behind their answers.
Vocabulary and language
Riddles and word puzzles encourage careful reading, new vocabulary and discussion of meaning.
Problem solving
The puzzles support pattern recognition, strategy, persistence and collaborative thinking.
Creative response
Students can finish by writing their own riddle, clue, reflection or classroom discussion question.
Teacher quick start
Run it as a short activity or a full lesson
Use the online app when students have devices, or download the DOCX pack when you need a printable classroom resource.
- Warm upStart with 3 to 5 riddles as a quiet thinking task, group challenge or discussion starter.
- Choose a puzzleMove into the word search, Kaktovik-style number puzzle or maze depending on time and year level.
- Create and reflectFinish by asking students to write one original riddle, clue or reflection from what they noticed.
Classroom use options
10 minute starter
Use the riddle reader as a daily warm-up before a literacy, culture, inquiry or wellbeing lesson.
30 minute activity block
Pair riddles with one puzzle, then invite students to explain their reasoning or compare strategies.
Offline printable pack
Print selected pages from the DOCX pack for relief teaching, extension tasks or no-device classrooms.
Copy-ready teacher kit
Ready-to-paste text for class or staff planning
Use these snippets in a lesson plan, staff email, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams or a relief-teacher note.
10 minute starter
Short warm-up instructions for a quick riddle activity.
30 minute lesson
A simple lesson flow combining riddles, a puzzle and reflection.
Share with staff
A short message for another teacher or learning-area team.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for teachers deciding whether to use the resource now or save it for later.
Is it free for schools?
Yes. The online activity app and printable classroom pack are free for schools to use.
Do I need to sign up before using it?
No. You can open the app or download the pack from this page. The signup form helps Barayamal track school interest, email you the links and send future updates.
What year levels is it best for?
It is easiest to adapt for upper primary and lower secondary students, but teachers can simplify or extend the activities for mixed groups.
Can I use it without internet?
Yes. Download the DOCX pack before class and print selected pages for offline use.
How should I handle cultural context?
Use it as a general thinking and discussion resource alongside local First Nations perspectives, school policy and age-appropriate teacher guidance.
School signup
Complete this form to request the free school version, receive the resource links by email and get future updates about the Brain Quest school resource.
Barayamal uses this signup to understand school interest and send relevant resource updates. The resource is free for schools.
Brain Quest HTML book and activity app
Use the app below, or open the dedicated student activity page at https://barayamal.com.au/brain-quest-school-app/.