Caesar Ciphers

 


Named after Julius Caesar, who apparently wrote many of his letters in code, this cipher substitutes one letter of the alphabet with another according to a rule, or "key". For example, if the key was "Right 3", if you wanted to write an E you would hop along the alphabet 3 steps to the right, and use H instead.

Caesar cipher "right 3"

We've provided 3 pages of Caesar cipher challenges for the kids to decipher - the first of which explains how the cipher works. You will also find a 2-page pdf file that helps them to write their own Caesar cipher messages, and a page of solutions. Download them separately or in one pack below.

Three Caesar Cipher Challenges

3 Caesar Cipher Challenges

There are three pages of Caesar cipher challenges here in this pdf file. The first includes information on how a Caesar cipher works, and they all have messages for the kids to decipher.

All Caesar Cipher Pages

All Caesar Cipher Pages

Here are all our Caesar cipher pages - including 3 pages of challenges for the kids to decode, 2 pages to help them write their own Caesar cipher messages, and a page of solutions. Perfect for spies (and Roman generals) in the making.

Write Your Own Caesar Cipher

Write Your Own Caesar Cipher

When the kids have mastered our Caesar cipher challenges, it might be time for them to try working on their own! This 2-page printable will take them through the process of doing just that.

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