Get your students excited about STEM with your choice of these two engineering mystery bag challenges for kids.
This week we made a mystery box. We sealed a box (taped it up) & painted it with acrylic paint. Then cut a hole in one side - large enough to put our hand in. Then covered the hole with a felt 'drape' , to deter peeking. Objects were selected to 'hide' inside. As we created the box I described to the children how it would be used. The object of this activity is to put your hand in and select an item, then describe the item without looking and before taking it from the box. It's very hard not to peek when you are 2 or 3 years old, but over all the tots did well. Next week when we use it I will toss in a chocolate Easter egg for them to find - without looking! :)
You hear “sensory activity” and you think messy, right? Well, lucky for you, this kindergarten language development activity is mess-free but just as much fun as any other sensory activity! The purpose of this activity is to let your child explore an object using only their sense of touch, while using descriptive language to communicate to
A great science introduction that introduces your students to science and its processes and helps you gain important insight into your students.
(By:Robin Tim Day) An ESL game (all ages. for small or large groups)Get a cardboard box and write the words Mystery Box and English Box on sides in big letters. Pop anything you like in it, pins, p…
Check out this awesome mystery box! What an easy indoor toddler activity that's perfect for learning about the 5 senses. A quick and easy toddler activity!
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Mystery boxes, grab bags, mystery envelopes and punch walls are great fundraising ideas to help you use some of the less expensive auction items that you have received for your fundraiser. These all allow you to remove these donated items off your silent auction tables and encourages your guests to pay full price for them.
Hey friends, it has been WAY to long since posting about my sweet kiddos this year! Lemme just say that this week has quite possibly been the L-O-N-G-E-S-T week of my life! I don't know what it was, but I thought Tuesday was a Thursday and I woke up Thursday morning thinking it was Saturday. What. A. Sad. Feeling. On a brighter note, my firsties did some really fun things today which was just what they needed to finish the week off right! We started the day with a little Mystery Box. I mean, who doesn't love a little mystery box?!?! (and it fit perfectly in with our 'making inferences' unit!) Here are my kids getting ready for the big mystery! Any guesses?!? IT'S A MICROPHONE! Wonder why? It was my way of introducing the important speaker: Martin Luther King, JR. I then read "Martin's Big Words" and the kids made the CUTEST handprint wreath (I'll show pictures on Tuesday!) They completed the MLK Weekly Reader with a partner and watched a GREAT MLK video from Discovery Streaming! After lunch I COULD NOT find my math activities for today and began to freak out...then I remembered that I am teacher. I am flexible. I quickly made these cards that had questions like "My number is more than 58 and less than 80" and placed them all around the room. I partnered kids up and had them rotate to each station. Of course, I made sure they showed their work and gave me the right answer. The atmosphere in the room was great with lots of discussion about...numbers! Love it! Anyway, that's all I got for today and SO happy for my 3 day weekend. *Sigh*
Young women activity ideas for class activities or combined mutual activities. Cheap, fun, and easy activities to put together.
With Sam not feeling well earlier today, we decided to spend our afternoon close to home and out of the sun. I love setting little play invitations out for the kids to discover after school, but since I hadn’t gotten a chance to set something up during nap time, I quickly pulled together a classic…
For this mystery solutions puzzle, your middle school science students will attempt to solve a chemistry puzzle while simulating that they are 500 miles apart!
Yay! It's Halloween time and these Mystery Boxes are my favorite game during this awesome holiday. Everyone is guaranteed to love it!
You hear “sensory activity” and you think messy, right? Well, lucky for you, this kindergarten language development activity is mess-free but just as much fun as any other sensory activity! The purpose of this activity is to let your child explore an object using only their sense of touch, while using descriptive language to communicate to
Our printable detective mystery party games makes it easy to put together an at home escape room type games where players solve puzzles to open the mystery box!
For a fun rainy day activity turn a cardboard box into a mystery box. Choose random small objects from around the house and p...
Have ordinary household boxes on hand? Turn them into extraordinary things with box crafts. Find several wonderful kids' box crafts in this article.
Every child loves show and tell, but with the ever increasing demands on instruction, it often feels difficult to squeeze it in. This activity is just what you need to help your students fulfill their wishes for show and tell time, while meeting the demands of the Common Core. The mystery box is something I use in my classroom to help my students work towards meeting the Common Core speaking and listening standards. I send this box home nightly with one student, as well as with a word game that matches this detective theme for at home word work practice. Please download the preview to get a better idea of what you will receive should you purchase this product. Included in the 59 page product you will receive: *Directions on how to easily incorporate the class mystery box into your daily routine. *A mystery box cover, designed to fit over a standard size (8 inch by 5 inch) pencil box, as well as 3 additional covers to accommodate different sized containers *All documents needed to set up a detective notebook including: *A cover *An instruction page for students and families *3 different student recording pages to choose from, appropriate for K, 1, or 2 and higher *Detective themed word cards with 3 different game suggestions *Direction cards for each game that you could send home with your students This is a favorite activity in my classroom, and I hope you and your students find it to be a favorite as well! Also, if you have a moment, please take a second to rate this product. And, if you do not follow my TPT store, please click on the green star by my name to follow me. Thank you for visiting! Martha Rogers
Take part in a super fun STEM activity using recyclables and other basic materials in this mystery bag STEM building challenge with free printable STEM challenge cards! Kids will receive a bag of mystery items and then use those materials to complete a design challenge. This activity is perfect to do both in the classroom or at …
Hello there stamping friends. I am thrilled to be back with another Mystery Swap with my friend Jen Hartsgrove of Katahdin Krafts! Each month we decide on a theme and mail each other a mystery box of goodies to be used to make a card or project. This month we...
Halloween Mystery Box game for kids, teens & adults! Touch and feel box ideas & FREE labels for a semi-spooky party game!
Use your cast off cardboard, egg cartons, plastic cups, and costume jewelry to make these fun recycled art sculptures.
Get those senses working with a fun mystery gross game
Writing Secret Messages in Color: Sometimes when you look at the world through rose colored glasses, things get a little more clear. Especially with secret messages. Decoder glasses go way back in time with an air of mischief and mystery. Found everywhere from cereal boxes to super…
Titles in this set: 1)The Thieves of Ostia (The Roman Mysteries) 2)The Secrets of Vesuvius: Book 2 (The Roman Mysteries) 3)The Pirates of Pompeii: Book 3 (The Roman Mysteries) 4)The Assassins of Rome: Book 4 (The Roman Mysteries) 5)The Dolphins of Laurentum: Book 5 (The Roman Mysteries) 6)The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina: Book 6 (The Roman Mysteries) 7)The Enemies of Jupiter: Book 7 (The Roman Mysteries) 8)The Gladiators from Capua: Book 8: Vol 8 (The Roman Mysteries) 9)The Colossus of Rhodes: Book 9 (The Roman Mysteries) 10)The Fugitive from Corinth: Book 10 (The Roman Mysteries) The Thieves of Ostia The first in Caroline Lawrence's internationally bestselling Roman Mysteries series, re-issued with a fantastic new cover look. Flavia Gemina is a natural at solving mysteries. The daughter of a ship's captain living in Ostia, the port of Rome, in AD79, she and her three friends, Jonathan, a Jewish boy (and secretly a Christian); Nubia, an African slave girl; and Lupus, a mute beggar boy, must work together to discover who is beheading the watchdogs that guard people's homes, and why. A talented storyteller, Caroline Lawrence has created a delightfully readable and accessible series that children will want to read time and time again. The Secrets of Vesuvius It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives!Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life! The Pirates of Pompeii It is AD 79 and Mount Vesuvius has erupted, destroying Pompeii. Among the thousands of people huddled in refugee camps along the bay of Naples are Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan the Jewish boy, Nubia the African slave-girl, and Lupus the mute beggar boy. When the friends discover that children are being kidnapped from the camps, they start to investigate and soon solve the mystery of the pirates of Pompeii. A terrifically exciting and dramatic story packed with superb historical detail. The Assassins of Rome Jonathan goes on a secret quest to Rome, and Flavia, Nubia and Lupus set out to find him. Their dangerous mission takes them to the Golden House of Nero where a deadly assassin is rumoured to be at work - and they learn what happened to Jonathan's family during the terrible destruction of Jerusalem nine years earlier. The Dolphins of Laurentum It's October AD 79. The arrival of a ragged man at the Geminus household sets in motion a series of events which take Flavia and her three friends to an opulent villa by the sea at Laurentum, a few miles south of Ostia. Just off the coast is a sunken wreck full of treasure which could be the answer to all their problems. But someone else is after the treasure, too. As the four children try to recover it, they solve the terrible mystery of Lupus's past. The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina Mystery and adventure for four young detectives in Ancient Roman times . Flavia is suspicious of the new woman in her father's life, Cartilia Poplica. She's certain that Cartilia has an ulterior motive, but to find out the truth Flavia must perform twelve tasks - like the Greek hero Hercules. So begins a thrilling journey, but what will Flavia learn at the end of her quest? The Enemies of Jupiter Jonathan's father, Doctor Mordecai, is summoned to Rome to help the plague victims. The four young detectives are wanted too, as the Emperor Titus believes that they can find the mysterious enemy who seeks Rome's destruction. Can the friends prevent disaster? And what is Jonathan's secret mission? The Gladiators from Capua March AD 80. In Rome, the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Flavia, Nubia and Lupus take this opportunity to go to Rome and search for their missing friend, Jonathan. Their search leads the young detectives straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts and gladiators to accomplish their mission. The Colossus of Rhodes March AD 80. In Rome, the Emperor Titus has announced that there will be a hundred days of games to open his new amphitheatre (now known as the Colosseum). Flavia, Nubia and Lupus take this opportunity to go to Rome and search for their missing friend, Jonathan. Their search leads the young detectives straight to the games, where they must face wild beasts and gladiators to accomplish their mission. The Fugitive from Corinth May AD 80. Flavia and her three friends, Jonathan, Nubia, and Lupus are in Cenchrea, the eastern harbor of Corinth, the hometown of their tutor Aristo. But Aristo tells them he is not coming back with them this time. Later, there is a commotion, and the children find a blood-soaked Aristo crouched over Flavia's father, who has been stabbed. The children set off for Delphi in pursuit of Aristo.
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
So, I posted recently that my sixth graders were writing a mystery that was going to take place in the library. I took two of the best mysteries that were submitted and combined them! Here's how our mystery looked: The Problem: Mrs. Svarda got to school on Monday morning and saw the mess. At first she was just mad that all of the books were out, then she saw that all the books were missing their endings. She picked up a book and noticed that the barcode was missing, too. She looked around and found that several books were missing their endings and barcodes. The scanners were also missing so no one could check out books! Then Mrs. Svarda was scared and mad. Who could've done such a thing? What happened here? How could this happen? She needed help. Starbelly Sneetch Alibi: It was 5:00 and I heard a knock on my door. It was Fox in Socks. He came in and I turned off my music and put away my IPod. We played at my house until we got bored. We decided it would be fun to go to the movies. We texted Hop On Pop and Yertle the Turtle to see if they wanted to come, too. Everyone came to the movie except Hop on Pop. After the movie we couldn't think of what to do so we walked around. We thought we might stop by the library to visit Hop On Pop. It started to rain as we walked so we stopped at Fox in Sock's house to pick up some blankets to keep dry on our walk. Hop On Pop Alibi: It was 5:00 and I was looking at my clock when the doorbell rang. It was Yertle the Turtle. He had brought me some homemade bread. He asked if I wanted to go to the mall. My mom said, "No. I had to work on my homework at the library." Yertle the Turtle got a text right after that asking if we wanted to go and see the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. Bummer. I really wanted to see a movie and hated that I had to go to the library instead. Yertle the Turtle left to meet everyone for the movie. I headed to the library with my homework. My animal report was due on Monday and mom said I couldn't do anything fun until I was finished with the report. The fun thing was that everyone came by the library after the movie and told me all about it. They had a great time. At 8:00, everyone had to head home. I had about thirty minutes left of homework, so I told them I'd have to stay around just a bit longer... Yertle the Turtle Alibi: It was 4:00 and I was cooking some homemade bread. When it was done I wanted to have some fun so I took some bread over to my friend Hop On Pop. I asked if he wanted to go to the mall, but then I got a text from Fox in Socks and Starbelly Sneetch asking if I wanted to go to the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie. My mom said I could go to the movie, but his mom said he had to do homework. He tried not to show it, but boy, was he mad. I had to leave Hop On Pop to make it to the movie on time. I told him if we had time, we'd stop by the library after the movie to hang out with him. Fox in Socks' Alibi: I was sitting in my room when my mom came in and said when I finished my chores I could play. I decided to go over to Starbelly Sneetch's house to play. We thought it would be fun to go to see a movie and texted our friends to see if they could come, too. When the movie was over we went by my house to get some blankets because it was raining and we didn't want to get wet. Then, we headed to the library to visit Hop On Pop because he was doing homework there. At the library, I looked for the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. I really liked the movie so I thought I would like the book. What the students do: When the students entered the library, they each grabbed a clipboard with a pencil, ingredients of a mystery checklist, alibis, map of the crime scene, and suspect list attached to it. They also grabbed a highlighter. I had the problem and alibis typed up on my SMART board including pictures of the characters. I read the problem and each alibi to the students. We walked through the ingredients of a mystery and checked off all of the mystery elements that our mystery had on the list. Then, I separated the students into two groups. One team surveyed the crime scene and drew the map of the evidence in the crime scene first. The second team worked in teams to read through the alibis and highlight evidence they found in the text that made them believe a character or characters might be guilty. After ten minutes, the teams swapped stations. We returned together as a group to discuss all of the evidence the students had found in the crime scene as well as the alibis that led them to believe that specific characters could be guilty of the crime. We completed the suspect list together. Students work in teams to highlight evidence in the alibis. Students sketched the crime scene. We taped off the crime scene with caution tape. The crime scene included Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, barcodes with fur on them (from characters), endings ripped out of the end of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books (these were really just copies I ripped), a blanket, movie ticketes (3), and a book about bumblebees (this was the book Hop On Pop was using to do his research for homework). I found the copies for the ingredients of a mystery checklist and suspect list from Beth Newingham's Scholastic post about the mystery unit she teaches in her classroom. The Solution The students really thought like detectives in this lesson! I did catch a few of them off guard with my red herrings, though. The fuzz on the barcodes made some of them immediately suspect Fox in Socks and the Starbelly Sneetch. One of the kids said, "This is the best lesson we've had in the library all year!" So, you can make whoever you want responsible for the crime. I decided that Hop On Pop was guilty. He was mad that he did not get to go to the movie with his friends. He was working on his report about bumblebees (since bears love honey) and had to stay later than his friends in the library to finish up. All of the other characters visited the library to visit Hop On Pop and they did not say anything about something being wrong in the library. Hop On Pop tore the endings out of the books when his friends left. To excite the kids about checking out mysteries in our library, we created a mystery display. All of the books were sealed in brown paper bags with the barcodes on the outside so we could check the books out without opening the bags. Each bag had a different mystery inside. This was a fun way for our students to try reading something new in the library and practice their detective skills we learned in our lesson together! Mystery books in mystery bags!
This group game is going to be a hit at your next gathering! Place funny objects inside and let the person try to guess WHAT's IN THE BOX!
Do you like the idea of adventuring in misty forests? Are flannels and board games your idea of a perfect night? Does the thought of nature and camping make you giddy? If so, this aesthetic box is for you! —-What sizes can you do for mystery boxes? I can do sizes XS-XXL! I can do an XXXL if you are okay splitting item sizes between XXL and XXXL. —- What do I get in a mystery box? You will get items related to your box. Every box comes with at least one piece of clothing and one accessory and some variations of boxes have ‘props’ as well, or home decor. —- Why props? I imagine that if you aspire to dress like a certain style, that’s probably the types of things you’d also want in your house! —- What if I don’t want any props? That’s fine! Just let me know in the personalization box and I’ll substitute another piece of clothing in lieu of receiving a prop. —What gender is this box? This box is in the women’s clothing sections. It doesn’t mean that men or non-binary people can’t buy this, it just means I’ll be sourcing from women’s clothing. I am unable to buy men’s clothing at the moment. If you want less feminine fits, I can accommodate that! Also, please give me your sizes in women’s clothing; about a size up from your men’s size clothing and 1.5 up from your regular shoe size. —- Where do the clothes come from? I thrift all my boxes, which is why sometimes it can take up to two/three weeks to find, since I want to give you the best items that match the theme of the box. I try to wash before I send them out (non-scented soap), but I’d still suggest washing them yourself before wearing to assure they’re at the standard that is comfortable to you. —- What condition do the clothes come in? Most items likely will be good used condition, and occasionally you might see a thrifted NWT item. There is room for some small imperfections, but by and large I will not give items that have obvious flaws, such as huge holes, big stains, a lot of pilling, rips/tears, obvious staining and so on. These items are items that still have love to give for years to come! —- If I’m getting a character-themed box, will I get clothes shown on the T.V. show? No, the clothes are not ‘screen accurate’. You will get items inspired about what they might wear, if I were the costume designer picking out things for them. —-What sort of things do you look for in my box? Take a look through the ‘photos’! I include a sheet on all my listing that tell you what I think of when I imagine this aesthetic. —-Will I get shoes in my box? Possibly. Shoes are guaranteed at the Extra-Large Bundle size and most often pop up in Large bundles. If you are getting a small or medium bundle, it’s not unheard of for shoes to be an accessory, but unlikely. Some themed boxes do not come with shoes at all, just because the theme would make it difficult to thrift an on-brand shoe. —-Do you do returns? Yes. Clothing is very personal to everyone. If this isn’t what you thought it was or it’s just not vibing for you, that’s okay! Unfortunately it gets a bit sticky when you want to keep one item but send the rest back. If you would like to do a return, you have to send all the items back and pay for a shipping label. You have seven days from receiving the box to communicate you’d like to do a return and then 14 days from that message to send it back to me. Once I confirm all the items have been sent back, I will give you a full return. —- I don’t see an aesthetic that I like but I’m interested in getting a box! I have custom boxes as an option and you can be as creative with your ask as you want! I’ve had other T.V show character themed one, mixed aesthetics in a box, color palette themed boxes, and I’m sure there’s one that you have I haven’t thought of yet! — - Oh no! I like TOO many boxes! No worries! You have a few options. One; you can buy small bundles of a few boxes to see if maybe you’d like to get a bigger one in the future. Two; you can make a custom bundle and ask me to design you a box that’s a mix of a few aesthetics. Three; order a box and all returning customers get a percentage off on all return boxes! —- I don’t know what to say for customization? I find that telling me what you DON’T want to get is more helpful than what you do. I can never guarantee what I’ll find while thrifting, but if I know what you don’t want picked up, it’s easy to stay away from that. Here are some things to consider telling me what you wouldn’t want: * Colors * Patterns * Fabric Types * Types of clothing * Fit of clothing * Styles —- Oops! I forgot to add something or I have a question or comment! Feel free to reach out at any time! I will send an answer within 24 hours whether it’s a week day or a weekend! —- I want to order this box as a gift, how early should I order it? Three weeks before you need it. If you order it within those three weeks, send me a message. I can try to get the box out within a week of ordering and shipping often takes one week, but I cannot promise it will get there in time. If it also is a gift, let me know and I can ‘gift wrap’ it, or wrap it in parchment paper so that when you open the box/polymailer, the contents are still a surprise! — - Do you do international orders? No, sorry, right now I only send to the 50 states.
