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Playing detective

Playing detective game releases children's curiosity which is a great motivator for learning. It is also a funny game for your detective theme party.

detective party games for kids

Material Needed

Pairs of objects, such as toy cars, books, balls, cards, toy animals, candies, pictures. Prepare 1 object per child

plastic magnifying glasses

Step1:

Spread out all the objects on the floor before the party. Don't put similar objects next to each other.

Step2:

Before the game beings, allow the children to look at the objects display and try to guess why all these things are lying there. Ask each child to choose one object and then detect another children that has an object similar to his or hers. Have all the children use magnifying glasses as they search for clues of likenesses and differences.

For the youngest children in the group, Have them simply match the objects that are similar--- two apples, two balls and so on.

For the older children, they can identify how the similar objects are alike and how they are different. Encourage them to compare colors, designs, sizes, and so on.

Variation

Have the children detect likenesses and differences among themselves ----- color of clothes, color of hair or eyes,etc.


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