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The Room Detective

It’s the first day of spring and for many of you, it’s a great day to get out and enjoy nature. For me, well, nature and I are currently not on speaking terms- allergies anyone? I digress, today we’re going to practice being "detectives" in our own home or a local park.

Get Started:

1. Pick a room in the house you don't spend much time in, or a specific corner of a park.

2. Find 3 "clues" that tell a story about someone who was there recently.

Use these as examples but be creative and create your own clues.

Clue 1: A crumpled receipt. (Story: Someone was rushed while shopping.)

Clue 2: A bent blade of grass. (Story: A dog or a kid ran through here.)

Clue 3: A plate with a partially eaten bagel. (Story: Someone needed something and that person forgot to finish eating)

3. Piece the clues together to tell a "Mini Story" about that person’s day.

Options for Older Kids:

For Ages 12–14: The Grocery Store Anthropologist. Next time you’re at the store, look at someone’s cart (discreetly!). What does their "grocery story" tell you? Are they hosting a party? Are they a tired parent?

For Ages 15–17: The Space Audit. Look at your own bedroom. If a stranger walked in, what "story" would they think is true about you? Is that the story you want them to see, or are you "performing" for a version of yourself that doesn't exist?

Your Turn

What "clue" did your Room Detective find today? What was the funniest story they imagined based on that clue?

No kids? No problem you can play with a friend, a partner, or by yourself, just record the story in your “handy dandy notebook!”

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