Genre Studies

Logic puzzles for kids build deductive reasoning – and they’re fun! First, teach kids how to eliminate possibilities. That way, they can uncover solutions. Then show them how to make…

Fingerprinting activities bring fun to the classroom! Kids love studying dactyloscopy, or the science of identifying fingerprints. Recording their own prints, analyzing others, and even some creative art projects will…

Try these invisible ink recipes. Kids love them! They make great additions your mystery or detective unit. (more…)

Secret codes make kids think like detectives. Add some cryptograms and ciphers to your mystery unit. (Or just do some for fun!) Your upper elementary students will love it. (more…)

Grab some power observation activities examples. Try memory games, sensory activities, hidden pictures, and drawing to heighten awareness. They’ll make your kids pay better attention to detail. (more…)