This post is all about adding a bit of science sparkle to role-play. The activities should hopefully add a stimulating and educational twist to an already fun game. My little boy is usually a bit reluctant to join in with role-play games, but if I add in a task or some props, he is much more enthusiastic.
Here are just a few of our favourite ideas.
Detective Role Play Ideas
Make a disguise/camouflage
Encourage children to create a camouflage outfit. This could be something as simple as green and brown clothing for playing in a garden or something more adventurous.
Give Directions
Ask children to draw a map of the house or garden so another spy can find them. Older children can write instructions to sit alongside the map.
We tried this by counting the number of steps and giving instructions left, right, forward, and backwards.
Make a Magnifying Glass
Make a magnifying glass to help with finding clues. We made one from an empty water bottle.
Take some fingerprints
Children will love taking fingerprints of a suspect. This is also a great way to learn about fingerprints being unique!
Send a secret message.
Make a secret spy code like Inspiration Laboratories or write a message with invisible ink?
We designed this code using symbols.
Track your friends
Playing a tracking game where one person is very quiet, and the others have to work out where they have gone.
Can you think of any more detective role-play ideas for us?
More role play science ideas
Learn about Flowers with flower shop role play.
Add some fun science to a Doctor role-play game.
Last Updated on November 23, 2023 by Emma Vanstone
