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    Home » Early Years Science » Playing Detective – add some science to role play

    Playing Detective – add some science to role play

    April 2, 2014 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    This post is all about adding a bit of science sparkle to role play, the activities should hopefully add a simulating and educational twist to an already fun game. My little boy is usually a bit reluctant to play role play games, but generally if I add in a task or some props he is much more enthusiastic.

    Here are just a few of our favourite ideas.

    Make a disguise/camouflage

    Where are you playing? Can you disguise yourself with some props, maybe a hat? Or how about dressing in colours that match your environment. If you’re in the garden you could try green or brown clothes.

    Give Directions

    Can you draw a map of your house or garden so another spy could find their way to you? Can you write some instructions so another person can find you from a certain point?

    We tried this by counting the number of steps and giving left, right, forward, backward instructions. Remember to specify the starting point and direction to face.

    Make a Magnifying Glass

    You’ll need to look for clues, if you don’t already have a magnifying glass, this one is easy to make with some adult help.

    How to make a Magnifying Glass, Science-Sparks

    Take some fingerprints

    Take some fingerprints of your suspect, can you find any two that match? Or are they all different?

    Fingerprints

    Send a secret message

    Can you make a secret code for you and your fellow spies? This is a fab code from Inspiration Laboratories, can you make up your own?

    We designed this code using symbols.

    Code designed by a child written on a white board

    Or, can you write a message with invisible ink?

    Track your friends

    Can you creep up on your friends playing with you? Can you think how to walk quietly? Does it help to take off your shoes? Is it easier to follow people inside or outside?

    Don’t forget to keep notes of your secret missions too

    Can you think of any more ideas for us?

    More role play science based ideas

    Learn about Flowers with Flower Shop Role Play

    Add some fun science for Doctor Role Play

    Last Updated on March 1, 2022 by Emma Vanstone

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    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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