Mystery Box Problem-Solving Challenge
Mid Preschooler (3-4 years)Group PlayProblem-Solving15 minutes
Join the fun as we solve mysteries together in this exciting group play activity!
Materials Needed:
- Medium-sized box
- Various small household items (e.g., toy car, spoon, key)
- Piece of fabric to cover the box
How To Play:
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Step 1: Place a variety of small household items inside the box without showing the contents to the children.
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Step 2: Encourage each child to take turns reaching into the box without looking and feel one item at a time. They can use words to describe what they feel.
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Step 3: Together as a group, discuss and guess what each item might be based on its characteristics. Encourage the shy child, to share their thoughts too.
Learning Benefits:
- Encourages tactile exploration and sensory awareness
- Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills through deduction and inference
- Fosters social interaction, communication, and collaboration among peers