Mystery at The Furry Friends Animal Shelter - Puzzles, Brainteasers,and Riddles

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(41)

Completed by 160 learners

In this one-time class, learners will use critical thinking skills to solve a mystery at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter. Learners will solve puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles throughout the class, and will solve the mystery by the end.

Rachel Guritz (she/her)

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(749)

7-12

year old learners

1-10

learners per class

$13

Charged upfront

Meets once

40 minute class

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Class Experience

Using a slideshow presentation, I will read The Mystery at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter story to the team.   The story will stop several times, and there will be 5 puzzles to solve.  It is important to me that all learners feel confident and successful in this class.  If one learner is allowed to shout out the answer to the puzzle right away, this does not allow the others to have the chance to solve it.  All brains work differently, and this is not a competition.  So, while the learners...

There are many learning goals to this type of class.   A few learning goals are as follows:
1.  Think about a problem logically. 
2.  Discuss solutions with peers and a teacher. 
3.  Listen while others share. 
4.  Practice reading and math skills as found in puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles.

Students can bring paper and pencil to class, in case they need to jot down notes about a puzzle.

40 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Meet the teacher

Rachel Guritz (she/her)

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(749)

I am so excited to have your child in class!   Together, we will have fun while we explore many topics.  I strive to help every learner feel welcome, safe, and accepted.  If I can help in any way to make sure your learner is successful in my...