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Mystery Camp - Solve Puzzles, Riddles, and Brainteasers! Ages 7-12

Completed by 109 learners
Ages 7-12
Live Group Class
In each of these four classes, learners will use critical thinking skills to solve a mystery. Learners will solve puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles throughout the class, and will learn strategies for solving.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(793 reviews)

Live video meetings
4x per week, 1 week
1-10 learners per class
40 min

What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 5
WANTED:  Amazing learners who love to solve puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles. Do you like challenging your brain?  Do you want to learn strategies on how to solve puzzles?  Then I need you on my detective team for this camp!  

Using a slideshow presentation, I will read the mystery story to the team.   The story will stop several times, and there will be 5 puzzles to solve for each mystery.  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 are working on the solution to a puzzle, all learners mute themselves.  When a learners have an answer to share, they send it to me by Chat.  This allows me to let them know if they are correct, if they are on the right track, or if I can guide them to the answer in a different way, without affecting the other learners' chances to solve the puzzle.  I monitor all learners, give clues, and provide feedback on their guesses.  After all have had the chance to try to solve the puzzle, learners have the opportunity to share thoughts or questions with the team.  Then, the story will continue until the next puzzle.

If learners are unable to use Chat or are uncomfortable with it, there is an option B.  In those situations, learners are asked to raise their hand if they have a guess to the answer to the puzzle.  They will need to bring extra patience, as I will need to respond to all the learners who use Chat first.  Again, this is to make sure that all learners have the opportunity to work through the process without someone else "giving away" the answer.

Day One- The Mystery at the Fire Station
Day Two - The Mystery at  The Frosty and Fruity Ice Cream Shop
Day Three - The Mystery at The Furry Friends Animal Shelter
Day Four - The Mystery at the Red Rock Restaurant

Learning Goals

Learn tips, tricks, and strategies for solving puzzles
Practice critical thinking skills

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Day One
 The Mystery at the Fire Station 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Day Two
 The Mystery at the Frosty and Fruity Ice Cream Shop 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Day Three
 The Mystery at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Day Four
 The Mystery at the Red Rock Restaurant. 
40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
As a mother of an amazingly autistic teen, I understand and strongly believe that all learners need to feel safe and comfortable. Before class, if there is anything I should know that would help your learner succeed, please let me know!
Supply List
No materials are needed.  However, learners are always welcome to bring paper and pencil if that would help them work through their thinking.  Some learners even like to write down the puzzles to share with others after class.  In addition, fidget items, drinks, and food are always welcome.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined June, 2020
4.9
793reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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 class, please contact me.  As a mom to an amazing autistic daughter, I truly understand the need to feel completely safe and accepted.  

I live in the midwest with my daughter and our five pets.  There is never a dull moment in our home with a Shih-Tzu, Maltese-Shihtzu, three cats, and a hedgehog!  

I look forward to seeing your child in my class soon! 

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