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Super Sleuth Guessing Game
What's a detective adventure without a mystery to solve? Have fun with this easy contest.

Cost: $10
Time: 30 minutes

Here's what you need:

  • Cookie jar
  • Multicolored dog bones
  • Stuffed dog
  • Small Fedora hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Colored laser paper
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
Here's what you do:
  • Fill a cookie jar with small, multicolored dog bones.
  • Top the lid off by adhering a bright colored combination lock (PDF) with a glue stick.
  • Ask a student to bring in her favorite stuffed,four-legged friend.
  • Dress the dog up with his very own Fedora hat, (PDF) dog collar, and some cool shades.
  • Don't forget to add a dog tag (PDF) to the dog collar.
  • Add a contest sign (PDF) and entry forms (PDF).
  • Reward winner with a prize of your choice.

 

 
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