Read The Unbreakable Code by Sara Hoagland Hunter.Thinking, Problem Solving, and Code Cracking : Shake and place, then stand back…watch the bag puff and pop! Ka-boom! Place the time release packet inside the ziplock without yet touching the vinegar as you zip it close (you need to be quick!). Fold the sides into the middle so that the baking soda is “protected” in a time-release packet. Time Release “Explosion:” Place 1 1/2 T of baking soda into the center of a 5x5 paper towel.Add some inference skill building by making a mystery letter or riddle to solve, and giving your child clues to help decipher! Use this as a great hook to engage struggling readers: paint secret words, sight words, or fluency sentences! The science secret: The acid in the grape juice reacts with the baking soda, changing its color. When it is completely dry, paint grape juice concentrate across the page to reveal the message. water and use Q-tip or paintbrush to encode a secret message.

Secret Messages: Encourage your child to be like Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh and make their own invisible ink pens.Take advantage of these sleuthing activities to engage your young agent: Use the below activities to ignite your child’s passion, nurture a weak area, or foster the advancement of a strength.Ĭhildren this age are experimenting with increased independence, taking perspective, and applying newly developed problem solving skills. Knowing the process by which your child is growing gives you many options to help support and advance development.

Spy party ideas for 8 year olds