Book Week / Hidden Character Search
Hidden Character Search
Small printed pictures of a stripy-shirted character are hidden around the room for children to find, sharpening observation skills.
How to run it
- Draw or print a simple character in a striped shirt and hat.
- Hide copies around the room at different heights.
- Children search and count how many they find.
- Give clues for hard-to-find ones.
- Celebrate when all are found.
You will need
- printed character pictures
- sticky tape
Make it easier or harderHide in easy spots for younger children; older children can hide them for others.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children practise observation and persistence in a searching game.
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