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Session summary
It’s time to get your detective hats on, Squirrels! Everyone will have to work as a Drey to follow the clues and solve the mystery. This session will help everyone develop their listening skills and encourage the Squirrels to work together.
Safety message
- Always complete a register at the start of the meeting to record who is present.
- Activities start when the first person arrives and end when the last person leaves, including leaders and their children.
- Check the space is for hazards, keep the exits clear, and know the location of the nearest first aid kits.
Activities
Opening a Squirrel meeting
Welcome everyone to the Squirrel meeting and get things off to a smooth start. Why not try this song and reflection?
Yes, no, maybe
Use all of your senses to work out if someone’s telling the truth in this fast-paced game that develops critical thinking skills.
- Meets
- Requirement 3
Clues for you
Use your detective skills to search for hidden clues and solve a mystery.
- Meets
- Requirement 2
Goodbye Squirrels
Why not finish your meeting with this reflection and goodbye song?
Preparation
Equipment
- Coloured pens or pencils
- Scrap paper
- Sign in system (optional)
- Quiet games and puzzles (optional)
- A4 paper
- Pens or pencils
- Sticky tack
- Magnifying glass
- Coins
Resources
Detective equipment
PDF - 296.4KBMystery clues
PDF - 488.2KBSession notes
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