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Age range: 3-6

Theme Area: Problem Solving

Related Episode: Sky Pirates

Subjects/Skills: Creative Thinking; Problem Solving

Materials Needed:
Paper
Markers
"Treasure" such as a favorite toy

Directions:
Hide a "treasure," such as your child's favorite toy in your home.

Use the markers to draw three picture clues that your child will use to locate the treasure. For example, you might hide the toy underneath her bed, then draw a picture of the door to her room with her name on it, her bed, and a down arrow.

Invite your child to set out on a treasure hunt. Give your child the first picture clue. Ask her to figure out what the clue means. If she has trouble guessing, give her some additional clues by asking questions, such as, "Well, where can you find a door in the house? You're right, there is a door in the kitchen, but this door has a name on it. Whose name is on this door?"

When your child has solved the first picture clue, give her the next one to examine. Again, ask questions and offer suggestions if she struggles with interpreting the clue.

Give your child the last clue, and congratulate her for being a terrific treasure hunter after she has found the treasure.

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