Step 2: Communicate in Code.
As mentioned in Step 1 above, the Brownies in our troop were working on the Senses badge. Visit this post to discover how we used the same activity to help our Brownies satisfy Step 5 of the Senses badge and our Juniors meet the requirements of Steps 1 and 2 for the Detective badge.
Step 3: Fingerprint for Fun. When we had a few minutes to spare during one of our meetings, I had the girls use a thumb to stamp a fingerprint on a 1.5" square piece of white cardstock. I happen to have ink pads in a variety of colors, so the girls had a choice when making the print. Once the cards were dry, the girls inspected each fingerprint, noticing that every fingerprint is unique. I collected the squares to be used for a craft during our Self Esteem Workshop that is scheduled for March. Please check back to read more about that meeting.
Step 4: Try Out Detective Science. I love to scrapbook. Years ago, I was really into writing titles for my pages. I purchased a book called Love Your Handwriting by Heidi Swapp. When I read one of the choices to satisfy this badge step was to examine different handwriting samples, I dug that book out of the closet and searched for the perfect activity. I modified one of Heidi's exercises, creating a worksheet for our girls. They were asked to write the word trefoil in a variety of different ways. Once everyone had finished, the girls exchanged papers. They examined the similarities and differences in their handwriting.
Step 5: Follow the clues to solve a real mystery. During our Christmas Party this year (December 2014), we had a mystery party. We solved the "Who Stole the Cookies" (mini version) that we purchased from Merri Mysteries. Check out this post to read all about our party.
As a leader, I loved this badge. I thought we could have easily completed more than one of the choices provided for each step in the listed as badge requirements. Even after completing all five steps, I know our girls would be interested in continuing their work on this badge. Maybe they will decide to do Detective badge, Part 2 next year? I'm sure it won't be difficult to order a detective or mystery-related fun patch for their vests. Thank you for reading!
We are working on that badge tomorrow. Do you have a printable download available for the handwriting that you can share?
ReplyDeleteThank you for contacting me. I emailed the file to you last night. Have fun with your girls today!
DeleteHi Laurie...I love this idea. I found your blog today...is it possible to get a copy of u our habwrit in sampLe please...email is teachsaela@yahoo.com...thank uou
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Hi there-- can you please email me this handwriting page as well? Thank you! Meeting is coming up! ericaruff@hotmail.com
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Would you mind sharing your handwriting page with me as well? nsewell@knology.net
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Would you mind sharing your handwriting page with me as well? nsewell@knology.net
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Hi! Could you please send me the handwriting page via email too? Thanks in advance and thanks for the tips! ramirezannette@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCould you please email me the handwriting page too? Greatly appreciate the tips!. hac_wa@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteHi - I love your blog. Thanks for all the great ideas! Could you please email me the handwriting file - I'd love to use it for our junior detective badge. Thanks! juniorsmom1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI just tried to email the file to you. I received a mail delivery error message (the email address listed above was not recognized). In any case, I will try again soon. Thanks!
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I emailed the file to you, but I received the same error message.
DeleteI would like a copy of the handwriting sheet if possible as well. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi, Karen. I would be happy to send you the handwriting sheet for the Detective badge. Would you please give me your email address? I visited your blog but didn't find any contact information. Thanks so much!
DeleteI love your ideas! Could I have a copy of the handwriting paper too please?
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could you please email me the handwriting paper?! my girls would love this! thank you :) Melis101386@aol.com
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie - Could you please email me the handwriting sheet? We're working on the Detective badge this weekend. Thanks for sharing your great ideas!cmkrueger1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletePlease email me the handwriting sheet if you can - love your blog. deanny@dyconcepts.com
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Thank you! I'd also like a copy of the handwriting sheet if possible....kari.a.dickenson@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Can you email me the handwriting sheet as well? igottadel@aol.com (thank you in advance!! great ideas!!)
ReplyDeleteCould you please email me the handwriting sheet also---I appreciate it. cathee.bruinsma@k12.sd.us
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic worksheet! Could you email me a copy of the file as well? dawnuwlax@yahoo.com
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Hi, Your handwriting sheet is a really cool idea, could I also have a copy of it for my Junior troop? My email is dionnepwiggins@gmail.com
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You have such great ideas! any chance you still have the handwriting file available to email? If so, would you mind sending it to kimi @ bluestraw . com Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. You should find the file in your inbox. Have a fun year with your girls!
DeleteHi, thank you for great ideas! Could you please email me the handwriting file? I'd love to use at our meeting next week. Thanks! tammy@nanradio.com
ReplyDeleteCan you please email me the handwriting file too. My email is jwilliams33@bellsouth.net. Thanks!
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Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Could you please send me the handwriting file? jfk8676@yahoo.com
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Would you be willing to email the handwritting file to me
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We are working on that badge. Do you have a printable download available for the handwriting that you can share?
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Hi! We are working on the Detective badge and love your ideas! Could you share the handwriting file with us? Thank you! canbria@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI would love anything that you can email me with this badge!! I run an event every couple of years and looking to change things up this year!!
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I love all your ideas!!! Any chance you could email me the handwriting page as well? my email is bluethompson@gmail.com THANK YOU!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat breakdown of the badge! Could you email me the handwriting sheet? Thanks juliefuqua79@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiriting ideas! I'd love to use your handwriting sheet if you could please email it to me? Thank you - caroltshops@mac.com
ReplyDeleteThank u Laurie for sharing your ideas. I too was reaching out in hopes to receive a copy of your Handwriting sheet. Thank u Luisa. luisa121874@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLaurie - thank you for posting! Could I get a copy of your handwriting sheet? Thank you! sws194@gmail.com - Susan
ReplyDeleteGetting started for the year with my group of juniors and doing the Detective badge. I would be interested in your handwriting sheet as well. ann.henkhaus@gmail.com
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Getting started for the year with my group of juniors and doing the Detective badge. I would be interested in your handwriting sheet as well. ann.henkhaus@gmail.com
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Hi! If you are still checking this blog, I would love the handwriting worksheet.
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Hi, Jerri! I just sent you the file you requested. Have fun with your girls!
DeleteTeachsaela@yahoo.com...hi Laurie. May o have a copy of the handwriting?...thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your file...It was a hit!!! :)
DeleteI'm so happy to hear this! Thanks for sharing. You made my week!
DeleteGreat ideas! May I have a copy of the handwriting worksheet? Thank you! rmholt74@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDo you happen to still have a downloadable handwriting sheet available? Working on this badge with my juniors Monday!! Thanks in advance! aquariusmediapro@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThese are some neat ideas for the Detectives badge and I love how you tied them into Brownie Senses badge. Currently, I am covering both the juniors and brownies in my troop so anything that can be done with both is a big PLUS in my book! Could you send me the handwriting sheet? claudia.gs86@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteIdk if it’s possible, but I would love to get this handwriting sheet? Could you send it to sgrundman14@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteAny chance years later I can get the handwriting activity too? :)
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I love this! Any chance I can get a copy of the handwriting activity sent to mnushugz@gmail.com?
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