Spy Crafts for Kids: Fun and Educational Ideas

Instructions:

1. Cut a piece of cardstock or laminated paper into the size of an ID card.
2. Add a photo of the “spy” and write their name, alias, and spy title (e.g., “Agent Shadow”).
3. Use markers to draw a badge, barcode, or fingerprint section for added detail.
4. Decorate the card with stickers or a logo to make it look official.
5. Optional: Laminate the card to make it durable for play.

Instructions:

1. Cut a rectangular cardboard box to the desired length of your periscope.
2. Cut two small square openings—one near the top and the other near the bottom on opposite sides.
3. Tape two small mirrors inside at a 45-degree angle, so the top mirror reflects into the bottom mirror.
4. Decorate the periscope with paint or markers.
5. Test it by looking over walls or around corners!

DIY Instructions:

1. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a small bowl and add a few drops of water.
2. Dip a cotton swab into the juice and write your message on white paper.
3. Let the paper dry completely so the message becomes invisible.
4. To reveal the message, hold the paper over a lightbulb or candle flame (with adult supervision).

Instructions:

• Spy Camera:
  1. Find a small empty box and cut out a “lens” area.
  2. Decorate it to look like a camera, adding buttons or dials with stickers or bottle caps.
• Listening Device:
  1. Tape two cups to either end of a string.
  2. Use it to amplify sound between two kids acting as spies.
• Cipher Wheel:
  1. Draw two circles on cardboard—one smaller than the other.
  2. Write the alphabet around the edges of both circles.
  3. Fasten the circles together with a brad, allowing the inner circle to rotate.

Instructions:

• Collect fun costume items like hats, sunglasses, scarves, and old glasses frames.
• Use felt or construction paper to cut out mustaches and beards. Attach them to sticks for easy use.
• Place all the items in a small box labeled “Disguise Kit.”
• Encourage kids to mix and match for their undercover missions.

Instructions:

1. Take a small blank notebook or stack of paper stapled together.
2. Use duct tape to create a sturdy cover.
3. Add a pocket inside for hiding notes or codes.
4. Decorate the cover with spy-related drawings, like magnifying glasses or question marks.

Instructions:

1. Tie a piece of string or yarn across a doorway or hallway, close to the ground.
2. Attach small bells or noisemakers to the string, so they jingle if the string is moved.
3. Optional: Use a basic circuit kit to make a more advanced alarm with lights or sounds.
4. Set it up to guard a “secret spy base”!

Instructions:

• Fingerprint Dusting:
  1. Sprinkle baby powder over a surface to reveal fingerprints.
  2. Use clear tape to lift the prints and transfer them onto black paper.
• Laser Obstacle Course:
  1. String red yarn across a hallway in a crisscross pattern.
  2. Challenge kids to crawl and step through the “laser beams” without touching them.

instructions:

1. Choose a spy code, like Caesar Cipher or Morse Code.
2. Write a secret message using the chosen code.
3. Create a key or chart to help kids decipher the code.
4. Leave clues around the house or classroom that lead to the final message.