Kids Investigate offers printable interactive detective cases for children ages 6 and up, families, and classrooms. Young detectives study clues, suspects, witness statements, and crime scenes in an easy-to-print format, with instant digital delivery through Etsy.
The culprits hide in plain sight in Whodunnit Woods. Use your detective skills and help Chief Wolflock solve the crime!
— Chief Wolflock
Mrs. Turtlella's precious painting has vanished! She only stepped outside for a moment, and when she returned, the painting was gone. No one came through the front door, but someone must have slipped in through the back. Was it the reformed thief next door? Or someone closer than anyone suspects?
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Mrs. Hornedeta discovers an ancient sketch in her attic and is swamped with offers. While some claim it is worthless, others whisper it's worth millions. Chief Wolflock suspects a clever trick is being played, but he needs a sharp-eyed detective to spot the slip-up.
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The Canine Museum original mysteriously vanishes overnight from a locked, alarmed room. A director, a grumbling guard, a copyist, and a magician all insist they're innocent, but someone knows the truth. Spot the one clever trick that fooled everyone!
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A string of pearls vanished, leaving behind an open window and a confusing mystery. While the maid claims a thief leaped to freedom, a witness insists no one came out. Step into the crime scene and figure out how the thief escaped through an enchanted window.
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Uncover the truth behind the messy situation in Whodunnit Woods. Identify the colorful culprit who decided to decorate the walls without permission. Study the clues and analyze the suspects' statements!
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A mysterious amulet arrives from Soak Island, and everyone who touches it disappears! Ms. Gulletna doesn't know what to do. Can your young detective uncover the truth before Ms. Gulletna vanishes too?
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At a grand manor on Rodent Street, a dinner announcement takes a mysterious turn when Mr. Badgerald falls into a deep sleep and won't wake up. The cook collapsed as well, but she has since recovered. If you are wondering, no, it was not the butler! Can your young detective uncover who wanted Mr. Badgerald out of the picture before it's too late?
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At Flamingo Ballet, a performance turns into panic when the Prima Ballerina's pirouette ends in disaster. The stage is spotless, but a tiny detail in the evidence suggests someone planned this. Uncover what happened before the curtain rose!
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Mrs. Goosetta is receiving letters from a sister who has been gone for ten years. Chief Wolflock suspects a much more earthly trick is at play. Solve the mystery and uncover the living truth!
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Beloved teacher Miss Amber fails to show up for class. She was last seen driving late at night, but she never made it home. Piece together the clues, see through the alibis, and bring Miss Amber back to her students. (We recommend this case for ages 8 and up.)
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A mysterious break-in has taken place at a flower shop in Fort City, but only one type of flower is missing. With conflicting stories, an unusual scent, and a very determined K9 officer, young detectives must examine the evidence and decide whom to believe. Scent of a Lily invites children to investigate, question, and solve the case. Can they connect the clues before the trail goes cold?
View Case on EtsyAfter the child finishes the investigation, submit the colored crime scene to our Youth Detective Gallery by emailing it to contact@kidsinvestigate.com. Remember to include the child's first name and age on the page!
A parent or legal guardian should submit the artwork and provide permission for public sharing. Please include only the child's first name and age, and do not include a last name, school, location, or other identifying information.