Tweens (11-12 years)•✨ Naughty
Digital detox challenge
⏱️10 min
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About this idea
The elf has 'confiscated' all phone chargers and gaming controllers, hiding them around the house with a treasure map and riddles. Each clue leads to the next item, with funny memes or TikTok-style jokes at each location. The final clue leads to a hot chocolate station with a note: 'Screen-free hot cocoa party - I dare you to last 1 hour!' Perfect for tweens who are glued to their devices.
What you'll need
- Printed treasure map with riddles
- Funny memes or TikTok-style jokes printed on paper
- Phone chargers and gaming controllers
- Hot chocolate station setup (mug, hot chocolate mix, marshmallows)
- Note with dare challenge
How to set it up
- Hide all phone chargers and gaming controllers in different locations around the house.
- Create and print a treasure map with riddles that lead to each hidden item, adding a funny meme or joke at each location.
- Set up a hot chocolate station in a central area and place the final clue there, along with the dare note: 'Screen-free hot cocoa party - I dare you to last 1 hour!'
- Scatter the first clue in a visible spot where your child usually starts their day, such as on their pillow or at the breakfast table.
Tips & variations
- Make the riddles simple and age-appropriate for preschoolers, using picture clues if needed.
- Encourage kids to work together in teams to make the hunt more fun and interactive.
- After the hour is up, have a family discussion about screen time and enjoy the hot chocolate together.
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