Emotions Detectives

The Emotions Detectives game by Miniland is an interactive and thought-provoking resource designed to help children aged 3 to 6 years explore and understand emotions through imaginative play and collaborative investigation. Using the concept of detective work, children use magnifying glasses to search for emotional œclues within everyday conflict scenarios. By identifying facial expressions, body language, and context, children learn how to interpret feelings and discover appropriate ways to manage emotions.

This engaging activity provides an excellent opportunity for educators to guide meaningful conversations about empathy, conflict resolution, and emotional awareness. Designed for small groups, the set includes 4 magnifying glasses. As children work together to solve emotional mysteries, they also enhance their social interaction, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens emotional intelligence through observation and discussion of real-life social situations
• Promotes verbal and written expression while exploring emotional vocabulary and responses
• Fosters collaboration and shared problem-solving in team-based activities
• Develops deduction and reasoning skills by identifying contextual emotional clues
• Supports individual or small group exploration of emotions
• Suitable for classroom and therapeutic environments
• Designed for use by 8-12 children in teams of 2-3

Classroom Ideas:

• Emotional Investigation Teams: Divide children into groups and assign an emotional scenario to investigate and present their findings
• Feelings Journal: After each game session, have children draw or write about a situation they identified and how they would respond
• Role-Play Extension: Recreate scenarios from the game through role-play, encouraging perspective-taking and empathy
• Circle Time Reflection: Use the game's clues as conversation starters for daily emotional check-ins and group discussions

Safety & Product Information:

• Age suitability: 3-6 years
• Includes 4 child-friendly magnifying glasses
• Made from durable, non-toxic materials with easy-to-handle components