Age 7Reading20 min
Change activity →Let's Race the Packet Detective
Ask one kitchen question, then race to scan a packet or contents page for the answer.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need An information book or a food packet.
- Step 1. Ask a real question first, like “Where is the sugar?” or “What is chapter 2?”
- Step 2. Both scan headings or bold words. First finger on the answer wins.
- Step 3. The winner says the fact in their own words.
- Step 4. Your child writes the next question for you.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- An information book or a food packet


Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Scanning
- Non-fiction
- Meaning
Try this
Can they find a second fact without starting from the top?
