Screen-free game
The puddle mystery
A tiny door appeared in a puddle. Where does it lead?
4-7 years7 minscreen-free during play
1
For the parent first
Start with one sentence and let the child decide what happens next.
2
Say to the child
“A tiny door appeared in a puddle. Where does it lead?”
3
How the game continues
- Choose who finds the door.
- Say what is behind the door.
- Invent what happens next.
- Say the final sentence together.
You are done when
The child gives the final sentence, then say together: “The end!”
If you get stuck
If you get stuck, choose one helper: an animal, a vehicle or a magical object.
More rounds
- Swap storyteller roles.
- Use no more than five words per sentence.
- Tell the same story with a silly ending.
Safety
The adult chooses a safe area. The child does not open or taste anything and does not climb.
The puddle mystery
Complete “The puddle mystery” in three rounds: beginning, surprise and ending.
Open the interactive version