What's inside the kids detective journal
- Case File
- Clue Cards
- Secret Codes
- Fingerprint Records
- Detective Badges
- Cases Solved
- Notes
See every page
All 11 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Case File
- 5. Clue Cards
- 6. Secret Codes
- 7. Fingerprint Records
- 8. Detective Badges
- 9. Cases Solved
- 10. Notes
- 11. Thank you page
Who this kids detective journal is for
This journal is for young detectives who love mysteries, puzzles and secret codes. It suits children aged about six to twelve, kids who enjoy mystery books and games, and parents or teachers looking for a fun way to build reading, logic and observation skills. Solving pretend cases at home, at school or during a party encourages children to notice details, ask good questions and think carefully before jumping to conclusions.
How to use your kids detective journal
Open a new case on the case page, writing what happened, where and when. Record clues and suspects as you investigate. Crack and create messages using the secret code page. Take fingerprints with a pencil and tape on the prints page, and compare them. Make your own detective badge so you look official. When a mystery is cracked, record how you solved it on the solved page, and invent new cases for friends.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadKids Detective Journal questions
Are secret codes included?
Yes. Look for the "Secret Codes" page in the 11-page kids detective journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Can kids take fingerprints?
Yes. There is a prints page. Look for the "Fingerprint Records" page in the 11-page kids detective journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is it good for parties?
Yes. Set up a mystery for guests to solve. Other pages in the 11-page kids detective journal include "Case File", "Clue Cards" and "Secret Codes", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Kids Detective Journal really free?
Yes, the Kids Detective Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 11-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Kids Detective Journal?
The Kids Detective Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 11 pages.
