How to Play Spies

Playing spies is a way see what other people do with their time. You have to be sneaky and smart to spy on someone. Playing spies is fun when you can spy with a friend and communicate using secret methods such as a secret language.

Instructions

1. Gather your spy supplies. You usually need a notebook, pencil or pen, a disguise and binoculars or magnifying glass. These items are available in a spy kit (see Resources). If you are playing with a friend, you will also need walkie talkies. Your friend should have a set of spy supplies.

2. Pick a subject to spy on. A sibling, friend or neighbor is usually a choice. Make sure that the person you pick doesn't mind being spied on. This is important just in case they catch you.

3. Respect your subject's privacy. A spy should allow a person privacy when warranted, such as in the bathroom or if the subject is changing clothes.

4. Decide where to hide to spy on your subject. A bush or tree is a good choice if you are outside. If you are inside, consider sneaking around ducking into rooms.

5. Have an excuse ready if you get caught spying. The excuse should be believable. If you are outside hiding, you can say that you are playing hide and seek with a friend. If you are inside you can say that you are looking for something that you lost.

6. Watch your subject. Take notes about everything the person does during the day.

7. Talk about your discoveries with your friend. If you are playing alone, think about what secrets you learned about your subject.

Tips & Warnings

• Playing spies shouldn't hurt anyone. Never spy on someone who is doing something private and never tell any secrets you learned while playing spies.

Resources

• Browse a wide variety of spy kits for kids.
• View educational spy kits.