WhoDunnit: The Kindness Caper
Whodunnit: The Kindness Caper – A Digital SEL Scavenger Hunt
Need an engaging activity that gets students thinking, moving, and working together — while reinforcing kindness?
Whodunnit: The Kindness Caper is an interactive digital scavenger hunt where students solve riddles, crack codes, and uncover hidden clues to recover the missing Kindness Cape. Along the way, they practice teamwork, critical thinking, and social-emotional skills in a way that feels like a game — not a lesson.
Why teachers choose this
blends SEL with problem-solving and teamwork
keeps students engaged without chaos
low prep with clear structure
self-checking design saves time
includes light movement to keep energy balanced
What’s included
interactive Google Slides + Google Forms experience
self-checking clues and puzzles
printable recording sheet to track clues and decode the final message
teacher directions + answer key
built-in movement (students search the room for some clues)
Perfect for
SEL lessons
brain breaks with purpose
classroom community building
small groups or whole class
days when you want engagement and meaning
Why it works
Students aren’t just answering questions — they’re solving a mystery together. The clear goal keeps them focused, the structure keeps the room manageable, and the SEL focus reinforces kindness without forced discussion.
You get participation without pushback.
Crack the case in your classroom
If you want a low-prep activity that combines SEL, critical thinking, and teamwork in a way students actually enjoy, Whodunnit: The Kindness Caper is an easy win.
