We’re big fans of Scooby-Doo here, and we want to celebrate the new Scoob! movie by thinking back to the original cartoon series. Below you’ll find activities inspired by each member of The Gang, plus some recommendations from FDL’s online collection to help you meet your summer reading goals. Each activity has an adjustable difficulty level and can easily be done at home. Feel free to do the activities in any order and share the results with us on Facebook.
Suggested Reading:
Do Good Together, Scooby-Doo! by Christianne Jones
Scooby-Doo and the Fishy Phantom by Jesse Leon McCann
Scooby-Doo! Team-Up comic book series
Make Your Own Monster Mask
The villains and monsters on Scooby-Doo have worn a lot of crazy masks over the years, and now you get a chance to make your own. Print and cut out the mask template of your choice from the link below and decorate it however you want using crayons, markers, stickers, or any other crafting supplies you have on hand. To wear the mask, simply cut or punch a small hole on the left and right sides, and tie on a piece of string or ribbon.
Find Velma’s Glasses
Jinkies! Velma bought extra glasses in case of emergencies, but she lost every pair! You’ll need to help her find them so she can get back to solving mysteries. To play this game, you’ll need at least two players, pictures of glasses frames, and a pair of scissors. Print out a few copies of the attached pictures of Velma’s glasses or draw some on pieces of paper, cut them out, and have each player take turns hiding the glasses around your home. The game can be as easy or as difficult as you want depending on where you hide the glasses and whether or not you set a time limit.
A Super Shaggy Sandwich
Everyone knows that Shaggy loves sandwiches, but can you make the coolest one he’s ever seen? How many different ingredients and colors will it have? For this craft, all you need to do to get started is to grab a piece of paper and some crayons or markers and start drawing the most ridiculous sandwich you can imagine. If you need help figuring out how to draw a sandwich, try following along with this tutorial from doodlekat1 on YouTube, or you can fill in this coloring page we made instead.
Search for Fingerprints
Daphne is hard at work solving a mystery, and she wants you to help her find clues. Follow along with this activity from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis to learn how to dust for fingerprints. It only takes a few minutes and some basic household items to start becoming a junior detective just like Scooby Doo’s friends.
Time for Scooby Snacks!
After all that hard work, it’s time for a break, and the best way to do that is to eat some Scooby Snacks. Follow along with this recipe from Chex to make a sweet treat sometimes referred to as “puppy chow.” The recipe doesn’t require any baking, and you can easily substitute the ingredients based on your family’s taste or allergy needs.
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