Double Summer Fun
RSSGail Junion-Metz
www.paulysplayhouse.com/paulys_playhouse/games/hermies.html
tv.disney.go.com/playhouse/mickeymouseclubhouse/activities/
treasurehunt.html
Two treasure hunt-style online adventures. "Hermie Heckles' Fun House" is designed for kids ages 7-10. The premise: kids are in Hermie Heckles' funhouse and they need to find a way out. Kids need to find the hidden keys, unlock the doors, and then figure out how to use all the keys to unlock the final door. Be sure to supply earphones or turn your computer speakers on. If kids get stumped they can always sneak a peek at the "Clue Book" found in the lower left corner of the screen.
"Mickey's Treasure Hunt" is designed for tots ages 2-5. The premise: Mickey has found a scroll that contains hints to where a treasure chest is hidden. Kids help Mickey figure out each clue by knowing their shapes, colors, and numbers. If they follow all the clues and make the right choices they'll find the treasure. Best thing is, if tots want to try finding the treasure a second, or even third time, the clues change each time. Again, be sure to have the sound on or give kids earphones.
Detour: Kids ages 10-13 will enjoy figuring out how to free Dr. Dingle from the clutches of the evil Marty by figuring out how to navigate through "Dr Dingle's Laboratory."
