Description
At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Kids ages 11 to 14 (works for grades 5 to 9) who love mystery books, puzzles, clues and solving cases. Made for parents, including ADHD parents, homeschool families and middle school teachers.
- What’s included
- Crack the Case: test prep guide, 16 pages; The Case Board: homework kanban board, 10 pages; The Case Board: single 11×17 poster for a print shop; Bonus: Mehtivation: The Crack the Case Deck, 45 illustrated pep-talk cards (12 pages)
- How it works
- Your kid tests themselves first with notes closed, rates each topic (SOLVED / WARM / COLD), practices the weak topics from memory on 2 or more days, checks every mistake, then runs a mixed, timed practice test. Three routes: 5+ days, 2 to 4 days, or the test is tomorrow (one 90-minute page).
- Format
- Instant download, 4 PDFs. US Letter, black-and-white friendly, print at home. Nothing ships.
- Price
- $16.99 (save $1.99 vs. buying both separately)
- License
- One household, or one teacher’s own students. Reprint as often as you need.
Your kid notices everything. Except the due date. This detective study bundle covers test week and every week: Crack the Case test prep plus The Case Board homework board.
Sound Familiar?
They solved the mystery novel by page 40. They “forgot” the vocab quiz.
“I studied!” means they looked at the notes. Once.
Tuesday’s worksheet is somewhere. The trail went cold.
Two problems, one detective. This bundle gives each problem its own case file, in the same world, with the same words.
TEST WEEK: CRACK THE CASE (16 pages)
🗂️ Pick a route by days left: Full Case (5+ days), Hot Pursuit (2–4 days), Urgent! (tomorrow, about 90 minutes).
Facts or Hunches: notes closed, each topic is a lead rated SOLVED, WARM or COLD.
Priority Leads, Follow-Up Days and The Field Kit: what to study first, on which days, with which tool.
Fold-over Interview Cards and an Interview Log where every try counts. A lead is CLOSED after it’s solved on 2 different days.
Wrong Turns: each miss traced to a cause and a fix.
Full Walk-Through: a mixed, timed practice test with a Proof it worked box.
Test-day page, after-test page, and a one-page guide for you.
EVERY WEEK: THE CASE BOARD (10 pages + 11×17 sheet)
🗂️ Four columns: OPEN CASES (next 7 days), TODAY’S CASES (max 3), ON THE CASE (only 1), CLOSED (stays up all week).
NEED BACKUP for stuck cards, 10 cut-out case cards, 4 BIG CASE project cards.
A routine poster for the 2 to 5 minute daily check and the Friday count.
A setup page and a page for the adult helping.
How They Work Together
The board keeps every assignment in sight, so a test doesn’t sneak up. When one does, Crack the Case takes over that week. Same language in both: leads, cases, CLOSED.
Why It Works
Self-quizzing and spacing practice over several days are well supported in learning research. Visible reminders and a short, pre-picked list help kids start without a debate. The detective framing makes those methods feel like their thing, not your rule.
Designed with ADHD and easily distracted kids in mind: one job per page, short sessions, a clear next step, no streaks to break.
How It Arrives
4 PDFs: Crack the Case (16 pages, US Letter), The Case Board (10 pages, US Letter) and the 11×17 board sheet. Instant digital download: no physical item ships. Black-and-white friendly, print at home. Grades 5 to 9.
FAQ
Q: Which one should we start with?
A: The board, unless a test is coming. Then open Crack the Case on page 2.
Q: Does the test prep work for every test?
A: Yes. Print a fresh route for each test; the reusable pages print as extras.
Q: Is it too young for an eighth grader?
A: It looks like a case file, not a kids’ worksheet. No mascots.
Q: Is there anything scary in it?
A: No crime scenes or crime TV vibes. The mystery is school.
License
One kid who notices everything. Two case files that make sure the homework gets noticed too.
Bonus: Mehtivation: The Crack the Case Deck
45 illustrated, printable pep-talk cards for the days your kid opens the page and feels meh. Each card is honest about how school feels, then gives one tiny move that points straight back to a page in the system. Sorted into piles: Stuck, Tired, Too Much, Test Soon, Got It Back, Fresh Start and Any Day.
Questions parents ask
What ages and grades is this for?
Ages 11 to 14 is the sweet spot (grades 5 to 9). The tone is grown-up, with no cartoon mascots, so a 13-year-old won’t feel babied.
What is the bonus card deck?
Mehtivation: The Crack the Case Deck is 45 illustrated, printable pep-talk cards for the days your kid feels meh. Each card names the feeling, then gives one tiny move back into their Crack the Case and The Case Board pages. It’s included free with this bundle.
The test is tomorrow. Is it too late?
No. There is a one-page plan for the night before, about 90 minutes, in order.
Is it good for kids with ADHD?
It was designed with distractible kids and kids with ADHD in mind: one job per page, a short DO THIS line, short sessions, a clear next step and nothing that resets after a missed day. It is a study tool, not a treatment.
Does my kid have to love detective mystery things?
It helps. The whole system speaks the language of mystery books, puzzles, clues and solving cases. If that’s not your kid, the same system comes in 10 other worlds with matching page numbers.
Can I use it for homeschool or my classroom?
Yes. The license covers one household, or one teacher’s own students. Reprint it for every test this year.
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