Running the kids' treasure hunt in our building. One boy has dyslexia and every clue is written

indigo_camera_905629 May 2026

Volunteered for the summer week our association does. Day 3 is a treasure hunt, about 20 kids aged 7 to 12, all clues on paper. One mother told me quietly that her son has dyslexia and usually sits these out. I'd rather he didn't feel singled out, and I don't want a fuss. How do I change the clues so he can just play? Pictures? Teams? Something else?

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plum_heron_7929 May 2026
Our younger one is 12, dyslexia. Things that work for him: 1. Put everyone in pairs or teams. 2. Make one clue in three a picture or a sound clue, for all teams, so nobody knows why. 3. Read the first clue aloud to everyone together. 4. Big plain font, not fancy letters, with space between lines. 5. Nobody reads aloud alone. Most important, tell the mother your plan before the day so she can tell him. He will come if he knows what to expect.