"Scooter the Bunny and the Case of the Missing Carrots" A Hoppy Mystery Adventure for Toddlers!

Scooter the Bunny and the Case of the Missing Carrots

A Hoppy Mystery Adventure for Toddlers!

Lesson Title:

Scooter the Bunny and the Case of the Missing Carrots
A hilarious Easter mystery that helps toddlers practice problem-solving, observation, and teamwork through a silly, engaging story and hands-on activities.

The Story: "Scooter the Bunny and the Case of the Missing Carrots!"

It was a beautiful Easter morning, and Scooter the Bunny was ready for his favorite breakfast: a giant pile of crunchy, munchy carrots.

But when Scooter hopped into the kitchen, his plate was empty. His carrots were gone. His tummy rumbled loudly.

Who took Scooter’s carrots?

Scooter grabbed his detective hat (which was actually a sock he found under the couch) and his magnifying glass (which was actually a jelly jar).

“I will solve this mystery!” he declared.

First, he checked the fridge… nope.
Then, he checked under the table… just a dust bunny.
Finally, he saw a trail of orange crumbs leading outside.

Scooter followed the trail past the mailbox, over the garden fence, and into the chicken coop.

There, sitting in a big fluffy nest, was Mrs. Cluckles the Chicken, happily knitting a carrot-shaped scarf.

“Mrs. Cluckles! Why do you have my carrots?” Scooter asked, trying to sound serious.

“Oh dear! I thought they were knitting supplies!” she clucked. “I found them by the garden, and they were so nice and orange… I thought they’d make a lovely sweater!”

Scooter laughed so hard he snorted. “Carrots are for eating, not knitting!”

Mrs. Cluckles blushed and handed him back the slightly fuzzy, half-knitted carrots.

Scooter took them home, washed them off, and finally had his crunchy, munchy breakfast.

The End

Craft: Detective Bunny Magnifying Glass

Supplies:

Paper plates (one per child)
Clear plastic wrap or a cut-out plastic lid
Markers, stickers, and googly eyes
Glue and scissors
Popsicle sticks

Directions:

Cut a large circle in the middle of the paper plate.
Glue the plastic wrap or lid over the hole.
Decorate with markers, stickers, and bunny ears.
Tape or glue a popsicle stick to the bottom for a handle.
Now the kids can be bunny detectives like Scooter.

Activity: Follow the Carrot Trail

Hide paper carrots around the room or yard.
Give clues like “Hop three times this way! Sniff like a bunny! Look under something fluffy!”
Lead them to the “missing carrots” in a silly, unexpected place—maybe in a toy kitchen or inside a shoe.

Game: Bunny Detective Hop

How to Play:
1. Kids wear their detective magnifying glasses and hop around the room.
2. An adult calls out a clue:
  - “Find something orange.”
  - “Find something soft.”
  - “Find something shaped like a carrot.”
3. Kids race to find objects that match the clue.
Why It’s Fun: Toddlers practice observation skills, color recognition, and active movement.

Snack: Funny Carrot Faces

Ingredients:

Baby carrots
Cream cheese or hummus
Pretzel sticks
Raisins or olives for eyes

Instructions:

Spread cream cheese on a plate.
Use baby carrots to make a silly bunny face.
Pretzel sticks for whiskers.
Olives or raisins for funny eyes.
Giggle while eating your creation.

Song: "Where Did My Carrots Go?" (Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

Scooter, Scooter, look and see,
Where could all your carrots be?
Follow footprints, sniff around,
Up and down and all around.
Scooter, Scooter, now you know,
Mrs. Cluckles knit them so.

Parent Resource: Encouraging Problem-Solving at Home

Parents can help toddlers strengthen problem-solving skills with these simple tips:

Ask open-ended questions ("What do you think happened?")
Practice simple mysteries (hide a toy and give clues)
Encourage curiosity ("What else could this be used for?")
Use everyday moments (finding lost socks = detective mission)

Lesson Wrap-Up:

Today, we had fun helping Scooter solve the case of the missing carrots. Through storytelling, games, and creative play, toddlers learned how to think, explore, and problem-solve—all while laughing.