Spies don't need expensive gadgets to do their business,
create kids spy equipment for free using your imagination.
James Bond has "Q" to give him all kinds of expensive gadgets, but I've no doubt that MI6 has a much bigger budget than you!
But the truth is that for you 2 be a kids spy, you don't need a lot of money for great spy equipment. Be creative, and make your own! Most of the gadgets presented on these pages cost little or nothing to make, but are as much fun to use as expensive kid spy stuff you can buy.
So, roll up those sleeves, and get going!!

How to build a periscope
Every spy needs to know how to build a periscope, as this is a simple yet effective tool to look around corners and over fences!
Keyhole Spy Tool
A spy who still has all his marbles, this is a nifty way to check if a room is safe to enter secretly.
Spy ID Card disguised as Credit Card
A secret agent can't just carry around his or her ID, so here's one that looks just like a credit card.
Easy secret messages, with the Cypher Wheel
This little tool makes it easy to create secret messages that only friends (who have the same cypher wheel) can read. To others, it will just seem like gibberish. Use it to communicate with fellow spies!
How to Make a Book Safe
You may think that secrets must be put in a place where other spies can't get to, such as a big safe or something like that. Sometimes it's better to hide your secrets in plain sight. For this you can modify a regular (hard cover) book to be a great hiding place.
Make invisible ink
Whenever you need to keep your writing from prying eyes, invisible ink will do the job. Here's one simple method to create it.
Fingerprint powder, Homemade Style!
If you find a fingerprint, lift it with this homemade recipe for fingerprint powder.
Spy-doku, Sudoku for Kids
Spydoku is based on the popular Sudoku puzzles, but we're using letters in stead of numbers. It's a Sudoku for kids, so not too difficult!
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