Scavenger Hunt DIY

Scavenger hunts are so much fun and really do not take much preparation. Sure, you can go online and find pre-made lists, but I tend to just make up lists based on the age of the children and the environment we are in (as in backyard or in the house, at school or out in the community somewhere).

If your children are young, do not make them complicated! Pick 5 (or up to 10) easy things they can find. You can make a list, or draw the pictures, or let them find something and come back to you for the next thing.

For older kids you can make it more challenging. Up the stakes and have them measure, count, check off. It doesn’t have to just be collecting things. Use a phone and have them take photos. You will find that the teacher in me comes out with older kids. I like to reinforce learning - without the kids realizing this. You can do a digital hunt - getting them to find information online, but I like to get outside when I can. Make your clues into riddles. This is an extra level of challenge! It does a bit more brain work from you but it can be worth it.

Don’t forget to provide a pen or marker to check off the list and a bag if they are collecting things. If you have a larger group of kids, put them into teams so they have to work together (I have been known to be a little mean (Ha) and have the team all connected together at their wrists by string so they can’t just separate and each person just run and find something. This means teamwork!!) Don't forget prizes if you want to have them.

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