Looking for a fun activity for your kids for outdoors? Now that it is getting to be so nice outside, I put together a Nature Scavenger Hunt for my boys {and any of the other kids in the neighborhood that want to join in}. I included things that I was pretty sure they could find, although they may have to look hard.
I laminated their list, so they can use the Nature Scavenger Hunt again {and because I love to laminate everything these days!}. I plan to give them their list, a dry erase marker and a bag to collect everything in.
I hope they have fun searching the neighborhood with their Nature Scavenger Hunt.
Here is my list of items I came up with.
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I am using this this weekend!!!! So awesome!!!!!
Aw thats awesome! I love this idea Chrissy! I wonder if my toddler would do this? Hmm.. I may try
We did something just like this on Spring Break and few weeks ago. My items were very similar to yours, except mine was just scribbled quickly on a piece of paper and then I gave her a giant ziplock bag. I love that you planned this ahead of time!
I love this, I will be doing this for Jayda birthday party, there will be some bigger kids there, so they will love this.
there is nothing like a scavenger hunt! thanks for reminding everyone how fabulous it can be!!!! LOVE IT!!!! hugs…
Awesome!! I pinned it to do later, I think I'd find pictures of whatever I wanted them to find since they're not reading yet, thanks for the outside idea!!
Thanks so much for linking up – you were meant to be at our party this week. I have a nature hike/scavenger hunt to plan with my Daisy troop on Wednesday! You have saved the day!!
Cheers!
Jen @ Don't Mess With My Tutus
Love it! That's certainly a great way to keep them busy. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays!
I love scavenger hunts. Thanks for sharing!
I did this for my daughter a few years ago, but instead of giving her a bag to collect the stuff in (some things on the list weren't able to be picked up or put in a bag), I gave her the list and a camera.
Such a great idea, thank you. The grand kids will be over on Friday. This will be so much fun. I'm a new linky follower. Be great if you could follow me back. Have a woderful day. Diane
if you were to use this idea for a birthday party, would you need to have prizes for the winner?
I think you could do prizes. Or just do the snack afterwards.
loved scavenger hunts growing up…will try this for the granddaughters…
Could you post your list as a pdf file to print out and use? I'd love to use this with the girls I babysit for, with your permission, of course.
Hi there! I would love to email it to you if that is ok. Just let me know your email address. Thanks!
I also would like to see it as a PDF.
This is a great idea!! Thanks for sharing at Romance on a Dime!
Love this!
My kids and their friends did this today. They LOVED it!!
Thanks for the cute idea. I'll print yours and use on our camping trip. I'm sure my ladies will love it!
great idea! I want to use that at the next Girl Scouts meeting or party!
My kids are having a blast with this as we speak. Thanks so much for sharing!
The link to your file is not working. Would love to have this for this sat for a birthday party. Can you email it to me? amy.teachingenglish@gmail.com
Thanks!
Hey, I just saw your pin on Pinterest and love the idea! Thanks for sharing. I linked back to your blog from mine about this super fun idea!
http://www.sjscrafts.blogspot.com
I love the idea of having a nature-themed scavenger hunt! It is a great way for the kids to explore nature. It can help them find out more about their surroundings and understand the importance of nature. You can actually throw in a prize at the end of the hunt so that the kids will know that it is all worth it.
Thank you for posting such simple and no-cost idea!! I tried it with my kids today and we had a blast
I will post pics to FB and tag your blog, thank you!!
Such a GREAT idea – thanks so much for sharing with us! I featured your post and idea on my blog a couple weeks back:
http://sceneofthegrime.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-family-fun-nature-scavenger-hunt.html
Thanks again!
Laurie
Scene of Sublime Blog
I found this on pinterest and had a go at doing it with my boys, they loved it!
I linked back to your blog on the post I did
http://boysandchickens.wordpress.com/2012/09/12/out-and-about-scavenger-hunt/
Hi Melissa,
I just wanted to let you know that I linked to your Nature Scavenger Hunt on my blog today. I have created a free graphic to print onto a paper bag to hold the nature treasures kids find on their hunts. Would you consider linking to it? http://from-my-life.blogspot.com/2012/10/31-days-31-smiles-day-9-nature.html
~Kristin
Thank you for this wonderful printable. Fits right in with my {Spice Up Your Homeschool} Nature Journal post. I'm linking up (http://wp.me/p2C3NH-tN)to this post to share your scavenger hunt printable!
I love outdoor scavenger hunts for kids! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely printable! I featured your post as the Free Printable of the Day at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page and on Pinterest.
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I found your nature scavenger hunt on Pinterest and took my 2 kids out to have a go at it at the weekend. we had such fun running around doing it and are planning to do one at the seaside in the summer. I’ve linked back on my blog and its my first PROPER blog post. Eek!
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Found you through The Frugal Girls on Pinterest. I love this list. My family goes camping often. I will definitely be bringing this along on our next trip. It will give my daughter and her cousins something fun and different to do. Thank you!
We stopped for a spur of the moment hike last weekend, and I was thrilled to find a copy of this lurking around in my purse…the kids loved it…again, since every hike is different and we can find different things to fit the list! Thanks!
Awesome! I love it! Thanks, Megan!
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