Backyard Nature Scavenger Hunt
Ages 3-520 min3 materials
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Backyard Nature Scavenger Hunt
A simple scavenger hunt that gets kids exploring outdoors. Find leaves, rocks, bugs, and more in your own backyard.
What You'll Need
- Paper and pen for checklist
- Small bag or basket
- Magnifying glass (optional)
Step by Step
- 1
Write or draw a checklist: something green, something rough, a feather, a round rock, a flower.
- 2
Give your child the checklist and a collection bag.
- 3
Head outside to the yard or a nearby park.
- 4
Let them search at their own pace, checking off items as they find them.
- 5
Sit together and talk about each discovery. Sort by color, size, or texture.
Why Kids Love This
Promotes outdoor exploration and observation skills. Develops classification and sorting abilities. Builds vocabulary as children describe their findings. Encourages physical activity and connection with nature.