Hunting for different objects is a joyous outdoor activity suitable for young children of all abilities. The aim of a scavenger hunt is to collect natural materials, which are based around the senses. This allows children to better understand nature, the environment and develop their explorative skills.
Resources
- Bag
Explanation
The scavenger hunt can be run by asking the group to pick up specific items e.g. find 3 different leaves or find a smooth stick. The hunt can also be changed to suit specific topics e.g. Maths; Find a twig that has a right angle on it or find a squared stone or even find 10 leaves.
As this scavenger hunt is in the sensory activities, below is a list of sensory items to find:
- Smooth Stone
- Wet Leaves x 3
- Wiggly Sticks x 2
- Something Crunchy
- Something Gooey
- Something Rough
- Something Round
- A Tickling Item
Safety Tips
To make sure that the group know the boundaries of where they can go. Make the group aware that if the leader whistles or says a word or phrase like ‘Back to BASE!’ they know to come back.