We love scavenger hunts at Educate Outside! Sunshine, fresh air, and a healthy dose of adventure – that’s what outdoor scavenger hunts offer kids! It’s also a great way of keeping them busy while you sit down and relax! We’ve got a treasure trove of themed hunts that your children are sure to love.

1: Drawing Scavenger Hunt

The drawing scavenger hunt encourages kids to explore their surroundings and capture what they see with a pencil and paper. It’s a fantastic way to boost observation skills and get creative outdoors.

2: Adjectives Scavenger Hunt

Expand your child’s vocabulary with an adjectives scavenger hunt. This exciting search sends them on a quest to find objects that match specific adjectives, like “rough,” “smooth,” or “bumpy.” It’s a fun way to learn and use descriptive language.

3: Mindset Scavenger Hunt

A mindset scavenger hunt is perfect to help children calm down after a high energy activity. This scavenger hunt encourages them to explore the environment using their senses and take time to appreciate nature and their feelings.

4: Phonics Scavenger Hunt

Take phonics on the go with a phonics scavenger hunt. This hunt focuses on identifying initial sounds, making it perfect for young learners.

5: Nature Riddles Scavenger Hunt

Bring out the inner detective with a nature riddles scavenger hunt! This hunt uses clues about nature to lead kids to hidden treasures. It’s a fantastic way to combine problem-solving with appreciating the outdoors.

6: Color Scavenger Hunt

A color scavenger hunt is great fun This vibrant hunt sends kids on a quest to find objects of specific colors. It’s a simple yet engaging activity for younger children.

7: Shape Scavenger Hunt

Geometry gets exciting with our shape scavenger hunt. This hunt encourages kids to find real-life examples of shapes around your outdoor space.

8: Walking To School Scavenger Hunt

This walk to school scavenger hunt is a great way to encourage your children to walk to school and have lots of fun on the way!

9: Nature Scavenger Hunt

This is your classic nature scavenger hunt! This resource contains two scavenger hunts, one for your garden or woodland, and one for the beach.

10: Scavenger Hunt Template

What’s more fun than a scavenger hunt? Creating your own scavenger hunt! With this free scavenger hunt template your children a free to use their creativity to create their very own scavenger hunts for a friend.

So, grab your boots, choose a scavenger hunt, and enjoy spending some time outside with your children! And don’t worry, we’ve got loads more downloadable scavenger hunts coming your way soon!

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