Make up a
scavenger hunt similar to the one below.
Divide children into small groups and let them hunt for the objects on
the playground. Give them paper
and pencils to record their findings.
Hint! For younger children do this as a large
group activity.
Spring
Scavenger Hunt
Can
you find a sign of spring?
Can
you find something older than you?
Can
you find something younger than you?
Can
you find something rough?
Can
you find something that feels soft?
Can
you find something living?
Can
you find something dead?
Can
you find something smaller than your fingernail?
Can
you find something bigger than you?
Can
you find something green?
Can
you find something yellow?
Can
you find something that smells good?
Can
you find some trash? Pick it up
and throw it away!

Ohhhh .... we could even sing this to the tune of "Do You Know the Muffin Man?"
ReplyDeleteCan you find a sign of spring, a sign of spring, a sign of spring?
Can you find a sign of spring?
Let's look everywhere?
(Or the last line could be: Let's find something rough / smooth / green / small.)
Thank you, AS ALWAYS!!!
Camille
An Open Door