5 Scavenger Hunts for Kids
A good scavenger hunt inspires exploration of the environment while honing observation skills. Encourage movement, spark curiosity, and practice mindfulness with our FREE PRINTABLE SCAVENGER HUNTS.
Opposites Hunt
This worksheet encourages kids to use their senses to create a collection of objects. Look around the room or venture outside to find things that match the prompt in each box. When the collection is complete, talk about what you found. What senses did you use to find them? Which is your favorite? Why do you like it?
Engaging in sensory activities helps kids practice mindfulness—an essential tool for self-regulation.
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2. Adjective Hunt
Identify, draw, and discuss places, objects, or people that match the adjective in each box. This scavenger hunt can be used to help therapists (or parents) understand a child’s viewpoint and emotional process.
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3. Nature Hunt
Practice mindfulness in nature through sensory exploration. This scavenger hunt inspires an outdoor journey that encourages kids to connect with nature, sharpen their observational skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the environment around them.
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4. Color Hunt
Color-coded feeling charts are an effective way to help kids understand, talk about, and manage their emotions. By building a strong emotionally literate foundation, kids gain the ability to articulate their thoughts, improve social skills, develop empathy, and form healthy connections.
Ask kids to hunt for each color and talk about the associated feeling. Example: Grass is green and green represents calm. Can you talk about a time when you felt calm?
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5. Senses Hunt
Help kids center themselves by bringing awareness to the senses. As they examine their environment through the senses, kids develop emotional resilience, enhanced concentration, and a foundation for lifelong well-being.
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