Library Treasure Hunt & Story Time
Combine a visit to the library with a simple treasure hunt to locate specific book types, followed by attending a structured story time.
- Takes
- 1–2 hr
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 4–6
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Arrive at the library and review the treasure hunt list.
- 2Guide the child through the children's section, helping them use visual cues and simple categories to find the books on the list.
- 3Check off items as they are found.
- 4Attend the library’s scheduled story time session, encouraging quiet listening and participation.
- 5Check out the found books to read later at home.
What they're practising
- Literacy Exposure
- Navigational Skills
- Respect for Public Spaces
- Auditory Comprehension