Park Perimeter Scavenger Hunt
A simple walk focusing on spotting specific natural objects or colors (e.g., 'a smooth rock', 'something green', 'a noisy bird') suitable for emerging walkers and verbal toddlers.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 5 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 1–3
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Define 3-5 simple items or colors to find (e.g., 'tree bark', 'yellow flower', 'small leaf'). Keep the list short.
- 2Walk the path slowly, pointing out examples of the items.
- 3Encourage the toddler to spot the items independently using directional language (e.g., 'Look up!', 'Over there!').
- 4Celebrate successes with enthusiasm. Focus on the process of searching and discovery, not collecting.
What they're practising
- Gross Motor Skills
- Vocabulary Acquisition
- Observation Skills
- Environmental Awareness