This nature scavenger hunt printable has picture checklists, so kids who can’t read yet can join in.
The Nature Scavenger Hunt is a free 5-page PDF of picture checklists, so kids who can’t read yet can play too.
Page 1 explains how to play, with safety tips. Page 2 is a winter nature hunt, page 3 a spring and summer hunt, page 4 a five senses hunt for any season, and page 5 a nature treasure hunt where kids draw what they find.
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Tips by age and ideas for every season: nature scavenger hunt for kids.
Tips for the nature scavenger hunt printable
Pick the page for the season, clip it to a clipboard and give each child a crayon. Pair younger kids with older ones so everyone finds something. The five senses page works any time of year and gets kids noticing sounds and smells, not just sights.
Remind kids to look but not pick up mushrooms, berries or anything sharp, and wash hands after the walk. Let them draw their best find on the treasure page. A nature scavenger hunt printable turns an ordinary walk around the block into an adventure.