Keep the kids entertained while on School Break and get some fresh air at the same time, with this Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Grab your binoculars, take a walk around the neighborhood, and see how many items you can check off!Â
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There is only so much homeschooling you can accomplish in one day. With the Twins being out of school, I’ve been forced to get creative with ways to keep them entertained – without turning their brains to mush. I’m SURE you can relate!
I created this printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt to keep my Twinsies entertained, but mostly to get them outside for a hot sec.
Scavenger Hunts come in all shapes and sizes, last year we mixed it up and did an Easter Basket Scavenger hunt!
Over the recent weeks, just as many of you have, I have been promoted (demoted?) to Head Teacher, Cafeteria Lady, Nurse, Coach, and my own personal favorite…Janitor. I am beginning to go Coronacrazy!
My best advice to maintain at least the minimal level of sanity is GO OUTSIDE! Our backyards and sidewalks have not been closed (yet). There’s nothing wrong with taking a stroll through the neighborhood, just keep your safe distance from any passersby. We have been doing lots of sidewalk chalk, Hoverboard riding, and keeping it OG with the Pogo Stick Santa brought last year!
Why an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt?
You can print this Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, and take a neighborhood walk with the Fam Bam while checking each item off as you find it. Kids love to see who can find them all first, and there’s nothing wrong with a healthy level of competition between siblings (said no one ever).
Or, depending on what kind of ‘hood you live in, and how old your Kiddos are, you can do as I did and send them outside to go explore on their own.Â
To make it even more fun, I had them take a picture of each item as they found it with the Kids Smart Watches that Santa got them for Christmas. (Side note: These watches have been super handy for keeping them independent and on track throughout the day since they’ve been out of school.)
I told them not to come back until they found all 20 items or they wouldn’t get the surprise (I had no idea what this was at the time). This little outdoor scavenger hunt bought me 22 whole minutes to work in peace!
So, print it out. Check it off. Take a pic. Whatever you do with it, have fun!
 Click the picture above to download the Free PDF School Break Outdoor Scavenger Hunt and have it sent right to your inbox to print and use as many times as you’d like!
Until Next Time…
Stay Crafty (and safe) San Diego!
