How to Write a Scavenger Hunt for Kids

A Scavenger hunt is a great way to entertain your kids for a few hours, or teach them something new and interesting. Whatever your purpose, this simple article will show you how to write a scavenger hunt for kids.

Instructions

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   First begin by deciding what you wish them to find. Will they be looking around a mall, a museum, or perhaps just in the park? Come up with a list of 20-30 things you might find in that area.

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   When you have a few good ideas on hand your ready write the scavenger hunt. Begin by writing simple steps that the kids can follow to find the object they are looking for.

3. We both know kids will lose attention from simple clues, so it's your job to make sure you write clues that are original and exciting.

4. You might also consider making the clues different colors-more visually appealing. Cover the scavenger hunt list with stickers and drawings. Or let the kids draw what they think each item should look like, and then make a comparison once they find it.

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   Consider incorporating something educational when you write the scavenger hunt. Organize the clues into a word search, a cross word puzzle, or put them into a word scrambler. There are many sites online (just search on your favorite search engine) that can do everything for you.

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   Finally, when you write the scavenger hunt decide how you will score it. Kids love competition (and maybe even a little prize for the winner) and will put forth more effort if they are playing for something. Find a nice easy way to score your scavenger hunt, perhaps you wish to award a single point for each item found, or be creative!