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About this activity
Turn a sunny park visit into a purposeful adventure with a simple scavenger hunt. Children search for colours, textures, wildlife signs, and playground features while building observation skills and enjoying fresh air.
Print & play
Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Printed scavenger hunt sheet
- Pencil or crayon
- Water bottle
- Sun hat
Preparation time
5 minutes
How to play
- 1Choose a safe park route and print or write a simple checklist.
- 2Give each child a pencil and explain how to tick items off safely.
- 3Walk together and spot colours, birds, trees, and playground features.
- 4Share favourite finds and talk about what you noticed on the way home.
Learning benefits
ObservationNature awarenessDescriptive languagePhysical activity
Best for
Tags
sunny dayparkscavenger huntoutdoorfreeage-5school-holidays
Seasons
springsummerautumn
Occasions
weekendschool holidayafter school
Key stages
EYFSKS1KS2
Weather
SunnyCloudy
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
