Scavenger Hunt
Backyard Bug Safari
Explore a small patch of yard and draw every creature you find.
Ages 6 to 8
30 minutes
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Get ready
None.
What you’ll need
A magnifying glass, paper and a pencil.
Let’s play
1. Pick a small patch of grass or garden.
2. Look gently under leaves and rocks.
3. Draw each creature you find and guess its name.
4. Put every rock and leaf back where it was.
Your part in the adventure
Hold the magnifying glass steady for close looks.
What they’re discovering
They’re observing closely, recording what they see and respecting living things.
Before you begin
Look, don’t touch. Watch for fire ants and stinging insects, and wash hands after.
Keep the idea going
Count how many legs each creature has and sort them.
Every child is different. Adjust activities for their age and abilities, and stay close by. These are play ideas, not medical or developmental advice.