Scavenger Hunt
Neighborhood Map Makers
Walk your block and draw a map with a legend and a hidden treasure.
Ages 9 to 12
45 minutes
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Get ready
None.
What you’ll need
Paper, a clipboard or book to lean on, and a pencil.
Let’s play
1. Walk a loop around your block together.
2. Sketch the streets and landmarks you pass.
3. Add a legend and a compass rose at home.
4. Mark a pretend treasure for the next walk.
Your part in the adventure
Be the navigator who checks the map against the street.
What they’re discovering
They’re learning map skills, scale and directions.
Before you begin
Stay on sidewalks and stop at every crossing together.
Keep the idea going
Map your home floor plan on a rainy day.
Every child is different. Adjust activities for their age and abilities, and stay close by. These are play ideas, not medical or developmental advice.