This week our homeschool co-op had a brilliant time exploring one of our local nature reserves and doing a Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt!
It was a warm enough morning for bare feet and full body sensory fun!
Typically, scavenger hunts focus on sight and maybe touch. I took it that step further to include auditory (sound), olfactory (smell), and different tactile senses (i.e. weight perception).
The scavenger hunt items and the natural world around them provided enough inspiration alone and piqued a lot of interest in the kids. The questions followed and the exploration unfolded naturally.
It was a lovely morning and the kids loved searing and comparing their finds.
We discussed senses in general and put names to different types of sensory input.
The sensory element of the hunt meant that the kids had to focus and concentrate moreso than usual… and to think ahead and keep keen senses.
Click above to get your own free Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt printable!
Thank you to Sara from Happiness is here for taking the photos for this post!
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I love the idea of a sensory hunt. It’s such a fun spin on a nature scavenger hunt!
You organise the most wonderful experiences for your homeschool co-op. The photos Sara took are stunning.
Thank you Elise!
It really was such a fun morning, thanks Rachel.
This looks like a lot of fun – thanks for sharing your scavenger hunt printable.
Oh and your photos are amazing!
Amazing ideas! Thanks for linking up with The Natural Homeschool! :)
Love this! I just made a printable Full Moon tracker, but since it is a rainy/snowing full moon this March, we will use yours instead!
~Lee
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Cool idea