As a kid, I loved I Spy books (which are actually buy 2 get 1 free right now.) My mother worked at a library and I would always check them out. They were so fun! I came up with an outdoor I Spy scavenger hunt idea for our front yard to encourage those walking by to participate in some extra fun. We hid items around our yard, put up a sign, and let passerby’s enjoy the scavenger hunt! As we finished putting everything out for our outdoor I Spy scavenger hunt we had 2 moms and their kiddos stop to play. Everyone enjoyed it for a good 10 minutes and it made us smile!
Along with our fun I Spy scavenger hunt, I wanted to find a list of resources for you all as a guide to creating more fun for your kids outside! I think it’s great that many of us are getting back to basics and enjoying nature. I miss the good ol’ days of making mud pies with my Memaw in her yard and everyone getting outside again reminds me of those fun memories.
1| I Spy In Your Front Yard via The Vintage Modern Wife (above!)
2| Nature Scavenger Hunt via Simplifying Family
3| Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt via The Shirley Journey
4| Road Trip Scavenger Hunt via Everyday Shortcuts
5| Outdoor Treasure Hunt via High Chair Chronicles
6| Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt via The Tip Toe Fairy
7| Summer Scavenger Hunt via Merry About Town
8| Spring Kids Scavenger Hunt Ideas via Two Kids and a Coupon
9| Get Your Tween Outside: Scavenger Hunt Ideas via Staying Close to Home
10| John & Mary’s Hunt via Life Anchored
11| Easter Scavenger Hunt via Brooklyn Active Mama
12| Pretend Play: Go on a Safari via All For the Boys
13| Outdoor Scavenger Hunt via Thrifty and Thriving
14| How to Set Up a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt via We Got the Funk
15| Spring Activities for Kids via Babies to Bookworms
16| Kids Scavenger Hunt for Easter with Jumbo Easter Egg Prize via The Denver Housewife
17| Animal Safari Scavenger Hunt via Play Party Plan
18| I Spy Nature Hunt via Free Homeschool Deals
19| I Spy Vehicles via Preschool Alphabet
20| Flashlight Nighttime Scavenger Hunt via The Tip Toe Fairy
21| Nature I Spy via Busy Toddler
22| Color Scavenger Hunt via Natural Beach Living
23| Alphabet Scavenger Hunt via Play Party Plan
24| Campground I Spy Game via Mama Cheaps
25| How to Have a Disney World Scavenger Hunt at Home via Passports and Parenting
26| Printable Scavenger Hunt Activity via The Momma Diaries
27| Fun Camping Activities for Teens and Tweens via Carla Schauer
28| Outdoor Scavenger Hunt via And Hattie Makes Three
29| 5 Senses Nature Scavenger Hunt via Childhood 101
30| Photo Scavenger Hunt via Craftaholics Anonymous
31| Backyard Scavenger Hunt via So Easy Being Green
32| Outdoor Scavenger Hunts at the Playground via The Tip Toe Fairy
33| Nature Scavenger Hunt via Carla Schauer
34| Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt via Baby Savers
35| Backyard Scavenger Hunt via Hey Let’s Make Stuff
36-41| 5 Unique Camping Scavenger Hunts via The Crazy Outdoor Mama
42| Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt via The Savvy Sparrow
43| Sensory Motor Scavenger Hunt for Kids via The Inspired Treehouse
44| Spring Scavenger Hunt via Moritz Fine Designs
45| Island Scavenger Hunt via Counting Coconuts
46| Hiking Scavenger Hunt via Make and Takes
47| Summer Nature Hunt via Mommy Evolution
48| Walmart Scavenger Hunt via Kid Activities
49| Glow In The Dark Scavenger Hunt via Dating Divas
50| Video Scavenger Hunt via Mom of 6
