Nature Hunt
Nature Hunt
Time Frame: 1-2 hours
Activity: P.L.A.Y
Area of Learning;: Numeracy
“Go on a nature scavenger hunt. Use this tally chart to record how many of each nature item you observe. What item did you find the most of? ”
Take your child on a nature walk. Bring along the tally scavenger printable and record what you see along the way. Make a tally of each item seen along the way and record the total amount.
Process
Help your child pack their scavenger hunt backpack; tally printable, pencil, magnifying glass, binoculars if they have them, water, snack
Go for a nature walk.
Fill out the tally chart along the way. Have your child make a prediction about what nature item will be the most common.
Enjoy your outside time as long as everyone is having fun, engaged and happy. Have a snack and speak about what you have found.
Come back and add up your totals!
Materials
Tally chart printable
Pencil, clipboard or something hard to write on.
Nature walk accessories; magnifying glass, binoculars, water, snack, bug spray, hat
Positive attitude and a curious mind!
Child role
Pack up your nature bag
Go on a nature walk with your family
Search like scientists. Find items from the tally chart and record what you see.
Explore, have a snack and ask questions
Come home and record your totals.
What was the most common nature item in your walk?
Parent role
Help child pack up their nature bag
Explain what a tally is and what it is used for
Take your child(ren) on a nature walk! All kiddos can help with this activity.
Have fun, be scientists and search for the scavenger items
Help your child record found items on their tally sheet
Enjoy the outdoors!
Help your child add up their tally chart and print the number if possible.
