Scavenger Hunt a Room

My purpose in writing, so often, is to give ideas that are quick and easy and that can add to spontaneous family interaction. I don’t know that it matters how quirky the idea may seem, the important thing is that time be spent together as a family having fun, being silly, and never too critical. Just laugh—have fun—be together. Keeping these things in mind here’s today’s idea.

This could be instigated by a parent but I’ll bet your children will soon be wanting to create their own scavenger hunts in different rooms of the house (and I can picture some of my sweet, great nephews creating them at the cabin, in the chapel [but let’s be reverent], or at Grandma’s).

Here’s a list of things to look for in a room. (You may wish to adapt it to your room.) Challenge each child to find at least one answer to every question:
1) What is made of wood? 2) What is made of plastic? 3) What is made of metal? 4) What is taller than you are? 5) What is shorter than you are? 6) Can you find something that starts with the letter “J?” 7) Find something that is orange. 8) Can you name something that has corners? 9) What has wheels? 10) Can you find something that is too heavy for you to lift by yourself? 11) Is there something in the room that you can see through? 12) Can you find something that locks? 13) Can you find something that buttons? 14) Can you find something that is rough? 15) Can you find something that is round? 16) Can you find something that hangs?

Parents, be sure to help younger children participate. Also, be sure to allow time for everyone to share what they found at the end of the activity. Older siblings could certainly create their own scavenger hunts—even out doors in the yard.