Nature Sensory Scavenger Hunt

We are spending as much time as we can outside!  The fresh air, natural light, calming colors, and open space is good for our emotions and mental health.  Plus the great outdoors gives us places to explore, things to discover, endless play experiences, and loads of organic learning opportunities.

But sometimes our kids (and adults) need a little inspiration.

Are you ready to turn your next hike, neighborhood walk, or backyard garden into an adventure? 

Check out this nature-based sensory scavenger hunt!  Simply print off this image and feel confident that you are supporting your child’s development:

  • Visual discrimination
  • Auditory discrimination
  • Tactile sensory processing
  • Visual scanning
  • Figure ground
  • Organization
  • Attention to task
  • Nature connection

There are two options (1) With picture suggestions for kids that benefit from visual supports or non-readers.  (2) Without pictures to engage more cognitive skills in this activity.

Happy Hunting!

Comment below or share photos on our Facebook page with your Sensory Nature Scavenger Hunt experiences!

Similar Posts

What is Occupational Therapy?

What is Occupational Therapy?

Have you been told that your child may need occupational therapy but you have no idea what that means? Sure you have heard of physical therapy and speech therapy, but occupational therapy seems like it relates to a job.  And you are thinking, my child is only 5, he doesn’t have a job! You are not alone!  

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Are you trying to find calm in the middle of chaos?  Life sure seems crazy these days. So much uncertainty and change wreaks havoc on our nerves. Whether you are in the middle of difficult school decisions, feeling disconnected from others or tired of being cooped up with your family for far too long, we have some tips to help you find the calm you are searching for. 

Tips to keep kids happy playing outside in the heat!

Comfortable Kids Happy Kids It’s too hot. I’m sweaty.  I don’t want to play outside. If you are like me, these are phrases I often hear when the heat and humidity crank up every summer.  But heat and humidity is not a problem with the right gear, supports, and approach!   We know the heat and humidity are coming, so let’s make a plan to keep our kids comfortable, engaged, and happy outdoors all summer long!

The Hummingbird and the Helicopter: Two Approaches to Parenting

The Hummingbird and the Helicopter: Two Approaches to Parenting

Parenting Styles: Hummingbird versus Helicopter Approach As a parent, you think to yourself, am I doing this right? I just want my child to be happy, safe, and successful. Am I a “good” parent?  Often, parents feel the need to constantly “help” their children succeed just to get ahead in school, sports, or having “enough” friends. This puts a lot of pressure on parents and their children.  The media has different labels for parenting styles, while clinical and developmental psychology has grouped these into three classifications:  Authoritarian: focuses on rigid rules, expectations, and consequences. Parents control behaviors and emotions, resulting in children becoming fearful of expressing themselves.   Permissive: extreme opposite of aforementioned.  Direction and boundaries are not a priority with little emphasis on restrictions. This…

Nature Motor Scavenger Hunt

Nature Motor Scavenger Hunt

My kids do not love going on a walk and they are pretty hard to convince that going on a hike is a great way to spend a morning.  But when we spice up the event with a scavenger hunt, it turns the ordinary into something EXTRAORDIONARY! This week, we are combining regular walks with diverse movement experiences!  Are you ready to join us?

An OT’s View of Nature

An OT’s View of Nature

We believe that nature is a tremendously beneficial environment for occupational therapy services. Before we tell you why, you first need to understand the goal of a pediatric  occupational therapist is to help children meet their full potential. An occupational therapist guides a child to develop underlying skills, adapt to challenges, or to participate in activities to support overall wellness.  A child will get the most out of therapy interventions if they are motivated, sense connection and find it meaningful. For an occupational therapist, this means creating an environment that is fun, provides felt safety and most importantly, provides opportunities for growth and development. Nature from an OT’s Perspective Nature is the perfect partner for occupational therapists when working to promote positive developmental change. Many…