Winter is a magical time for outdoor activities and our winter scavenger hunt printable is perfect for keeping kids entertained and connected to nature while in the great outdoors. Scavenger hunts are great Outdoor activities for kids in winter.
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Why choose our Winter scavenger hunt printable?
Many scavenger hunts focus on snow, but in the UK, snow isn’t a guaranteed winter feature. Our winter nature scavenger hunt includes signs of winter that are more commonly found during cold weather, such as evergreen trees, bare branches, and winter berries. These elements provide a fun and educational experience for kids, whether or not there’s snow on the ground.
Scavenger hunts are a great way for giving your child a list of things to find on a walk. They help ensure the whole family enjoy walks in the winter season.
The beautiful illustrations are painted by my husband. We hope you like the printable which can be downloaded at the end of the post. If you want another nature walk scavenger hunt free printable then click through for one for every season.
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What you’ll find in our free printable Winter Scavenger Hunt
Our printable features easily recognisable winter elements. While some items, like frozen puddles, might not be present every time, they’re more likely to appear than snow-covered branches. This makes it a versatile outdoor activity for kids during winter.
How to use the Winter Scavenger Hunt
1 Enter your name and email address into the form at the end of this post and you will be emailed the printable scavenger hunt as a PDF.
2. Print it out on A4 white paper and take it out on a walk with a pen or pencil.
3. Give the scavenger hunt and pen to your child and ask them to tick the box when they find each item.
I often laminate printable scavenger hunts for durability. You will then be able to wipe them clean and use them over and over again. Any washable felt tip pen will simply wipe off with a damp cloth when you get home.
Don’t forget to wrap up in warm clothes for your winter hike.
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Where to enjoy a free winter scavenger hunt
You can do this winter scavenger hunt almost anywhere outside. It could be your local park, woods or a lakeside walk. It’s ideal for printing out and storing in your bag for the next time you are out on a family walk and your child complains of being bored.
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What age is the winter scavenger hunt suitable for?
I’ve made these scavenger hunt clues suitable for any age. Toddlers and preschool-aged children can use the illustrations to visually see what they are looking for. Even my 6 year old daughter loved doing the scavenger hunt when we tested it out at the weekend.
Benefits of using our winter scavenger hunt
- Young children will have a way to make sure they have a great time on a family hike.
- Children will be use there observation skills to notice the world around them whilst looking for these signs of winter.
- Marking off the scavenger hunt is great for mark making practice and fine motor skills
- You can use these signs of winter as talking prompts to teach your children about winter.
Get your Winter Scavenger hunt printable here
please could i have a copy of the winter treasure hunt
Of course, simply add your email in the box above.
Hi there. I put in my email to receive this free printable, but, it’s not coming to my email. It’s not in my junk folder, either. Can you help?
Hi Sarah,
My email system show that it has send you an email. Did you get the one to confirm your subscription? You should get a second email tomorrow with another chance to download. If not drop me an email at claire AT theladybirdsadventures.co.uk and I will try and help further
I would like to have a copy of this.
Simply put your email address in the form above and the pdf will be sent to you.
Great resource
Thank you