Everyday Resources: a small bucket or basket, wellies or boots, optional tray
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8 NIV
Choose a time when you are not in a hurry to go on a colour or seasonal treasure hunt with the child in your life.
Engage their interest by setting a challenge of things to find: such as a certain number of things of the same size or colour or one item from each colour in the rainbow or involve them in devising a hunt for the whole family! Or simply keep it open-ended and child-led...
Choose something to collect items in, such as a small bucket or basket, and pick your spot for the hunt.
Add in a time limit challenge for more excitement for older children and set ground rules on what can and cannot be collected!
Draw, take a photo or make a note of things that can't be taken away.
After the hunt bring your treasures back and place on a tray.
Spend time exploring what's been found with your senses and wonder together: I wonder why you chose this... What do you like about it? What can you see, feel and hear? I wonder which is your favourite? I wonder which is Jesus' favourite? Describe this to me... Tell me about God's wonderful world…
Be thankful to creator God for your time exploring. Encourage wonder and appreciation in the beautiful world we live in and think about how we can care for it.
I wonder what treasure hunt we could go on next time…
