Grades K–2
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Twelve things to find outside, from a smooth rock to a cloud shape, and a box to draw the best one.
Classroom activity · Scavenger hunt worksheets
Classroom Shape Scavenger Hunt
Find a circle, square, triangle, rectangle, oval and star in the classroom, then draw each one.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Observation, Connecting learning to the real world, Moving while learning
What kids do
“Walk around the classroom. Find something shaped like each shape. Draw it in the box.”
Words on this sheet
A circleAn ovalA squareA star
Teacher tip
Point out a few shapes in the room first, like the clock and the door.
How to use it
- Let kids work in pairs so they can share ideas.
- Bring clipboards so kids can draw and write on the go.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Hunts in busy spaces. Plan a quiet time for the hunt.
Talk about it
- Where else could you find these things?
- What was the trickiest part? How did you get past it?
Take it further
Have kids make a new hunt for the class.
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More scavenger hunt worksheets
Grades 1–2
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt
Find something for every letter from A to Z, at school or at home. Letters like Q, X and Z are the fun ones.
Grades 2–4
Book Scavenger Hunt
Works with any book: hunt for a three-syllable word, a question, a compound word, a character and more.
Grades 3–5
Measurement Scavenger Hunt
Find things that match each length, estimate first, then measure with a ruler in inches or centimeters.
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