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As the end of the year approaches, we are all looking for fun, interesting and celebratory ways to wind down on a positive note. I developed this scavenger hunt over the course of 4 years being in charge of our annual 4th-5th grade party. We had over 40 children VERY engaged in small-group problem-solving for two hours, without fail!
The 44 items are unique, compelling, and require the kids to be resourceful, cooperative, methodical and even silly! There is a solid 3-4 hours worth of "hunt" here so in most cases this is really two scavenger hunts, as you'll want to save some items for next year. Also included is a page of 6 rules�fleshed out and edited over 4 years�that guarantees the Hunt goes well, is safe and fun for all.
Kids will need to move around a building or part of a building to be able to take full advantage of the scavenger hunt.
I hope you enjoy this scavenger hunt as much as my staff and students have enjoyed it over the years. This is something everyone has come to look forward to and it's my pleasure to share it!.
Some very creative items to locate that make the students think!
May 22, 2011
I modified this to adjust to my time-frame and it was great! The kids had a ball and it was the first time all year they TRULY worked cooperatively!
June 23, 2010
I can't wait to use this. With a little tweaking it will be great fun.
August 2, 2009
I've taught at a wonderful and well-known progressive Manhattan school, City & Country School, for 11 years� 5 years in the 3rd/4th grade classroom and 6 more as School Librarian/ Reading Teacher. The curriculum is driven by a strong emphasis on social studies and hands-on, student-directed learning. Throughout this time I've also done some administrative work managing the team of specials teachers and overseeing the team sports program (I love to coach almost as much as I love to teach!). Teachers at City&Country are constantly creating curriculum because the program is so responsive to the student. I taught all subjects and generated and revised material of incredible variety: social studies trips; process math and writing; the implementation of a student-run post office; building a native american longhouse; book groups; basketball practices... even juggling! I have my masters in elementary education from Bank Street College, another progressive institution. In the summers I tutor in reading and math, and run my own basketball clinic for young children.
