{learning} An Autumn Scavenger Hunt

For the past two weeks, we took a break from Five in a Row and did a Fall Unit.  It has been much more open-ended and unstructured, which has been fun.  When I was planning the school year this summer, I hoped it would serve as a time where we could enjoy the changing seasons, while giving me a little break in the process.  (Hurray for no homeschool burnout!) 

One of the activities we did was a scavenger hunt in our back yard.  The boys used their gathering bags (also talked about here) and searched the woods for everything on our list.  I will be the first to admit that I am not exactly a “woodsy” kinda girl, but I do try to get the kids out there.  ‘Cause what boy doesn’t love to explore?

In case you’re interested in having an Autumn Scavenger Hunt with your little ones, here was our list:

• One red leaf
• The smallest leaf you can find
• Rough bark
• Smooth bark
• Two different grasses
• A flower
• Something beautiful
• An acorn
• A rock

P.S. This is my 100th post!