How many of you have had those moments when you just need to get rid of your kids? You know, you need to make dinner, some phone calls, clean, well do I have a tip for you. Here is a little something I do with my guys when I need a few moments of time. I have the boys do a scavenger hunt. I received as part of a giveaway a game call My First Scavenger Hunt for Kids. It so easy you can actually even make your own. It comes in a deck of cards and each card has a different item.
They are easy thing to find and they also teach children. Have your child search for something round, something pink, something soft etc. I play two different ways. It depends how much time I need. The first way is that I have the child search for the entire deck of items. One at a time of course, and they make a pile of all they collect. In the end I have them put everything back and we celebrate what a great job they did in the hunt. The second way I play is they each find an item and then bring it right back, then we pick another card. The game pack we have offers other ways you can play as well. I just make my own rules tailored to the situation. I’m telling you it’s a time saver and the kids have so much fun.
My First Scavenger Hunt Card Game is great for: improving your kids vocabulary, teaching colors and shapes and number recognition. It also encourages creativity and fosters listening and observation skills. The best part: it reinforces good clean-up skills. The boys and I go through all 54 cards in this pack. As, I said before, easy enough to make your own cards or just think quick on the spot. You’ll be surprised at how much time you can get from this simple trick.
Let me know what you do to buy some time. I’m always up for new ideas!
Dee says
That looks like an awesome idea-but my kids can’t read yet! 🙂 I usually break out the playdoh or put on a favorite movie!
beyourbestmom says
I just read the cards for them! I put them up on my counter and pull one at a time. They get soooo excited!
francotouristo says
Is there an edition for the mothers?
beyourbestmom says
So, you think your funny hubby? Don’t you think I use this trick on you?
Erica says
I HAVE to get this! Where can I get it?
beyourbestmom says
If you click on the link you can get it on Amazon. Or like I said make your own! It’s so simple, but the kids love it. I’ll pull a card and say find something blue- not in this room! Then they bring me back stuff. It has saved me so many times!
Bethany - Fit2B Studio says
This looks like good clean fun, which is what I”m all about! Thanks for visiting me on facebook. Blessings!
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