DIY Rainy Day Scavenger Hunt

Looking for an indoor scavenger hunt activities for kids? Check out our rainy day scavenger hunt sensory tray.

With the rainy season upon us, I devised a quick and creative activity for my son, combining the spirit of National Scavenger Hunt Day, celebrated every 24th of May, with the weather. While an outdoor scavenger hunt might be the ideal choice, the persistent rain led me to set up an engaging sensory tray instead.

Using our vibrant Chalkola chalk markers, I illustrated various items on the the cardboard and cut them out. My son eagerly embarked on the scavenger hunt, carefully exploring the items within the sensory tray, searching for each one on the list. The tactile experience of delving into the sensory tray added an extra layer of engagement to the activity. It’s heartening to witness how a simple indoor scavenger hunt can turn a rainy day into a delightful and educational adventure.

Note: If you are adding small items into the tray, please supervise your child the whole time.

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How to set up a rainy day scavenger hunt sensory tray:

Materials needed:

Recycled cardboard
Cutter
Chalkola chalk markers
Round tray
Rice
Blue glass beads (optional)
Pencil
Glue gun and stick
Drinking glass

Instructions:

Draw circles on the cardboard, using the mouth of the glass as a guide.
Illustrate rainy day items within the circles on the cardboard using the chalk markers.
Cut the circles from the cardboard using a cutter.
Outline the circles with a white marker.
Securely glue the outlined cardboard onto another piece of cardboard, creating a layered effect.
Write the names of the rainy day items inside the cardboard circles.
Cut out the excess cardboard.

How to set up: