Writing the list a few days (or hours) before you plan to do the scavenger hunt will help you find all of the items you have lying around your house you want to use. The list should consist of small and large items. If you're doing a themed scavenger hunt, think of items that go with the theme such as stuffed animals, colored items, or craft supplies. If you're good at making riddles and your kid is a little older, you can even include a few of those on your list. A few ideas for general scavenger-hunt items include:
- A paper clip
- A plastic cup
- Something red
- Something that stretches
- Your favorite toy
- Something with a number on it
- An item you can write with
- Something that looks like an animal
- An item that looks like a square
- Something with your name on it
