U is for {FREE} Underground Scavenger Hunt!

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What will you find underground?  This exploratory sensory activity is perfect for the letter U (U is for underground!) and spring, summer, fall, outdoor, and bug themes!


Just give your kids a little hand shovel and let them get started!  Or use a big shovel!  You may be amazed by what they find!

 Or they may find exactly what you expect!  You never know!

 You can repeat the activity in your backyard, at the playground, and at the beach!  You will probably find different things underground at each location.  Ask your kids why!

 I also made a {FREE} Underground Scavenger Hunt printable page for you!  You can use it when you go outside, or for an outdoor challenge, or just to see what critters and objects you can find!


Click here to get a {FREE} copy of the Underground Scavenger Hunt!!




Also be sure to check out all my other free insect and bug printable activities HERE!


We are joining with a group of kid bloggers to bring you A-Z Spring Outdoor Learning Activities for Preschoolers & Toddlers!  Check back here on Monday to get the links for fun outdoor activities you can do that tie into all the letters of the alphabet!!

Alligator Action Rhyme from Preschool Powol Packets
10 Favorite Outdoor Ball Games from Creative World of Varya
Chalkboard Pretend Play from Our Whimsical Days
Dandelion STEM Activities from My Bright Firefly
Froggy Fun Outdoors from Mrs. LeBlanc's Learners
Growing Tuff Spot from Tuff Spot Play
Ice Play from Kori at Home
Jungle Gym Fun  from Something 2 Offer
Let’s Go Fly a Kite from Something 2 Offer
Mud Kitchen Tuff Spot from Clare's Little Tots
Obstacle Course from Play & Learn Every Day
Exploring Life at the Pond from Natural Beach Living
Rock Painting for Kids from Something 2 Offer
Ways to Play with Sidewalk Chalk from Crafty Mama in ME
Underground Scavenger Hunt from Preschool Powol Packets
Water Play from My Bored Toddler
Xylophone Jars from CraftCreateCalm
Y is for Yellow Photography from Preschool Powol Packets
Our Zoo Atlanta Visit and Review from Crafty Mama in ME


 Happy Educating, Carla!



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Emma @ Our Whimsical Days said…
I've never seen a scavenger hunt like this one - great for kids who love looking for creepy crawlies!
May 2, 2016 at 6:37 AM
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